This teaching guide for Schomburg: The Man who Built a Library
, a biography of a man who wanted to increase the public's knowledge regarding African culture, includes discussion questions, vocabulary lessons, and various activities. The discussion questions enhance students' comprehension of the text, while also focusing on the hardships of immigrants and African Americans during that time period. The activities revolve around social studies, history and poetry to give the students a glimpse into the life of Schomburg.
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