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- Song Lyrics for Lesson 2 (.docx)
- Student Handout for Hope Journal (.docx)
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There's hope in music. Pupils discover what gave enslaved people hope by examining lyrics and music during their time of bondage. A series of prompts helps individuals investigate songs of enslaved people. The cumulative assignment includes creating a journal entry from a formerly enslaved person.
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Instructional Ideas
- Develop writing skills by using the prompts for a journal project
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson is the second in a six-part series on slavery in America and music
- Class members need to listen to music on a two-CD set mentioned in the resource or other recordings
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- Lesson includes a variety of learning activities
- Resource includes adaptation suggestions for struggling learners as well as enrichment
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