Teaching with movies: this week we will expand our knowledge of the evils of slavery in the U.S. during the 1800's with the true story of Solomon North who was a free man but sadly was a victim to kidnapping by two imposter men. Solomon took his experience and wrote.a book which along with Harriet Beecher Stowe's book Uncle Tom's Cabin, brought the issue to light and helped fuel even more the abolitionist cause.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
Week of May 4-8,2015
What is Debate? Debate is a structured discussion. The degree of structure and formality is up to you. There are
usually two teams of at least two people each. One team, the Affirmative, supports the
resolution. The second team, the Negative, opposes it.
"Debate is blood sport. It's combat. Your weapons are words". -Mr. Tolson
This week students will examine the power of words through the film The Great Debaters. Students will also learn the effects of the Jim Crow Laws and cases such as
Plessy vs. Ferguson on the black community in the South.
Students will also gain a better understanding of the Civil Rights Act of 1763 and Dr. Martin Luther King's efforts."Debate is blood sport. It's combat. Your weapons are words". -Mr. Tolson
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