Primary Sources of the Civil Rights Movement
Primary Sources of the Civil Rights Movement
Reading Level: 6
Interest Level: 6-8
The effort to advance civil rights to all sectors of American society is
an ongoing struggle. The books in the Primary Sources of the Civil Rights Movement series
lend perspective to the civil rights movement and to the words and actions of
those brave people who have fought for access to a quality education, equal
protection under the law, desegregation, and the right to protest peacefully.
EACH BOOK CONTAINS:
? Historic photos that enhance understanding of the
difficulties faced in pursuing civil rights
? Primary source
quotes gleaned from books, journals, pamphlets, newspapers, and speeches that were
written or spoken by those chasing civil rights and those who opposed them
? A
chronology of the civil rights movement, including incidents in which the
subject of each book was involved
? Stories about people or events that affected
the civil rights movement
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
? Excerpts from
historical documents and sidebars present age-appropriate content in an easy to understand
format
? Diversity and understanding is promoted as all students learn to
appreciate the difficulties faced by those of other cultural, racial, and
socioeconomic groups
? Different points of view are contrasted in an
easy-to-read format that will enhance critical thinking skills
? Vocabulary terms are bold in running text and defined simply on
a glossary page to promote deeper understanding
