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7th grade Martin Luther King Day other (social studies) literature circles
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar - A 20+ page package related to the Civil Rights Movement and the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King. This package contains all of the necessary documents to facilitate a Socratic Seminar related to the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King.
This is a fantastic activity and lesson to assist students in fostering deep, meaningful and engaging learning related to the Civil Rights Movement. Students
Grades:
6th - 12th
Thin Wood Walls Literature Unit
Thin Wood Walls is a great book written by David Patneaude about the internment camps for Japanese-Americans during World War II. This book is great for reading during your ELA or History lessons. Included in this unit:List of resources/videosVocabularyComprehension questions for each chapterHaiku mini lessonCompare and Contrast
Grades:
6th - 12th
Capture the Flag by Kate Messner Novel Study and American History Study
This product is a novel study for the book Capture the Flag by Kate Messner. Social Studies is easily integrated into this unit due to the content of the novel. The story is a mystery about the flag that inspired the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" being stolen. Three kids go on an adventurous search for the stolen flag. Throughout the text there are historical references to Revolutionary Americans, American Symbols, American History, and American Government.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
The Boys in the Boat: A Novel Study Using Socratic Seminar
Hello! My name is Shelly Smith, and I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Elementary Literacy. My students get results that are much higher than our district/state average! I believe much of it is due to the way in which literacy is taught in my classroom. Welcome to my Literacy Studio!
I believe you will be extremely pleased with this unique and rigorous approach to literacy that hooks students from the very beginning. This study is based on the novel The Boys in the Boat. All of the CCS
Grades:
5th - 7th
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MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
EXTRA CREDIT, by Andrew Clements: A PDF/EASEL Book Club Packet
This is an independent-work, custom-designed packet created to support CCSS for students in grades 4-7 as they read EXTRA CREDIT by Andrew Clements. The packet may be printed and/or used digitally by uploading to Easel. If you are not familiar with Easel digital products, here are a few links you can follow to better understand: What is Easel by TpT? Getting Started Guide FAQ for Buyers Included are 18 student pages which divide the text into four reading assignments with questions and
Grades:
4th - 7th
March: Book One Novel Study (Recently Updated)
Celebrate MLK Holiday with this Novel!March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. SummaryThis book is a graphic novel for high school students. The novel is short and can be read independently. Congressman John Lewis (Ga) shares us remarka
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7th - 12th
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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
The Only Road Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for The Only Road, a realistic fiction by Alexandra Diaz, about a boy and his cousin who flee their Guatemalan village to live with a brother in the United States. Even though this story is fictional, it is like the millions of real immigrants whose "only road" is to travel illegally into the United States. Themes are: immigration, undocumented immigrates, gangs and violence, bravery and fear, family and friendship. This lit log could be used as a guide for direc
Grades:
6th - 9th
35 Discussion Task Cards for Literature Circles
Spark engaging conversations with Literature Circle Discussion Task Cards!Are your students struggling to keep conversation going during book club meetings? Do they love their novels, but don't know how to engage in discussion? These task cards offer 35 creative, critical thinking questions to prompt engaging, in depth discussion around literature circle or choice reading novels. Each card has one prompting question that addresses the novel's character, theme, setting, mood, and plot. Simply cut
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Book Club Discussion Activity BUNDLE
MLK and Obama's March on Washington Speeches - Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated texts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington and President Obama's speech given at the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington given in 2013. The included zipped folder also includes an unmarked copy of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical componen
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Radium Girls (Young Reader Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
80+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This great resource provides a building foundation for young readers utilizing Kate Moore's book, The Radium Girls. In total, nearly 200 chapter context questions/critical thinking questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this inspiring tale of standing up to corporations for what is right. Let us save you valuable time so you can focus on the important things in your unit! Discussion will be a breeze with our chapter by chapter
Grades:
7th - 10th
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop by Alice Faye Duncan BUNDLE of RESOURCES
This resource would be great for a diversity book study, read aloud activities, literature circles, or individual reading comprehension. These activities are for the book Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop – the Sanitation Strike of 1968 by Alice Faye Duncan, a historical fiction piece set around a 9-year-old girl whose father went on strike during this time. This resource is perfect for Black History Month or Martin Luther King Day. There are two different products in this small bundle: the
Grades:
4th - 7th
Little People, Big Dreams: Martin Luther King Jr. - Book study and guides
