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Black History Month Common Core RL.11-12.10 resources
A Raisin in the Sun Movie Guide for Any Film Version of the Play
Enhance your high school ELA students' understanding of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun with this movie guide for any film version of the play. Questions, charts, and graphic organizers address characterization, plot, symbolism, setting, and tone. Quick tasks do not distract students from watching the film. No prep.No-Prep; print and playPrintable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity 3 introduction pages include:Hansberry biography1950s Americathe playthe titleLangston Hughes biography"Har
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â A Raisin in the Sun - Complete Unit - No-Prep
Harlem Renaissance Introduction Presentation with Poet Presentations and Essay
Enhance your Harlem Renaissance unit and engage your high school ELA students with these Harlem Renaissance PowerPoint presentation lessons introducing the era and prominent writers, musicians, artists and activists. Additional presentations for poets, Hughes, Cullen, Bontemps, McCay, and Toomer and writer, Hurston. An essay activity allows you to assess students' understanding and further spark their curiosity. No-prep.INTRODUCTION POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONThe Great Migration including photos an
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10th - 12th
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Frederick Douglass "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Rhetoric Analysis
To honor Black History Month, as an introduction or review of rhetorical appeals and devices, or as a speech exemplar, this Frederick Douglass "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" rhetoric activity is a fabulous addition to any lesson. Great for your high school American Literature class. No prep.This resource includes a copy of the speech.Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity Your students are instructed throughout the speech to identify the rhetorical devices and appeals and respond
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9th - 12th
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Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston | Short Story Analysis
Use the short story "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston to teach Feminist Literature, Famous African American Authors, or about Themes and Biblical Allusions in literature. This is a great lesson for students to practice literary analysis.Included in this lesson plan:- Full Text "Sweat" short story by Zora Neale Hurston- Anticipation activity, activating strategy worksheet- Powerpoint presentation: - Background Information about the author Zora Neale Hurston - Historical Context: Rural Ame
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
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
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
The Flowers Short Story Analysis — (By Alice Walker)
The plot of "The Flowers" by Alice Walker is simple but gruesome. Myop, the child of Black sharecroppers, goes for a walk in the forest, gathers flowers, accidentally steps on an old skull, and finds the remains of a lynched man. This SUPER short story is less than 600 words, but it's packed with numerous literary devices and an important message.Included in this resource:Teacher Guide and Answer Keys (PDF)Before Reading Journal Prompt (both PDF and word doc)Reading Comprehension Questions (both
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month ELA Activities
Frederick Douglass Quiz: "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
This is a quiz (and key) covering Frederick Douglass' famous speech "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?" Reading this speech goes well with the study of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. This is a 20-question multiple choice quiz (and key), useful as a reading check and springboard for discussion.
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8th - 11th
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Black History Month Activities: Common Core Poetry Fiction Music Movies and more
Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr, Kendrick Lamar, Maya Angelou, Frederick Douglas, Ralph Ellison, Malcolm X and more! Learn about Historical and Famous Black American men and women who shaped American culture, art, and politics with poetry, fiction, essays, and history using Common Core standards. Features:* Highlights of famous black historical figures and a research activity* Poetry Activities and ssessments on Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Billie Holiday, Kendrick Lamar* Deep readi
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9th - 12th
Black Poetry Cryptograms Puzzles Black History Month Middle and High School
Unlock the power of Black poetry in your classroom with our Black Poetry Cryptograms Puzzle Packet, featuring captivating puzzles crafted from the timeless works of Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes. Specifically designed for middle and high school teachers, this puzzle packet is an engaging and educational tool that seamlessly integrates into your curriculum. As we approach Black History Month, immerse your students in the profound words of these literary giants, with puzzles based on Hughes' "H
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6th - 12th
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Harlem Renaissance Writers and Themes Literature Analysis Writing Activity
Enhance your high school ELA students' understanding of the Harlem Renaissance while they demonstrate comprehension, analysis, and essay writing skills with this literature analysis essay writing activity. Students learn and appreciate the contributions of the authors of the Harlem Renaissance, the men and women who created a voice echoed by the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.This essay assignment requires students to choose a prominent writer (poet, fiction, non-fiction) from a list of 24
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9th - 12th
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Poetry Test Passages
