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High school Black History Month creative writing guided reading books
Brown Girl Dreaming by J.Woodson; A CCSS Aligned, PDF & Digital Book Study
OVERVIEW: If you like to inspire, teach, and motivate your students using award-winning, literature, don't overlook this amazing memoir: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (2015 Newbery Honor Award, 2015 Coretta Scott King Award, 2014 National Book Award, and 2015 E.B. White Read-Aloud Middle Reader Award). Use this PDF, custom-made, no-prep, CCSS aligned memoir-study to help your students focus, understand, and stretch themselves as they read. If you want to use it with distance lea
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5th - 9th
The Harlem Hellfighters: The Most Storied African American Combat Unit of WW1
Reading with Questions. Great to use during a World War I unit in a U.S. History course or World History course. Set up so a Class Set can be created.
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8th - 12th
Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
This is a three-lesson unit by Reading Through History. The first lesson tells the story of the murder of Emmett Till and the subsequent trial that ensued. The second lesson is a biography of Rosa Parks, and the third describes the story and triumph of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The download includes enough material for three to four days of a history or reading class. The unit contains 13 pages of student activities that involve: guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs, t
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8th - 11th
Celia Cruz Biografía: Spanish Biography on Afrolatina Singer
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish biography about the life and times of the famous Cuban singer Celia Cruz. It discusses her leaving Cuba after the revolution, her career in the United States, her marriage and her performances. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.~Answer Key. Level: Spanish 2+ (Mostly past tenses) Note: I also offer this reading in English in my store here.
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MLK Jr. - Letter from Birmingham Jail, the March on Washington, and the SCLC
Our second unit covering the struggles and achievements of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. The unit includes reading activities for the March on Washington, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the March on Selma, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The download includes enough material for four days of a history or a reading class. The file includes three reading activities, three sets of multiple choice reading comprehension questions, three stud
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8th - 11th
Digital Close Reading: Macbeth's Tomorrow Soliloquy
WHAT IS IT?Digital Close Reading: Macbeth is a fully digital resource that guides students through a digital close read of the “Tomorrow” soliloquy from William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth. Using annotation cues, students will arrive at an understanding of Shakespeare’s light and dark symbolism, the theme of time, and tone. It can also be printed and used as a hardcopy resource. A suggested answer key is included.HOW DOES IT WORK?Teachers can assign this resource using Google Classroom or Goo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Ruby Bridges Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It would also be a great addition to your Black History Month activities. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you'd like my com
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Adapted Book Mega Bundle
Power point: The Outsiders novel study
The Outsiders power point by Kathy ApplebeeThis 53 slide presentation contains graphics, questions and short writing assignments for every chapter, unit projects, material on character analysis, conflict, links to free review games and resources. Also in the ZIP folder are 5 .PDF charts in the Power Point that can be used as handouts. The 8 slide preview has examples of resources included.FREEBIE extra: Curtain Call Caper guided reading free printables and graphic organizers.Check out other no
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7th - 11th
MLK "I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous " I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" speech given to an audience of sanitation workers in Memphis, TN before he was assassinated. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Rosa Parks Unit Modified with Picture Symbol Text Support (Special Education)
This Rosa Parks Social Studies Unit has been used with my 2nd-8th graders. The unit is modified with picture symbol text support to for Special Education and ELL students at require additional visual support for comprehension.
