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Unit Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Blues Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
Trace the history of the blues in America through the play, Blues Journey, based on the book by Walter Dean Myers. You can see video clips of the stage play, listen to blues radio shows, and learn about different types of blues music.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Blues as Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover what the relationship is between poetry and the blues. This site features lesson plans and online resources.
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: A Guide Through the Culture of the Blues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An extraordinary curriculum unit to teach blues and all its cultural implications.