This lesson was created for Black History Month, but it can be used regardless of the month. This lesson focuses on listening comprehension. Students also gain insights into the racism and discrimination Black voters encountered during Jim Crow. Students are also asked to share information about voting in their native countries and give their opinions about voting.

1. In this story, who prevented African-Americans from registering to vote?

2. What did Mr. Cox ask Theresa to recite?

3. How did Theresa feel when she was finally able to vote?

4. What are the requirements to vote in your native country?

5. Were you familiar with the term "Jim Crow" before this lesson? What are your thoughts about it?

6. In your native country, was there or is there any group of people not able to vote? Explain.

7. Theresa experienced racism. What do you think of when you hear the word "racism"?

8. If someone prevented you from registering to vote or voting, do you think you would keep returning like Theresa did. Why or why not?

9. Voter turnout in the U.S. is about 60% in presidential elections and 40% in midterm elections. What can we do to increase voter turnout?

10. Why do you think some people choose not to vote?

Discussion Questions: See Discussion Questions Section

Warm-Up Questions: 1. When is Black History Month? 2. Why is Black History Month observed in the U.S.? 3. What do you think of when you hear the term "Black History Month"?

Vocabulary: To cast a ballot / To stand in someone's way / Reverend / To recite

Theresa Burroughs tells the story of how she became a registered voter in the Jim Crow era. 

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