Real People Real History-" Rolling Warrior" Book Study & Disability Rights
In this self-paced class learners will read and reflect on "Rolling Warrior: The Incredible and Sometimes Awkward True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Sparked a Revolution" and the struggle for disability rights.
Bridget Smith M.Ed.
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
No formal assessment is offered. If students need proof of completion for homeschool credit they are welcome to compile a portfolio of their work and request a narrative evaluation from the instructor.Grading
If a student shares their final creative project with me and has actively participated in the class, I will provide a narrative evaluation of their course work upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this class students will read and reflect on "Rolling Warrior: The Incredible and Sometimes Awkward True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution", the autobiography of activist Judith Heumann. We will also explore the disability rights movement from other perspectives as well as hearing the voices of individuals who are advocating for disability rights today. Students will be encouraged to think critically and respond to the reading through a number of instructional supports including graphic organizers, creative writing, drawing etc. Students are also welcome to share their ideas verbally by making and posting videos in our online classroom. The high interest, low reading level nature of this book and the use of graphic organizers and multiple ways to respond to the text make this an excellent class for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences to learn about history by reading a compelling text. Since this class is self- paced, students will not join live meetings. ***Be sure to let me know if you need additional time to complete the course. I can extend the teacher comment period.
Learning Goals
Students will develop a deeper understanding of the history of the disability rights movement. They will also develop fluency and comprehension by reading and responding to an engaging non fictional autobiography. They will use graphic organizers to think and respond critically to the materials we are studying. Wherever possible, the teacher will provide support to make the course accessible for dysgraphic and dyslexic learners.
Syllabus
4 Units
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksUnit 1: Judy's Childhood
Lesson 1:
Judy's Childhood
As we learn about Judy Heumann's early years, we will learn about disability language and advocacy. Unit 2: Learning Self Advocacy
Lesson 2:
Learning Self Advocacy
Judy needed to practice self advocacy throughout her young adulthood. We will also explore how modern advocates work to make the world more accessible for people with disabilities. Unit 3: The Fight for Disability Rights: The 504 Protest
Lesson 3:
The Fight for Disability Rights: The 504 Protest
As we explore the history of the 504 protests in "Rolling Warrior", we will also learn about access challenges for modern day travelers with disabilities. Unit 4: Victory and the Road to ADA
Lesson 4:
Victory and the Road to ADA
This week we will explore Judy's role as a leader in the American's with Disabilities Act protests as well as her worldwide advocacy for people with disabilities. You are also invited to learn from the first person accounts of disabled individuals as well as research and create an informational project on a specific disability. Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to support students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disabilities with a low reading level book. Students can use graphic organizers, create videos, or draw to respond to class posts and videos.
Parental Guidance
Learners may be exposed to some mild swearing and bleeped foul language in the videos posted for the class. Judith's experiences were sometimes very challenging in her quest for equal protection under the law. She describes her protest experience in detail as well as her experiences in a disability segregated classroom throughout her early years. This is a middle grade and up book, and the language and experiences shared are more appropriate for that age of learner.
Supply List
Please purchase: "Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels who Helped Spark a Revolution" by Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner You can participate with a paper, e-book version or audiobook. Graphic organizers and other learning supports may be posted in the Outschool classroom before each class session. It is also good to have paper, pen or pencil, and something to draw with available for every class.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of California, Santa Cruz
Bridget Smith is a teacher with ADHD who specializes in supporting neurodiverse learners including students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dysgraphia on the Outschool learning platform. To date she has taught over 5,000 neurodiverse learners! Bridget holds a BA in World Literature and Cultural Studies. She is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education. She is credentialed in the State of California to teach multiple subjects for elementary Schoolers and middle Schoolers as well as English Language Arts to middle school and high schoolers. Bridget holds a B-CLAD credential which gives her additional credentials and experience supporting diverse learners. She is a former dual emersion bilingual teacher and high school ESL teacher. She is passionate about history, and is looking forward to offering a series of Real People, Real History book studies on Outschool.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 12-16
