America is a Land of Immigrants
Posted by TrĆ©sor KayumbaIn Social Studies the 5th grade is learning about the Reformation and all of the social transformations that led English men and women to emigrate to North America in the seventeenth century. Scholars have been sharing their understanding of the subject matter by creating a mind map. Ezra commented on the benefits of using a mind map, āI feel it helps you visualize what you know about the topic and you’re forced to actually know the content and not just memorized information.ā
In Literature class, 5th graders are using mind mapping for their novel study on Baba Wague Diakiteās memoir, A Gift from Childhood, Memories of an African Boyhood. This book has allowed students to reflect upon their own family traditions and how family members shape the people they are. One student said, āItās good to learn about a boy growing up in Africa and learn new information about a different culture that we may not otherwise know about.ā The general reception to the book has been great, and it is a testimony of the need young students have to learn through a diverse experience. Julia said, āItās one of the first books about humans I like. I wish I could read ahead and finish it. There is a lot of action, and this book is engaging.” We look forward to learning more about the various facets of a Baba Wague Diakiteās childhood.
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