Lesson Plan

Black Americans in Congress Speak Their Mind

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This Black Americans in Congress Speak Their Mind lesson plan also includes:

To conclude their study of Black Americans in Congress, groups select a statement made by one of the Members, examine the Member's profile on the provided link, and create a display that includes state represented, years of service, an analysis of a statement made, and career highlights.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Add the posters to the other exhibits developed during the unit
  • Include the unit during February's Black History Month
Classroom Considerations
  • Presumes class members know how to differentiate between statements of fact and opinions
  • The final lesson in a seven-part unit
  • Participants must have access to computers with internet
  • Requires copies of the Historical Quotations handout and the Quote Analysis worksheet
Pros
  • Challenges groups to distinguish between facts and opinions in the quotation
Cons
  • No rubric is included