Lesson Plan

Black Actors in American Cinema

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Young scholars 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 instructional activity, they identify the stereotypes used in films to represent African Americans.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Project-Based Learning
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