Training School 6th Grade First Floor - Room 10-11

Title

Training School 6th Grade First Floor - Room 10-11

Description

This image depicts a 6th grade Training School class, which was taught by Winnie Robinson, who is likely the adult woman who is standing at the side of the classroom. Grammar lessons were emphasized in this grade, as the most detailed subject in the 6th grade curriculum was Language. Language lessons covered a large array of topics such as sentence structure, syntax, and manuscript work. Additionally, the sixth graders were taught about the dangers of stimulants and narcotics as a part of their General Lessons curriculum.

Publisher

Gibson Studio

Subject

Black-and-white photography, Student teachers, Boys, Girls, Students, Learning

Location

Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti, MI