The Souls of Black Folk Lesson Plan

Key Terms Video

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will be able to identify important terms and describe them in their own words.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.3

Structure:

In the first few essays in The Souls of Black Folk, DuBois introduces several important concepts that would guide research and theory in Black Studies and Sociology for decades. To begin this activity, ask students to list terms and concepts they think are important. At the very least, students should mention double consciousness and the Veil.

Organize students into small groups and instruct them to choose either double consciousness or the Veil. Then, inform...