Core: Introduction to biographies: Jesse Owens and The Undefeated

English Year 5/6
This unit is part of Year 5/6 Mixed Age English Planning The Undefeated

SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.

You Will Need

Essential Texts
Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson
Young, Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson

Optional Texts
Little Leaders – Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Little Leaders – Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids by Arlisha Norwood

Weblinks
Kwame Alexander reads from The Undefeated
Biography of Jesse Owens on the Olympics website