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Black History Month Common Core W.6.1c resources
Middle School Research & Persuasive Writing: Famous Figure Speech Unit
In this unit, students will answer the question “Which historical figure deserves more recognition?” Your researchers will:Investigate and discuss the qualities of strong persuasive writing using TED Talks and sample essaysConduct a research project on a student-selected topicUse the student workbook to guide research, record information from multiple sources, and organize facts and detailsDraft, edit, revise, and publish online with Google SuiteUse success criteria throughout the unit to guide
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5th - 7th
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PHOEBE the SPY Novel Study
Griffin's book about a thirteen year old Black girl who saves George Washington, is a great read, especially for either Black History Month or Women in History. Works very well for both read-alouds and guided reading. This unit includes -- Reading Comprehension questions - including many quotes - ANSWERS INCLUDEDNote: I've broken up the book into parts and titled each part: Introduction; The Spying Began; Things Happened Quickly. - an accompanying vocabulary page, aligning with the three parts
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3rd - 7th
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Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for fun end of year packet worksheets for middle school? Rap songs are the answer! Based on Hip Hop, rap, and jazz history rap songs, these ELA activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice a variety of skills! Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the reading activities detailed
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5th - 7th
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DEAR AUSTIN by Elvira Woodruff - Novel Study Unit
This novel - a sequel to Dear Levi - gives the reader a small sample of the Underground Railroad experience. This unit aims to focus students' attention on that experience while allowing them to read with a minimum of interruption. Though it is written in a lower lexile, the subject matter and interest level are appropriate for 6, 7, 8th grade.I have separated the novel into six (6) parts. For each part there is one page of Focus Questions (one, two, or three) for each letter in the first fiv
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4th - 8th
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Black Brother Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide
Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Study Guide This timely coming of age novel explores themes of prejudice, family, identify, and perseverance. This novel guide includes; Objectives Pre, during, and post reading activities Reading comprehension questions & answersText to self questionsText to world questions New vocabularyCharacter(s) analysis Essay questions Themes activity This resource is great for:Teaching about African American history Teaching about anti-racism
Grades:
5th - 7th
Black History Month - Text Based Evidence, Text Dependent Analysis - Bundle
Teaching text dependent analysis writing for Black History Month has never been easier! This in-depth literature based writing prompt bundle includes lessons for 62 of the most popular novels, short stories, and poems taught during Black History Month in middle school! The lessons include argumentative, expository, compare & contrast, narrative, and persuasive prompts. Each lesson includes a writing graphic organizer, rubric, writing quiz, detailed lesson plan, an instructional video, and
Grades:
6th - 8th
Black History Month Posters and Research - Print and Digital
Explore and commemorate remarkable figures in black history with this set of exceptional Black History Month posters. This collection of 20 posters showcases a diverse array of influential individuals, including civil rights leaders, pioneering artists, and more. The bright and informative posters are an excellent educational tool for use in classrooms, libraries, and community centers. In addition, this resource is accompanied by 20 research sheets, making it a comprehensive learning resource
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Heritage Monthly Themed Poster Set Bundle - Print and Digital
Black History Month Bundle: 6 Units, 8 Texts, 40 Activities: Grades 5-6 BLM
Everything you need for a month-long ELA unit around Black History!Fill your ELA block with these engaging and informative resources. Reading AND Writing - all while learning about Black History and current race issues/topics.6 Mini Units include:The History of Black History MonthDr. Martin Luther King JrRosa ParksCivil Rights Timeline (Key Events of Civil Rights Movement)Civil Rights ActivistsFacts about RacismEach unit has a text (or two) and 4-6 ActivitiesActivities include ELA skills includ
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5th - 6th
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TAKE a STAND, ROSA PARKS - Reading Comprehension Questions
Ideal for Black History Month and Women's History Month, for the novel "Take a Stand, Rosa Parks," an interesting and valuable story written in a lower lexile, here are the following:- Reading Comprehension questions for every chapter - one page each for chapters 1 to 9 - two pages for chapter 10.- A character log for how people were related to Rosa.- A one page background information worksheet.- A word search for names from the novel and a city name scramble.- An explanatory writing assign
Grades:
4th - 8th
SOJOURNER TRUTH, An Account of Experience with Discrimination/Distance Learning
This Close Reading lesson using a Primary Source - Sojourner Truth's memoir regarding her experiences with a city's railway - is ideal for either Black History Month or Women's History Month. Very high interest story - students find a lot to talk about with this.You might want to use Google Classroom Meets or Zoom with this if you are using it as Distance Learning. Then students may hear each other's responses.It includes the text of the memoir, a First Impressions page, Close Reading Focus qu
Grades:
6th - 10th
28 Days of Black History Quotes Writing Prompts
