Lesson 4 Objectives Students will:

• Be introduced to African American history and Rosa Parks’ story • Begin Reading Chapter 1

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Lesson 4 Handout (Novel Worksheets Tab) • Lesson 4 Maya Angelou Poem (Novel Worksheets Tab) • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

All students should plan to purchase the book for $5 or request a copy from a library by the start of next week’s class.

(15 min) Introduce the idea that on Thursdays students will be reading Rosa Parks

My Story. Share that the purpose of reading the book on Thursdays is to build reading and other language skills as well as to learn about American history and culture. Remind students to purchase the book in the office for $5.

(30 min) Pass out discussion questions. Have students pair up and work on answering questions together. Discuss answers as a group.

(30 min) Maya Angelou Poetry: Make copies to pass out. Have students read silently and come up with one word or sentence that conveys the emotion of the poem. Connect to the theme of Rosa Parks’ story and the context of the Civil Rights movement.

(15 min) Begin reading Chapter 1 together or individually. If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o As they read, students should: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of the people in the story Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

o Refer to Worksheets Tab for Chapter Questions & Discussion. Pass out now or next week.

Lesson 8 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Finish Chapter 1

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

*Please Note: The word “nigger” is used in the text in this chapter (Pg. 33-36). Please alert

students to this fact. The word derives from the Spanish word, “negro,” and was used

disparagingly toward black Americans. It became pejorative even by 1900, when the word

“colored” was used instead to describe African Americans. The term has been re-appropriated

in rap and hip hop culture, so it is possible that students have heard it being used in the city. In

this context, it is still highly controversial, and is only used among black youth to denote

solidarity.

Please explain to students that we never, EVER say this word, and that it is different from

other “swear” words. Decide in class whether students should say the word when reading the

text, or substitute a pause or another term in its place when they read the text out loud.

When speaking about this word, please model euphemisms such as the “N-word.”

(90 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 1, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 12 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapter 2

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 1: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 2, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 16 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapter 3

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 2: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 3, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 20 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapter 4

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 3: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 4, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 24 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapter 5-6

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 4: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 5-6, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 28 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapter 7

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 5-6: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 7, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 32 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapter 8

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 7: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 8, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 36 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapter 9

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 8: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 9, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 40 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapter 10

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 9: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 10, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 44 Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Read Chapters 11-12

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • Chapter Questions & Discussion (Novel Worksheets Tab)

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Review Chapter 10: Go over the names of characters, the setting, and any problems that arose in this chapter.

(60 min) Pass out Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions (see Novel Worksheets Tab) for Chapter 11-12, and assign words to pairs of students to look up in dictionaries. Have each pair present their word and meaning. Each pair should try to find their word in the text.

o If preferred, divide the chapter up and take breaks to discuss vocabulary and themes every 5-10 pages.

o Additional activities to encourage students to do while reading: Write 1-3 words they don’t know that they would like to look up. Write all the names of who they think are the most important people

in the chapter and review with class at the end Write details to describe the setting (time? Place? Weather? Etc..)

Lesson 48

Objectives Students will:

• Review Rosa Parks Story • Watch first segment of Rosa Parks Movie

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • DVD Player & TV • Rosa Parks DVD Movie

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(30 min) Try to elicit a general summary of the book, Chapter by Chapter. Write one or two things on the board as students dig into the text. Ask questions such as:

o Who was Rosa Parks? o Where did she live and did she have a good life? o What problems arose?

(60 min) Watch first 45-60 minutes of Rosa Parks movie. Discuss characters, plot and setting. Before watching, have students think about these questions (you can write on the board):

o What is different about the book’s version of the story? o Do the actors match the image and pictures of the main characters in the

book? o What was your favorite scene so far? o What problems arise for the characters in this part of the movie? o How are the problems resolved?

Lesson 52 Objectives Students will:

• Watch second segment of Rosa Parks Movie • Celebrate the End of the Semester!

Materials:

• Rosa Parks: My Story • DVD Player & TV • Rosa Parks DVD Movie

Calendar Question (15 minutes)

Activities:

(15 min) Elicit a general summary of the book as a warm-up. Write one or two things on the board as students dig into the text. Ask questions such as:

o Who was Rosa Parks? o Where did she live and did she have a good life? o What problems arose?

(30 min) Watch the final segment of Rosa Parks movie. Discuss characters, plot and setting. Before watching, have students think about these questions (you can write on the board):

o What is different about the book’s version of the story? o Do the actors match the image and pictures of the main characters in the

book? o What was your favorite scene so far? o What problems arise for the characters in this part of the movie? o How are the problems resolved?

Party!