As I read the story, “The Lesson “by Toni Cade Bambara, I was immediately drawn to the Sylvia’s description of Miss Moore. One of such is” This lady moved on our block with nappy hair proper speech and no makeup “(Bambara 1). There were many other reasons why Miss Moore stood out in this neighborhood, and one of them was that she was always planning something. For this reason my title for this story would be “Teachable Moments.” On this occasion Miss Moore took the children to The Toy store on Fifth Avenue. In this experience she piqued their interests to learn about new things; such as the paper weight and the microscope, had open discussions and explained the prices. However, most of all she observed their reactions. “And I watched Miss Moore who is steady watching us like she is waiting for a sign” (Bambara 5). Miss Moore wanted them to broaden their thinking and enjoy their childhood. As Sylvia said” I’m thinking about this tricky toy I saw in the store. A clown that somersaults on a bar then does chin ups just cause you yank lightly to his leg” ( 5).
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2 thoughts on “Bernadette Kowlessar Discussion #3”
Bernadette, I love the perceptions of Sylvia with respect to Miss Moore, and it would make a great topic for an essay. You have specific references here along with quotes. Sylvia thinks she is so tough and impermeable, but her responses to Miss Moore reveal her vulnerabilities. Thanks for a good post that addresses the prompt.
Hey Bernadette!
I completely agree that Miss Moored wanted to broaden their horizons and teach these little ones that there is more to life than their surroundings. The title teachable moments is also charming and concise and gets to the point so I like how I would know exactly what I’m getting into if I ever came across your essay. I also liked the quotes that you used to show how Miss Moore was doing more than taking a couple of kids to a toy store but was instead observing their movements, making sure they understood the severity of their situation.