In this Google Slides compatible lesson, your students will analyze the lyrics of the iconic "Strange Fruit" and discuss what the song has to say about systemic racism. There are a few multiple-choice questions after the reading (with answers in the notes). After viewing a TED Talk featuring Megan Ming Francis, students will complete a thesis paragraph answering the question, "How does Strange Fruit reveal the roots of racist violence." This unit includes a template for the kids and a sample pa