Tribute to Black History Month: Mary Mebane Assignment

Period 3 Class Assignment for Tuesday
As part of our tribute to Black History Month, we are using the inspiration from a famous essay to create a theatrical sketch.

Based on the social and racial tensions we read about in “The Back of the Bus” write a short skit or scene about a racial mixture people standing and waiting to get onto an elevator. You should decide where the elevator is located, whether it is on the ground floor or an upper floor. As the elevator moves from floor to floor some people will be getting off while others will be getting on. At one point in the scene it becomes clear that the elevator is too small to accommodate everyone who is waiting to get on. How does this imaginary racial mixture resolve the issue? Your scene should include dialogue.

Class time will be allotted for rehearsal and presentations.

Grades are based on participation and respectful quiet during the presentations.

Research Papers and Class Presentations are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Psychology
Women's Health Issues
CEO's and Their Part in creating the current Recession
The value of Art in Education