Lesson: Narration Exercise
To reinforce the importance of the written account of history, the students will develop a fictitious narration for the film or a section of the film.
Educational Resources - Blackboards and Computers
Episode Guide
Things To Do
1. Watch Blackboards and Computers.
2. Complete Episode Quiz individually or as a group. (Note: The quiz has additional information and related video.)
3. Student Glossary (PDF)
- Print Crossword Puzzle, (answers), and distribute to class.
- Guided Notes (answers)
4. Discussion Cards (PDF)
5. Class Activity - Long Walk (PDF)
6. The one-room schoolhouse may seem like a distant memory from U.S. history, but about 200 of them still exist today. (More)
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