Have students read the of Toussaint (provided) “Biography L’Ouverture” assignment and answer the questions about the reading (provided). The questions may be answered in writing or orally. NOTES: TEACHER’S Primary - You may choose to read the biography aloud to primary students. Intermediate Prior to the reading, discuss the difference between a biography (A – story about a life written by another person.) and an autobiography (A story person’s about a life written by that person.). person’s Discuss the answers to the reading questions focusing on Toussaint role L’Ouverture’s as a leader of efforts to become a free nation. Haiti’s Review the American patriots from the past. students’ earlier responses regarding Explain that in the next lesson, students will compare and contrast the lives of two patriots - Toussaint of Haiti and George Washington. L’Ouverture Completion of the reading assignment and questions. ASSESSMENT STRATEGY: Image of Toussaint (provided); of MATERIALS/AIDS NEEDED: L’Ouverture “Biography Toussaint (provided) L’Ouverture” (provided); “Questions” SOURCES: Reading adapted from: World Book (Advanced), History Wiz, Image of Toussaint L’Ouverture Source:http://www.umsoi.com/francais/wp-content/uploads/toussaint_louverture.jpg Biography of Toussaint (Primary Reading) L’Ouverture
Have students read the “Biography of Toussaint L’Ouverture” assignment (provided) and answer the questions about the reading (provided). The questions may be answered in writing or orally. TEACHER’S NOTES: Primary - You may choose to read the biography aloud to primary students. Intermediate – Prior to the reading, discuss the difference between a biography (A story about a person’s life written by another person.) and an autobiography (A story about a person’s life written by that person.). Discuss the answers to the reading questions focusing on Toussaint L’Ouverture’s role as a leader of Haiti’s efforts to become a free nation. Review the students’ earlier responses regarding American patriots from the past. Explain that in the next lesson, students will compare and contrast the lives of two patriots - Toussaint L’Ouverture of Haiti and George Washington. ASSESSMENT STRATEGY: Completion of the reading assignment and questions. MATERIALS/AIDS NEEDED: Image of Toussaint L’Ouverture (provided); “Biography of Toussaint L’Ouverture” (provided); “Questions” (provided) SOURCES: Reading adapted from: World Book (Advanced), History Wiz, Image of Toussaint L’Ouverture Source:http://www.umsoi.com/francais/wp-content/uploads/toussaint_louverture.jpg Biography of Toussaint L’Ouverture (Primary Reading)
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