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The ultimate legacy of Emmett Till's violent death is its role in the non-violent roots of the Civil Rights Movement. A lesson compares contemporaneous articles with the lyrics of Bob Dylan's "The Death of Emmett Till" and prompts learners to consider the value of non-violent protest when effectuating change.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as an interdisciplinary lesson between language arts and social studies
- Play the Bob Dylan song for learners who are unfamiliar with it
Classroom Considerations
- Articles may be difficult to read when printed; consider retyping the context to make it easier to read
- Lesson is described as the third lesson in a unit, but it works independently as well
Pros
- Includes all necessary primary source documents
- Connects the murder of Emmett Till with current events
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