This is the logo for the Washington Redskins football team in the United States. This logo and name are at the root of a controversy about using Native American names for sports teams. Many people believe that the term is racist and perpetuates ( a word which means causing something to continue) negative stereotypes about Native Americans.
When Junior arrives at his new school Rearden, he discovers that the only other Indian in the school is the school mascot. We will talk this week in class about the use of these names for teams.
If you were absent last week, here is a copy of the assignment on character backstories which is due on Tuesday, November 19th. See Ms. Clarke in the library if you have any questions.
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When Junior arrives at his new school Rearden, he discovers that the only other Indian in the school is the school mascot. We will talk this week in class about the use of these names for teams.
If you were absent last week, here is a copy of the assignment on character backstories which is due on Tuesday, November 19th. See Ms. Clarke in the library if you have any questions.
/uploads/1/3/6/2/13622709/character_backstory.docx