35. Still I Rise: A graphic History of African Americans (revised ed) by Roland Laird with Taneshia Nash Laird, illustrations by Elihu Bey. New York: Sterling, 2009.
ISBN: 978-1-4027-6226-0. Subjects: History, African American/Graphic Novel
Cartoon stories of lesser known historical African American figures are highlighted in this graphic novel, which covers from the 1600's to present-day America.
Curricular Connections: Could be used as part of a African American History lesson.
Q/P: 4/3
San Francisco Unified School District
LESSON PLAN FORM
Teacher's Name: Beth Gousman
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School: A.P Giannini Middle
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Grade Level of Lesson: 8
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Subject: History
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Date: 2/14/10
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Unit Theme/Topic:
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Lesson Title/
Topic:
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Contributions of African Americans
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Expected Student Learning Outcomes:
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What will students know and be able to do as a result of this lesson? (Be Specific)
Students will be able to...articulate a minumum of five contributions from the African American community.
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CA Academic Standards Addressed:
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Which California Academic Content and Performance Standards will your lesson address?
8.7-2 Trace the origins and development of slavery, its effects on Black Americans and on the region’s political, social, religious, economic and cultural development.
8.7-4 Compare the lives of and opportunities for free blacks in the North with those of free blacks in the South.
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Materials Used:
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What instructional materials and equipment/supplies will you use in this lesson?
The book, Still I Rise:A Graphic History of African Americans.
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Lesson Outline: (Opening, Major Activities, Transitions, Review; Closure)
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Opening/Introduce Lesson
Do Now
Anticipatory Set:
q Focus Students
q State Objective
q Establish Purpose
q Hook /involve students!
q Activate prior knowledge
q Assess students
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Time
No class time
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Teacher Actions
Prior to the class period, students will be assigned to read the book Still I Rise: A Graphic History of African Americans. Students will have been assigned a particular notable African American.
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Student Actions
Each student will be responsible for presenting a 30 second presentation on their assigned notable person, emphasizing their accomplishments.
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Main Activity: Instruction
q Explain Concept
q Refer to previous lessons
q Provide Examples
q Model
q Use a variety of instructional strategies
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10 min
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Teacher will conduct a discussion on the history of African American month in February, and why the decision was made to recognize the achievements of African Americans
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Main Activity:
Check for Understanding: Ensure students are ready for activity
q Pose Key Questions
q Ask Students to Explain Concepts
q Use active participation strategies
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10 min
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Questions for discussion:
Can you think of any other marginalized groups that may deserve recognition?
What can you recommend that cultures do so all accomplishments are appreciated equally?
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Students may suggest Woman’s History, a Latino American month, etc.
In terms of improvements, writing histories that are more inclusive, etc.
Students will call on each other to keep the conversation going.
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Main Activity:
Guided Practice: Students do task with teacher direction or assistance
q Provide monitoring
q Check for understanding
q Modify/adapt for all!
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5 min
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Teacher will provide examples when necessary.
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Closure: (Debrief)
q Find out what your students learned
q Share work and give positive feedback
q Summarize work and behavior
q Set next steps
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15 min
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Questions for debrief include: Whose contributions were you most impressed by? Surprised by? Who did you learn about today (or while the reading the book) that you hadn’t heard about before? Compliment students on the quality of their presentations and innovation in delivery.
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Monitoring & Assessment:
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How will you monitor student learning during the lesson? How will you assess student work?
The presentations and subsequent discussion will help to determine the amount of information that the students have absorbed.
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Modifications to Address Individual Student Learning Needs
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How will you modify your instruction as needed to ensure that all students meet learning outcomes?
Students who struggle with reading will be paired with students for whom reading is less of a challenge. Teacher will be available to work with students individually on their presentations.
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Follow-up
Activities/
Homework
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How will you follow up this lesson with homework or other extension activities?
The homework for this lesson will provide the lead in for this assignment (the reading of Still I rise and preparation of learning outcomes
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BVG, 7/31/09
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