Independent Unit
ELA Diary Entries
Write a diary entry to a character from the assigned reading.
Include in your diary entry
*Chapter number and date
*Greeting
*Specific details from the chapter
*Your own thoughts, advice, questions, reflection
*Closing and signature
See Sample below
Researching the Little Rock Nine
We learn all about Melba's story during her journey at Central High School, but there were 8 other students who had similar but an entirely different experience as they themselves integrated Central High School. Browse some of these websites and start to read more about the Little Rock Nine.
After reading, create a question about one of the Little Rock Nine members in which you would like to know more about. Head to www.noodletools.com and begin documenting your research.
Resources for your research:
Little Rock Nine Foundation
Life Article about the Little Rock Nine
Timeline of Court Cases and Decisions
Little Rock Nine Video
We learn all about Melba's story during her journey at Central High School, but there were 8 other students who had similar but an entirely different experience as they themselves integrated Central High School. Browse some of these websites and start to read more about the Little Rock Nine.
After reading, create a question about one of the Little Rock Nine members in which you would like to know more about. Head to www.noodletools.com and begin documenting your research.
Resources for your research:
Little Rock Nine Foundation
Life Article about the Little Rock Nine
Timeline of Court Cases and Decisions
Little Rock Nine Video