1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: Why is it important to learn about historical figures?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article (see below). Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- extolled (p. 19)
- draconian (p. 19)
- constituents (p. 19)
- transnational (p. 20)
- influx (p. 20)
- relegated (p. 21)
3. Engage
Ask: Why might a historical figure or event be lost to history? What factors might influence whether someone or something is remembered or forgotten?