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- 4th
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Students explore how to determine whether the various artists are singing soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, or bass and watch African Americans sing opera. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students research and write about three African American composers from Arkansas: Scott Joplin, Florence Price and iam Grant Still. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students watch a video entitled "Do You Speak American?" and respond to discussion questions about the various dialects showcased throughout the video to identify the regional linguistic styles throughout America. As a culminating activity, students complete a journal, portfolio, or writing assignment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the contributions of a few African American actors. After watching different films, they work together to recreate the film and the struggles faced by the actors. In groups, they compare and contrast the acting style of the different actors. To end the lesson, they identify the stereotypes used in films to represent African Americans. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the contributions of African Americans in New Haven, Connecticut in the 19th and 20th centuries. After being introduced to new vocabulary, they review the elements of autobiographies and read excerpts of African American authors. To end the lesson they wrwite their own autobiography and interview a parent to gather more about their family history. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students investigate the contemporary works of American music focusing on one artist. They compare the contemporary music of Steve Reich with that of the Balinese and African cultures. The students use internet research to journal how Steve is considered a composer with a universal outlook. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Each student or student team creates a web page. Students research and make decisions for content of the page. Each web page should contain at least six images and six links, as well as any necessary commentary. Students indicate on the web page its purpose and school's email address. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read a picture storybook. They tell why they like or dislike it and with a partner present the book to the class in a creative way. They write an original story, share in reading a story and practice speaking in Gullah. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students listen to background information on designated Black Americans and read some books about them. They choose one of the persons studied and create a paper vest relating the person's contributions. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students discuss kinds of music they enjoy, listen to song by and explore life of Marian Anderson, research classical opera and African American spirituals, and create storyboard about Marian Anderson's life. Full Review »
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