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Suggested Activities
 
 
Storytelling, poetry readings, dramatic presentations, translation of works by African American writers, discussions of student-selected works, audiotapes and videotapes or literary works, and readings by parents, neighbors, and community members are all possible activities.

Readings of auto/biographies of African American contributors to the content areas of science, mathematics, drama, art, music, performing arts, athletics, writing, and history are encouraged.

Sources of literature include school libraries, public libraries, elementary science units, elementary social studies units, literature reading series, literature anthologies, your students, and your colleagues. Other excellent sources are Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, Emerge, and other African American magazines and journals.

Printable list of suggested activities (PDF)
 
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