This is an introductory material for August Wilson's play Fences. These Google Slides and fill-in notes on Google Docs will work for students taking virtual or printed notes. The product features information about August Wilson's childhood, parents, home life, education, and career. It also provides themes, literary background on the play, and historical context about the time period. The presentation also tracks important events from the Emancipation proclamation through the 1964 Civil Rights A