Created reading lists of books that projected positive, realistic images of African Americans that inspire authors and artists to create original works of Children's fiction out of the black experience.
English Language Arts
- Read non-fiction and fictional texts about Gospel music
- Have students attempt to write a Gospel song
- Have students attempt to identify poetic elements of Gospel music
- Have students read books written in Gullah dialect
Social Studies
- Explain the development of Gospel music over time in South Carolina and the world.
- Introduce Thomas Dorsey and his contribution to Gospel music
- Have students research the Fisk Jubilee Singers of 1870 and compare the work of the Jarvis Brothers.
- Have students research Gospel singers in history who have had an impact on their communities and country. Ex. Paul Robeson, Mahalia Jackson, etc.
Fine Arts
- Listen to examples of music from various historical periods and world cultures and identify the pieces by genre or style.
- Describe how elements of music are used in music examples from various cultures of the world.
- Identify and describe the roles of musicians in various settings and world cultures.
- Demonstrate audience behavior appropriate for the context and style of music being performed.
