American Civil Rights
The aim of this lesson is to evaluate the impact of the 1955 murder of Emmett Till on the Civil Rights Movement in America.
This lesson starts with the Bob Dylan song ‘The death of Emmett Till’.
The question is posed as to why Emmett’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, had an open top casket at his funeral?
Students are given sources to piece together the story before they find out what happened to him, including the trial and the role of the media (the story is differentiated according to ability).
Video footage of his short life from the time reinforces their learning. Students then have a choice of answering some differentiated questions or completing an extended piece of writing.
The plenary questions the impact of his death upon the Civil Rights Movement and help is given on how students can justify their reasons.
The lesson is enquiry based with a key question using a lightbulb posed at the start of the lesson and revisited to show the progress of learning.
The resource includes suggested teaching strategies, differentiated materials and comes in PowerPoint format if there is a wish to adapt and change.
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