The lesson explored the differing strategies proposed by Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois for African American progress in the post-Civil War period. Students participated in a primary source analysis activity titled 'Paint the Scene' to compare life in the North and South, with scaffolding provided by highlighting essential details on the screen. The lesson featured interactive discussions where students debated the relationship between education, economic status, and social respect, along with high mobility and individualized support to encourage participation during collaborative tasks. There were six students visible in the recording.