Tuesday, November 27, 2007


Ruby Bridges is one of the first black students to attend an all-white school.



Task 1


Each Student will read "The Story of Ruby Bridges" by: Robert Coles

Write a one-page essay expressing your feelings about the book and the bravery of Ruby Bridges.

Additional Questions


  1. Could you have been as brave as Ruby?


  2. How did you feel about the treatment she received from other white students and thier parents?
Task 2
Answer the following questions?( In order to answer these questions, click the link: library.thinkquest.org)
  1. What was the Brown vs Board of Education case?


  2. When did it start and when did it end?


  3. What was the Plessy v.Ferguson case?


  4. When did it start and when did it end?


  5. Write down any questions that you would like to discuss in class.
Task 3

Each student will write a letter to Mrs. Bridges expressing your thoughts and feelings about the segregation she went through. Also, you will thank her for her bravery and explain how she has inspired you.

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Hello my name is Ms.Coco, I was given that name from my students when I first began teaching. I love to teach, sing, dance and act. I've been a performing arts teacher for six years. I've performed in various plays and I've even sung at the famous apollo theatre.I am currently working toward my B.A. degree. I am majoring in speech communication and minoring in elementary education. My goal is to start out as an elementary teacher and perhaps become a reading professor or speech therapist. Also in the near future I would like to particapate in plays and record my own gospel cd. As you see I have big dreams and aspirations and so can you.