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Black History Month Common Core W.4.5 resources
Martin Luther King Jr. Day STEM Activity with Writing Extension
Martin Luther King Jr. (Integrated Math, Reading, and Writing Activities Included!)Students receive a letter from Martin Luther King Jr. giving facts about his life and instructing students to create a podium that he will use to deliver his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. A fun and engaging MLK Day activity!Includes writing pages for students to write about their dreams. Math activities are included as well that cover geometry standards including 2D and 3D shapes, shape attributes (faces, edges,
Grades:
1st - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in:Â Winter STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle
Henry's Freedom Box FULL DAY of Lesson Activities for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom needs! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a craft/hallway display!).Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slidesâ„¢! You must have a Google Classroomâ„¢ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?Your download will c
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Counting on Katherine Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5
Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Helaine Becker is a mentor text that highlights one of the famous "Hidden Figures" women! If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT?a week of plans
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â MENTOR TEXT CLUB by Jivey 1ST EDITION for Grades 3-5
No Prep Martin Luther King Junior Information Reading Packet
No Prep Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Passage for Upper Elementary Grades! This 17-page packet is full of great resources to make it easy for you to plan meaningful academic discussions about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and why we celebrate a day in his honor. Students will enjoy learning about civil rights and opportunities set forth by Doctor King.This packet includes the following:Reading Passage and Writing Prompts:Students will have the ability to read and understand the reasoning
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Back of the Bus Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5
Back of the Bus by Aaron Reynolds is a powerful historical fiction book. If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!With this unit, you'll be able to analyze the excellent model of strong voice from a child's perspective in a mentor text and a
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â MENTOR TEXT CLUB by Jivey 2ND EDITION for Grades 3-5
Black History Month Bundle | Reading Comprehension | 4th-6th Grade ELA
This set of 3 Black History Month resources contains everything you need for a comprehensive Black History Month unit. This bundle contains a set of 15 reading comprehension passages, a set of 15 research pennants, and a set of posters.For more details on each component, please see the included preview and read the complete description below. Black Leaders Included:Arthur AsheBarack ObamaColin PowellCondoleeza RiceFrederick DouglassGeorge Washington CarverHarriet TubmanJackie RobinsonLouis Armst
Grades:
4th - 6th
Heritage Month Bundle | Black History, Womens History, Latino History | 4th-6th
This mega bundle of heritage month resources contains everything you need to teach and introduce various heritage months throughout the school year. This bundle contains a set of reading comprehension passages, research pennants, and posters for various heritage months.Resources Included:Women's History MonthBlack History MonthAsian-Pacific Heritage MonthHispanic-Latino Heritage MonthAmerican Indian Heritage MonthFor more details on each component, please see the included preview and read the co
Grades:
4th - 6th
Martin Luther King Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing project about the life of famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for stu
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
February Black History Month Opinion Writing and USPS Stamp Art Project
Engage your students in Black History Month with an alternative biography project by connecting history and art together. In this opinion-based writing prompt, students research a famous black history figure of their choice. Then write an opinion essay on why this influential famous black figure should earn a USPS stamp. The Black History Stamp Biography project is perfect to use as a Black History Month Classroom activity for 4th and 5th-grade students to practice their research and writing ski
Grades:
4th - 6th
Rosa Parks Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the famous American civil rights activist, Rosa Parks. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphs
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Rosa Parks Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Black History Month Biography Research Project
Are you looking for an independent or semi-independent research project that incorporates Bloom's Taxonomy? This African American History Research Project allows students choose an African America Figure and requires students to take a deeper look into this person's accomplishments and contributions to our society. This Biography Project also addresses many Common Core State Standards. I use it as a hybrid type project. We do some in class and students do some at home. I also bind the materia
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Stories of Black History & Excellence: Black Excellence in World War II
Stories of Excellence© is a HIGH QUALITY, content area literacy resource that highlights Black history within Social Studies topics. As students read about the excellence of Black leaders and innovators, they are prompted to think about their own excellence!The L.I.F.E.™ Literacy Framework connects content to students’ lives and provide a "Mirrors and Windows" learning experience for students. Prompts for annotating and making connections are included.Can be used as paired passages, literature
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Black History Literacy Unit: Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, Poetry, & Grammar
Loads of literacy activities that pertain to Black History are included in this mini-unit.This unit includes the following:Context Clues Task Cards (20 cards with inspiring African Americans on each) **Student Response Sheet and Answer Key includedGrammar Sort (sort the words under the correct part of speech - NOUNS, VERBS, ADJECTIVES, and ADVERBS)Elaborate the Sentence - 5 pages with detailed instructions on how to enhance writing (suggestions are given on how to add imagery, descriptive words
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3rd - 6th
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Research Project & Essay History/Writing/Grammar/ELA
Looking for an interactive and educational activity to engage students while also incorporating the celebration of Black History?Get Ready to Celebrate Black History Month in Style!Are you ready to make this year's February unforgettable? It's time to join the fun and participate in a month-long project! Sharpen your research and writing skills while enjoying the process. Tips and tricks for students on their outline pages, and with minimal preparation, you'll have everything you need at your fi
Grades:
3rd - 5th
R.A.C.E. Strategy Resource | Black History Month | Reading Comprehension
Help your students learn the R.A.C.E. writing strategy while also learning about important figures in history during Black History Month! 5 high-interest passages with the scaffolded support of responses being written in either a graphic organizer or paragraph form, will help your students learn how to write short responses to comprehension questions, using text evidence. Students new or R.A.C.E. or still getting familiar, can use the support of using the R.A.C.E. template, while students mor
Grades:
4th - 6th
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LeBron James Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of NBA basketball superstar, LeBron James. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.I
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Pele Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of Brazilian soccer superstar, Pele. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.Include
Grades:
3rd - 4th
African American History Unit - Following The North Star
Study African American history through a series of read-a-louds, and writing assignments. This unit is positive, as it focuses on the perseverance and dedication of both the abolitionist, and civil rights movements. The read-a-louds include historical fiction, non-fiction, and biographies. At the end of this African American history unit students will have studied the slavery period, the abolitionist movement, the civil war, segregation, and the civil rights movement. The unit includes discus
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Muhammed Ali Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of former heavyweight boxing champion and key figure in the civil rights movement, Muhammed Ali. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into f
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Harriet Tubman Activities Reading Passage Biography Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grade
This Harriet Tubman Close Reading Passage is perfect for Women in History 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. Includes Informative Close Reading Passage; Informative Nonfiction Biography Writing graphic organizer, informative sentences starters, & rubric; vocabulary words; a Google Forms Self Checking Quiz; and a Google Slides Presentation for students to use as a final presentation.SEE THE PREVIEW FOR A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTIONBUY THE BUNDLE FOR WOMEN IN HISTORY MONTH AND SAVE!!!Includes 7 incredibl
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Ruby Bridges Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of famous civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ruby Bridges Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Ruby Bridges Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous young civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Serena Williams Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of tennis superstar, Serena Williams. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.Includ
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Mae Jemison Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the first African-American woman to go into space, Mae Jemison. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting a
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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