Marian Anderson Sings at Lincoln Memorial

How can we tell what’s right?

This unit is about right and wrong. You’ll read about lessons that teach right from wrong. You’ll learn why it is wrong to call Pluto a planet. You’ll also learn how one lady fought for social rights by singing. Reading, writing, and talking about these topics will give you practice using academic language and help you become a better student.

READING 1: Fable
■ “The Golden Serpent”
by Walter Dean Myers
READING 2: Editorial
■ “I ♥ Pluto” by Tim Kreider
READING 3: Novel Excerpt
■ From A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
READING 4: Social Studies Article
■ “Marian Anderson: A Voice
for Change”