African american literature

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Enrich your curriculum with Eugenia W. Collier's classic story of the memories of childhood and the loss of innocence. "Marigolds" is the perfect addition to any classroom that is exploring the American short story, African-American literature, female authors, or any thematically similar story like To Kill a Mockingbird!Unique to this lesson is a comparison activity between a key excerpt from "Marigolds" and Langston Hughes' classic poem "Harlem." Guide your students as they draw thematic…

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together. With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always, Woodson moves…

The largest edible fruit native to the United States tastes like a cross between a banana and a mango. It grows wild in 26 states, gracing Eastern forests each fall with sweet-smelling, tropical-flavored abundance. Historically, it fed and sustained Native Americans and European explorers, presidents, and enslaved African-Americans, inspiring folk songs, poetry, and scores of place names from Georgia to Illinois. Its trees are an organic grower’s dream, requiring no pesticides or herbicides…

The Heart & Soul Heritage Pack is designed as a broad journey through the contributions and experiences of African Americans across the history of America. The lesson plans are grounded in Kadir Nelsons stirring paintings and words that grace 100-plus pages of a gorgeous picture book whose story is told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator. African American poets have often used words to express themselves during times…

Challenge your students with Toni Cade Bambara's classic short story about economic inequality and cultural capital. "The Lesson" is an essential work of both African American and feminist literature that asks rather than preaches. Students will love the personalities, language and attitudes of the characters and want to know more about Miss Moore's lesson. Add diversity and explore how a short story can make an argument with "The Lesson." *Content Warning: Review the language of the story…

About the Book This book restores the slaves' songs to their rightful place in American literature for their intrinsic value as lyric poetry, and as a touchstone of the American imagination. Book Synopsis In this insightful and provocative volume, Rameyreveals spirituals and slave songs to be a crucial element in American literature. This book shows slave songs'intrinsic value as lyric poetry, sheds light on their roots and originality, anddraws new conclusions on anart form long considereda…

In this bundle, you will receive lesson plans for 7 short stories all written by Black authors. With each product, there are detailed literary analyses, reading questions, answer keys, and accommodating activities. Diversify the literature in your classroom and use these stories to broaden your students' perspectives! These short stories also make a great addition to any Black History Month Unit in ELA! The 7 short stories by African American authors featured in this bundle are: "Raymond’s…

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Black Genesis A Resource Book for African-American Genealogy. 2nd edition James M. Rose and Alice Eichholz When Black Genesis was originally published in 1978, it was the first book to provide researchers with information on resources and a methodology specific to African-American genealogy. Now, owing to the unprecedented growth of interest in the subject, this landmark publication has been completely updated and is once again the premier guide to African-American genealogy. The 2nd edition…