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Black History Month independent work packets under $5
Kobe Bryant Dear Basketball Poem — Analysis & Paired Text Michael Jordan Letter
Students LOVE reading and analyzing Kobe Bryant's "Dear Basketball" Poem. In this activity, they will complete a Poem Analysis & Compare/Contrast Paired Text Activity. The paired text students will look at is Michael Jordan's 2003 Retirement Letter, also titled "Dear Basketball."In 2015, Bryant announced his retirement through “Player’s Tribune” in a poem titled “Dear Basketball.” In the poem, Bryant shares his love for the sport with the world. Bryant later earned an Academy Award for Best
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6th - 10th
Black History Month - African-American Musicians
30 investigations of African-American musicians. Students search online for information about each musician: the instrument they played, where and when they were born, things they are famous for, accomplishments, awards they won, etc.Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, B. B. King, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Chuck Berry, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, José White, Questlove, Lenny Kravitz, Max Roach, Fats Domino, Sh
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE - High School
Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages Biographies Research Poster
Black History Month Activities made simple! Celebrate Black History Month with biography close reading passages your students will love to read! Grab these close-reading articles to help your students learn about important African Americans while they reflect on their lives with critical thinking reader reflection tasks.These activities are perfect to tie together important history and nonfiction reading.This pack has 4 biographies to help you teach about African Americans and includes critical
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Famous Person Biography Reading Comprehension Passages Scientists
Thomas Art Project - Alma Thomas Mosaic Project- Black History Month Art Project
Alma Thomas Art Project - Alma Thomas Mosaic Cut Paper Art Project lets students create their own version of Alma Woodsey Thomas' famous paintings. Easy to make art project uses simple art supplies. Alma Thomas Mosaic Art Project Includes: 2 Page Step by step-by-step instructions with photos to guide all through the project1 circle template 1 page of Teacher Tips including ideas for different projects, modeling tips for different grades, and ideas for Writing AssignmentThis packet can be done in
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PreK - 5th
Martin Luther King Jr Monument MLK Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom
Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and learn all about this inspirational Civil Rights Leader for Black History Month and MLK day with this Virtual Field Trip. A perfect February and Civil Rights lesson with lots of different activities, assign all or select some for your students as an introduction into the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Take a Virtual Field Trip:Explore in 360 VR video as if you are really thereTake a tour of the MLK National Monument in VR 360Take a
Grades:
4th - 12th
Tupac- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
My students are obsessed with conspiracy theories and with Tupac! In fact, I had one of my first truly magical moments in the classroom when I brought in Tupac lyrics. I was surprised that they even knew who he was, but the students' eyes lit up and they were engaged for the first time that year. The students loved Tupac so much that they bought me Tupac & Biggie figurines to sit on my desk. They were trying to tell me something more about this!!! While the assignment is high interest for y
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Langston Hughes "I, Too" + Walt Whitman "I Hear America Singing" Poetry Analysis
This purchase includes an individual poetry analysis of the two poems, "I, Too" by Langston Hughes and "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman. Between these two poems, students will address: tone, repetition, rhythm, theme, allusion, symbolism, alliteration, and irony.Students will then answer a constructed response question that requires them to reflect on both poems as well as their own personal experiences. An editable copy (word document) is included in this resource as well in case you wo
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Black History Month Biographies Reading Passages Bundle
Celebrate Black History Month with biographies! This pack contains three nonfiction passages to help incorporate close reading strategies in your classroom. Passages can be used during whole group or small group reading. Each passage offers a one-page article with ten multiple choice, text dependent close reading comprehension questions. Included in this pack are...★ Martin Luther King Jr. Biography★ Ruby Bridges Biography★ President Barack Obama Biography★ Rosa Parks BiographyEach passage and q
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Black History Month Coloring Pages for Early Learners
