Creative Response

Instructions: You will be writing a narrative story based on one of the pictures shown above. After choosing a picture, write a short story describing what you think is happening in the picture. This assignment will need to be typed in word processer, include complete sentences, and be at least 3 paragraphs long. Please keep in mind the 6+1 trait writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation) when you create your story.

Due Date – Time Line
3.23.09 - Prewriting
3.24.09 - Drafting
3.26.09 - Revising
3.27.09 - Editing
3.30.09 - Publishing

If you need any help with 6+1 trait writing, please visit the website listed below.

http://www.ralphfletcher.com/tips.html

"I Have a Dream"

After reading M.L.K. Journey Of A King and watching M.L.K's "I Have A Dream" speech, what impact has this had on your journey to reach your goals. What dreams do you have for your future?

A Real Account

'She Must Not Have Known About the Supreme Court Decision'

Visit this website and read a true account of a student who was not allowed to attend a school in California at first.


http://www.voicesofcivilrights.org/Approved_Letters/675-LEWIS-OR.html

How might you react if you were the aide in the office? Why?

Water Fountain

How would you feel if these drinking fountains were in your school? Pick a perspective of either a white or black student living in the Civil Rights time period. Post a comment describing your reaction. Write at least five sentences.