10.25.12+and+10.26.12

Watch: Video about the first few days of integration at Central High. As you're watching, think about the ways the video enhances or contrasts with your reading.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH-eC4LgZT4&noredirect=1&safe=active

WU: Video Reflection

After watching the video, discuss your reactions to it. Was there anything that surprised you or shocked you? How did it match up to your reading? What other reactions did you have as you watched?

Discuss: Ch. 7--Melba and the other Little Rock Nine finally make it into Central High School. Students and teachers react to the students in different ways; some are friendly and helpful, but most isolate the students and make hurtful comments and physical threats. Ultimately, the mob outside overcomes the presence of the Little Rock police force which makes traps the African American students in the school. While not all adults in building value their safety, a member of the police force finally helps get the students out through the basement. The first day leaves Melba and her peers shaken and apprehensive about the future, but Melba does not let this show in interviews about her first day.

Read: Ch. 8 as a class

HW: Journal Entry #4--Ch. 7/8, prepare for vocabulary test on Monday