Black History Month
ESL Lesson PlansBlack History Month

Black History Month

This ESL lesson plan explores the significance of Black History Month in the USA in an individual learning setting, targeting intermediate learners. Students will engage in listening activities, watch videos, and reflect on famous quotes by key historical figures. The lesson focuses on improving listening and vocabulary skills while fostering thoughtful discussions about African American achievements and their ongoing influence on society. It encourages learners to think critically about history’s role in shaping current social issues.

Skills

  • Can catch the main points in TV programmes on familiar topics when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Read these famous quotes and explain what you think each means and how it relates to Black history.

History is not a mere record of the past; it is a living, breathing entity that shapes our present and future.
- Maya Angelou
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Your answer:
2

Fill in the blanks to learn five key facts about Black History Month.

3

Discuss the following questions.

4

Watch the video and mark the sentences as True or False.

5

Glossary

6

Watch the video again and answer the questions.

7

Share your opinion on the following questions.