Study Unit: Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba | Black History Month | African History
Our Ancestories
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Grade Levels
2nd - 5th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRL.2.1
CCSSRL.2.2
CCSSRL.2.3
CCSSRL.2.4
CCSSRL.2.5
Formats Included
- PPTX
Pages
49 pages
Our Ancestories
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Description
A comprehensive unit of study following Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba children's picture book.
This no-prep Book Study has 49 pages of engaging Common Core-aligned activities/printables designed to delve deeper into Idia of the Benin Kingdom.
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba follows the story of a renowned African legend named Queen Njinga and serves to teach the historical truth behind her inspirational story in a way that is relatable to today's kids.
Recommended for:
- Grades: 2 - 5
- Ages: 7 - 11
The Unit of Study covers:
- KWL chart
- Vocab adventure
- ReadAloud
- Sequencing Activity
- Quick Draw/ Gallery Walk
- Quick Write
- Reading Assignment
- What is culture- Grafitti Wall?
- Venn Diagram
- Map Reading
- History Tidbits
- Extension Activities
Common Core Standards Covered:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.1
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.2
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.3
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.4
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.5
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.7
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.9
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2-6.10
Total Pages
49 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
1 Week
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSSRL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSSRL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
CCSSRL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
CCSSRL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
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