Introduction
Background
The civil rights law was a crucial period and the nation divided as to how to fight against racism and find a way to make sure that every man would be seen as created as equal, as documented in the American Declaration of Independence.
Introduction
Imagine being told that you could not go to the same school, restaurants or cinema because of the way you looked. The Civil Rights Movement began to change this way of life for many, especially African Americans who were segregated, or separated from other people in Southern states. Many people of all nationalities came together to fight this unequal treatment.
Through this WebQuest, you will learn about the Civil Rights Movement and learn about the difficult time African Americans had living in the United States because of the color of their skin.
Task
PRE TASK: DO YOU REMEMBER? How much do you remember about racism in the United States? Write the words that are in the box below on the lines under the right picture. There is an extra word.
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Segregation: to separate people from others or the main group.
The Declaration of Independence: Document stating equality of human rights.
Jim Crow laws: racial segregation laws in force until 1965.
Martin Luther King, Jr. – Activist and Leader in the Civil Rights movement Peace: Paz
Klu Klux Klan: Organization that emphasizes racism Lynch: Linchar
Nigger: negrata OFFENSIVE Dream: soñar, soñar con Skin: Piel
Process
Task
In pairs, listen to Martin Luther King Jr. and fill in the gaps. The words are given but you need to unscramble the letters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1YQs4Yprcc 13: 28-14:28
I HAVE A DREAM
I have a dream that my four little _______ (rneihcld) will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the of their color ______ (sink) but by the content of their _______ (hcraatrec).
I have a ______ (mrdea) today.
I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious ______(csarits), with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification; one _____ (yad) right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join _____ (ndsha) with little white boys and white girls as ______ (tesisrs) and ________ (thbroser).
I have a dream today.
- Interposition and nullification – impedir y anular las leyes (por parte del gobierno)
- Vicious – brutal o cruel
- Dripping - que chorrea; que gotea
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I have a dream …..
Write dreams to help stop racism. Use the following to help make your dreams come “true”.
I have a dream that one day there will be peace
in the future people will unite
soon that skin color will not matter
when I am older not exist
racism will racism will not be taught
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BLACK OR WHITE
Listen to Michael Jackson’s song Black or White: Start: 5:00-6:22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0
Write True or False then compare with your partner.
1. The video does not show people from other countries. ____
2. Jackson sings “it matters if you are black or white” ____
3. The people in the video do not like each other ______
4. The video shows racism ______
5. The video reflects Martin Luther King’s dream _____
Evaluation
FOLLOW UP: Quiz. Fill in the blacks with the correct word. Hint, it is a word we used in the lesson.
To discriminate against someone because of the color of their ______ or because they are different is _______________.
To be separated from a group because you are different is _________________.
You should NEVER say this word to an African American or someone with black skin ___________.
__________________ had a dream.
The Declaration of Independence stated that all men are created ____________.
The _________________ segregated whites from blacks. These laws did not permit blacks and whites to eat together.
Conclusion
FOLLOW UP: The following link shows an act of racism based on the Scottsboro trials. The beginning is similar to a comic strip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asUfc5TKahg Up to 2:07
For next week you will work in groups of three and will create an “animation” strip or video piece which shows some form of racism in The United States and do not forget to include Who, What, When, Where, Why and How the events took place. The following link will help you to create a fun animation pieces.
http://www.dvolver.com/moviemaker/make.html
https://www.bitstrips.com/create/comic/
Look on the internet for news on racism to help you. The following four links are news stories that you can choose from:
1. Arrest of Freddie Gray in Baltimore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YV0EtkWyno
2. Guy Brings His White Girl To Barbershop In Harlem And Gets Hated On By Black Hairdresser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynYwTU7z6BI
3. Racist Woman Repeatedly Calls Man an N-Word in Front of Kids, Is Confused Why He Is Recording Her
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyc7NBflLdI
4. Two girls post racist rant: One of the girls is Latina
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/23/girls-racist-youtube-rant_n_1296794.html
(If you decide to use this story, use google tanslator if you have difficulty understanding the entire news story).
Use words from the previous lessons as well as new words to share with your classmates. Please be creative but please be sensitive. Just as important, have fun!
Credits
Racist Woman Repeatedly Calls Man an N-Word in Front of Kids, Is Confused Why He Is Recording Her 4/6/14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyc7NBflLdI
Guy Brings His White Girl To Barbershop In Harlem And Gets Hated On By Black Hairdresser, 8/12/13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynYwTU7z6BI
New video shows arrest of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, 21/4/15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YV0EtkWyno
Girls' YouTUbe Rant Highlights Persisting Black/Brown Racism (Video) 23/2/12
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/23/girls-racist-youtube-rant_n_1296794.html
History.com, “Civil Rights Act of 1964”.
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act
History.com, “The 1960s”.
http://www.history.com/topics/1960s
History.com, “Vietnam War History”.
http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history
Martin Luther King Jr. speech “I Have a Dream” August 28, 1963
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1YQs4Yprcc
Michael Jackson, “Black or White” 1991.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0