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OK in Oklahoma? All-Black Communities Lesson Plan

OK in Oklahoma? All-Black Communities Lesson Plan

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Learners read to discover the African-American migration to Oklahoma following the Civil War and the eventual settlements of thirty-two all-black towns. To present their findings, students will write position papers and participate in oral presentations.

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african americans, the united states civil war

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african-american, civil war, western migration, english language arts

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Grade

9th - 12th

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English Language Arts

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1 hr

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Inquiry-Based Learning

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