November 26th through December 3

Students in 9th grade are continuing to read their book, The Circuit.  They are also learning about immigration.  They have learned about Ellis Island, the Settlement House movement under Jane Addams, examined some primary documents, and also learned about the origins of the Nobel Prize.  Students also read in class a very unusual book called The Arrival by Shaun Tan.  This book had no words, but only illustrations.   It is a very interesting representation of the difficulties people face when they enter a new country and a new life.  Next students will learning about the treatment of African Americans after the Civil War. 

During this part of our study, students will learn about lynching, the great Northern Migration, and they will hear the song "Strange Fruit Growing on Southern Trees."  I think this will be a real eye opener for our students.  They will be writing an essay about the treatment of African Americans during the week of December 4-7th.