Welcome back to the blog.
So far this year, we've done a "Cities" unit where we studied ancient cities such as Machu Picchu and the Mesa Verde. We also learned about modern cities, and students completed a research project about murals. They specifically researched the area of Dallas, Texas known as Deep Ellum, an artsy community with many murals. Students interviewed the mural artist Frank Campagna as part of their research project. Below is a picture of one of his most famous murals.
Now we are reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, the story of an American Indian teenager growing up on a reservation. We are learning about the many challenges that American Indians living on reservations face, including widespread poverty, alcoholism, depression, and inadequate access to education. Below is a drawing by Danny of the character "Rowdy," the narrator's best friend.
Thanks for visiting the blog. We will update soon on our progress in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian!
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