Process
Warriors Don't Cry
In Part 2 of this assignment you will read the book entitled,
You are to complete the following Study Guide Questions on the novel.
Brown v. The Board of Education
In Part 1 of this assignment you examine and take notes on the case
Brown v. The Board of Education.
Use these links below:
Separate is Not Equal (History Links)
Brown v. Board of Education (NPR)
Jim Crow and Brown v. Board of Education (PBS)
After you examine the web page links. Use your notes to complete the following essay:
Brown v. Board of Education Essay
Central High School: 50 Years Later
In Part 3 of this assignment you will watch the HBO Movie, Little Rock Central: 50 Years Later. You are to record your observations feelings in a movie journal.
After watching the HBO Special you are to write a persuasive essay trying to convince someone in your class that you feel the goals of ending segregation has been achieved (or has failed) in Central High School. Please support your answer with facts from the movie, novel, and findings from Brown v. The Board of Education.
Here are some questions you should be sure to answer in your essay:
Do you think the Little Rock Nine were successful in changing Central High School by putting an end to segregation?
Do you think Thurgood Marshall achieved his goal of ending "separate but equal" in today's schools?
How has things changed in Central High School in 50 years? What has changed? What has not changed?
What is your solution to the problems faced in Central High School today?
A statue to honor the Little Rock Nine
The 50th Anniversary of the Little Rock Nine with President Clinton
By Melba Patillo Beals
