Writing Prompt:
Prompt 1:
Directions:
In “The Mis-Education of the Negro,” Woodson notes that African Americans have been “mis-educated.” Paraphrase as least 3-4 pieces of information from the article which supports this assertion. Do you agree/disagree? Can you provide evidence from your own experiences? Presently, an Achievement Gap exists between African Americans and other races in our educational system. Is this a present-day result of “mis-education”?
Prompt 2:
Directions:
According to Dewy in “Thinking in Education,” thinking plays a major role in education. Paraphrase about 3-4 major ideas presented in the essay which support his claim. Make direct references to the essay itself in order to provide proof of his stance. Feel free to give your own opinions/observations. Do you agree or disagree with Dewey?
Note: 4-5 pages; Works Cited; double spaced; 1”margins; 12pt font; title
[Underline all paraphrased ideas in the essay…just for this assignment]