Friday, December 9, 2011

The Gold Cadillac

Hello 6th Grade Students!



This week we started reading a novella, The Gold Cadillac, about an African-American family. From watching the PowerPoint presentation and video about the story and reading the beginning few pages, what predictions can you make? Address the following questions in your answer: Why do you think 'Lois' mother was not happy that the father purchased a brand new Cadillac? Do you think 'Lois' mother will eventually come around and want to keep the car, or will she ask the father to return it? Finally, please address the setting of the novella, (time and place). How does the setting contribute to your predictions? They are an African-American family living during segregation in the 1950's. What kind of complications might the family come across as they drive around in their new car in a segregated society. How do you think white Americans will react to their new car?

Friday, December 2, 2011

The Importance of Respect

Hello 6th Grade Students!

As you know, this month's Character Education word is "Respect." We all know how important it is to truly understand the meaning of respect. Based on the video we watched today and what you already know, please define the word "respect" in your own words. What does it mean to you? How do you show respect to others? (Parents, teachers, friends, even strangers). Do you require respect from others? If so, who? Include details in your answer.

Have a wonderful weekend!