The Legacies of Mandela and MLK

Sixth graders recently read two picture book biographies titled Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson and Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport.  We talked about apartheid and segregation and discussed the meaning of the word "legacy." We discussed how these two important historical figures achieved change and left a legacy of nonviolent protest and reconciliation.  Students were then challenged to think and write about their own legacies and how they would like to be remembered at the Howe-Manning School once they move on to 7th grade.