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Sissieretta Jones: Trailblazing Black Opera Singer
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Portrait of Sissieretta Jones by artist Amelie Chabannes.

Grade Level Grades 6-12
Resource Type Activity

About This Lesson

Sissieretta Jones was heralded as one of the greatest singers of her generation and a pioneer in the operatic tradition at a time when access to most classical concert halls in the U.S. were closed to Black performers and patrons. Learn more about this trailblazing classical performer in this video from Unladylike2020. Support materials include discussion questions, vocabulary, research extension tips, and a newspaper analysis activity.

Sensitive: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this resource is suitable for their class.

UNLADYLIKE2020 is a production of Unladylike Productions in association with THIRTEEN’s American Masters. UNLADYLIKE2020's collection of educational resources was created by The WNET Group’s Kids Media & Education Department with funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

More information and resources available at: https://unladylike2020.com/ and https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/unladylike2020/

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Sissieretta Jones Lesson Plan.pdf

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June 23, 2021
1.31 MB

Sissieretta Jones Handout.pdf

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June 23, 2021
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Sissieretta Jones-Preguntas.docx

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March 16, 2022
1.16 MB
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Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer | Unladylike2020 | American Masters | PBS

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