African American Family History Like No Other

Match sections of the article with the information one can find there.

• Designing Generations

• who created the family tree and how

• The Work Continues

• current status of the Blackwell family

• Origin and Research

• why the Blackwell family tree is special

• Introductory paragraphs

• details of the Blackwell family tree

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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How does the writer use the introductory paragraphs to inspire curiosity and awe about the Blackwell family tree?

• by describing the size

• by noting the awards it won

• by including a quote from Ahmed Johnson

• by explaining the research process

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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If you wanted inspiration for how your own family tree should look, which section would you refer to?

• Origin and Research

• Designing Generations

• The Work Continues

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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Which piece of information in the section “Designing Generations” tells us what sets the Blackwell family tree apart?

• the colors used for the font and lettering

• the use of branches for different family lines

• the use of matrilineal heritage

• the unique and unheard-of names in the family

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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In the section “Origin and Research”, Johnson uses the word (a)   to show the level of oppression and denial of basic rights to African Americans during the years of slavery.

• antebellum
• entranced
• slavery
• dehumanize

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply

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Name the famous sportsperson from the Blackwell family who is also uniquely represented in the family tree.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

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As per the last section, select the impact of Doswell’s incredible work on the Blackwell family tree.

• Other families also worked with her to create family trees.

• The Blackwell family is well connected and meets often in the present day.

• The Blackwell family was able to trace its first ancestor who came to the US.

• Doswell won prizes for her groundbreaking work.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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Match words from the article with their meanings.

• genealogy

• man-made objects in a museum

• matrilineal

• study of family and histories

• artifacts

• related to female relatives

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

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Do a little digging, ask your family some questions, collect that information and draw your own family tree!

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Create

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