Unit Plan

Using African American Literature to Explore Courage

  • Grades: 6–8, 9–12

Overview

Students will read a biography about Matthew Henson, co-discoverer of the North Pole and an informative article titled “Separate But Never Equal,” an article about the injustice of segregation.

Objective

Students will:

  • Understand and appreciate a biography
  • Understand and appreciate an informative article
  • Make connections to how historic figures courageously overcame obstacles and how they and others can similarly face problems today

Lesson Plans for this Unit

Culminating Activity

Students brainstorm some types of problems and obstacles that young people face daily. They then create an essay, poem, song/rap, or poster/collage describing those challenges and resolutions for those problems. Students should present and their information with the class.

  • Part of Collection:
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  • Subjects:
    Language Arts, Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles, African American History, Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Equality, Fairness, Justice, Historic Figures, Tolerance and Acceptance, Black History Month, Prejudice and Tolerance Experiences
  • Skills:
    Biographies
  • Duration:
    1 Week
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