Standards The students will learn the illustrious history about THE BOOKER T WASHINGTON

Bellwork Students should write 5-7 facts from the video concerning both school and community

Discuss student responses to the video 3-5 share outs concerning : Bellwork Breakdown Discuss student responses to the video 3-5 share outs concerning : Community School stats

Connection Today, you will learn: students will learn about BTW history Why is this important?: Students need to learn about the legacy of their school Today’s Text: posted information as printed by teacher Today’s Task: students will create a booklet concerning BTW HISTORY

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BTW HISTORY First Black school in Memphis was Clay Street School. Founded in 1874. Clay Street School became Kortrecht High School in 1891. IN 1926, KORTRECHT HIGH SCHOOL BECAME BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. Green P. Hamilton was the first principal under the new name of Booker T. Washington High.

BTW HISTORY: Principals Blair T. Hunt- (1888-1978) Principal of Booker T. Washington High School for 24 years. Pastor of Mississippi Boulevard from 1921-1973 First Deputy Probation Officer for Juvenile Court Founding member of Memphis Urban League and the Negro YMCA Known as a “liaison” between white politicians, especially “Boss” Crump, Mayor of Memphis, and African American citizens.

BTW HISTORY: Principals GREEN P. HAMILTON- Educator, minister and businessman. Titled the “first” principal of Booker T. Washington because the name of the school changed under his appointment. Organized the first African American high school band in Memphis around 1900. Author of two books, The Bright Side of Memphis and Beacon Lights of the Race. Hamilton Elementary, Middle and High are named after him.

DORSEY PATTERSON

BTW HISTORY: Principals ELSIE LEWIS BAILEY- Graduate of Booker T. Washington Created the Freshman Academy Program Named High School Academic Superintendent.

BTW HISTORY: Principals ALISHA KINER– current principal Became principal of Booker T. Washington High School in 2005 Hosted the President of the United States, Barack Obama, in 2011 after the school won the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.  

Tiered Tasks Tier Time Allotted Assignment Tier #1 6 minutes Create a list that shows the characteristics consistent with BTW history. (see previous notes) Tier #2 8 minutes Complete the event organizer to develop ideas for the infomercial. See organizer on next slide Today’s Task 15 minutes Develop an infomercial (commercial ) that shows the pride and history of BTW from information you have gathered Decide which students will begin in which tier. True differentiation does not require all students to complete all assignments. The “TIER 1” assignment should utilize verbs from the KNOWLEDGE level of Bloom’s. *In the KNOWLEDGE level of Bloom’s, students remember/recall previously learned information. The verbs to use in this level are: arrange, define, describe, duplicate, identify, label, list, match, memorize, name, order, outline, recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, select, state The “TIER 2” assignment should utilize verbs from the COMPREHENSION and APPLICATION levels of Bloom’s. *In the COMPREHENSION level of Bloom’s, students demonstrate an understanding of the facts. The verbs to use in this level are: classify, convert, defend, describe, discuss, distinguish, estimate, explain, express, extend, generalized, give examples, identify, indicate, infer, locate, paraphrase, predict, recognize, rewrite, review, select, summarize, translate *In the APPLICATION level of Bloom’s, students apply knowledge to actual situations. The verbs to use in this level are: apply, change, choose, compute, demonstrate, discover, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, manipulate, modify, operate, practice, predict, prepare, produce, relate, schedule, show, sketch, solve, use, write Today’s Task is simply copied from slide 2 of this presentation. This is the last assignment students will complete before leaving class. Students only have 12 minutes to complete this assignment and timing for this assignment will continue on the next few slides. What questions will you ask students while they are working? Knowledge level question stems (samples) What happened after ...? How many ...? Who was it that ... ? Can you name the ... ? Describe what happened at...? Can you tell why ... ? Find the meaning of ... ? What is ...? Which is true or false ... ? Comprehension level question stems (samples) Can you write in your own words...? Can you write a brief outline ... ? What do you think could of happened next ... ? Who do you think ... ? What was the main idea ... ? Can you distinguish between ... ? What differences exist between. ..? Can you provide an example of what you mean ... ? Can you provide a definition for ... ? Application level question stems (samples) Do you know another instance where ... ? Could this have happened in ... ? Can you group by characteristics such as ... ? What factors would you change if ... ? Can you apply the method used to some experience of your own ... ? What questions would you ask of ... ? From the information given, can you develop a set of instructions about ... ? Would this information be useful if you had a ... ? Analysis level question stems (samples) Which events could have happened ...? If ... happened, what might the ending have been? How was this similar to ... ? What was the underlying theme of ... ? What do you see as other possible outcomes? Why did ... changes occur? Can you compare your ... with that presented in ... ? Can you explain what must have happened when ... ? What are some of the problems of ... ? Can you distinguish between ...? What were some of the motives behind ... ? What was the turning point in the game? Synthesis level question stems (samples) Can you design a ... to ... ? Why not compose a song about ...? Can you see a possible solution to ... ? If you had access to all resources how would you deal with ... ? Why don't you devise your own way to deal with ... ? What would happen if ...? How many ways can you ... ? Can you create new and unusual uses for ... ? Can you write a new recipe for a tasty dish? Can you develop a proposal which would ... ? Evaluation level question (samples) Is there a better solution to ... Judge the value of. .. Can you defend your position about ... ? Do you think ... is a good or a bad thing? Explain. How would you have handled ... ? What changes to ... would you recommend? Are you a ... person? How do you know? How would you feel if ... ? How effective are … ? What do you think about ... ? What will students do who have completed all assignments?

Event Organizer Who and What: How: Are some of the key players How does this history What did they do? develop school pride? WHY: Significance: Is this history important? How can you continue this legacy? BTW History

Tier 1 Task This will be page one of your booklet. Write at least two paragraphs about your ideal high school. This can include but not limited to rules, improving/spreading positivity, expectations of teachers/administrators and student expectations, how students will find a career path , and how they should feel at the end.

Tier 2 Task This will the second page of the booklet The students will read and respond to the question posted below the BTW HISTORY FACT picture posted around the room

Tier 3 Task This is page 3 of the booklet Students will go around the room and select 10 of the famous alumni and write 2 interesting facts from each life story of each alumni

Today’s Task Students will create a booklet concerning the history of THE BTW. Students will receive full credit for Designing a cover Ideal high school Life for early black students Alumni facts about your school

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