10 Great African Americans, Part 1 | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson

10 Great African Americans, Part 1 | Reading Comprehension Lesson Transport students back in time with this interactive PowerPoint lesson on 10 influential African Americans. Through informational texts, students will learn about activists, artists, athletes, and leaders who overcame adversity to fight for equal rights and blaze trails across diverse fields. The deck begins with a short video to provide background and context. Students then read a passage featuring audio support and respond to close reading and quick write prompts. Compelling stories of figures like Jesse Owens, Duke Ellington, and Thurgood Marshall inspire students to think critically and make text-to-self connections. Assessment data also allows teachers to gauge comprehension. Use this versatile resource for whole-class instruction or small group remediation on Civil Rights, biographies, Black History Month, and more. The engaging mix of multimedia formats caters to diverse learners and keeps middle school students engaged from the first slide to the last.