Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans

Lesson 18
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ELA

Unit 6

4th Grade

Lesson 18 of 25

Objective


Explain why the author titles the chapter "Black Innovation."

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson  pp. 79 – 80 — Chapter 10

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Why does the author title the chapter "Black Innovation"? Give two to three examples of Black innovations and how they made the world a better place.

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • Why does the author give so many examples of Black inventors and their innovations? What does it help the reader to better understand?

  • Describe the idea introduced by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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Vocabulary


innovation

n.

(p. 79)

a new idea, device, or method 

practical

adj.

(p. 79)

appropriate for actual use

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.4.8 — Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.

Supporting Standards

L.4.4
RF.4.3
RF.4.4
RI.4.1
RI.4.4
RI.4.10
SL.4.1
W.4.10

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