Grades 7-8

Instructions: Fill out a permission slip and submit a typewritten, 150-word essay on the theme OR illustrate your interpretation of the theme African Americans in the Arts with an original artwork (poster, video presentation, dance, painting, drawing, etc.).

Click the "Essay Prompt" button for an example prompt. You can use this prompt or come up with your own.

Recommended Black History books for children in grades 7-8. You can get these book at the school or Noel Wien libraries.

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