As Fast As Words Could Fly
From Storyline Online
16 min3rd4th5th6thReading & Writing (ELA)Social Studies
Summary
Set during the civil rights era, Mason -- a talented young writer and typist -- is one of the first Black students at a newly integrated school. He faces unfair treatment and answers it with skill and dignity. Read by Dulé Hill.
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Set during school integration; shows racism and unfair treatment Mason overcomes with dignity -- a strong springboard for discussion. Preview for your class.
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Discussion
Set during the civil rights era, Mason -- a talented young writer and typist -- is one of the first Black students at a newly integrated school.
- What challenges does Mason face at his new school?
- How does Mason respond to unfair treatment?
- Why did it take courage for students to integrate schools?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: integration, typing, courage.
Try it: Write about what 'fairness' means to you and why it matters at school.