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Black History Month Common Core WHST.6-8.1c resources
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
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:Â My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
African American History Bundle
Bundle Resource that includes:Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: Slavery Becomes a System Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: The Middle Passage Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: Africans in the AmericasReading Like a Historian Lesson: Voices of Slave ResistanceReading Like a Historian Lesson: Analyzing James Otis' Views on SlaveryReading Like a Historian Lesson: Voices of Enslaved People: Music & A New Nation Unit: Blacks in Colonial AmericaA New Nation Unit: The Revolutionary War EraA New Nation Unit: Citizenship
Grades:
6th - 12th
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
Harriet Tubman Hero or Hype? North South Body Biography Poster Project
Harriet Tubman was one of the most well-known figures during the Civil War, but based on her accomplishments, was Harriet Tubman a hero, or is it hype? Students decide! This fun, student-centered, full-body biography project is skill and content-based. Students read, write, and support claims with evidence in a creative biography project format.Here's what's included:1. Teacher Instructions2. An Instructional Slide Show that explains each requirement3. A Harriet Tubman 2-page Google Doc Reading.
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Music in Society Mini DBQ: How has music highlighted American society?
In this short, hands-on primary source activity, students interpret three different political messages through the use of music (one from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1960s). Then, students answer overarching questions for each song before providing a response to the overarching question, "How has music highlighted elements of American society?" Students analyze excerpts from Bob Dylan's, “The Times They Are A-Changin’" (1963), Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" (1939), and Woody Guthrie's "This Land i
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities & Mentor Sentences for Punctuation Practice
You'll love these mentor sentences focused on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Combine daily writing with content-rich mentor sentences that focus on the use of semicolons and commas. Use as a start-up activity, partner or group work, or as a center activity. Each day's work teaches about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and emphasizes sentence structure, punctuation, and word choice. Just print and go! Perfect for grades 5-8. Click here to follow me and stay up to date on new products and
Grades:
5th - 8th
Living History Interview Activity Kit - Black History
Product Description:Engage your students in a dynamic and meaningful exploration of Black history with our "Living History Interview Activity Kit." This comprehensive kit is designed for middle school and high school classrooms, providing a unique and interactive way for students to connect with living individuals who have made significant contributions to Black history.Key Features:Real-World Connection:Foster a deeper understanding of Black history by allowing students to connect with living h
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Black History: Martin Luther King - Digital Nonfiction Article Writing Prompt
Description:Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s remarkable life with this comprehensive reading comprehension pack. This digital resource is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of King's journey as a civil rights leader, utilizing a sequence text structure to guide students through key events.Components:Full-Length Article: Discover Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and enduring legacy in a well-crafted, kid-friendly art
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Black History WebQuest Kit - For Middle School and High School
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!Description:The Black History Webquest Kit is a comprehensive educational resource designed to engage middle school and high school students in an exploration of key figures and events in Black history. This kit includes teacher instructions, full lesson plans for both middle school and high school levels, a detailed rubric for assessment
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Exploring Identity, Privilege & Oppression
Why are some identities granted social privileges more than others? How does oppression manifest on ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized levels? In this unit, students will explore their various identities and the ways in which oppression and privilege manifest in American society. Students will use the 4 I's of Oppression as a framework to analyze one oppressed social group (-ism) in a focus group.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Celebrating Black History Writing Prompts Bundle
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!Engage your middle school and high school students in meaningful discussions and critical thinking with our comprehensive Black History Writing Prompts Bundle. This resource is designed to inspire thoughtful reflections on key figures, events, and movements that have shaped African American history.Features:Standards-Based Learning: Each
Grades:
5th - 12th
Malcolm X Close Reading & Biography Writing Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the American civil rights activist, Malcolm X. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth 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:
5th - 6th
Harlem Renaissance CRQ (Constructed Response) Set & 2-Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and engaging educational resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the women's suffrage movement.This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set offers an overview of the Harlem Renaissance and its larger effects on society in the United States. Included are sample responses to the questions along with an optional 2-day lesson plan that focuses on critical analysis of the documents and the topic overall and writing.The historical literacy skill of i
Grades:
5th - 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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Beyonce Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the Grammy Award winning singer and actress, Beyonce Knowles. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth 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, crossword puzzle and wordsearch. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Direct Quote Citing Practice + Black History Month + Civil Rights Activist Essay
I had initially developed this for my students to read informational text, and practice citing quotes properly, while honoring Black History Month. It worked well, having read about 3 different significant historical African Americans. I developed it further to make a larger assessment in essay form. The essay itself is a biographical research essay where students read about 3 Civil Rights Activists of their choosing and document their accomplishments, but all centered around an opinionated, but
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Usain Bolt Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of Jamaican Olympic superstar, Usain Bolt. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth 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:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Usain Bolt Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Nelson Mandela Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of Nelson Mandela. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four 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 students to write up their neat biography textA crossword puzzle & wordsearch
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Nelson Mandela Close Reading & Biography Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Google Slide Lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. For online Teaching
Looking for that amazing lessons on Martin Luther King Jr. Well look no further because here you are! Enjoy this wonderful Google slide lessons as it takes your students through His words and passions. Lessons includes Do now - Who is Martin Luther King Jr.Group work - Non fiction text and writingIndependent work - Related to speech analysis !Students will love this lesson as mines did while I taught it! Enjoy!
Grades:
4th - 8th
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Jackie Robinson Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the baseball superstar, Jackie Robinson. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth 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.Included in t
Grades:
5th - 6th
Beyonce Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the Grammy Award winning singer and actress, Beyonce Knowles. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.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 students to write up their neat bi
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Beyonce Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Jackie Robinson Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of baseball superstar, Jackie Robinson. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth 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:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets fo
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Grades:
5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Jackie Robinson Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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