Black Contributions to Arts, Sciences & Culture (Black History: Part 4) BUNDLE

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This is a brilliant-value lesson bundle of 6 flexible reading comprehension-based lessons based on Black Contributions to Arts, Sciences & Culture (Black History Part 4.) scheme of work.

When students study Part 4: Black Contributions to Arts, Sciences, and Culture, they will learn about the immense impact of African Americans across various fields. In African American Literature, they will explore the works of renowned authors, poets, and playwrights, delving into the powerful writings of Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and James Baldwin. In African American Music, students will analyze the evolution and significance of genres like jazz, blues, gospel, and hip-hop, studying influential artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and Beyoncé. The curriculum also encompasses African American Visual Arts, where students will examine the works of Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Kara Walker, and the influential Harlem art scene. Moreover, students will explore the achievements of African American scientists and inventors, such as George Washington Carver, Mae Jemison, Percy Julian, and their groundbreaking contributions across diverse fields. Additionally, they will discover the impact of African American sports figures like Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, who have broken barriers and fought for racial equality. Lastly, students will delve into the realm of African American Contributions to Film and Media, learning about the pioneers, such as Oscar Micheaux and Hattie McDaniel, as well as contemporary figures like Ava DuVernay and Chadwick Boseman, who have made significant strides in the industry, pushing for representation and diversity. Through this comprehensive curriculum, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the immense contributions of African Americans to arts, sciences, and culture, fostering a broader understanding of their enduring legacy.

This bundle contains the following lessons:

1. African American Literature:

Exploring the contributions of African American authors, poets, and playwrights, including Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and James Baldwin.

2. African American Music:

Analyzing the rich history of African American music, including jazz, blues, gospel, soul, hip-hop, and the impact of artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and Beyoncé.

3. African American Visual Arts:

Discussing the contributions of African American visual artists, including Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Kara Walker, and the influence of the Harlem art scene.

4. African American Scientists and Inventors:

Examining the achievements of African American scientists and inventors, such as George Washington Carver, Mae Jemison, Percy Julian, and their contributions to various fields.

5. African American Sports Figures:

Analyzing the impact of African American athletes in sports history, including Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, and their contributions to breaking barriers and promoting racial equality.

6. African American Contributions to Film and Media:

Discussing the contributions of African Americans to the film and media industry, including pioneers like Oscar Micheaux, Hattie McDaniel, Sidney Poitier, and contemporary figures such as Ava DuVernay and Chadwick Boseman.

We offer a FREE product in this format which we encourage you to download, to see if it works for you and your students. This product - Contributions and Legacies of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin (Road to Revolution: Key figures) - can be downloaded for free here.

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This resource is perfect for the classroom, distance-learning, homework, exam preparation and home-schooling.

This is a quality, ready-made resource intended for busy teachers, cover teachers, parents and home-schoolers to simply print and go. Each individual resource is packed with a variety of differentiated comprehension activities for students, including 'stretch & challenge tasks' and further recommended classroom, project and homework activities.

Each resource also includes a detailed lesson plan, for a 60-minute lesson, based around the reading passage. This provides incredible flexibility for the teacher to transform this resource into a comprehensive, student-centred lesson, which encourages independent and team learning activities. The resource also provides a variety of templates for teachers to carry out Assessment For Learning (AFL) to identify independent student and whole class progress.

Best of all, each individual lesson includes a comprehensive answer key, making teachers' lives far more simple! It also means some students can self-assess or peer-assess their work.

Each Reading Comprehension Learning Resource Includes The Following:

• Reading Passage
• Multiple-Choice Questions
• Plenary: True / False Activities
• Main Idea/Key Details Graphic Organizer
• Who, What, Where, When Graphic Organizer
• Writing Framework For Students
• Standard-Level Comprehension
• Intermediate-Level Comprehension
• Advanced-Level Comprehension
• Stretch & Challenge Questions
• Further Recommended Activities For Teacher And Students
• Detailed 60-Minute Lesson Plan, Based On Article, For Teachers
• Student Summary Worksheets: Lesson Summary, Head Heart Hashtag, Exit Ticket, Progress Pyramid, Planning For Progress
• Student Answer Templates