Friday Makeup

11th grade students-- your ONLY day to make up exams is Friday. You may come at any time during the school day. Also, please be reminded that you need to return your textbooks.

Selma, Lord, Selma Project Option

History students please remember, if you chose to do the extra credit project, it is due on Monday. Those of you who did not complete your wikis, are STRONGLY encouraged to do the optional project. Also please bring both your textbook and Selma, Lord, Selma to class on Monday.

Selma, Lord, Selma chs 18 & 19

Chapter 18 of the book describes the events of Bloody Sunday from Rachel's point of view. It also goes into the aftermath of the events of that day. The terrified mood in the apartments lead to a more somber gathering at the church. What struck you about the demeanor of the marchers later that night? How does the mood in the church change as the night goes on? How do Sheyann and Rachel respond to this? Why, in chapter 19, does Sheyann begin to believe that, due to the events of that Sunday, the blacks in Selma had won the war for civil rights? What leads her to that realization? Do you agree or disagree with her? Please respond in complete sentences and remember, spelling counts!

Selma, Lord, Selma Chs 13-15

What does Sheyann ask her parents for on her birthday? Describe what happens during that particular incident. In chapter 14, the violence and constant danger present in the movement comes home to the girls when someone is killed. Who was it? Why do you think this has such an impact on the girls? How do the people in Selma respond to what has happened? What stands out most to Sheyann about this person's funeral in Chapter 15? Please answer using complete sentences. Spelling counts! You have until Tuesday morning.

Make Up Days

The last day for seniors to make up a test or quiz will be next Tuesday, May 13th. There will be no makeup for any other type of assignment. If you have a one page essay on the Federal Reserve due that needs to be in by Tuesday as well. If you have any homework slips to submit, you should do so immediately. For all other classes, your last day for making up test or quizzes will be Thursday, May 15th. Make up will no longer be accepted on any other types of assignments.

Selma, Lord, Selma Chapter 10

In Chapter 10 the action picks up. Rachel tells what life is like at her house, which is one of the hubs of the movement in Selma. She mentions some of the people who come to stay with them during this time, such as Jonathon Daniels and Samuel Morris. She also mentions several incidents that happen regarding her family. She tells how she, her sister, and Rev. Morris' son were attacked by some white teenagers as they left school. She also describes two separate incidents involving some of her sisters. These are all small, personal events when compared to the bigger picture of what was happening in Selma. Had you been alive during that time and these were the types of things happening to you and your family, how would you have responded? What would you have found most upsetting? Why? Be specific and use examples from the reading for comparison purposes. You have until Thursday morning to respond to this post.