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Black History Month Common Core RI.11-12.1 resources
Martin Luther King Day I Have a Dream Close Read and Rhetorical Analysis
Engage your students in close reading and rhetorical analysis skills with this Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" close reading and analysis activity. This is a perfect activity for students on Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
"I Have a Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a speech packed with rhetorical devices. This activity packet provides secondary teachers with multiple resources to help students conduct a close read of this famous speech.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Martin Luther King Day Activity Bundle for Secondary Students
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Unit Bundle
You've got the book, now how do you present the content to get your students thinking before they read the book as well as give them some historical context and vocabulary terms? How do you foster their critical thinking skills while they are reading? Finally, how do you assess what they have learned?If these are your questions, then this Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Bundle is you.In this bundle, you get:Hidden Figures Reading GuideHidden Figures Movie GuideHidden Figures Presentation
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3rd - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr - Letter from Birmingham Jail Rhetorical Analysis - MLK
Practice rhetorical analysis of Martin Luther King Jr.'s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” with this engaging lesson! Great for AP Language and Composition and senior English classes on MLK Day or any day of the year. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®. Included with this Rhetorical Analysis Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:✏️ Rhetorical Analysis Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, and PDFExplore Ethos, Logos, Pathos, Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle, the SO
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Letter from Birmingham Jail Analysis Unit - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bundle
Explore “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day using these bell ringer reading questions and rhetorical analysis activities. Great for AP Language and Composition and senior English classes on MLK Day or any day of the year! Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®. ⚡︎⚡︎⚡︎ Save over 10% with the bundled discount! ⚡︎⚡︎⚡︎Included with this “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Analysis Unit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:✏️ 10 Bell Ringer Quiz Questions for “Letter from Birm
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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MLK Close Reading and Comprehension Quiz “I Have a Dream” Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and close reading quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! A classroom activity for Martin Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and close reading lesson for MLK day. What's Included:■ 5-page reading pa
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5th - 12th
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Toni Morrison BELOVED Novel Study TIME MAP Timeline Activity Digital Printable
This Time Map graphic organizer is a great alternative to a chapter-by-chapter study guide for Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. This resource is suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom, and also available in a ready-to-print format.GRAPHIC ORGANIZER + CONSOLIDATING ACTIVITYFULL ANSWER KEY INCLUDEDAPPLICABLE TO AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITIONSet in Ohio during the mid-1800s, Beloved explores notions of identity, community, freedom and generational trauma. A Pulitzer Prize winner, the novel
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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MLK Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Literary Devices "I Have a Dream"
This BUNDLE includes:■ Two multiple choice quizzes pdf and Google Form■ Two answer keys■ Reading passagePRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quizzes. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!A classroom activity for Martin L
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5th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement Project Research and Role Play
In this inquiry-based project, students become figures from the Civil Rights Movement. Students research their figure and then embody that person at a culminating party. This project puts students literally in the lives of historical figures. Meet Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Thurgood Marshall and more through your students' discovery of them. A great addition to your Civil Rights Movement study.This detailed teacher’s guide includes:● How to use this resource and complete timeline within the te
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activities
MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights
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:
7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
Rhetorical Analysis of The Souls of Black Folk Excerpt - W.E.B. Du Bois
Looking for a rigorous rhetorical analysis exercise to use during Black History Month? This W.E.B. Du Bois excerpt from The Souls of Black Folk will move students through a close reading of the text and the construction of a rhetorical analysis essay.This resource is part of a larger unit on Section 4 of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.What is included?◈Excerpt from "Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others," a chapter within The Souls of Black Folk◈Writing prompt◈Categorized tone list◈SOAPS
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9th - 11th
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Sharon M. Draper's "Forged By Fire" - 26 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 26 rigorous unit learning tasks for Sharon Draper’s, "Forged by Fire." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. The resource includes speaking and listening activities including c
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6th - 12th
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Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations_Middle & High School Black History
