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The Black Snowman by Phil Mendez

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Theme:

Black History

Grades:

K - 2

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts

Duration:

45 minute class session

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Standards
  • The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective. SS.A.1.2
  • The student understands how scarcity requires individuals and institutions to make choices about how to use resources. SS.D.1.2. 
  • The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts. LA.A.2.1
  • The student understands the nature of language. LA.D.1.1
  • The student understands the power of language. LA.D.2.1


    • Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
  1. Read the book The Black Snowman by Phil Mendez
  2. Acquire knowledge about the African American kente
  3. Be able to explain how sweetgrass basket making evolved from a functional craft to a highly recognized art form.
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