2019 State of the Union address recap for students
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Use this NewsHour lesson to discuss President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address. Continue reading
American History
Lesson plan: The State of the Union Address
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The goals of this NewsHour lesson are to teach students about the history and purpose of the State of the Union and how to evaluate the speech. Continue reading
Amid calls for Northam’s resignation, a look at blackface’s long racist history in America
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Use this NewsHour lesson to learn about the racist history of blackface and discuss whether or not Gov. Ralph Northam should resign. Continue reading
Lessons from Martin Luther King Jr. for today
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Use this lesson on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to discuss dreamed of an America where people would “not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Continue reading
Lesson Plan: Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech as a work of literature
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Students will study Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and discuss the literary influences on King’s speech. Continue reading