Questions on Little People, Big Dreams: Martin Luther King JrThe sets include questions on:10 open questions on the book10 multiple choice questions about the book10 multiple choice cloze procedure questions on the book4 sets of 5 questions on the themes of the book5 inference questions and possible responses 5 critical thinking questions and possible responses 5 connection questions and possible responses Questions on keywords in the book5 questions about the original poemIn addition to this:a
Grades:
1st - 9th
Also included in: Black History - Little People, Big Dreams Series
Class Discussion - Alternative Assignment - Template (For Absent Students)
How can you support students who missed the big class discussion day? It can be a hard grade to find ways for students to make up, but this template will guide you through quickly setting up a rigorous alternative assignment. No matter what discussion format you used—Socratic Seminar, Paideia Seminar, Class Debate, or Literature Circle—download this resource to help all of your students have ways to earn credit! PLEASE NOTE: This resource is intended for text-based class discussions only. The t
Grades:
4th - 8th
Gaza Diary: Shadow of Hope - Realistic Fiction
This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."Aisha, a 13-year-old girl living in Gaza city, chronicles her experiences through a diary during a period of intense conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. As bombings, power outages, water shortages, and infrastructure damage disrupt daily life, Aisha describes her fears for her family's safety and her disrupted education. She finds resilience throu
Grades:
4th - 8th
Until I Find Julian Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Until I find Julian by Patricia Reilly Giff. The themes of this contemporary realistic fiction are: immigration issues, family, helping others, survival, and responsibility. The lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading, novel study, or literature circle). It can be used for distance or classroom learning. The key focus skills of the lit log are: cite textual evidence, describe plot/characters, and expla
Grades:
5th - 8th
Speech Comparisons: Obama's "A New Beginning" & Martin.L.King's "I Have a Dream"
Delve into the captivating world of impactful oratory with "A Tale of Two Speeches." This digital PDF invites secondary school pupils and beyond to explore the remarkable speeches of two iconic figures – Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. This enlightening resource delves into the techniques, grammar, tone, and language features that both speakers utilized to inspire generations and drive change, and we ultimately outline huge comparisons between these two epic speeches. Highlights: Discove
Grades:
7th - 10th
Texas Native American Tribes Readings
This product includes 4 readings covering the various Native American tribes of Texas. The content includes tribes from the Gulf Coast, Plains, Southeastern, and Puebloan groups. It covers the culture and lifestyle of different tribes including the Karankawa, Apache, Kiowa, and many more. This content is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Digital Library Hybrid Distance Google Editable
This resource is a collection of 12 children's picture storybooks that students of all ages could read as a unique lesson on MLK or any civil rights lesson if you need an activity. These are all favorites of my students and very entertaining. I use this in my middle school classroom and have used it with 1st graders. These are great read-aloud books and come with links to YouTube videos so students do NOT need the actual book to enjoy the story. This resource is completely editable and can be sh
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1st - 8th
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Close Reading Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr. These close reading passages are great for digging deeper into Martin Luther King Jr. and reading skills at the same time! There are 33 pages of close reading for students to learn about Martin Luther King's: Early Life, Beliefs, Protests, and Civil Rights.
The close reading passages are divided into 4 sections with multiple paragraphs per section. Included in this Martin Luther King Jr. set are:
⚫4 pages of Notice and Note pages with Summarizing
⚫4 pages of Graphic orga
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Philosophy of Dr. King: Love Your Enemies (MLK Reading + Writing Activity)
Dr. Martin Luther King's "Love Your Enemies" sermon presents a compelling, powerful, and well-reasoned argument for why it is better for us to love our enemies rather than hate them. While the original speech was over 40 minutes long and would be inaccessible to most young people, this reading distills the speech and highlights the universal elements which even very young people can relate to.
Can be introduced as part of a study of Dr. King, philosophy, or even the study of Christianity.
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Elementary Philosophy Bundle: Diverse Reading and Discussion Activities
Is It Night Or Day? Novel Activities BUNDLE
Based on true events historical fiction for young adults. A breath taking must read in every classroom!This resource will help your students practice their summary skills, and improve their sense of chronology, while testing their understanding of the book.Keep your students engaged with these cute, but high quality chapter activitiesVisual and kinetic learners will love this! Description: Every chapter is summarized in 4 key details. Students will read the chapter, then read the summary and org
Grades:
7th - 9th
The Girl Who Owned A City - Book Questions
Students answer questions while reading the book "A Girl Who Owned A City" by O.T. Nelson. This is for the book not the graphic novel. The questions are a range of types of questions to get students thinking about what is happening in the book as well as what they would do if they were in the same situation as Lisa and the other children in the book. It is a great companion for a book study or a study guide.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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