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Africans before captivity: Graphic organizer

This activity provides a way for students to further their comprehension as they read an article about the regions of Africa from which most American slaves originated. Students will complete a graphic organizer and answer a series of questions.

Format: worksheet/lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

A forced migration: Reading lesson

In this lesson plan, students read an article about the slave trade in West Africa, which caused the kidnapping of millions of free West Africans by slave traders. The lesson plan includes reading strategies designed to prepare students for end-of-grade reading test.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

Teaching suggestions: African and African American storytelling

These teaching suggestions present a variety of ways to work with an article about African and African American storytelling traditions in the context of American slavery. Suggested activities span a wide range of possibilities and offer opportunities for a variety of learning styles.

Format: /lesson plan (grade 7–8 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

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North By South

Culture, traditions, history and impact of the communities resulting from the 1900-1960 African-American migrations from south to north. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Kenyon College