Your students will delve into the minds of some of the most progressive and forward thinkers in American History with the 28 Days of Black History Quotes Writing Prompts.Students will read a new quote everyday made from a Black History figure and write what they think the quote means or how it relates to something personal in their lives.Each quote is inspirational and gives a glimpse into the thought process that attributed to the success of the historical figure. Some of the historical figures
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5th - 8th
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Frederick Douglass Literary Analysis
Increase students' awareness of a great African-American and improve analytical writing skills simultaneously with this resource. This analytical writing lesson uses an excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass to develop students' understanding of literary analysis. Guiding questions train students to break the evidence down into parts, which helps promote detailed analysis. The corresponding paragraph outline not only explains the structure of a literary analysis, but it als
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6th - 9th
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Famous Figure Persuasive Speech Writing Unit
In this unit, students will answer the question “Which historical figure deserves more recognition?” Your researchers will:Utilize 3 class periods to investigate and discuss the qualities of strong persuasive writing using TED Talks and sample essaysConduct a research project on a student-selected topicUse the student workbook to guide research, record information from multiple sources, and organize facts and detailsDraft, revise, and publish online through Google ClassroomUse success criteria t
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5th - 7th
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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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Grades:
6th - 12th
Black History Month Writing Activities with Rap Songs
Do you need engaging, Black History Month writing activities with comprehension questions? Rap songs are your answer! Based on history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics to practice a variety of writing and reading skills. Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.These activities are:- no prep to save you time,- super simple and easy to use,- with high-interest reading pa
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5th - 7th
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Facts and Opinions - Neil deGrasse Tyson
15 printable or digital pages exploring Facts and Opinions while learning about Neil deGrasse Tyson:his parents and siblings, colleges he attended, his favorite subject as a child, awards he has earned, books he has written, telescopes, astronomy vs astrology, becoming a scientist, global warming, Earth facts, how to learn, the survival of humans, and more... Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: September Back to School BUNDLE
Black Brother Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide
Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel GuideThis timely coming of age novel explores themes of prejudice, family, identify, and perseverance. This novel guide includes; Objectives Pre, during, and post reading activities Reading comprehension questions & answersText to self questionsText to world questions New vocabularyCharacter(s) analysis Essay questions Themes activity This resource is great for:Teaching about African American history Teaching about anti-racism Litera
Grades:
5th - 7th
Black History Month Research Project / Fritz Pollard
Are you looking for a biographical writing assignment for Black History Month? Fritz Pollard was the first African American to play professional football in the NFL (1920) and as such would be an interesting person to research. This project would work well during the Super Bowl too!This pack contains 3 sections. The first task is to design a cover page with relevant pictures of Fritz Pollard. The Second is to write down facts in the bubbles provided. Lastly there are two pages dedicated to an in
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5th - 8th
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Black History Month Writing Activities with Rap Songs
Are you looking for engaging, Black History Month writing activities with reading questions? Rap songs are the solution! Based on history rap songs, these activities explore the lives of Black history heroes and their accomplishments. Keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice a variety of writing and reading skills such as:- comparing and contrasting historical figures, - sequencing events on a timeline, - and writing paragraphs using transitional wo
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5th - 7th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities and Worksheets
Hello, thank you for clicking on this resource!In this pack, I included:-Opinion, informational and narrative writing-Fill in the blank about Dr. King-Making a list of acts of kindess- 1 coloring page-3 different thinking mapsI hope you and your students are blessed by this resource!You can find me on Instagram @Mrshillpartyof6 with a read aloud about Martin Luther King
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Not Grade Specific
Middle School Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Passage
Do you need an engaging, middle school compare and contrast fiction and nonfiction passage? Rap music is the answer! This activity is based on our Warrior Women in History vs. Comics rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between comicbook characters and warrior women in history.*Note: This product is a digital, Google Forms reading activity for use in Google Classroom. If you would like the paper-based activi
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5th - 7th
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH -- HERO PARAGRAPH
Let your students share who their African American hero is! Perfect activity for this special month.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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