Do Now: Do you think most people think about their own race (the color of their skin)? Why or why not?
Homework: Describe how Booker T. Washington Colored Grammar School relates to Overbrook. Is there any racial tension between dark-skinned and light-skinned blacks?
Inquiry: Is racism possible within the members of the same race?
Objective: SWBAT construct opinions around racism.
Agenda:
- Do now discussion.
- Part A: As you watch video, write down any ways in which race (the color of your skin) impacted the lives of the people in the video.
- Show Video: Matters of Race: Race and Identity.
- Reflection: Rhodes Scholar, Mixed Identity, etc.
- Part B: At Overbrook, is there any racial tension between dark skinned and light-skinned students? (Explain your answer.)
- Finish reading The Revolt of the Evil Fairies.
- Part C: What recommendations would you make to that school to improve the relationships of the students in the school and community?
- Reminder of School Speech