This passage is about the ancient Ghana, Songhai, and Mali empires. Long before the colonial period, there were great African kingdoms whose rulers presided over magnificent courts. Their merchants traded in gold, salt, and other goods with faraway countries, often traveling vast distances over caravan routes across the plains and deserts. African American Black History Course_Lesson Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations· Lesson 1 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, Digital
Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, DigitalFor teachers incorporating critical thinking into their curriculum, the Emmett Till case provides a powerful opportunity to explore themes of social justice, racism, and the importance of holding individuals and society as a whole accountable for their actions. By examining the complex history of the Till case, students can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of racial violence on individuals and society and the i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Save +10 hours Afrolatinos BUNDLE Spanish reading comprehension passages
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your workload?Save Precious Time with Our Engaging Afrolatinos BUNDLE Spanish reading comprehension passages - posters - Flashcards and save time!This no-prep solution is your ticket to a stress-free teaching experience. ✅ Cost-Effective: For just $7.49, you’ll receive three products that will not only enhance your lessons but also spark your students’ interest in Afrolatino culture. By purchasing the bundle instead of individual products, you’ll save $4.✅ Authenti
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5th - 12th
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Unit "Letters from Birmingham" Lesson Plans, Activities & Writing Task
Looking for a way to guide students through Martin Luther King’s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail?” This unit, complete with lesson plans & slide decks (EDITABLE), provide an opportunity for 9-12th grade students to engage in discussions, rhetorical analysis, and close reads with a culminating argumentative letter writing task on a topic of their choosing. Depending on how long you expand the writing task, this could take from 7-12 50 minute class periods. Part 1: Guide your students thr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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
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6th - 12th
Lesson Plan & Activities for "Letter from Birmingham Jail" MLK
Looking for a way to guide students through Martin Luther King’s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail?” These lesson plans, complete with editable slide decks, provide an opportunity for 9-12th grade students to engage in discussions, rhetorical analysis, close reads and more. Guide your students through the letter with pre reading questions, video notes and quick write prompts. The included text questions (with answer key) help them dive deeper into crucial aspects of the text. After reading, en
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Unit "Letters from Birmingham" Lesson Plans, Activities & Writing Task
Beloved by Toni Morrison PRE-READING ACTIVITY Who Is Margaret Garner Article
This digital and printable resource serves as an introductory lesson to Toni Morrison's novel Beloved, and examines an 1856 New York Times primary resource about Margaret Garner. Examine this article from a rhetorical perspective through the use of these worksheets.Beloved is a novel written about an escaped female slave named Sethe who attempts to reclaim her family's identity. Set in Ohio during the mid-1800s, this novel explores notions of identity, community, freedom, and generational trauma
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Lectura de comprensión Spanish Reading Comprehension Passages Afrolatinos
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your workload?Save Precious Time with Our Engaging Afrolatinos Identity and Heritage - Spanish Reading Comprehension Passages and save time!This no-prep solution is your ticket to a stress-free teaching experience.Enhance your Spanish classes with authentic and meaningful materials! Our resource features 12 captivating readings designed to help students explore the experiences, identity, and heritage of Afrolatinos. These readings foster cultural understanding and
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Save +10 hours Afrolatinos BUNDLE Spanish reading comprehension passages
Obama Close Reading and Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz "DNC Keynote Speech"
A middle school and high school activity for Black History Month. A printable close reading handout and reading comprehension multiple choice quiz of President Barack Obama's keynote address speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. This worksheet and assessment is perfect for students who are passionate about current events and social justice. The lesson is aligned to common core standards. Feeling stressed as a teacher with limited to no time for lesson planning? If you're searching f
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6th - 12th
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Lot of 14 Common Core Rhetorical Analyses of Speeches by President Barack Obama
This resource includes 14 Common Core annotated texts with marginal notes of famous speeches by President Barack Obama. The collection includes:"Prayer Vigil for Sandy Hook Elementary School (Newton, CT) Victims”"Nelson Mandela Memorial”“September 10 Speech on Syria”"50th Anniversary March on Washington” “Memorial for the Victims of the Arizona Shooting”“First Inaugural Address”“Second Inaugural Address” "Dallas Memorial for Slain Officers""Speech on Gun Control""Selma Anniversary Speech""2015 S
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6th - 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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Narrative of Frederick Douglass | Passage & Literary Nonfiction Analysis Task
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 slave narrative along with reading analysis comprehension questions that get students to analyze the development of central ideas, character, and determining causation of events in a primary source: "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."The reading practice assessment focuses heavily on analyzing the development of Dougla
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6th - 12th
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