Topic-
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| Treatment of African Americans Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
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Content-
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civil rights act of 1964
African Americans
civil rights
the great depression |
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Objectives-
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1. students will be able to determine specific hardships of African
Americans before the civil rights act.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the differences in
the treatment of whites and African Americans |
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Materials and Aids-
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| large construction paper and markers,a video on the great depression,
Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry, paper and pencils, a hat,an article on
rock nine, and computers/ lab time for the students to research. |
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Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. We will look at two diary entries/poems from both times and compare
and contrast them. Using a Venn diagram
2.As a class we will create a timeline pinpointing events that occurred
between the two times
3.Watch a short video outlining the great depression and its effects.
Seeing the hardships of the great depression how do you think African
Americans were affected? Was it harder/ easier/ the same and why do
you think this? |
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B. Development-
1. the class will read Ro of Thunder Hear My Cry.
2.Students will be divided and then will act out skits based on divisions
of the book. |
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C. Practice-
| Analyze the poem at the beginning of chapter 11. Identify its significance
to the theme of the story. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1.Students will draw characters from a hat and will write a short
poem similar to that of chapter 11 in spirit of that character
Teachers role provide specific examples these are only options they
are not confined to these events
When mother gets fired
When the kids have to walk to the school and get splashed by the bus
When TJ gets accused of attacking the white man
When Casey gets beaten Mr. Simmons.
2. personal journal entries
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. for an individual who is not at the same reading level a book
on tape may be a reasonable accommodation
2.if researching is too overwhelming assist with research or provide
articles for them to have for the next activity.
3.if there is an anxiety issue with performing skits they could write
or perform solo for the teacher at a designated time. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
| Now that you have read Roll of thunder Hear my Cry reflect and pinpoint
examples where it was harder to be African American during the great
depression. |
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G. Closure-
Students learn some of the history of segregation in the United
States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous group of
students who helped advance educational opportunities for African
Americans in the 1950s.
Get into groups and research other courageous acts of rebellion against
racial injustices. Hold on to events found by students for timeline
activity.
Roll of thunder hear my cry
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7. Evaluation-
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1. do the journal entries show honest reflection?
2.do the students make an effort to provide relevant information for
the timeline and the research project.
3. a brief comprehensive quiz over the big themes of the book. |
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