*Explaining Topic to My Mother*
 "Hey, Mom! You know that research paper I am writing in English?
"Yes, Honey. It's the one about that movement group Rock Nine, right?"
"Sort of, it''s about the desegregation group Little Rock Nine. Remember how I told you about the group of students in Little Rock, Arkansas that was escorted by the national guard, like we saw in the Butler? It's those guys. These were the first group of African American students that wanted to go to an all Caucasian school, but weren't allowed in the first couple days."
"Right, I remember. These were the kids that started the desegregation process in all of our lives. The ones that truly brought meaning to the Civil Rights Movement."

*Formally Explaining my Topic*
For my National History Day research paper, I have chosen to write about the process of desegregation in the United States of America. Primarily focusing on the group called Little Rock Nine. These students were the first ones chosen to break through the white-barriers and apply to and attend a caucasian public school. Through bravery and dedication, Little Rock Nine were the first African American students to be accepted into an all white school, therefore leading the real desegregation process in all areas of the American Life. In my research already conducted, I have found two large cases that were also a huge part of getting African-Americans' equal rights. These were Plessy vs. Ferguson and All five of the Brow vs. Board's in series One and Two. I will be using some of these cases' information to further improve my research paper.

Reading Times: 1/27

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
1/20- Pages 124-144 (15 minutes)
1/22- Pages 145-159 (10 minutes)
1/23- Pages 160-188 (20 minutes)
1/24- Pages 189-215 (30 minutes)

Size 12 and Ready to Rock by Meg Cabot
1/22- Pages 1-24 (10 minutes)
1/23- Pages 25-78 (40 minutes)

Total Time:125 minutes