This resource is perfect for Black History month, especially for our young learners who may find it difficult to write in order to reflect on their learning. These would be perfect as a follow-up to read aloud books! Each page is filled with a fact on important African-American figures throughout history. Included is also a cover page if you wanted to make booklets for each student. You will find information on:1. Bill Pickett2. Benjamin Banneker3. Bessie Coleman4. Billie Holiday5. Booker T. W
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PreK - 3rd
Ruby Bridges Biography Reading Comprehension
Celebrate Black History Month or add to your biography unit with this nonfiction close reading passage. Students will read background information on segregation in the United States, a basic overview of the Brown vs Board of Education case, details about Ruby Bridges' first day of school, and the impacts of her bravery.This passage contains ten text dependent questions. Some questions require more than one answer.Skills covered with this passage include author's purpose, prefixes, verb tense, ma
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Biography Bundle: Reading Passages & Questions Pack
Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter the Underground Railroad Lesson
Follow the Drinking Gourd by Winter The Underground Railroad Lesson is perfect for teaching American history, African American history, main idea and details, cause and effect, new vocabulary, writing skills, and much MORE! This lesson plan includes: Learning Objectives Pre, during, and post reading activities, Background InformationExtension resourceKWL Chart, Word search New Vocabulary activities Reading Comprehension QuestionsCause & Effect activity Main idea and details activity Nearpod
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4th - 6th
Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara — Short Story Literary Analysis
In this Literary Analysis of the short story "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, you will receive before, during, and after reading activities for your students. This product includes:anticipation guide — before readingvocabulary definition chart — before readingcomprehension questions — during readingliterary analysis questions — during or after readingnarrator analysis graphic organizer — after readingwriting menu student choice — after readinganswer keysStudents will get exposure to importa
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Hopkinson Lesson
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson LessonTopics: Underground Railroad, Slavery, African American History; American History;This lesson plan includes: Lesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsKWL Chart Cause and Effect Chart4 quilt tiles (have each student create a quilt tile for the class quilt for Clara) Character analysisMain Idea and Details ActivityNew Vocabulary (activities) Word Search Extension ActivitiesNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last pageIf
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Black History Month Middle & High School Science Sub Plan Lesson 6th 7th 8th 9th
These ready-to-use, no prep sub plan activities are perfect for when you need a last-minute emergency science lesson or independent work packet for your middle or high school students during Black History Month. Your 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade students will love the variety of fun and engaging worksheets which include informational reading passages about scientific figures from Black History Month, crossword puzzles, crack the code activities, and more!Save with the Bundle of February Seasonal
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6th - 9th
"The Treasure of Lemon Brown" - Reading Comprehension Short Story Mapping
“The Treasure of Lemon Brown” by Walter Dean Myers is a coming of age story where an adolescent boy learns a valuable lesson about the importance of family from an unlikely source. It is set in an urban neighborhood in Harlem, New York after the first World War.This product includes:An activating reading strategy— make predictionsStory mapping graphic organizer—featuring a focus on setting, conflict, theme, and charactersFigurative language chart and analysis — featuring a focus on hyperbole, si
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Most Popular Short Stories Bundle — Middle School ELA Short Stories
Alma Thomas Art Project - Valentine's Day Activity - Black History Month Project
Alma Thomas Art Project - Valentine's Day Art Project - Alma Thomas Mosaic Cut Paper Art Project lets students create a heart mosaic collage in the style of Alma Woodsey Thomas' famous paintings. Easy to make art project using simple art supplies. Perfect for Black History Month or Valentine's Day!Alma Thomas Mosaic Art Project Includes: 1 Page Step by Step Instructions with photos to guide all through the project1 heart template page 1 page of Teacher Tips including ideas for different projects
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PreK - 6th
