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This is the first unit of the module Combating Injustice. Learning Goals: - Understand the origins of the phrase #blacklivesmatter, the organization Black Lives Matter, and the BLM movement as a whole - Draw connections between current BLM movement organizing and that of the Civil Rights Movement - Articulate the politics of BLM beyond those most commonly presented in mainstream media. - Learning Activities - Projects - Discussion Questions - Field Work -Text Dependent Questions Similar Produ

In this lesson, students will identify the claim Childish Gambino makes about the plight of African Americans in America in his song and video, “This is America,” and support that claim with evidence.They will meet this objective by: - See Think Wonder activity - Read Think Wonder activity with song lyrics - music video analyze - mini research on the historical background of video images. - think piece writing assignment Google Slides for lesson ----------------------------------------------

Close reading on Kalief Browder, a 16-year-old who spent three years in prison at Rikers Island awaiting trial. Much of the time was spent in solitary confinement. Students will annotate a text to learn about Kalief and explore the issue of mass incarceration. Students will also be required to complete small research. The text includes reading comprehension questions. Topics covered - Mass Incarceration - Prison Industrial Complex - Solitary Confinement - Rikers Island - Bail Money - Sixth Ame

Learning Goals Engage in small group discussions and gather ideas to share with classmates on specific topic Recognize "Keep Ya Head Up" as a story, and identify parts of the story (i.e. climax, main characters, supporting characters, etc.) Use context clues to draw inferences about the characters in "Keep Ya Head Up" Comprehend the events that take place in Trapped and relate them to real life situations Identify conflict and climax in a written text Analyze the lyrics of "Keep Ya Head Up" usin

Unit on Kalief Browder, a 16-year-old who spent three years in prison at Rikers Island awaiting trial. Much of the time was spent in solitary confinement. Topics covered - Mass Incarceration - Prison Industrial Complex - Solitary Confinement - Rikers Island - Bail Money - Sixth Amendment Speedy Trial Clause ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Similar Products In My Store! This Is America- Childish GambinoWa

This unit was written to be taught with the book The Hate U Give but can be taught independently. - Evaluate how stereotyping of Black people as dangerous perpetuates violence against Black bodies - Make an argument for the myth of black on black crime -Analyze how the media perpetuates the stereotype of violent Black men Similar Products In My Store! This Is America- Childish GambinoWar on Drugs (The Hate U Give)13th Documentary UnitRacial Profiling (The Hate U Give)Believe in Something- Col

In these lessons, students will explore the theme of gentrification presented in Jay-Z's Nipsey Hussle tribute freestyle. - Analyze freestyle lyrics using TP-CASTT POETRY/SONG ANALYSIS - Snowball Discussion - Close reading of the transcript of Spike Lee on gentrification during black history month event at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn - 4 videos on gentrification with questions - Frayer Model - Analyze lyrics to song "Gentrify" - Photo Analysis - Discussion Questions - Writing Prompts Other i

This unit was written to be taught with the book The Hate U Give but can be taught independently. Unit Objectives - Define colorism and explain how colorism is connected to anti-blackness - Describe the impact of colorism both mentally and emotionally - Understand the importance of self-love and racial pride

RI 8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. I can identify the strongest evidence in the text “Refugees in America: The Story of the Great Migration” that helps me explain what challenges African American refugees in the South faced that caused them to flee to the North during the Great Migration Students will identify one challenge that African American refugees in the South faced that caus

In this unit, students will explore the Nathaniel Woods case and learn about the usage of the death penalty and the criminal "justice" system. The unit includes: A close reading of the appellant document "NATHANIEL WOODS, Petitioner, v. WARDEN HOLMAN CF, ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ALABAMA, Respondents"Document-Based Questions (DBQ) on the death penalty Ted Talk Planning Guide13th documentary viewing guide13th Living Library ProjectSocial Media Discussion GuideText Annotation GuideGraphic Organi

