Jo Ann Nash

“This book is dedicated to Ramon and the guys from Pozole Town, Oceanside, and to all boys and girls the whole world over who went to school with laughter in their eyes, warmth in their hearts, kindness in their souls, and then were systematically 'broken' of their spirit – their genius, and here and there, some were able to refind that spirit because of an angel-teacher who helped give them back their wings.  To these brave souls, both students and teachers, I dedicate this book.”

  ~Victor Villasenor Burro Genius

Chapter 1 should be required reading for all teachers...

"Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds."  Elie Wiesel
Documentary Trouble the Water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq426VjZD1E

Check out the latest news of six years post-Katrina
http://www.troublethewaterfilm.com/

And even more:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/04/trouble-the-water-starrapper-readies-her-cd.html

http://www.npr.org/2011/08/29/140036219/new-vibe-in-new-orleans-6-years-after-katrina

http://www.quotesaboutpeople.com/2011/08/24/out-of-the-mountain-of-despair-a-stone-of-hope-mlks-memorial-to-be-officially-unveiledphotos/

“Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted.”  -David Bly
"Kate Mularkey is thrilled when Tully Hart moves in across the street, and the two form an immediate friendship that remains strong through the next thirty years, until one act of betrayal threatens to destroy both their lives and the friendship that has seen them through life's highs and lows."
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Modeling Mentor Text

"An important theme in The Help is that we all need a person to tell

us we matter, someone who encourages us and gives us the freedom to

pursue our dreams. Just as Aibileen reminds Mae Mobley, 'You is kind,

you is smart, you is important,' one woman who always supported me and

convinced me I could achieve anything was my school librarian of 12

years, Judy Kirkpatrick."

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/08/13/the-help-behind-the-scenes-on-the-movie.html

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/thehelp/

“Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter (Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives -- and a Mississippi town -- upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Davis), Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up -- to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories -- and as it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly -- and unwillingly -- caught up in the changing times.”  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454029/

Did ya know?

Director Tate Taylor kept a calendar of the actresses' menstruation periods so he would know who would be hormonal.

Writer Kathryn Stockett and Director Tate Taylor “borrowed” a car when they were fourteen and drove from Jackson, Mississippi to New Orleans (think Round Rock to Dallas) – they could’ve been our students!

Mary J. Blige

“The Living Proof”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwI4zsNteU8&feature=player_embedded#at=13

See lyrics in Handouts

My student Chad posed this question:

If we look back and hang our head about the holocaust, slavery, fill in the blank…

And ask, “What were we thinkin’??????”

Fast forward two hundred years. What will they be saying about evil today?

Turn and “talk to your people about the storm” in our lives today.

Now write for 5minutes about your thoughts.  Consider using this site for virtual post-it notes:

http://www.wallwisher.com/

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/thelivingproof

And more:

Octavia Spencer: You Can't 'Help' But Feel This Film

http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=139578287

http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=139578287&m=139586717

"An important theme in The Help is that we all need a person to tell

us we matter, someone who encourages us and gives us the freedom to

pursue our dreams. Just as Aibileen reminds Mae Mobley, 'You is kind,

you is smart, you is important,' one woman who always supported me and

convinced me I could achieve anything was my school librarian of 12

years, Judy Kirkpatrick."

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/08/13/the-help-behind-the-scenes-on-the-movie.html

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/thehelp/

“Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter (Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives -- and a Mississippi town -- upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Davis), Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up -- to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories -- and as it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly -- and unwillingly -- caught up in the changing times.” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454029/

Did ya know?

Director Tate Taylor kept a calendar of the actresses' menstruation periods so he would know who would be hormonal.

Writer Kathryn Stockett and Director Tate Taylor “borrowed” a car when they were fourteen and drove from Jackson, Mississippi to New Orleans (think Round Rock to Dallas) – they could’ve been our students!

Mary J. Blige

“The Living Proof”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwI4zsNteU8&feature=player_embedded#at=13

See lyrics in Handouts

My student Chad posed this question:

If we look back and hang our head about the holocaust, slavery, fill in the blank…

And ask, “What were we thinkin’??????”

Fast forward two hundred years. What will they be saying about evil today?

Turn and “talk to your people about the storm” in our lives today.

Now write for 5minutes about your thoughts. Consider using this site for virtual post-it notes:

http://www.wallwisher.com/

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/thelivingproof

And more:

Octavia Spencer: You Can't 'Help' But Feel This Film

http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=139578287

http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=139578287&m=139586717

"An important theme in The Help is that we all need a person to tell

us we matter, someone who encourages us and gives us the freedom to

pursue our dreams. Just as Aibileen reminds Mae Mobley, 'You is kind,

you is smart, you is important,' one woman who always supported me and

convinced me I could achieve anything was my school librarian of 12

years, Judy Kirkpatrick."

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/08/13/the-help-behind-the-scenes-on-the-movie.html

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/thehelp/

“Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter (Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives -- and a Mississippi town -- upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Davis), Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up -- to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories -- and as it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly -- and unwillingly -- caught up in the changing times.”  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454029/

Did ya know?

Director Tate Taylor kept a calendar of the actresses' menstruation periods so he would know who would be hormonal.

Writer Kathryn Stockett and Director Tate Taylor “borrowed” a car when they were fourteen and drove from Jackson, Mississippi to New Orleans (think Round Rock to Dallas) – they could’ve been our students!

Mary J. Blige

“The Living Proof”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwI4zsNteU8&feature=player_embedded#at=13

See lyrics in Handouts

My student Chad posed this question:

If we look back and hang our head about the holocaust, slavery, fill in the blank…

And ask, “What were we thinkin’??????”

Fast forward two hundred years. What will they be saying about evil today?

Turn and “talk to your people about the storm” in our lives today.

Now write for 5minutes about your thoughts.  Consider using this site for virtual post-it notes:

http://www.wallwisher.com/

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/thelivingproof

And more:

Octavia Spencer: You Can't 'Help' But Feel This Film

http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=139578287

http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=139578287&m=139586717