1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: How did Jim Crow segregation affect the lives of Black Americans?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article. Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- rampant (p. 19)
- egregious (p. 19)
- undeterred (p. 20)
- convened (p. 20)
- assailant (p. 20)
- galvanize (p. 21)
3. Engage
Have students share what they already know about Jim Crow laws. Ask: Why would wanting to swim at a beach lead to a violent struggle?