GRADE LEVEL: Social Studies Elementary Intermediate – – TITLE: Analyzing Famous Quotations OBJECTIVES: Objectives from the Florida Standards are noted with FS. The students will analyze public statements made by notable African Americans. The students will engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on topics and texts, building on ideas and expressing their own clearly. (FS) others’ SUGGESTED TIME: 60 minutes DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES: Quote of the Day Since there are nearly 30 quotes included on OPTIONAL: - ““Inspirational Quotes from African American you may opt to use these as the quote of the day Leaders,” during Black History Month. If you select this option rather than the full lesson plan below, it is high recommended that students be given the opportunity to interpret and paraphrase the quote each day. Explain that in activity, students will read and interpret (understand or explain) today’s famous quotations by African American leaders. To introduce students to the activity, discuss the following quotation: "You really can change the world if you care enough." Marian Wright Edelman (American activist for the rights of children; President and founder of the Defense Fund.) Children’s Ask students to explain what they feel the quote means in their own words. Explain that this is called paraphrasing (rewording, summarizing). Explain that the ability to paraphrase a quote or something they have read shows they understand it. Divide the class into small groups and distribute copies of Quotes from “Inspirational African American to each group. (The quotations are provided in the Leaders” Background section of this instructional resource guide). Also distribute copies of the Quotations (provided) to each group. “Interpreting Worksheet” Ask each group to select three (3) quotations to interpret. Answer the questions for each of the three (3) quotes selected. Provide each group with the ability to search online for references regarding the quote, if needed. (i.e., information on the author of the quote). Discuss the quotes selected and interpreted by each group.
GRADE LEVEL: Social Studies – Elementary – Intermediate TITLE: Analyzing Famous Quotations OBJECTIVES: Objectives from the Florida Standards are noted with FS. The students will analyze public statements made by notable African Americans. The students will engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (FS) SUGGESTED TIME: 60 minutes DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES: OPTIONAL: Quote of the Day - Since there are nearly 30 quotes included on ““Inspirational Quotes from African American Leaders,” you may opt to use these as the quote of the day during Black History Month. If you select this option rather than the full lesson plan below, it is high recommended that students be given the opportunity to interpret and paraphrase the quote each day. Explain that in today’s activity, students will read and interpret (understand or explain) famous quotations by African American leaders. To introduce students to the activity, discuss the following quotation: "You really can change the world if you care enough." Marian Wright Edelman (American activist for the rights of children; President and founder of the Children’s Defense Fund.) Ask students to explain what they feel the quote means in their own words. Explain that this is called paraphrasing (rewording, summarizing). Explain that the ability to paraphrase a quote or something they have read shows they understand it. Divide the class into small groups and distribute copies of “Inspirational Quotes from African American Leaders” to each group. (The quotations are provided in the Background section of this instructional resource guide). Also distribute copies of the “Interpreting Quotations Worksheet” (provided) to each group. Ask each group to select three (3) quotations to interpret. Answer the questions for each of the three (3) quotes selected. Provide each group with the ability to search online for references regarding the quote, if needed. (i.e., information on the author of the quote). Discuss the quotes selected and interpreted by each group.
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