Ruby's Notes

This assignment makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. This short-read explores the influences that made up the majority of Thomas Fortune's education. As a leading 20th century journalist, orator, and speech writer, Fortune's success was grounded in his passionate commitment to the free press. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of his experience today.

This assignment makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. This short-read explores the story of Booker T. Washington's educational journey. As a leading 20th century educator, orator, and politician, Washington's success was grounded in his passionate commitment to education. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of his experience today.

This assignment makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. This short-read explores the story of W.E.B. DuBois' educational journey. As a leading 20th century thought leader and human rights' advocate, his commitment was fortified in adolescence. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of his experience today.

This assignment makes an excellent extra credit assignment in ELA or Social Studies. This short-read explores the story of Ida B Well's educational journey. As an advocate for anti-lynching laws and other human right's issues, her commitment to justice was fortified by her adolescent experiences. After reading, students are asked to recall key facts and encouraged to reflect on the relevance of her experience today.