"The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963"

The following clip is a film reenactment of the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama on September 15, 1963. After viewing this film clip, reflect back over the novel that you read and discussed in class. If you had an opportunity to talk to Christopher Paul Curtis, what would you say to him  about his historical fiction novel, The Watson Go to Birmingham-1963?

Extra Credit Opportunity!

ALL PAPERS MUST BE TURNED IN TO MRS. LAVENDER BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Essay Questions

What do you want to be when you grow up and how do you plan to be successful in your chosen career? Your answer should include these things:

 The subjects in school in which you plan to do better.

The steps you are going to take to help you get the education you need to be successful.

The success skills that you want to incorporate into your daily life.

The lesson you learned from one of the Alabama leaders that you have read about that inspires you to succeed.

Rasul "Rocky" Clark

http://www.rasulrockyclark.com/

Review the link above to find out more information about "Rocky" Clark and his "will" to live. As a result of our lesson today, how has your mindset changed?

Brain Teaser #2

There are two plastic jugs filled with water. How could you put all of this water into a barrel, without using the jugs or any dividers, and still tell which water came from which jug?  Good Luck:)

Millionaire in the Making

What are your thoughts about Damon Williams and the decisions he has made as a youth? Do you see yourself investing in something? If so, what?

Brain Teaser!

There is a man who lives on the top floor of a very tall building. Everyday he takes the elevator down to the ground floor to leave the building to go to work. Upon returning from work though, he can only travel half way up in the lift and has to walk the rest of the way unless it's raining! Why?

Expectations

Starting middle school can be quite exciting yet scary at the same time. Please share your thoughts about starting the new school year as a middle school student at WJC.What are you expecting from your teachers and peers? What are your goals for the school year?

REMEMBER: Complete your response using formal language (no texting forms) and complete sentences!