Using African American Literature to Explore Courage
Students will read a biography about Matthew Henson, co-discoverer of the North Pole and an informative article titled “Separate But Never Equal,” an article about the injustice of segregation.
OBJECTIVE
Students will:
- Understand and appreciate a biography
- Understand and appreciate an informative article
- Make connections to how historic figures courageously overcame obstacles and how they and others can similarly face problems today
LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Matthew Henson: Heroic Explorer Who Conquered Racism
Lesson 2: Separate but Never Equal
CULMINATING ACTIVITY
Students brainstorm some types of problems and obstacles that young people face daily. They then create an essay, poem, song/rap, or poster/collage describing those challenges and resolutions for those problems. Students should present and their information with the class.
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