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I graduated from Loyola University New Orleans (Geaux Wolfpack!) with a B.A. in Psychology. I recently completed two years as an AmeriCorps member during which I found a home at the Washington Middle School for Girls. Prior to WMSG, I worked as an adult education instructor for the Corrections Organized for Re-entry program (CORe). My mission at WMSG is to empower the students and stregnthen their voice. I hope to inspire a love of learning and a love of self.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Descriptive Writing Essay: Social Awareness and Picture Book

Read the photo narrative Remember: Journey to School Integration
Writing Assignment and Photo Essay due date: Monday- March 7, 2011



You will write a four paragraph essay in based on the Toni Morrison's book, Remember: Journey to School Integration and create your own photo essay.

Please utilize the structure below to complete your essay. Before you begin writing, you must read the story in full!

  1. Paragraph One
    • What i s the book about? 
        • (ex. Toni Morrison's photo narrative, "Remember: Journey to School Integration," describes how schools handled segregation and integration during the Civil Rights Movement. All of this is captured through pictures and narration because it is a photo essay. 
      • Remember to include author, title, and genre (photo narrative) 
      • Remember to explain or define any unfamiliar words (photo narrative) 
  2. Paragraph Two 
    • PICK TWO  pictures that you felt were moving. 
      • Which pictures are your favorite and why?
      •  What story does it tell? 
      • Of what historical event are you reminded? 
        • Don't forget to include: 
          •  a description of the pictures
          • page numbers for each picture
  3. Paragraph Three
    • Compare and Contrast 
      • How are these pictures similar? 
      • How are different?
  4. Paragraph Four
    • Tell me what you think!  
      • Did you enjoy this book? Explain. 
      • What did you find challenging or interesting. 
      • Was the story that Ms. Morrison told an important one? 
YOUR JOURNEY 
Create your own PHOTO ESSAY- using at least four photos.

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