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Part Two: Freedom on the Menu—The Greensboro Sit-Ins

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Accompany a reading of, Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins by Carole Boston Weatherford, with an in-depth investigation into nonviolent protest using primary and secondary sources, narratives, and documentary excerpts. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
black history month, Holidays, holiday celebrations, national holidays, united states holidays, world holidays, african american culture, african american history, famous african americans, responding to literature, responding to reading, children's literature, non-violence, non-violent protest, freedom, martin luther king jr., primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, secondary source analysis, secondary sources, protests
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Instructional Ideas
  • Facilitate a grand conversation to discuss the story as well as primary and secondary resources 
  • Conduct the lesson during the month of February, Black History Month 
  • Create a packet that contains the lesson's printable sources for pupils to examine closely and a notes page where they can jot down information, thoughts, and feelings 
Classroom Considerations
  • The lesson is the second in a series of five created to shed light on nonviolent demonstrations presented through children's literature
  • Some links take you to online stores 
Pros
  • The story follows a young girl's experience—her age makes her relatable and the story more engaging  
  • The message encourages nonviolence and standing up for what is right 
Cons
  • None