In order to properly comprehend this post, you must first have an understanding of the word segregation. There are several forms of segregation, but for our purposes segregation will be defined as “the enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.” This means that people are forced to be separate from each other based on the color of their skin, religious views, or other factors. For example, white people would go to different schools than black people OR Christian people would not be allowed to go to the same schools as Jewish people.

Many people believe that segregation in this country ended during the 1960’s with Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. However, many argue that segregation stills exists today. That is: certain groups of people are still essentially separate based on their race, skin color, religious views, sexual preferences or another factor (living areas, grocery stores, etc.)

Now, we all know that segregation is illegal today, but is segregation truly gone from our society?

Your task is to research this topic, and determine whether or not segregation still exists today. Use Google to find articles about this or talk about your own personal experiences. Reflect on your feelings about the topic, and provide examples that support your logic or reason. If you find that segregation does still exist, propose possible solutions for the problem. Post your comment below.

Rubric:

• Proficient – 7+ sentences discussing your thoughts on “segregation today;” students supports his or her ideas with information found on web, experiences from own life, or other examples, all information is cited and explained thoroughly
• Non-Proficient – less than 7 sentences, students thoughts are not supported by examples from life or Internet, no sources cited or explained

Welcome!

Welcome to our 5th Period class blog! We hope you enjoy reading and writing as much as we do!

Blogging on Poetry!

For the last two weeks, we have been working almost entirely on poetry. We have done SOAPSTone, looked at symbolism, worked with similes and metaphors, and even written our own poetry! Today's blog is to share your thoughts about the work we have been doing to this point on poetry.

YOUR TASK:

Write at LEAST ONE blog entry.

The entry should include:

A. The title of one poem/song that includes an instance of symbolism, a simile, or a metaphor.
B. The line(s) or quote from the piece that include the symbolism, simile, or metaphor.
C. A 1 sentence explanation of why you believe the quote is what you say it is (I.E: why is it a simile?)
D. A 4+ sentence explanation of how the symbolism, simile, or metaphor affects the reader or listener.

Rubric for Blog Entry:

Exemplary - 1 poem/song with symbolism, simile, or metaphor, 5+ sentence explanation of the literary device and how it enhances the poem/song
Proficient - 1 poem/song with symbolism, simile, or metaphor, 3+ sentence explanation of the literary device and how it enhancesthe poem/song
Non-Proficient - no poem/song, no explanation