This is a note catcher that corresponds with a biography channel video. This is a pull-out resource that can be used for mixed groups as there are three levels of scaffolding (minimal, moderate, maximal) support. The structure guides students to activate background knowledge before the video, take notes, and then make inferences and summarizes after watching.

Target areas include:

Extracting key details, writing the gist, making inferences, activating background knowledge, Summarizing, context clues, note taking.

To use this resource, preview the video. Instruct students to activate their background about the individual and develop curiosity by asking questions. Search for key events and use context clues for vocabulary. Respond to the wh-questions after the video. Use all of this information to identify the gist/ make a summary of the video.

Actor, pop culture black activist, and celebrity.