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Lesson Plan:
The Birthplace of America’s Music
Summary of Unit:
The Blues and Mississippi Blues Trail Map. Learn about the blues and its history. After a lesson on the blues, students research a landmark on the Blues Trail and present a poster/pamphlet with information.
Lesson Objectives:
- Discuss the blues as a genre of music and its history
- Discuss Malaco Records
- Research a Blues Trail stop
- Research a blues singer
- Create a poster/pamphlet with information on the stop and singer
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