Young Heroes: Children of the Civil Rights Movement

Lesson 18
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ELA

Unit 4

5th Grade

Lesson 18 of 34

Objective


Debate if Claudette or Rosa should be remembered as the hero of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and how the perspective from which history is told has influenced our point of view.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose 

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Target Task


Discussion Prompt

Who is the hero, Claudette or Rosa? Who should be remembered as the icon of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

How has the perspective from which history is told influenced our view on if Claudette or Rosa should be considered the icon of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.5.2 — Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
  • SL.5.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • SL.5.2 — Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
  • SL.5.3 — Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

Supporting Standards

L.5.6
SL.5.6
W.5.10
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