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Black History Month Common Core RI.11-12.10 resources
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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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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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
"I Have a Dream Speech" Rhetorical Analysis Lesson
Get kids analyzing King's use of rhetoric in his "I Have a Dream" speech. This lesson is designed for high school students; I use it in my American literature course as part of a larger unit on rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos). - A short outline/ 2-days of lesson plans with suggested terms to teach BEFORE reading the speech - A student worksheet that asks students to attend to King's rhetorical moves - A teacher copy of the worksheet with answers. - a teacher copy of the text with all a
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8th - 12th
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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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Black History Month Activity - Soul Food, Creole and Cajun Food History
Teaching your culinary arts and FCS students the difference between Soul food, Cajun food, and Creole food can be challenging! This global foods/regional cuisine lesson will help your students understand these cultural cuisines and have fun while learning!This lesson on regional cuisine includes:KWL chart to begin the lesson (as an anticipatory set)Reading about the difference between Soul, Cajun, and Creole foods, Children's story activity to provide background knowledge on the cuisinesQuestion
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8th - 11th
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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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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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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: A Complete Unit for High School
Guide your students through a detailed study of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave with this comprehensive unit. The file includes pre-reading background, detailed student response pages, journal prompts, and a test. Everything can be easily adapted to either in-person or remote learning. Illustrated slides provide historical background and detail of the life of Frederick Douglass. Student response pages for each chapter include questions, organizer
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Changemakers and Trailblazers- Stokely Carmichael: A Civil Rights Leader
Students will learn about the life of Stokely Carmichael. He played a pivotal role in the Mississippi Freedom Summer campaign and gained national attention by popularizing the term 'Black Power'. Carmichael's journey exemplifies his dedication to combating racial injustice and his embrace of radical methods for African American empowerment. Resource includes vocabulary, biography with space for student annotations, multiple choice question, and 6 short answer questions ranging from reading co
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7th - 12th
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Social Justice: Black History and Harlem Renaissance Literature Project
Looking for a differentiated unit project? The Black History and Harlem Renaissance Project is what you need! Students are given 5 choices for their summative project over the Harlem Renaissance and its relation to Black history. Students may choose between a podcast, canva infographics, a tik tok series, a traditional essay, and a screen recorded slide presentation. All options require at least 3 credible sources (cited in MLA format) to connect historical events to the literature coming out of
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Social Justice: Harlem Renaissance Bundle (Google ready!)
Literature of Civil Rights (ELA, Black History Month Unit)
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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7th - 12th
Kamala Harris Speech Rhetorical Analysis Worksheet on Google Docs and Printable
This close reading worksheet and lesson of Vice President Kamala Harris's victory speech 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 for a high school or middle school lesson, this worksheet can fill one or two full class periods...all if you have to do is download and press print! The slideshow includes directions f
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6th - 12th
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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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Social Justice: Harlem Renaissance Slideshow/Notes (Google ready!)
Background knowledge is essential for students to understand and interpret literature. This slideshow contains notes about the Harlem Renaissance, including information about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (something that very few people have heard about). Introduce your students to the culture of 1920s Harlem and how it flourished due to the Great Migration. Notes include the history and a few quotes to analyze. The final slide gives a thought-provoking question to answer and discuss as a class.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Social Justice: Harlem Renaissance Bundle (Google ready!)
Rosa Parks Reading with Comprehension Questions and Writing Prompt!
This reading about Rosa Parks is perfect to supplement any lessons about Black History Month, famous women, and biographies. This can be used as a homework or as easy to implement sub plans! With multiple worksheets, part can be completed in class and the rest sent home for homework easily. It can fit easily into any Social Studies or English class to help increase reading comprehension skills while celebrating and learning more about an interesting individual!This product includes:A one page re
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Women's History Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets
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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Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Reading with Questions and Writing Prompt
This reading about Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander is perfect to supplement any lessons about Black History Month, famous women, and biographies. This can be used as a homework or as easy to implement sub plans! With multiple worksheets, part can be completed in class and the rest sent home for homework easily. It can fit easily into any Social Studies or English class to help increase reading comprehension skills while celebrating and learning more about an interesting individual!This product in
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Women's History Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Bodacious Feb Black History Month Bulletin Board
Ready to print bulletin board celebrating Black History Month. Students will enjoy reader-friendly text and color images describing how African Americans' accomplishments, achievements, and actions through the lenses ofmath, science, engineering, technology, culinary arts, and music has shaped andmade the United States of America a great country. This bulletin board is age-appropriate for grades 1-12.
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K - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Frederick Douglass: What the Black Man Wants/Untie His Hands Review or Test
Teachers will give a yes "vote" if they "elect" to use this worksheet (or assessment) to review Frederick Douglass' profound speech. Twelve questions allow students to analyze and explore relevant content as well as persuasive techniques. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month: Authors of Note Mini-Research Project
This product is a great way to incorporate both a mini-research project and topical project on Black authors. Students will be engaged when they get to choose which author to research and create a poster to demonstrate their learning. Great for bulletin-board work displays or hanging around the building during Black History Month (or year-round)!
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6th - 12th
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Stamped Chapters 1 - 7 Activities and Slides
Bundle of slides and activities for Chapters 1 - 7 of Stamped for Young People
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9th - 12th
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Frederick Douglass, Narrative, Reading Practice, Primary Source
Students read the first-hand account of how 16-year-old Frederick Douglass bested a slave-breaker and how he escaped from slavery by disguising himself as a sailor. This handout provides students with space for practicing annotations and note-taking. Excellent practice for Common Core State Standards. Ideal for US History and English classes.
Recommended use: Model how you would like students to annotate on the first paragraph. Discuss sensitive language and purpose for studying this document.
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8th - 12th
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