Post #5: The shackles that appear several times in the novel The Glory Field are used as symbolism in the story. In a short response explain what you believe these shackles symbolize for the Lewis family.

Post #4: Watch the video below that gives just a small glimpse of the civil rights movement. What are your thoughts on the progress that we've made? Have we done an adequate job of integrating the African American population? What are some positive steps that have been made? What still needs to be done for equality?

Post #3: At the end of the 1930 reading, Miss Etta writes a letter to Elijah stating her reasons why he should allow Luvenia to stay in Chicago. In this blog post I would like you to write this letter for Miss Etta. It only needs to be a short paragraph where you give some reasons for Luvenia staying in Chicago.

Post #2: Elijah and Abby dream of becoming fisherman and moving away from Curry Island, but they must help out the family in order to keep their land. Elijah risks his freedom and life to get the money his family desperately needs. If you had to help your family in this situation, what would you do to earn money to help keep your land/home/property?

Post #1: In the book The Glory Field there is a family tree of the Lewis family that goes all the way back to when their ancestor, Muhammad Bilal, was brought to America on a slave ship. It is an interesting part of the story and usually sparks interest about where our ancestors came from. I would like you to talk to your parents about your family's origins (both sides if possible) and post what you learned from your parents.