1. Warm Ups: ESSENTIAL Questions & Class Activities
Week 2: “Brown vs. BoE”

2. CCSS.ELA.W.8.2A – INTRODUCE CLAIMS – PREVIEW/ORGANIZE
Which of the following sentences would most likely come FIRST in a paragraph?
This compares players from different times.
It all makes for an entertaining discussion.
This is all based on your own opinion.
It is fun to debate the history of sports.
CCSS.ELA.W.8.2A – INTRODUCE CLAIMS – PREVIEW/ORGANIZE

3. Organization-Focus (W)
People have often acted as though these resources were unlimited. In recent years, however, the people of the United States have started to understand that they must use their resources more wisely than in the past.
Which opening sentence goes best with the details in the above paragraph?
Canada is a land rich in mineral resources.
Pollution from burning of fossil fuels causes acid rain.
Recycling programs have become popular.
The United States is rich in resources.
Organization-Focus (W)

4. Organization-Focus (W)
People have often acted as though these resources were unlimited. In recent years, however, the people of the United States have started to understand that they must use their resources more wisely than in the past.
Which opening sentences goes best with the details in the above paragraph?
Canada is a land rich in mineral resources.
Pollution from burning of fossil fuels causes acid rain.
Recycling programs have become popular.
The United States is rich in resources.
Organization-Focus (W)

5. Brown vs. Board of Ed
What does the term “segregated” mean? How does it apply to this Supreme Court case in Education?

6. Brown vs. Board of Ed
What does the term “segregated” mean? SEGREGATED = SEPARATE “Separate but Equal” How does it apply to this Supreme Court case in Education? The American Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to segregate people based on race in education; it had damaging effects and was in fact not equal.

7. Literary Analysis (RC)
Brown vs. Board of Education (61) Outline the 3 Key Headings from our Notes

8. Key Vocabulary
“Brown vs. Board of Education” RC (61) Complete Vocabulary Development Study Guide from the back of Reader’s Companion. Diligent Intangible Deliberate Oppressed Segregated Unanimously

9. ESSENTIAL QUESTION
HOW DID AMERICAN CULTURE CHANGE WHEN PLESSY V. FERGUSON WAS OVERTURNED AND BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION WAS RULED? COPY AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR NOTES TODAY. What did you learn in this UNIT about Civil Rights, the power of Brown vs. Board of Education?

10. NEWS FLASH
News Flash – Write a summary from 20 key words from the text that highlights this landmark decision and sparked a big change in American society. (Template)

11. Quiz
Complete the quiz on separate paper. All questions should be answered in complete sentences. You may use your class notes and Reader’s Companion to research your responses. Be sure to use textual evidence from the article to support your answers.