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Black History Month Common Core RI.9-10.7 resources
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
Sharon M. Draper's "Tears of a Tiger" - 28 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 28 rigorous unit learning tasks for Sharon Draper’s, "Tears of a Tiger." 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
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6th - 10th
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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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 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
BLACK LIVES MATTER, Current Events, Common Core Unit
Great for Black History Month! This full unit covers multiple perspectives on the "Black Lives Matter" debate and allows students to find their own point of view on the issue. The unit includes a literary connection, background, historical connections, an implicit argument, arguments across multimedia, photographic connections, a class debate planning system, a research guide, and space for an argumentative essay.
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9th - 12th
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Black History Month Project with Rubric: Harlem Renaissance Research Project
Kick-off February 2024 with these Black History Month Activities/ Black History Poster Project intended for middle and high school English classrooms. Students complete a series of activities where they learn about one of the most iconic cultural periods in African American History: The Harlem Renaissance. First, students complete a video and an article activity to gain historical context about the events that led to the Harlem Renaissance. Students learn about the Jim Crow Laws and the Great Mi
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6th - 12th
Black History Month ela, activities during testing week, Poster black history
Black History Month ela, activities during testing week, Poster black historyEmmett Till was a fourteen-year-old African American boy who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955 after being accused of flirting with a white woman. His death sparked national outrage and helped to galvanize the civil rights movement. Today, his story is often taught as a way of understanding the history of racism and discrimination in the United States. Studying Emmett Till can also help to promote empathy and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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
Civil Rights & The Individuals with Disabilities Act Timeline: Special Education
Teach your students with disabilities all about how The Civil Rights Act lead to The Individual with Disability Education Act (IDEA) Act. Use this resource to pre-teach your students about IEP's. Can also be used during Black History Month. Used this resource for my 12:1:1 Self contained class for students diagnosed with Autism (ASD).
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K - 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
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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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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Articles - 4: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - FREEDOM RIDES & SIT-INS - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the CIVIL RIGHTS BUNDLE with 25 articlesThis is Part of a Bundle.This is 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 IMAGESReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Possible Student ReactionsTopics are appropriate for middle a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
Articles - 7: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - 14 WOMEN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS - 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
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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Nina Simone Perfect Women's History Month Collaborative Mural Project Lesson
Embark on a musical and educational journey with the Nina Simone Mural Coloring Project, celebrating the life and legacy of the legendary singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist, Nina Simone. This engaging project is not only a canvas for creativity but also a platform to explore the powerful intersection of art and activism. Join us in bringing the spirit of Nina Simone into your classroom through this unique and inspiring experience.Features and Benefits:Effortless Preparation:Open the d
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4th - 12th
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Marie Curie Perfect Women's History Month Collaborative Mural Project Lesson
Marie Curie Collaborative Group Mural, Educational Resource, Group Project, American History, Instant DownloadUnleash Creativity with Our Classroom Mural Coloring Project: The Marie Curie EditionFor Teachers: A Unique Educational Journey AwaitsCraft a Historical Masterpiece TogetherEffortless Preparation: Open the provided PDF file and print on standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Our straightforward design ensures an easy setup.Engaging Process for Students: Each student becomes an artist, following the gr
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4th - 12th
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Articles - 5: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - JOHN LEWIS, LITTLE ROCK NINE - 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
Articles - 5: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - SELMA TO MONTGOMERY MARCHES - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the CIVIL RIGHTS BUNDLE with 25 articlesThis 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 Poss
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
Martin Luther King Jr's I Have a Dream Speech Close Read and Rhetorical Analysis
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 or high 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.Printable? Digital? The option is yours!⬆
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8th - 12th
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Questionnaire BINGO!!! Featuring Maya Angelou
Questionnaire BINGO is not your traditional Bingo game. This questionnaire Bingo card is inspired by Maya Angelou. Students will discover informations about Malcolm X by completing each boxes' requirement, but simultaneously have fun knowing they are competing with their peers for the BINGO!!! The bingo boxes include...fill in the blank statementsanswering questionscompleting a task about said topicHow do I use Bingo Cards?These cards are wonderful to use independently, in pairs, pods, groups or
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6th - 9th
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