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This Permanent Interests: The Expansion, Organization, and Rising Influence of African Americans in Congress, 1971–2007 lesson plan also includes:
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The fourth installment of the seven-lesson unit focused on African Americans elected to and serving in the US Congress looks at the period from 1971 through 2007. Class members read a contextual essay that provides background information about these elected officials, the political and social conditions they faced, and their accomplishments. Groups then select a Black Member of Congress from this era and create an exhibit that introduces the class to the Member's life and congressional service.
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- Create a reading guide for the essay to support comprehension and keep readers focused
- Keep the exhibits posted throughout the unit
Classroom Considerations
- The contextual essay is lengthy (seven sections) and complex; although the resource includes comprehension questions, most readers will need additional support
- This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information
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- Offers two options for the main activity
- The packet includes a link to the essay, comprehension, discussion, and critical thinking questions
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