"1963: The Year the Changed Everything"

"1963: The Year the Changed Everything"

Open Ended

What do you think of when you think of "civil rights"?

Look at Ms. Johnson's shared screen to see the video

This unit is all about "the literature of civil rights"

While the period we call the Civil Rights Movement happened decades ago, the Movement continues today for many people. Social progress can be challenging to implement, but, as we will see, it does happen.

POINTS

• Read and respond to "1963: The Year That Changed Everything"

Read p. 254-255 in MyPerspectives

Look at Ms. Johnson's shared screen, and follow along in your book

Open Ended

What is "social progress"?

Poll

Social progress is only possible if you have a powerful leader. (Do you agree?)

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Social progress is only possible if it comes from the people. (Do you agree?)

• Agree

• Disagree

What is your reasoning?

Why do you agree/disagree?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: Explain how words have the power to provoke, calm, or inspire.

Open Ended

What connections can we make between what you wrote about words and recent events in the world or in the country?

POINTS

• Read and respond to "1963: The Year That Changed Everything" (done!)