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African American Inventors: Lewis Latimer

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Celebrate Black History Month getting to know more about Lewis Latimer. Here, scholars read about his life and success, then apply their new-found knowledge by responding to questions about the text with short answers. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Learn more about Lewis Latimer with a visit to the school library or search on a mobile learning device
  • Specify that answers should be written in complete sentences 
  • Create a bulletin board to display pictures and information spotlighting Lewis Latimer 
Classroom Considerations
  • Copies are required
Pros
  • The passage; although brief, provides lots of detail about Lewis Latimer's life 
  • An answer key is attached to the student worksheet 
Cons
  • None
Common Core