Other MLK sites to look at:

Thekingcenter.org

 Race riots in Chicago after MLK's death:  
* http://www.uic.edu/orgs/cwluherstory/jofreeman/photos/Kingfuneral.html

* http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/chi-chicagodays-kingriots-story,0,4609945.story 

* Worst riots in US history: http://theblackbottom.com/?p=5210

Some protest songs (not MLK specific, but could be used for a musical project/Found poem):

http://newsone.com/1460645/top-10-civil-rights-protest-songs-of-all-time/ 

What other sites have you found useful?  Please post them in the comments, especially if you'd like these printed for tomorrow.  Please be specific on what section you'd like and what topic it's useful for.  Thanks!

MLK Street Names Websites

http://seattletimes.com/special/mlk/perspectives/roadways/

in-depth profile of 5 MLK streets in different cities

http://mlkstreet.com/ large website with many links about naming MLK streets

http://inhouse.unt.edu/student-researches-us-streets-named-martin-luther-king-jr Shorter article on what the neighborhoods with MLK streets typically look like

http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/15/us/tennessee-memphis-mlk/index.html Memphis’ naming of MLK street

Graphic Novel and Comic Inspiration

Hello 7th and 8th graders!

Welcome to the world of graphic novels and comics!

Some inspiration:

Coraline novel vs. graphic novel

Ms. Kruger has the original book and the graphic novel, so feel free to ask her to see them.  :)

Ragtime Bat: a great comic that's short, sweet, and shows a lesson.  Uses different sized panels and shading to show mood and be more creative.

Trickster: A "darker" drawing style.  

 

MY COMIC for “Boar Out There”  What is it missing?  What would we want to see added/deleted? This is NOT a project that meets expectations (we'll be talking about how to fix it on Wednesday and Thursday)

This American Life comic--ask Ms. Kruger to see this one, too!  

Maus--ask Ms. Kruger to see her copy!

Go to pixton.com to register and start playing around with YOUR comic! 

Would you be interested in getting a graphic novel to read?  Let me know!

Field Trip Election

Please post ideas for our field trip in the comments below.  Be sure to include your name and grade. 

Possible Ideas to Get You Started:

Chicago Botanic Gardens 
HUGE gardens to explore (Japanese Gardens with waterfalls and islands, prarie, rose gardens, greenhouses, etc.)

The Grove
Environmental education programs and life in early America 

Forest Preserve  
This involves exploring the forest, playing games in forest/fields, and possibly helping clear out invasive species like buckthorn and garlic mustard

Illinois Holocaust Museum

The Field Museum

What other ideas do you have?  Please post them in the comments section.

Election Websites

Hello students!

Here are a few election websites that I'd like you to look through.

http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/commercials/1968 

GREAT resource to watch old advertisements of US presidential candidates. 

 

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/political-ad-tracker/video/848245/barack-obama-trust

videos and then analysis section—GREAT to use!  This is the site we used to find our other advertisements.

http://www.factcheck.org/

http://projects.wsj.com/campaign-ads-2012