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Black History Month Common Core RI.9-10.9 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
Speech Analysis Venn Diagram: I Have a Dream and The Ballot or the Bullet, CCSS
Help your students master their rhetorical analysis skills while analyzing and comparing two famous speeches from history: Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet." The two rhetorical analysis worksheets are designed to help your students analyze the message and rhetoric of these two historical speeches, including their ethos, pathos, and logos. Additionally, a compare and contrast Venn diagram will engage your students with higher-level questio
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9th - 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
Grades:
8th - 12th
Letter from Birmingham Jail Martin Luther King Jr Analysis Activity Unit BUNDLE
This growing analysis activities unit will help students analyze the rhetoric of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail. The analysis activities included in this Letter from Birmingham Jail bundle include Think Alouds, anticipation guides, guided questions, quotes analyses, and answer keys. Designed for students in Grades 8 to 11, this in-depth Martin Luther King Jr unit is bound to give your students ample opportunity to explore every aspect of this well-known and important te
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8th - 11th
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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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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
No Prep Editable Novel Guide for Stamped with Activities & Full Answer Key
This editable packet is full of study guide questions and vocabulary words for each chapter, activities, and writing prompts for Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. It is a truly revolutionary "non-history" book that explains the history of over 600 years of racism. It is a must-read for high school students. Included:- Study Guide Questions- Vocabulary Words by Chapter- Meet the Authors Activity- Anticipation Guide- Five Written Responses- Vocabulary Activ
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Letter from Birmingham Jail" SELF GRADING Quiz
In this self grading assessment on Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter, students will answer 25 questions covering rhetorical devices, meaning of words in context, author's purpose, and author's craft. This Google Form Quiz is created so teachers can have results as soon as students submit their quiz. No grading needed!This is a fully customizable and editable test. You can add or remove questions as appropriate for your group of learners. This product is a part of a growing nonfiction bundle and a
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8th - 11th
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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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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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Rhetorical Appeals | MLK's "What Is Your Life's Blueprint" Analysis
This rhetorical analysis of one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's most famous speeches will help your students place concepts of rhetoric in an authentic context. Six months before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, Dr. King delivered the a speech to students at Barrett Junior High School. This resource contains abbreviated version of the speech (with a link to listen to the full speech on YouTube) along with questions for rhetorical analysis and critical thinking. Concepts covered: ✔️ spea
Grades:
8th - 12th
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Quotes Analysis | Martin Luther King Jr.
In this activity, student's will analyze ten key quotes from Martin Luther King Jr's "Letter from Birmingham Jail". Students will answer four questions for each quote that tackle author's choice, message, context, how specific words work in sentences, and how our words can endure time. This activity is made to target the Informational Text standard. This product is available in three formats to accommodate digital, face to face, and hybrid learning.Included in this resource are:6 PDF WorksheetsS
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Unit Growing Bundle - High School ELA - CCSS Aligned
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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CCSS:
Also included in: Unit "Letters from Birmingham" Lesson Plans, Activities & Writing Task
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
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 Project: Creative Writing Project Langston Hughes, Rubric
Expose your students to some of the most iconic writing in American history with this Black History Month Poetry & Creative Writing Project for middle and high school ELA students. Students are introduced to one of the most influential African American writers, Langston Hughes, who was also a leading figure during the Harlem Renaissance. During this project, students learn about Langston Hughes, read and analyze one of his poems, Themes for English B, and write a poem of their own using Hugh
Grades:
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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"I Have a Dream" Martin Luther King Jr. Close Read- Text Analysis/Quiz
Step into the eloquent world of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech, "I Have a Dream," with our comprehensive close read and analysis package. Dive deep into the rich tapestry of King's words as we dissect the text, uncovering layers of meaning, and exploring the power of his rhetoric.Our close read includes:- **Text Analysis:** Unravel the nuances of King's language, examining his use of imagery, metaphor, and rhetorical devices to convey his message of hope and equality.- **Vocabulary Explo
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9th - 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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Text Questions "Letters from Birmingham" (PRINT & DIGITAL) MLK
Looking for rigorous text questions that will help your students engage with Dr. King's complex text?These 4 text dependent questions (plus 1 optional challenge question), perfect for 9th-12th grade history or ELA students are designed to focus on important aspects of King's famous letter to help students understand his argument and beliefs. Question Topics:process and goal of nonviolent protestsargument analysis: claims, evidence, audience inference making about King's role & the Civil Righ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Unit "Letters from Birmingham" Lesson Plans, Activities & Writing Task
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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"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Background and Anticipation Guide
In this activity, student's will review the background knowledge for Martin Luther King Jr's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and complete an anticipation guide. Students will answer five questions in the anticipation guide, use a Think Aloud strategy in the background presentation, and respond to optional inference questions from the teacher. This activity is made to target the Informational Text standard. This product is designed to accommodate digital, face to face, and hybrid learning.Included
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Unit Growing Bundle - High School ELA - CCSS Aligned
Black History Month Activities Bundle English: High School and Middle School
SAVE 20% off your purchase with this bundle of exciting Black History Month activities for middle and high school English and Social Studies classrooms. The included activities provide you with 2+ weeks of inspiring activities that expose students to the most influential African American creators of the Harlem Renaissance Movement. Each activity is ready-to-teach and includes both a printable and a digital version to fit your classroom needs. All activities include a grading rubrics and detailed
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7th - 12th
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