The Nickel Boys Lesson Plan

Right to Protest

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will research and report on recent incidents that have led to protest and demonstration by civil rights advocates.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.8

Structure:

The systematic oppression of people of color—and Black people in particular—lies at the heart of The Nickel Boys. In order for students to better understand the text, this activity will have small groups learning more about the real-world ills that have plagued American society for centuries.

Each group will select a unique incident of civil...