Article 1- Seperate and Unequal

This article links our unit on discrimination with our new study on education.  Click here to read this article from the New York Times:

You have two assignments on this article.

• Leave a comment giving your thoughts on the article (This is called a personal reflection.  I don't want a summary- I want to know how this article relates you YOU).
• Work with a partner to answer the questions below.  These should be written down on paper or emailed to james.taormina@mnps.org or erin.gentry@mnps.org for a grade.  Be sure both names are on the paper or email.

Questions for "Seperate and Unequal"

1. When was this article written?

   2. What newspaper did it come from?

3. Who is the author?

4. Define “integration.”

5. What major historical court case is referenced in the article?

6. Is this article a fact piece or an opinion piece?  How do you know? (specific words or phrases that are used)

   7.  Write 1 paragraph summary of the article.  Be sure to answer these questions: 

• WHO is mentioned in this article, and why?
• WHAT is the article about? (What are the main points?)
• WHEN did these events happen?
• WHERE did they happen?
• WHY did the events happen, or why is this important?
• HOW does the article end?

Contemporary Issues- Education Unit. Start here!

Welcome to the education unit of our Contemporary Issues class! 

Mr. Taormina and I are excited to use the technology that Stratford has available to offer this unit to you online.  Education is one issue that is all over the current news (both local and national), but it also affects each one of us directly- every single day.  Here's your first assignment- leave a comment with your thoughts about education.  Some questions you might think about:  Why is it important?  What do you think about the current educational system? 

Be sure to leave your name on the comment- this will be your first daily grade for this unit.

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