Today we did step #1 on this week’s DOG (the side about “Rusty”). Then Thursday’s homework (on prepositions) was collected. Then we discussed the Emmet Till article – students’ observations, questions, and connections. We looked at how the cultural stereotypes present in Till’s time were also present in the setting of Milred Taylor’s “Song of the Trees.” Students were intoduced to the writing prompt for “Song of the Trees” : How does Mildred Taylor use her characters to send a message about life in the South during the Great Depression?~ Students received a worksheet with a chart of the characters where they will be listing traits of each.
HW: Review/re-read “Song” and bring book, worksheet, and STICKY Notes!
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