1. BELLWORK 1.Who was Emmett Till? Why was he important? 2.Why were Emmett Till’s murderers found innocent? 3.Explain the background of the court case Brown vs. Board of Education. 4.What was the outcome of this court case? 5.How did people react to the ruling of this court case? 6.THINKER: Where were the majority of segregated public schools? Where were the majority of integrated public schools?

2. Unit 6 Exam: WWII Do you still need to take the test?!?!?Do you still need to take the test?!?!? Pd. 2 – NO ONEPd. 2 – NO ONE Pd. 5 – Ashley, Cy, Kendall, CassidyPd. 5 – Ashley, Cy, Kendall, Cassidy Pd. 6 – Rita & JesusPd. 6 – Rita & Jesus Pd. 7 – Josh, April P, Cooper, April S, EnriquePd. 7 – Josh, April P, Cooper, April S, Enrique Before/After school, lunch, 4 th period, tutorial, library tutoringBefore/After school, lunch, 4 th period, tutorial, library tutoring

3. Unit 6 Exam: WWII 75 Total Points75 Total Points 50 pt Multiple Choice50 pt Multiple Choice 10 pt matching10 pt matching 15 pt essay question15 pt essay question Averages:Averages: –Pd. 2: 88% –Pd. 5: 79% –Pd. 6: 75% –Pd. 7: 85%

4. Unit 6 Exam: WWII Capitalization of proper nouns! (people, places, groups, beginning of sentence)Capitalization of proper nouns! (people, places, groups, beginning of sentence) –Great Britain, Hitler, World War II In WWII, there was no Russia  Soviet Union!In WWII, there was no Russia  Soviet Union! Before Hitler, what was the German President’s name?Before Hitler, what was the German President’s name? Explain the use of the atomic bombExplain the use of the atomic bomb How many terms did FDR serve?How many terms did FDR serve?

5. Unit 6 Exam: WWII The biggest problem was EXPLAINING YOUR ANSWER!The biggest problem was EXPLAINING YOUR ANSWER! In an essay answer, you need to be specific and describe your answer.In an essay answer, you need to be specific and describe your answer. Too many vague statements; for example:Too many vague statements; for example: “Hitler attacked all over Europe and took over many cities”“Hitler attacked all over Europe and took over many cities” “Hitler’s rose to power because of all the things he promised to the German citizens”“Hitler’s rose to power because of all the things he promised to the German citizens” “The relationship was with Japan was violent. The U.S. was cutting off all ties”“The relationship was with Japan was violent. The U.S. was cutting off all ties”

6. Appointment Discussion Wkst This is a strategy meant to foster discussion between peers.This is a strategy meant to foster discussion between peers. One at a time, you will find a partner for each time slot.One at a time, you will find a partner for each time slot. Stay with the class! Do not go ahead!Stay with the class! Do not go ahead! Follow my directions!Follow my directions!

7. Appointment Discussion Wkst Write each of the following questions on your appointment worksheet:Write each of the following questions on your appointment worksheet: 12:00 – What is racism? Why are people racist?12:00 – What is racism? Why are people racist? 3:00 – Is racism getting worse or disappearing in America? Explain! Give examples!3:00 – Is racism getting worse or disappearing in America? Explain! Give examples! 6:00 – What is the best way to stop racism?6:00 – What is the best way to stop racism? 9:00 – Have you ever experienced racism? What does racism look like?9:00 – Have you ever experienced racism? What does racism look like? One at a time, you will go to all of your appointments and answer the questions with your partner. Follow my directions!One at a time, you will go to all of your appointments and answer the questions with your partner. Follow my directions!

8. Civil Rights Movement: Events During the Civil Rights Movement, there were four main events that characterized the fight for equality.During the Civil Rights Movement, there were four main events that characterized the fight for equality. Montgomery Bus Boycotts (pg. 674)Montgomery Bus Boycotts (pg. 674) Sit-ins (pg. 677)Sit-ins (pg. 677) Freedom Rides (pg. 682)Freedom Rides (pg. 682) March on Washington (686)March on Washington (686) You are going to read about each event and complete the worksheet.You are going to read about each event and complete the worksheet. What you do not finish will be homework!What you do not finish will be homework!