April Week Four

This week, we extended our conversation about music and focused on an American music legend and face of resilience, the high priestess of soul, Nina Simone.

Listening
Learners can try a listening exercise from VOA English about the Civil Rights Movement. 

For original version, surely the best option is to listen to some Nina Simone songs on youtube with lyrics. If you have Netflix, I recommend the documentary What Happened, Miss Simone?

Reading:
First off, learners should try a reading comprehension activity about the Black Civil Rights Movement. Or for something more advanced, King Holiday Considered Mixed Blessing for Some Historians.

For original version read the article from the New Yorker, The Many Battles of Nina Simone or about the march from Selma to Montgomery.

Writing:
This week I would like you to write an article about a person who you consider to be a face of resilience.  What have they faced in their life and how have they overcome it?

Best,
Kelly