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The ideas of the leaders of the Black Arts Movement were in direct contrast to those of Ralph Ellison. A clip from the American Masters film Ralph Ellison: An American Journey clarifies these conflicts between Ellison and the younger generation of Black artists and activists.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups research the ideas of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B Du Bois, then combine the King and Malcolm X groups and the Washington and DuBois groups and ask students to craft a presentation in which they compare and contrast the ideas of their research subjects
- Present the video after readers have completed the novel
Classroom Considerations
- The resource comes with a warning that the material and language in the video may be sensitive for some students; therefore, preview the video to determine if appropriate for your classes
- One of six PBS resources focusing on Ralph Ellison and Invisible Man
- Although designed for grades 9-12, the novel is better suited for high school seniors or college-level classes
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- Includes discussion questions and teacher tips
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