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Black History Month

Special Assignment Mrs. Knight – ELA/ Reading. Black History Month. Warm-Up 2.7.12. Answer the following questions in your notebook. Be sure to use full sentences! Why do we celebrate Black History Month? What culture/race do you belong to?

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Black History Month

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  1. Special Assignment Mrs. Knight – ELA/ Reading Black History Month

  2. Warm-Up 2.7.12 Answer the following questions in your notebook. Be sure to use full sentences! • Why do we celebrate Black History Month? • What culture/race do you belong to? • Does your culture have any special celebrations, like Black History Month? Explain.

  3. What if There Were No Black People? • Use the “What if There Were No Black People?” note sheet (on handout table) • Follow along as we read a short story about a young boy who experiences a day of life “without Black people.” • Link to Story • Fill in the answers on your note sheet as we read.

  4. Answers to “What if…” • Sarah Boone • Jan E. Matzelinger • Hair brush • Madame C. J. Walker • Clothes dryer • Pencil sharpener • William Purvis • John Burr • Garrett A. Morgan

  5. Answers to “What if…” • Refrigerator • Frederick Jones • Elevator • Lewis Howard Latimer • Charles Drew • Dr. Daniel Hale Williams

  6. Reflecting and Responding: Answer the following questions in your notebook: (Use complete sentences) • What was the THEME / message of the story?Why do you think the author wrote this story? • What does this story have to do with Black History Month?

  7. Black History Month • You will need the “Black History Month” Note Sheet for this activity. • Pay close attention to the short video clip. • Answer the questions on your note sheet as you watch the video. Black History Month

  8. Answers to “Black History” • slaves • 1875 • Education • Harvard University • to encourage Black studies and tell the stories of his people • 1926 / February • It was the same week as Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglas’ Birthdays • Negro History Week became Black History Month.

  9. Reflecting and Responding: Answer the following questions on your note sheet: (Use complete sentences) • Why did Carter G. Woodson start Negro History Week? • What legacy has Carter G. Woodson left? • What do you think about Black History Month?

  10. Discussion Let’s take a minute to discuss our thoughts…

  11. Thanks! • Thank you for participating in our Black History Review!

  12. Resources: • No Black People Story: • http://www.myblackinfo.com/noblackfolk.html • Black History Week: • http://www.history.com/topics/black-history-month/videos#origins-of-black-history-month

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