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Black History Month Common Core L.9-10.1 resources
All American Boys Complete 6-7 Week Novel Unit (NO PREP)
Unlock the Power of Critical Reflection with Our All-Inclusive Curriculum for All American Boys Are you ready to transform your English classroom into a dynamic space of cultural relevance, critical thinking, and literary analysis? Dive into my meticulously crafted curriculum for the riveting novel All American Boys – a unit that not only aligns with Common Core standards but also empowers your students to explore the intricacies of societal conflict, racial bias, and the enduring legacy of Dr.
Grades:
9th - 12th
My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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8th - 12th
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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12 Years a Slave Movie Questions and Answers
12 Years a Slave Movie Questions and Answers provides your students with a deep look into the life of Solomon Northup..Introduce parents/guardians to the 12 Years a Slave movie with the Parent/Guardian Permission form, which provides information about the film. The viewing guide offers 54 questions about 12 Years a Slave that give students insight into characters, events, historical context, and figurative language used in the film. There are also questions that require students to respond with
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Henrietta Lacks- an "Interrupted" Case Study using the Radiolab Podcast
This podcast is the extraordinary story of Henrietta Lacks. Though she died of cervical cancer in 1951, she unknowingly held the key to unlocking medical advancements (from polio vaccines to chemotherapy drugs) in her tumor cells. After taking a biopsy of Henrietta's cervical cancer, researcher Dr. George Gey discovered that Henrietta's cells could not only reproduce, but THRIVE outside the body--a breakthrough that would change modern medicine. Later, it was found that Henrietta's cells were ev
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-LS3-1
Kwanzaa Stations Activity
This resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a stations activity to teach students about Kwanzaa. The lesson involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. All tasks are Language Arts skills-based so that with this engaging lesson, learning is not sacrificed; in fact, students will come away with it with a greater understanding about the history an importance of Kwanzaa.How does it work?Your students will work to complete 5 Language Arts-based tas
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8th - 11th
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Literature of Civil Rights Unit Plan & Activities, Handouts, Assessments BUNDLE
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
Grades:
8th - 12th
Freedom Riders: Civil Rights Movement Reading Comprehension Toolkit Grades 10-12
Introducing the "Freedom Riders: Reading Comprehension Toolkit," a premium educational resource designed to immerse Grades 10-12 students in the critical study of the Civil Rights Movement. This toolkit not only highlights pivotal historical events through engaging reading materials but also promotes critical thinking and empathy. By offering a blend of historical insights, comprehensive questions, and interactive activities, it ensures a profound understanding of the Freedom Riders' impact on r
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10th - 12th
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MLK Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech Analysis, Reflection, Writing, Discussion
Unpack the power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech with this engaging worksheet pack! Ignite critical thinking in 8th-12th graders (high school) through insightful discussion prompts, text analysis questions, and a structured guide for fostering meaningful dialogue. Whether you're planning thematic units on civil rights, leadership, or honing persuasive writing skills, this dynamic resource goes beyond MLK Jr. Day, offering year-round value for your ELA, History, or Social
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month Activities Bundle English: High School and Middle School
SAVE 20% off your purchase with this bundle of exciting Black History Month activities for middle and high school English and Social Studies classrooms. The included activities provide you with 2+ weeks of inspiring activities that expose students to the most influential African American creators of the Harlem Renaissance Movement. Each activity is ready-to-teach and includes both a printable and a digital version to fit your classroom needs. All activities include a grading rubrics and detailed
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7th - 12th
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Black History Month - Sentence Structure Game - Sentence Structures Activity
Students review simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences while reading about famous Black Americans. The text focuses on the achievements of Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Langston Hughes, and Oprah Winfrey. All you need to play this fun game is the ability to project a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation, a soft ball, some dark tape, and a trash can. (Recently updated with a link to a Google Slides Presentation.)In this game, there are
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Grammar Bundle - Grammar Practice Activities - 36 Trashketball Games
Eugenio Maria de Hostos - Background Info and Interactive Activity
This worksheet includes a background on who Hostos was, as well as what his teaching philosophy was. Students can annotate and discuss the front, and determine what kind of person he was (a thinker, a revolutionary, a patriot, etc.) They then learn his beliefs about morality, how education can lead to freedom, and how it can build relationships. This is an opportunity for students to reflect on themselves and what they can do over the year, as well as tell the teacher what they need. Great for a
Grades:
8th - 12th
Black History Month: African American Music Performers/Artists
Your students will LOVE this Black History Month lesson! Learn about the following artists, some of whom are timeless and some are contemporary:Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Ross, Darius Rucker, Tupac, The Notorious BIG, Usher, Lauryn Hill, TLC.Included in this no-prep lesson is a PowerPoint presentation outlining facts about the life and legacy of each artist, and a worksheet with questions to help your students follow along or work independently.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Black History Month Bundle
MLK Day: Martin Luther King Jr Activity, Webquest, Biography Summary
Looking for an engaging activity to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. or MLK Day? Your students will enjoy learning more about the life and achievements of this civil rights leader through a biography summary activity. In a user-friendly, graphic organizer template, students will summarize the life and biography of MLK. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Make research fun and enjoyable with this biography summary webquest.What is Included:A detailed page of teacher ins
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Not Grade Specific
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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
Harlem Renaissance Biographical Speech & Class Quilt
This is a short research and presentation activity able to be completed within a week. The “Who Am I” game is meant as an anticipatory set, where students will hopefully connect with an author before diving into their research. I encourage them to find a book or article in addition to search engines (my sources are listed on the “Who Am I game). When doing my research, I noted different sources contained very different information, so multiple sources are an excellent idea to get a more complete
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8th - 12th
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