Rosa Parks Unit Includes:
- 8 Page Book with picture symbol text support
* Bolded Key Vocabulary Words with Definitions
- 1 Page Text Feature Worksheet
* Identify the text features of the passage
* Multiple choice text feature choices
- 1 Page Exit Ti
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K - 12th
Writing a book report {for beginners}
Unlock the world of book reporting for beginners with our resource: "Writing a Book Report {for Beginners}." This invaluable tool is designed to guide and empower your students in crafting comprehensive book reports with ease. Tailored for beginners, this resource includes dedicated sections for every essential aspect of a book report.**Key Features:**1. **Comprehensive Reporting Sections:** This resource simplifies the book reporting process with designated pages for crucial elements: - Cov
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1st - 12th, Staff
Fantasy Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Full Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Your students will love this no-prep creative fantasy writing unit! “Fantasy Writing Workshop“ is a step-by-step complete narrative writing unit that facilitates the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the allegorical genre of fantasy. Everything you need to teach fantasy writing is here!This 24-page and 18-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Fantasy Writing Workshop" presentation file that addresses the definition and structure
Grades:
7th - 10th
Afro-Latinos Reading on their History and Contributions (Black History) ENGLISH
This 3-page file includes:~A cultural reading on the history of Afro-latinos. It talks about the history of slavery to Latin America, the distribution of Afro-latinos today with statistics, cities of Latin America with a high population of Afro-latinos, historical discrimination against Afro-latinos, and finally a list of famous Afro-latinos. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.~Answer key.Editable word file.Makes for a great supplemental reading for Black Hi
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7th - 10th
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Afrolatinos y su historia: Spanish Reading on Afro-Latinos (Black History)
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language cultural reading on the history of Afro-latinos. It talks about the history of slavery to Latin America, the distribution of Afro-latinos today with statistics, cities of Latin America with a high population of Afro-Latinos, historical discrimination against Afro-latinos, and a list of famous Afro-Latinos. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.~Answer key.Level: Spa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Spanish Cultural Readings MEGA GROWING Bundle: 105+ Lecturas @55% off!
Martin Luther King Jr. Biografía: MLK Spanish Biography (Black History Month)
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish biography about the life and times of the famous civil rights actitivist Martin Luther King Jr. It discusses his early life, marriage, university studies, civil rights activism as well as his death and legacy. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~The second page includes 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.~Answer Key Level: Spanish 2+ (Mostly past tenses)
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
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
March - John Lewis, Graphic Novel Ultimate Guide
Black History MonthBeyond Martin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementGraphic NovelsTry teaching the Civil Rights using John Lewis' graphic novel, March Book 1. This is a 16-page guide for students to use while exploring book 1. Students will explore the Civil Rights movement as an eyewitness thanks to John Lewis. Students perform analysis, answer critical thinking questions, provide reflection, and explore links as well as practice graphic novel analysis. This file is a word document so you
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6th - 12th
Roberto Clemente Biografía - Biography on Afrolatino Baseball Player
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish biography on Roberto Clemente. The reading includes a paragraph on the Caribbean and its historical significance within the hispanic world and the life and career of Clemente. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~Worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.~Answer key. This readings is a great complement to any sports vocabulary, Hispanic culture and Afro-Latino Heritage units!Level: Spanish 2+ (Uses present and past tenses)
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Spanish Reading Bundle Sports - Los deportes 4 Lecturas @30% off!
Bundle | Le Mois de l'Histoire des Noirs | French Reading Comprehension
FOUR super-fun texts with 12 comprehension activities in French for Black History Month (and every other month too!)Black History Month French reading comprehension bundle!Facilitated discussion in the target languagePerfect for French immersion and intermediate / advanced French learners Hand-on and creative activities Low prep!3 FREE coloring pages for Black History Month (and all the other months!)FREE STUFF is posted every week! Don’t miss out. Follow the Madame Mac Store. Coucou! TPT will
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Across Five Aprils Project Choices
This unique collection is used for novel enrichment. Based on the novel, Across Five Aprils, this collection consists of 7 choices for various student interest.
Individual learning styles are incorporated for the drawer, writer, or web-caster in your classroom. Lots of fun to see published products and hang them around your classroom.
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Grades:
6th - 10th
President Obama’s First and Second Inaugural Addresses – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated texts and marginal notes for the First Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009, and the Second Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. The included zipped folder also includes copies of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standa
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Pelé Biography: Reading on Famous Brazilian Soccer Player (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A biography on Pelé, the famous Brazilian soccer player. It covers his early life, career, World Cup wins and recent charitable work bringing the World Cup and Olympics to Brazil. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer this reading in Spanish in my store.
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography Bundle: Top 5 Bios @35% off! (ESL/EFL/ELL)
Trevor Noah (YA) Full Unit
This is a FULL workbook to accompany Born a Crime, Young Readers Edition. It includes poetry to kick-off the unit, exploration of systems of racism, memoir study, chapter work around the ideas of author's methods, plot analysis, theme study, creative writing, academic writing, non-fiction close reading, and a dominant narrative summative. The workbooks walks students through reading, writing, speaking, and listening! It's a great companion piece to the novel.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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