1. Unit 10: The Civil Rights Movement

2. 1 group at a time will talk about their section
Fishbowl Seminar D B C B B A D
Everyone else will annotate their copy based on what the group in the middle talks about D A B C A
1 group at a time will talk about their section A C D B A A D D A D C C B C C B

3. Group A: paragraphs 1-4 Why is Dr. King writing this letter?
Why did they target Birmingham, Alabama for their campaign?
What steps did Dr. King & his group take in Birmingham before the campaign? Why do you think he thought it was important to talk about those steps in such detail?

4. Group B: paragraphs 5-8
What’s the goal and benefit of non-violent, direct action?
Dr. King writes, “privileged groups seldom give up privileges voluntarily” and “freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed.” Do you agree? Why or why not? Can you give examples?
Dr. King also writes, “justice too long delayed is justice denied.” What does he mean by this? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Why does he list so many examples of discrimination and violence?

5. Group C: paragraphs 9-14
Dr. King argues that there are “two types of laws: just and unjust” and that it is our “moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
Why is segregation unjust? Where have we heard this argument before?
He doesn’t advocate for “evading or defying the law,” just disobeying it. What’s the difference? Why is that important?

6. Group D: paragraphs 15-End
What is the “great stumbling block”? Why is this more frustrating?
What are the two opposing forces in the Black community? Why are they divided?
Why is the difference between what white ministers are saying and what MLK wants them to say important?
Dr. King writes, “one day the South will recognize its real heroes.” Has the South recognized them? If no, why not? What can we do about that?

7. A B C D
Matt
Geb
Ayesha
Prapti
Enzo
Bradley
Olivia
Zander
Hannah
Katelyn
Peyton
Kas
Braden
Nihal
Danielle
Serena
Kamryn
Natalie
Ioana
Ryan
Ally
Sruthi
Michael
Jenna
Alex

8. A B C D
Shannon
Melissa
Cole
Owen
Jasmine
Andrew
Kimmy
Danny
Jonathan
Ian
Hanna
Soledad
Alex
Jack
Sarah
Grace
Quinn
Dane
Kyra
Emma
Noelle
Kayla
Cynthia

9. A B C D
Ana
Yin
Addie
Ayush
Charlie
Cheyenne
Jon
Henry
Sabine
Susana
Jaylen
Ryan
Johnny
Anisa
Marissa
Shane
Bill
Brady
Maggie
Adam
Tyler
Elizabeth
Andrew
Ruby
Rowan

10. A B C D
Eric
Jordan
Patrick
Joey
Mateo
Kim
Nikki
Isobel
Parker
Eli
Nolan
Colton
Jaden
Evan
Nathan
Jasper
Noelle
Terra
Jennifer
George
Juju
Sam
Nyta
Taylor
Shriya
Mike
Joseph
Annah
Laney