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Black History Month Common Core RI.8.6 resources
Black History Month Research Project
Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their research fi
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6th - 9th
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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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Nonfiction Book Unit: Claudette Colvin Twice Toward Justice (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 110-page Common Core aligned complete book study for the nonfiction text, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose. This book study teaching 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. Who was Claudette Colvin? Most people know that Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white person and helped stop segregation on buses in Alabama, but did you
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6th - 8th
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Amanda Gorman The Hill We Climb Poem Analysis — MLK I've Been to the Mountaintop
In this lesson, students will analyze Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb" as well as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop."On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman touched the American people when she delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the presidential inauguration. Let your students be a part of her powerful message. Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in US history. Students will also read an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I’ve
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text of Malcolm X's famous "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech. 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, allusions, themes aligned with the RI1, RI2, RI4, RI6, and RI8 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figurative language, rhetorical devices, etc., the docume
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6th - 10th
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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
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader's theater script
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader’s theater is a 2 page script for 8 readers that explains the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s arrest and subsequent letter, summarizes the content of the letter and provides a peek at subsequent landmark events that came as a result of the civil rights movement.Also included: a rubric, reader's theater version of MLK's I Have a Dream speech, and some Black History visual writing prompts/bulletin board items to promote critical thinking.Check out
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
MLK "I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous " I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" speech given to an audience of sanitation workers in Memphis, TN before he was assassinated. 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 th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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
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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FEBRUARY Writing Prompts w Passages Black History Month Valentine's Day RACE
RACE WRITING STRATEGY WITH PASSAGES, PROMPTS, RUBRIC, AND MORE! Students sharpen their writing skills with weekly digital prompts related to Black History Month, Valentine's Day & other February themed topics! Each Google Slide contains engaging informational text and writing prompts that use RACE + T (t=transitions) strategy. Prompts are written to resemble state test prompts and are CCSS aligned. Students are asked to cite evidence, describe, explain, summarize, etc. SAMPLE RESPONSE HIGHLI
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5th - 8th
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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 Know Who I Am, Do You? Workbook #2
This product is the second of three workbooks that are designed to help students in high school/secondary school learn how to make effective decisions through the lens of their culture. With a focus on examples across the African and Caribbean Diaspora, "I Know Who I Am, Do You?" workbook series provides a window into self and community through personal and social activities. The activities provided range from writing assignments to art pieces to the use of digital tools that help Black/African/
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8th - 10th
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Black History Month/February Formative Assessment Bundle
INSPIRING VOICES + FEBRUARY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT BUNDLEElevate your classroom experience with "Inspiring Voices," and "February Formative Assessments" a comprehensive bundle of 88 formative assessments inspired by iconic figures in Black history, and all things related to February This resource seamlessly integrates the richness of Black history into your curriculum, offering a diverse array of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. Aligned with Common Core standards, this bundle provides a
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6th - 8th
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President Obama’s First and Second Inaugural Addresses – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated texts and marginal notes for the First Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009, and the Second Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. The included zipped folder also includes copies 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 component of the Common Core State Standa
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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
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
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8th - 12th
Civil Rights, Black History, Martin Luther King, articles- Create an infographic
Elevate your students' learning experience of the civil rights movement with this engaging project designed to boost reading skills and meet ELA standards. Explore interesting nonfiction topics:The life of Martin Luther King, Jr.The Civil Rights movementThe Little Rock NineSit insRosa ParksFreedom RidersJim Crow LawsMontgomery Bus Boycott . Students can choose their preferred subject, delve into research, and then express their findings through creative infographic design.This resource provides
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6th - 9th
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I Have a Dream Martin Luther King Jr MLK Speech Analysis Grades 5-8
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach Martin Luther King Jr.'s (MLK's) inspirational "I Have a Dream" speech this Black History Month to your middle school students? This week-long unit will keep your students engaged all while enabling them to unpack and gain a deep understanding of the text and its significance to American history. In addition, this resource helps you hit the majority of important Common Core informational text standards. ⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more information! ⬆
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5th - 8th
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Articles - 10: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BEGINNING CIVIL RIGHTS - RL Grade 4
This is Part of a Bundle.This is appropriate for studentsin grades 6–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGES - grade 5 or higher; 410 Lexile - 600 LexileReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Possible Student ReactionsTopics are appropriate for studen
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
"A Glory over Everything" CCSS Graphic Orgs, Station Work & Writing Prompts
The resources provided in this bundle are COMMON CORE aligned and were created specifically for “A Glory over Everything” by Ann Petry, a biography about Harriet Tubman.
The following resources are ready to use in your classroom right away! The resources in the bundle will take you from start to finish through this Common Core Exemplar text.
Resources included:
*Teacher's guide to the resource bundle
Vocabulary:
* PowerPoint with context clues for each vocabulary word
* Context clue cards
Grades:
5th - 8th
Plessy v. Ferguson & Justice Harlan's Dissent - Interactive Learning Stations
An engaging station-rotation resource designed to deepen students' understanding of constitutional interpretations through the landmark case of Plessy v. Ferguson and Justice Harlan's dissent. This activity is ideal for students who have already read the Plessy v. Ferguson case and Justice Harlan’s dissenting opinion, offering an interactive review to compare and contrast different perspectives on the Constitution's interpretation. Perfect for an addition to reading "A Mighty Long Way" by Carlot
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7th - 10th
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Articles - 8: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - MARCH ON WASHINGTON - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the CIVIL RIGHTS BUNDLE with 25 articlesThis is Part of a Bundle.This is appropriate for studentsin grades 5–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGES - grade 5 or higher; 410 Lexile - 600 LexileReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Poss
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
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