Dr. Roberts Visit

Take a minute to reflect on Dr. Roberts visit yesterday. What are your thoughts about Civil Rights after having heard him speak? Make a few connections with Warriors Don't Cry. Use one direct quote or paraphrase from Warriors with the proper citation. BE DETAILED! I have high expectations for your responses.

What would you do if you were Melba's mom? (extra credit)

At the end of chapter 5, a reporter asks Melba's mom "how does a mother decide to send her daughter into such a dangerous situation?"(Beals 57). Would you have allowed your son or daughter to integrate Central High? Be detailed in you explanation.

"God's warriors don't cry"

So far, I am pleased with your posts. Remember to put your name in the right spot. A few of you did not get credit for your posts because you did not put your name in the right spot.

At the end of chapter four, Grandma India reminds Melba that "God's warriors don't cry"(Beals 44). Think about this quote and the discussion that we had in class. What does the quote mean? What did the discussion that Melba and Grandma India have while Melba was crying show us about their relationship? Be detailed in your response; I expect one well-supported paragraph. Use at least one direct quote in your response from Warriors Don't Cry.

Opening thoughts about Civil RIghts

Looking at the pictures between pages 132-133 of Little Rock Central High School and Elizabeth Eckford make me think about how difficult it must have been to have been part of the Little Rock Nine. Look at the pictures on these pages. What stands out for you? Why? (Posting due @ 4:00 4-22)

Welcome to blogging!

Instead of keeping a response journal as we have for the other novels that we have studied this year, we are going to share our thoughts and ideas through use of this blog for Warriors Don't Cry. The responses will still be read and graded by me. Rather than getting one large grade at the end of the novel for your response journal, you will get credit for your responses along the way. I hope that we can use this as a way to dig a little deeper into our study of the novel, as well as the Civil Rights era.

A few rules need to be followed to ensure that you earn credit for your hard work:

1. When you post, be sure to include your first name and last initial with your response. Also, please include your room number. For example, Brandon B. Room 302
2. Be sure to spell check your work before you submit your comment.
3. Meet deadlines for submitting your comments.