My students are beginning to really focus in on their argumentative research papers for the semester. They have the option to write on anything that is in anyway related to Black History. I asked them to post a quick blog about their topic with an outline of some sources they plan to use so far. Then plan has been that I would then do a quick blog with a link to their topic and ask readers of my blog to add in additional ideas and/or possible sources, such that they have as many ideas and as much feedback as possible.
So, please click the links below, and add in your thoughts! I’m hoping this works out to be a really neat, positive experience for my students.
Thank you!
- Tim is looking at the logic (or lack of logic) in various aspects of the proslavery argument.
- Alisha is doing a historiographical examination of neo-enslavement (convict leasing).
- Sara is looking at the History of Black History Month.
- Caitlin is looking at depictions of Blacks in mass media.
See previous updates: #1, #2, #3.
Categories: Thoughts and Perspectives
This is great, Andrew! I wish I could give more insight, but I think it’s fantastic that you are doing so much to help these important students!
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Thanks, Trevor! They are a really special group!
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Yeah, I agree with Trevor. What a fantastic idea! I will take a look.
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Thanks!
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I love that you are integrating blogging in your lessons Andrew!
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Thank you. It has been a very successful and rewarding experience for them and me so far. Be sure to check out all of their past postings if you can! 🙂 Feel free to leave them comments, too!
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Your students have chosen such good topic areas! You can be proud and they can be proud of themselves. RAE
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Thanks, Rae! They are a wonderful group!
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