Fences by August Wilson - Background on Historical Context and Author with Notes

This is an introductory material for August Wilson's play Fences. These Google Slides and fill-in notes on Google Docs will work for students taking virtual or printed notes. The product features information about August Wilson's childhood, parents, home life, education, and career. It also provides themes, literary background on the play, and historical context about the time period. The presentation also tracks important events from the Emancipation proclamation through the 1964 Civil Rights Act, setting the scene for the play. This will typically take 30-35 minutes for the entire presentation and to allow for students to take notes. The link to the notes is linked at the end of the presentation.

The google slides include 12 informational slides and 3 pages of fill-in/ guided notes for students.

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