However Laura comes to Hanging Moss and things are changing.

At the end of story she is happy and excited for what she hope's is changing.Glory is living in Hanging Moss in the year of 1964. Writing Activity: At the beginning of the story Glory Be's problem seems to be that the pool is closing and everything is changing and doesn't understand why. They will be able to understand the characters feelings and see the deeper meaning in the conversations between the characters when they participate in the readers theatre. With the teacher and students taking turns during the reading it gives the students practice before they participate in readers theatre, by the teacher showing good examples of reading with expression.Īfter Reading: Reader's theatre is an excellent way for students to act out the the novel. Then after she reads the first chapter of the book, the author answers about the 1960's when she was a child and desegregation was happening.ĭuring: Shared reading is a good way for students to practice their fluency and expression while reading the novel. Summon - Authoritatively or urgently call upon bring to the surface quicklyīefore: Students can listen to the interview of the author and her reading of the first chapter of the book. Worships - The act of showing respect and love for a god especially by praying with other people who believe in the same god.Ĭivil Rights - The rights that every person should have regardless of his or her sex, race, or religion. Segregation - The practice or policy of keeping people of different races, religions, etc. This extension for students helpful for students to extend their learning to fully understand what is happening in the book. It shows primary sources, photographs, and a timeline of the civil rights. This link is to help support students in the understanding of what 1964 was like for color and white people. This is a great website for students to hear real stories from that time period that is actually going on in the book. This website gives an interview for a book club with Augusta Scattergood as she tells her story of her time in Mississippi as she was growing up compared to Glory Be from her book. Glory Be doesn't understand why the change is a big deal but is embracing the change when she supports her new friend and stands up for what she think is right. Glory Be is used to things being how they have always been in Mississippi where there are colored fountains and colored designated pools.

Summary: This novel was about a girl named Glory Be and her summer when everything changed.

Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood