CWA+Preparation+Journals

=﻿Common Writing Assignment Preparation Journals=

  Margaret Mead, an anthropologist (a scientist who studies people and culture) said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”   You have just learned about the events that led to the eventual desegregation of Central High School. What do you think brought about this change? Write an essay in which you explain how the events in Little Rock from 1957-1959 support or refute Margaret Mead’s statement.
 * Preparation Journal for Prompt #1**

  The Little Rock Nine were not solely responsible for the desegregation of Central High School. What else was responsible? Pick three factors, individuals, and/or groups that were also responsible for the desegregation of Central High School. Use evidence to defend how they also significantly contributed to the desegregation of Central High.
 * Preparation Journal for Prompt #2**

This memorial was built to commemorate the Little Rock Nine. However, we know that other groups, individuals and institutions also played an important role in the eventual desegregation of Central High School. Write a formal proposal convincing the Little Rock Memorial Committee to build another memorial. In several paragraphs, describe two or three other factors (individuals, groups, institutions or ideas) that also contributed to the desegregation of Central High School and argue why they also deserve to be commemorated.
 * Preparation Journal for Prompt #3**