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Black History Month Common Core L.11-12.4 resources
African American Literature Bundle: Units for School Year or Black History Month
This is a bundle of our African American literature units (5 units total). These resources are great for incorporating throughout the year or you can teach them sequentially for Black History Month. The literature begins with the early poetry of Phillis Wheatley in the 1700s, continues through the voices of the abolitionist cause in the 1800s (The Spirituals and Frederick Douglass), and culminates with influential writings for civil rights in the 20th century (Langston Hughes and Martin Luther K
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8th - 12th
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Copper Sun by Sharon Draper Novel Study - Print + DIGITAL
This is a 80+ page Common Core aligned complete novel study for Copper Sun by Sharon Draper. Copper Sun tells the story of a teenage girl in Africa that is kidnapped, shackled, branded, and then put on a slave boat bound for America, where she will be sold to a South Carolina plantation owner. This novel study unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. The student packet inclu
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11th - 12th
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Frederick Douglass: My Bondage and My Freedom - 5 Day Unit - Autobiography, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze a chapter excerpt from Frederick Douglass's famous autobiography, My Bondage and My Freedom. The excerpt comes from chapter 11 of the book, where Douglass describes his early days learning to read, the struggles he endured, and the impact that gaining knowledge had upon his life. Students will read the text (included), learn about the author, engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and conclude by completing their
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8th - 12th
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The Nickel Boys Chapter Questions - Handouts + Discussion Slides - Nickle Boys
Chapter questions for ALL chapters of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. Questions are written in straightforward, student-friendly language, but are still rigorous and encourage critical thinking. These questions have pushed my students to think more deeply about the novel.To keep things interesting in the classroom, some chapter questions are written response (these are on plug-and-play handouts) while others are Slides to project during small-group or class-wide discussions. I know how impo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes - Short Story Unit - Black History Month
Perfect for both Valentine's Day and Black History Month! This short story unit for Langston Hughes’ "Thank You, Ma’am" includes comprehension questions, literary analysis activities, assessment tools, close reading activities, and informational handouts. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount!⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Short Story Unit for “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ Langston Hughes Author Biography Informational Handout - D
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7th - 11th
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Phillis Wheatley Poems - 5 Day Unit, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, an early poet in the days of America's founding. There are two main poems that students will analyze that correspond to the American revolutionary cause and at the end students will select another poem from a compiled list of different topics she wrote about. Students will read the poems (included), learn about the author, engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a writi
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8th - 12th
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Black History Month Literature Bundle (145+ pages, 15 texts) / Print + Digital
For Black History Month, I wanted to give other teachers access to some of my most-popular resources all in one place. Each piece comes from a black writer working, speaking, and writing from a unique perspective. While February is Black History Month, these texts can be used all year long. Similarly, one month is not sufficient representation for black voices, so I encourage you to consider the diversity in your classroom instruction and library. This is something I’m consistently working to im
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9th - 12th
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Student Worksheet Packet: Copper Sun by Sharon Draper (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a Common Core aligned student worksheet packet for an in-depth study of Copper Sun by Sharon Draper. This 28-page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.The student packet includes drawings and other artwork depicting slavery to deepen student connections with the text.GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! A fillable Google Slides option is also included.CONTENT ADVISORY: This book deals with mature content.••••••••••••
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11th - 12th
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"The Other Foot" by Ray Bradbury - Mini Unit
This Mini-Unit Contains:Words in context vocabulary worksheet with an answer sheet.Character traits and evidence chart with an answer sheet.PEEL paragraph open-ended response question with two sample responses. A guide for teachers with some helpful tips.Suggestions for discussion questions and extension activities.Digital versions of worksheets for easy online posting.I love teaching Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man. "The Other Foot" is a short story that appears in the original book and can
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6th - 12th
Word Choice & Rhetoric in Deval Patrick's Inaugural Address - Passage & ELA Test
A Black History Month Freebie (for a limited time) combined with meaningful ELA Test Prep all in one step! A FREE one-page excerpt from a compelling speech along with an ELA Practice Assessment Test: "Governor Deval Patrick's Inaugural Address." It's a seminal U.S. text that reveals an important aspect of Black History. The reading practice assessment focuses heavily on word choice, rhetoric, and their impact on meaning and tone. (Standards R.4, L.4), plus author's purpose and point of view (Sta
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6th - 12th
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