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Teaching with TrueFlix
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Did you know that Dr. King’s name at birth was Michael? Did you know that in 1954 Rosa Parks started an NAACP youth group for teens? Students are too often only exposed to the same facts about famous Americans. All TrueFlix units, including the new biography units offer an in depth view of the subject—chockfull of content in a variety of text types and media. These units are designed to ensure students can gain a variety of points of view on a subject for a richer, more in depth learning experience. |
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A Multitude of Media
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In the Explore the Web section of the Martin Luther King Jr. unit, the Freedom’s Ring link offers an animated, interactive version of Dr. King’s famous speech. Students are offered the rare opportunity to hear Dr. King’s speech as it was originally recited while viewing the speech as it was actually written—allowing students to see both Dr. King’s improvisations and unused portions. Embedded links within the scrolling text offer further opportunities to discover more about specific aspects of this momentous civil rights speech. In the Rosa Parks’ unit, explore the Henry Ford Museum’s website to view pictures of the actual bus Mrs. Parks rode on, see photos of the bus before restoration, and take a 360 degree tour of the inside of the bus. |
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Project Idea
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Make history come alive in your class by having students participate in a Reader’s Theater. Both units include plays in the Explore More section that have enough parts for all members of your class. Students can then perform a play for a younger class in the school—offering a fun introduction to the civil rights movement and some of its most influential players.
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Melissa's Tip of the Month
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 Understanding primary sources is so important for students. Compare the section in the book about Dr. King on “Letter From Jail”, found on page 27, to the excerpt from the letter “Why We Can’t Wait” found in the Explore More section. Students can discuss how their background knowledge of this time adds to their understanding of the letter. |
- Melissa Iamonico -
School Librarian and TrueFlix Ambassador |
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UPCOMING WEBINAR DATES
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Learn more about getting the most out of TrueFlix by attending one of our monthly
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