Lesson 1: An introduction to African-American History and Literature
When you think about the phrase "African-American History" What comes to mind?
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When you think about the phrase "African-American History" What comes to mind?
Lesson objectives
On p. 3 you can find all the things you need to know at the end of this lesson series. Today we will be working on:
I can explain what segregation in America was, using terms such as abolitionism and Jim Crow.
Introduction to the Topic
African-American literature and history explore the experiences, challenges, and achievements of African-Americans from slavery to the present day.
Although we will not spent too much time on slavery, you do need to know a few things about this practice to understand the context we are discussing.
What do you already know about the African-American slave period?
Who were involved?
How did it work?
When did the African-American slave trade take place?
Who were involved?
How did it work?
When did the African-American slave trade take place?
Slavery in the Americas - Make notes
1500s until 1860
About 12.5 million Africans were enslaved and taken to the Americas
Around 400.000 arrived in the US
Slavery was abolished in 1865
What did we discuss last time?
Slavery
Segregation
Abolitionism
Jim Crow
Lesson objectives
On p. 3 you can find all the things you need to know at the end of this lesson series. Today we will be working on:
I can explain what segregation in America was, using terms such as abolitionism and Jim Crow.
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Go to p. 4 in your reader
Our reader starts around the time of the abolisment of slavery. Chapters 1-4 of this reader contain some historical texts with questions and a literary text with questions.
You need to know the history of a certain period to help you understand the literary text.
Start on p.4.
While reading, try to find out the meaning of the vocabulary.
Compare with your neighbour and look up the words you did not understand.
Now do the questions on p. 7
Check the lesson objective
Explain what segregation is. Use the terms abolition and Jim Crow in your answer.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
