In Fall 1960 a kindergarten student Ruby Bridges became the first African American child to attend an all white elementary school. Although she she was within walking distance to William Frantz Elementary in New Orleans, Louisiana she had to be escorted by federal marshals due to angry protests from community members. Parents pulled their children from her class and jeering segregationists protesting her admittance gathered at her school daily. THROUGH MY EYES, is a tale of her experiences and forgiveness of those who sought to challenge her right to a fair education. Target reading ages are 9-12, however it is also wonderful book for middle school students to encourage higher order thinking and conversations about their own feelings on topics of forgiveness, education in the United States and racism.
Vocabulary:
Segregationist- Person
supporting the separation of race or class groups from each other.
Courage- To
show strength
when in danger or facing fear.
Integrate-Bringing people of
different groups together.
Race-
A group of people who share
distinct common characteristics or traits.
Sacrifice -Giving up something for the
sake of someone or something else.
Equal opportunity -Treating others as equal,
based on race, color, age, gender, national origin, religion, or mental or
physical disability.
Civil rights-The rights of personal
liberty guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the 13th and 14th amendments to the
Constitution and by acts of Congress.
*Source for Vocabulary
Questions :
Through My Eyes Discussion QuestionsRead Think Write Discussion Questions
Interview with Ruby Bridges Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbBkXFPnwXkLinks and Extension Activities:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/video/ruby-bridges-goes-to-school/http://quizlet.com/1290475/through-my-eyes-vocabulary-building-activities-flash-cards/
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/byrnes-famous/rubybrid.html
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