Need a poetry assessment that truly requires students to think about engaging poems and analyze them deeply? Well, this PASSAGE BASED resource is perfect for you! Students can complete this assignment using the traditional paper/pencil method or the NEW Google Forms version.Students are required to read and analyze three poems:American Heartbreak by Langston HughesBury Me in a Free Land by Francis Ellen Watkins HarperAfro American Fragment by Langston HughesThere are:9 multiple choice questions4
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8th - 11th
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Langston Hughes "The Negroe Speaks of Rivers" Analysis PowerPoint Presentation
This engaging Harlem Renaissance Langston Hughes PowerPoint presentation lesson is an analysis of Langston Hughes's "The Negroe Speaks of Rivers." The presentation features beautiful graphics to illustrate the theme and message. Engaging and compelling for high school ELA students. Add this lovely presentation to your Harlem Renaissance or poetry unit.No prep.Includes:discussion of figurative language brief discussion of historical context biographical information about Langston Hughes.Bonus: P
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9th - 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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Harlem Renaissance vs Shakespeare Board Game ELA passage-based reading analysis
“Harlem Shake” Board Game: ELA & History Passage-Based Questions Analysis StrategyHarlem Renaissance vs The Renaissance Shakespeare and Langston Hughes Compare and Contrast Ever thought to teach the Harlem Renaissance and the original Renaissance side by side? Now you can! Use this amazing board game to compare and contrast two poems from each Renaissance to give students insight to the similarities and differences of the time periods and movements. This board game requires students to dance
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8th - 12th
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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
"The War of the Wall": Worksheet, Test, or Homework Assignment with Answer Key
There's no need to "fight a war" to find the perfect printable for this popular short story. Here it is! Fifteen discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, plot, and theme of this piece. An inference chart is included as well. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NELLA LARSEN'S "SANCTUARY" [BUNDLE]
Would you harbor a criminal? Annie Poole, seemingly did. This Nella Larsen "Sanctuary" [BUNDLE] product allows students to look at themselves and our society. 30+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!SUMMARY: Jim Hammer needs somepl
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10th - 12th
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Langston Hughes' "One Friday Morning" Worksheet (or Test) with Answer Key
It doesn't matter which "day of the week" this review (or test) is used. This comprehensive, 20-question worksheet highlights the characters, setting, events, inferences, theme, cause and effect, and the plot of this popular narrative as it captures the essence of the story. This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Paul Laurence Dunbar's "6 POEMS" [LESSON ACTIVITIES & POEMS]
Paul Laurence Dunbar's "6 Poems" delve into our humanity. This product provides Writing and Discussion Questions, 7 multiple choice quizzes, group presentations, black & white versions, and so much more are featured, so there are tons of opportunities to teach from this product. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!Who are we really? Do we hide or show the world who we truly are? Should we be sym
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
The Nickel Boys ESSAY materials - Analytical Writing Prompt - Nickle - Summative
Essay materials for The Nickel Boys that include an essay instruction sheet with a prompt that will get students to think analytically about the text, a grading rubric written in student-friendly language, suggested daily lesson plans for essay days within the unit, and a guide to the Book Club video discussion, including timestamps to maximize your class-time. This download contains 3 files: - Graphic organizer for note-taking - Suggested daily lesson plans for essay-writing days - Essay guidel
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Other Foot" by Ray Bradbury - Mini Unit
This Mini-Unit Contains:Words in context vocabulary worksheet with an answer sheet.Character traits and evidence chart with an answer sheet.PEEL paragraph open-ended response question with two sample responses. A guide for teachers with some helpful tips.Suggestions for discussion questions and extension activities.Digital versions of worksheets for easy online posting.I love teaching Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man. "The Other Foot" is a short story that appears in the original book and can
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6th - 12th
Black History Month Poem, I, Too, Hughes, I Hear America Singing, Digital, Print
Need Black History Month poetry activities? This lesson on Langston Hughes' famous poem "I, Too" and Walt Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing" is perfect for middle school or high school students!These Google Slides digital or printable materials provide secondary middle school and high school students with the resources they need to read and understand one of Harlem Renaissance author Langston Hughes's most famous poems, "I, Too."Here's is what is included:âś…Suggestions for Using this Resourc
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7th - 12th
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"The Gold Cadillac" Worksheet or Assessment with Detailed Answer Key
Students will gain a true understanding of this short story as they answer 25 questions, some of which reference Jim Crow laws and prejudice. This comprehensive review of "The Gold Cadillac" and is so versatile that it can be used as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Their Eyes Were Watching God Teacher Overview
This novel guide takes the work out of preparing to teach this novel!Includesspecial considerations for language and other topicstheme identification and teaching approacheswarm-ups and exit slipscurated resource list to expand your prep materialsdiscussion questions all the way up and down Bloom's taxonomy
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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