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Susie King Taylor: Memoir of Service

A drama lesson plan by Desiree Dabney

Susie King Taylor: Memoir of Service

by Desiree Dabney

Students will learn basic critical-thinking and communication skills through learning the life of Susie King Taylor. Students will be able to identify key events that occurred during the life of Susie King Taylor after reading an original article and completing questions. This lesson explores how Susie King Taylor became the first Black nurse during the American Civil War and changed education. The lesson gives students the opportunity to create and present their own memoirs.

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