A Day in the Life of John Lewis

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Review what students learned in the previous lesson about John Lewis through picture books and AVL articles
• Explain that in this lesson, students will have the opportunity to draw a picture of an important moment in John Lewis's life.

Selection Process (10 minutes):

• Review with students the biographical maps that they created in the previous lesson and ask them what events stood out to them.
• Engage students in a discussion about the chosen moment, asking questions to deepen their understanding and encouraging them to share their thoughts and reactions.

Drawing Activity (30 minutes):

• Distribute drawing paper or sketchbooks and drawing materials to each student.
• Instruct students to choose the moment they find most compelling and draw a picture of John Lewis during that moment.
• Encourage students to pay attention to details, expressions, and actions in their drawings.

Writing Activity:  Descriptions (10 minutes):

• The students will create a description of the illustration in 2-3 complete sentences that summarize their selected event from John Lewis’s life and cite evidence from the text to support the main idea of the informational texts we have read.

• Remind them to write clearly and concisely, providing enough details for others to understand the importance of the chosen moment.

Gallery Walk and Group Discussion (15 minutes):

• Arrange the students' drawings in a designated area, creating a gallery walk.
• Allow students to walk around the room, observing and appreciating each other's drawings.
• Form small groups and have students discuss their drawings, sharing the moment they chose and why they find it significant.
• Provide opportunities for students to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations about John Lewis.