Between the World and Me Lesson Plan

Introduction to Systemic Racism

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will conduct introductory research on systemic racism in America and its foundations in the country

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

in this first part of a multi-part examination of the causes and effects of, and solutions for, systemic racism in America, students will begin by unpacking the concept of systemic racism by conducting small-group research, completing a guided worksheet, and discussing their observations within their small...