The Hate U Give Quote Analysis. Student read selected quotes by Starr and answer questions to analyze the quote. ___________________________________________________________________ Similar Products In My Store! Riots, Protests, Black Lives Matter MovementWar on Drugs (The Hate U Give)Racial Profiling, Stereotyping, African American MenWhite Allies in Anti-Racism (The Hate U Give)Colorism UnitDUELING IDENTITIES: DOUBLE CONSCIOUSNESS (The Hate U Give)Racial Profiling (The Hate U Give)This Is Ameri

This unit looks at rapper Missy Elliot as a case study for hip-hop feminism and afrofuturism. The unit includes: Magazine Cover Analysis Text Annotation Text Dependent Questions Essay & Prezi Project Podcast Project Feminism & Afrofuturism Syllabus Music Video Analysis project TP-CASTT SONG ANALYSIS Queens of Hip Hop Tribute Other items in the Classroom Clapback store you may be interested in: See You Yesterday Mini UnitDear Mama & Papa'z Song Tupac Close Reading"Keep Ya Head Up" Tupac Close

These activities answer the following questions How would you describe the characters in these movies? Jobs? Relationships? Interest? Personalities?Which of these movies would be considered good or positive representations of Black [wo]men? Why Which of these movies would be considered poor or negative representations of Black [wo]men? Why?Does the media portray Black [wo]men accurately? Is the representation balanced?What does it mean to be a Black woman?What does it mean to be a Black Man?Text

What's included in the unit? - Previewing QR code quest - Viewing Guide - Movie Predictions Activity - Movie Review Assignment - Podcast Project - Extension Activities Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, inclu

Students engage in issues of misogyny, gender-based discrimination, rape culture, domestic violence, and sexual assault in hip-hop. Includes: - 7 articles - text dependent questions - 3 research projects Similar Products In My Store! Serena Williams French & US Open 2018DUELING IDENTITIES: DOUBLE CONSCIOUSNESS (The Hate U Give) Colorism UnitDomestic Violence AwarenessDear Mama & Papa'z Song Tupac Close Reading"Holler If You Hear Me" Tupac Close Reading"Keep Ya Head Up" Tupac Close ReadingTupac

Black History Musical Project: A Culturally Responsive PBL Unit Empower your students to research, create, and perform powerful stories of Black history through music, theater, and digital media! This Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit engages students in historical inquiry, artistic expression, and real-world storytelling, culminating in the creation of an original musical performance, a documentary-style “Behind-the-Scenes” video, and an interactive Q&A panel. Designed for 8th-12th grade

Engage in small group discussions and gather ideas to share with classmates on specific topic Recognize "Papa'z Story" and "Dear Mama" as a stories and identify parts of the story (i.e. climax, main characters, supporting characters, etc.) Use context clues to draw inferences about the characters in "Papa'z Story" and "Dear Mama" Comprehend the events that take place in "Papa'z Story" and "Dear Mama"and relate them to real life situations Identify conflict and climax in a written text Analyze th

#LearningGoals: - Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of Black Boy Rage and its impact on Killmonger - Draw connections between the LA Riots of 1992, the crack epidemic, and gang culture in South Central LA to contextualize LA in the 90's (Note: When first introduced to Killmonger as a child, live footage of the LA Riots was being played on the TV in the background) - Argue the impact of Killmonger's experiences with oppression, racism, and emotional trauma shaped him -

Students will - Analyze the song lyrics for "The Story of OJ" from Jay-Z's 4:44 album using the TP-CASTT strategy - Use a graphic organizer to analyze the music video for the song and answer discussion questions - Provide textual evidence to support claims Jay-Z makes in both the lyrics and video imagery - Complete a KWL chart by researching topics presented in the video including, minstrel shows, slavery, the KKK, and the 1967 Olympics Other items in the Classroom Clapback store you may be in

Students participate in activities to explore who they are now and who they want to be in the future. This culminates in a photo-shoot to celebrate their identities. Similar Products In My Store! Racial Profiling (The Hate U Give)Racial Profiling, Stereotyping, African American MenBelieve in Something- Colin KaepernickColorism Project, Self-LoveColorism UnitDUELING IDENTITIES: DOUBLE CONSCIOUSNESS (The Hate U Give)THUG LIFE: TUPAC, COSBY, & KILLMONGER (The Hate U Give)The Making of Killmonger (