1. BLACK HISTORY
MONTH

2. Lesson Objectives
- To develop the skill of reading for information/ to understand the importance of skimming to look for particular information.
- Identify at least 5 facts that are in a piece of reading and write them down correctly
- To work as a group to practice speaking and listening and agreeing on answers.

3. Research project
Find out 2 facts about Nelson Mandela – including who his famous relative is.
Find out 2 facts about Rosa Parks including why she is famous.
Find out 3 facts about Barrack Obama – including the names of his children.
Find out 3 facts about Mohammad Ali – including how many losses he had in his career.
Find out 4 facts about Martin Luther King – including the name of his famous speech.

4. Make a biography of a person who is important in black history
You need to include;
- Basic information such as; Name
Date of birth
Place of birth
Parents
Spouse
Occupation
- Why they are important to black history
- 3 interesting facts about the person you have chosen
- Why you have chosen that person.

5. Name: Kayne West
Date of Birth: June 8, 1977)
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia USA
Parents: Donda & Ray West
Occupation: Rapper, producer, song writer
Married to Kim Kardashian
Kayne is important to black history as he wants to run for president.
Fact 1.
Fact 2.
Fact3.
I chose Kanye West because…