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
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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:Fill in the gap:
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 (un sueño).
The _________________ segregated whites from blacks. They could not eat together.
Evaluation
In pairs, listen to Martin Luther King Jr. and fill in the gaps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1YQs4Yprcc 13: 28-14:28
I HAVE A DREAM
I have a dream that my four little ___________ will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the of their color _______ but by the content of their _______.
I have a ______ today.
I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious ______, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification; one _____ right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join _____ with little white boys and white girls as ______ and ________.
I have a dream today.
- Interposition and nullification: laws governed by the state and government
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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Conclusion
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 _____
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” 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.
http://www.dvolver.com/moviemaker/make.html