Lesson Plan

Black Americans in Congress Speak Their Mind

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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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Concepts
black history month, african american history, the united states congress, the united states government, racism, critical thinking, the civil rights movement, women's rights, post world war ii, the reconstruction era, fact and opinion, interpreting quotations, quotations
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social studies
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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