Kendrick Lamar ELA Lesson, Black History Month, Middle School, Digital & Print
Are you looking for an engaging activity for Black History Month? Are you looking for a way to showcase black excellence? This activity looks at an analysis of Kendrick Lamar's song "I" to explain how the purpose, audience, poetic elements, and linguistic style help communicate the songs message and themes of self-love.What You'll Get:Google Slides version with hyperlinks and comprehension question to assign to your students PDF with hyperlinks of a link to the interactive worksheetAccess to the
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6th - 12th
30 Page BUNDLE Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison/Mae Among The Stars Book Activities
BUNDLE - Mae Among The Stars Activities, Mini Lesson, and other Mae Jemison related activities. Includes: 2 Page Graphic Organizer (students can color portions after completion)Writing Prompt with lined pagesQuote PosterInfographic of Dr. Mae JemisonBook Poster of Selected Works About Jemison3 Worksheets for Mae Among The Stars (very simple) to use during a Read Aloud.Coloring SheetFinish The Grid (Space Shuttle)Two Color Quote SheetsUnscramble The Word (give everyone a copy, set a timer)Reach F
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2nd - 5th
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Monument Virtual Field Trip Activities for MLK Day
Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and learn all about this inspirational Civil Rights Leader for Black History Month and MLK day with this FREE Virtual Field Trip. A perfect February lesson with lots of different activities, assign all or select some for your students as an introduction into the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Take a Virtual Field Trip:Explore in 360 VR video as if you are really thereTake a tour of the MLK National Monument in VR 360Take a tour with vi
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4th - 12th
Shade by Number Art Activity, Black Singers/Rappers, Early Finisher/Sub Activity
SHADE BY NUMBER allows students to learn shading and value in a simple, easy way by matching value tones inside the portrait. A great introduction activity to shading. No prep required except provide a few shading pencils!These activity sheets work great for early finishers, end of the year, after fall/winter/spring break, during testing and also emergency sub lessons!SHADE BY NUMBER activity sheets are designed for middle school ages (5-8th), high school (9-12) and homeschool ages!Celebrate BLA
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9th - 12th
The Emancipation Proclamation Primary Source Analysis
Students will analyze Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation from the Civil War by answering 7 questions, analyzing a political cartoon, and by completing 1 comprehension task. They will then read 4 excerpts from different points of view on the document and answer 10 more questions. Lastly, they will respond to one of three overarching analysis questions. This would be great for a sub and the answers are included where appropriate! See the preview for a closer look! Sample questions inc
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Stevie
Black History Month Read Alouds & Activities Ron's Big Mission Book Companion
Ron's Big Mission is an engaging Black History Month read-aloud that tells the true story of how astronaut Ron McNair courageously stood up against racism as a 9-year old boy in his hometown. This resource is a set of activities aligned with the book that makes an interesting Black History biography activity for your class.Ron's Big Mission is written by Rose Blue and Corinne J. NadenThe actual book is NOT included.Here are all the other activities contained in this Black History read-aloud set:
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Martin Luther King Jr. Math + Literacy PreK Kindergarten First TK Black History
Martin Luther King Jr. Math and Literacy Worksheets - PreK, Kindergarten, TK, First Grade, Special Education Packet for MLK Jr. Day and Black History Month*Save big when you get this packet in the Holiday Math and Literacy Bundle!*Ages 4-720+ Pages of Math and LiteracyMartin Luther King Jr. Day Vocabulary, MLK Jr. Counting, Tracing, Matching, Handwriting, Coloring, Reading, Ten Frames, AND MORE!!!Aligned with CCSS Kindergarten StandardsMORE LIKE THIS?!?Shop our BUNDLE DEALS!Find WINTER resource
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr Activity Bundle - PreK, Kindergarten, First
Maya Angelou Poetry —Still I Rise, Caged Bird, Woman Work
This Poetry Activity is a great way to incorporate ELA lessons during Women's History Month or Black History Month!This purchase includes:An introduction to the life of Maya AngelouAnalyses of Angelou's three poems: Still I Rise, Caged Bird, and Woman WorkA constructed response question which requires students to compare and contrast two of the three poems based on theme, imagery, tone, language, style, mood, or the influence of Angelou's life on her workSentence starters for struggling writers
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
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