The group should work together to decide which events are important, but divide the research equally among its members in the interest of efficiency. Discuss the interconnectedness of these three time lines. Assign individual students to create a time line of their own life and compare it with world or national news. Oral Performances 4. List and discuss each role the students come up with.
Possible roles are family man, youth, scholar-athlete, performer, activist, politician, etc.
Each group will research an aspect of Paul Robeson's life and create a skit based on the obstacles, achievements, and controversy that surrounded him in that role. Require students to use a variety of sources, particularly the ones listed in the resources section of this lesson. Encourage students to bring in or create props and to dress appropriately for the scene. Constitutional Connection 5. Ask students if they have ever been prohibited from doing something they've wanted to do.