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Black History Month Common Core RI.8.8 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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Black History Month: Passages (Vol. 2) - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Black History through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
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3rd - 8th
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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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Black History Month: Passages (Vol. 1) - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Black History through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
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3rd - 8th
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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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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
Grades:
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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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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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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904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 1980s - 2020s
Black History Curriculum Text: Introduce your students to recent Black History that focuses on the 1980s through 2010s in a variety of texts, including nonfiction, fiction and poetry. These reading texts cover a variety of topics, from Florence Griffith Joyner to Hurricane Katrina to Shirley Ann Jackson. As these topics were selected and written by students, they are engaging while still meeting Common Core Standards. These reading passages are perfect for: warm-up, bell work, homework, or teac
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6th - 8th
Ruby Bridges Through My Eyes School Integration Lesson Plan
Through My Eyes by Rubby Bridges is an autobiography of Ruby Bridges, a pioneer of school integration and an icon of the Civil Rights movement. This resource is perfect for teaching American history, African American history, reading comprehension and writing skills. This is LA and U.S. History lesson plan:Benchmarks Pre-reading activities Reading activities Comprehension, Discussion and Essay QuestionsWord Search and VocabularyThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching
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Not Grade Specific
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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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
Black History Month Digital Gallery Walk
In this engaging digital resource designed for 4th-8th graders, we celebrate the rich and inspiring contributions of six influential African Americans. Through this interactive gallery walk, students will have the opportunity to explore the remarkable stories and accomplishments of these trailblazers. From civil rights activists to scientists, aviators to inventors, each individual highlighted in this resource has played a significant role in shaping history and inspiring positive change. Let's
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4th - 8th
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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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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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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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904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 2020s
Black History Curriculum Text: Introduce your students to recent Black History that focuses on the 1980s through 2010s in a variety of texts, including nonfiction, fiction and poetry. These reading texts cover a variety of topics, from Florence Griffith Joyner to Hurricane Katrina to Shirley Ann Jackson. As these topics were selected and written by students, they are engaging while still meeting Common Core Standards. These reading passages are perfect for: warm-up, bell work, homework, or teac
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 1980s - 2020s
904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 2010s
Black History Curriculum Text: Introduce your students to recent Black History that focuses on the 1980s through 2010s in a variety of texts, including nonfiction, fiction and poetry. These reading texts cover a variety of topics, from Florence Griffith Joyner to Hurricane Katrina to Shirley Ann Jackson. As these topics were selected and written by students, they are engaging while still meeting Common Core Standards.These reading passages are perfect for: warm-up, bell work, homework, or teache
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: 904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 1980s - 2020s
904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 2000s
Black History Curriculum Text: Introduce your students to recent Black History that focuses on the 1980s through 2010s in a variety of texts, including nonfiction, fiction and poetry. These reading texts cover a variety of topics, from Florence Griffith Joyner to Hurricane Katrina to Shirley Ann Jackson. As these topics were selected and written by students, they are engaging while still meeting Common Core Standards. These reading passages are perfect for: warm-up, bell work, homework, or teac
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 1980s - 2020s
904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 1990s
Black History Curriculum Text: Introduce your students to recent Black History that focuses on the 1980s through 2010s in a variety of texts, including nonfiction, fiction and poetry. These reading texts cover a variety of topics, from Florence Griffith Joyner to Hurricane Katrina to Shirley Ann Jackson. As these topics were selected and written by students, they are engaging while still meeting Common Core Standards. These reading passages are perfect for: warm-up, bell work, homework, or teac
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 904WARD Black History Curriculum - the 1980s - 2020s
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