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In this activity, students will engage in a research project and teach a lesson about one historical figure from Alexander’s poem.
Alexander includes many historical figures in his poem. Some, like Martin Luther King, might be a figure you recognize, but others, like Zora Neale Hurston, might not be.
Choose a figure you would like to learn more about. Use scholarly resources to research this figure. Your research should include major events in the person’s life, accomplishments, struggles, and their importance in the history of America.
After researching, present your findings to the class in the form of a micro lesson.
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