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Black History Month study guides for Microsoft Word
Warriors Don't Cry Teaching Unit
This teaching unit is designed to accompany a classroom study of Warriors Don't Cry, Young Readers Edition, by Melba Patillo Beals. This nonfiction memoir chronicles the experiences of one of the Little Rock Nine in her battle to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. This unit contains reading logs, study questions, vocabulary,quizzes, discussion questions, a test, a movie viewing assignment, and an essay assignment with rubric. This book is an excellent resource for st
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6th - 9th
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Study Guide for "Sing A Song" by Kelly Starling Lyons
The book, Sing A Song written by Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by Keith Mallett, is a visually beautiful introduction to the Negro National Anthem. Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson is the iconic song performed by school children and church choirs all over America. This study guide will serve as a guide for studying the lyrics and connecting the song to African American history through the eyes of a young child. The child grows up and readers follow the passage of time.
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Not Grade Specific
CH 2 "Black and White " A Young People's History of the United States by Zinn
14 questions for the student to answer while reading CH 2 of the book. Includes an Essential Question with space at the end to answer. SAVE YOURSELF the time to create the questions and get this resource! I'm in the process of creating questions for the while book -- if you need questions for a chapter not listed, email me and I'll do it w/n 24 hours.
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7th - 12th
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Study Guide and Essay Handout for the movie "Glory" US History, Civil War Wksht
These materials are intended for use during and after showing the movie "Glory" in class. The movie is from 1989 and stars Matthew Broderick and Morgan Freeman. It tells the story of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Infantry Unit of Union soldiers, comprised of African Americans soldiers who were fighting for their country's freedom, but suffered many injustices, inequalities, and maltreatment themselves. The film covers an important time in history, both militarily and socially. This down
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7th - 12th
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Bud, Not Buddy Battle of the Books Questions
This file contains Battle of the Books style questions for the book, Bud, Not Buddy.
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3rd - 8th
African American History and Literature Syllabus
This syllabus discusses how this course connects the history, literature, and the arts of African Americans to survey the African-American experience. Through close readings of both canonical and non-canonical writers, analyzing political movements and discussing recurring themes, students engage with the rich culture of the African-American community. The authors read range from Douglass to Baldwin to Tupac. The movements include slave revolts, American Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roots - Episodes 5 & 6 - Movie Guide
This movie guides consists of 15 thought provoking questions which should help to keep your students focused while viewing the miniseries "Roots."
Grades:
7th - 12th
God Grew Tired of Us: a study guide for the documentary
You will find this study guide valuable for guiding students through a viewing of all or part of the acclaimed documentary "God Grew Tired of Us" chronicling the struggles of a group of "lost boys of Sudan" as they attempt to adjust to their new lives in America. The study guide is intended to help students and the teacher keep track of students' comprehension of events as they watch the film. It can be used to by the teacher as the film is shown to see where students may have a breakdown in u
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6th - 9th
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FENCES Act One Study Guide
FENCES is an amazing glimpse into the life of an urban Black family in the late 1950s. This Study Guide includes 3 handouts: one for Scene 1, one for Scenes 2 and 3, and one for Scene 4. The questions are designed to make students delve into August Wilson's characterization and plot and to help students consider how the events and characters in the play are shaped by the time period in which the events occur. There is a key with answers to all questions. Many of the questions would be great
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â FENCES Resources Bundle
Reading Paired Text-The Underground Railroad and Mystery Text
Has two articles-one an informative text about the Underground Railroad and the 2nd a Mystery. Can be used as a stand alone assessment, Home Learning, Study Guide, Test Prep, Guided Reading, or independent work.Unit 4 Week 2 –can be used as a study guide for Wonders 5th grade Bi-Weekly Assessment. Includes a Table Match question, a Chart question, Part A and B questions, Multi-Select, and Multiple Choice.The paired text have 25 questions in total.Adages and Proverbs LAFS.5.L.3.5.b Point of Vie
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4th - 6th
"March" by John Lewis - Guided Notes
"March" is a memoir of John Lewis's lifelong struggle for civil rights. This graphic novel comprehensively covers the most important events and people from the Civil Rights Movement. This document provides links to the text and has comprehension questions/guided notes for this graphic novel. Some questions assess general understanding, but there are also questions related English concepts such as irony, figurative language, character analysis, theme, etc.While this book has some heavy content, w
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "March" Graphic Novel Unit
Pearson My World Interactive American History Series Topic 8 Study Guide
This study guide is designed to be used with the Pearson My World Interactive American History Series on Topic 8, which covers the events leading up to the Civil War, and the Civil War itself.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306 - Movie Guide
These discussion questions are the perfect lesson for anyone teaching about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. With the King holiday fast approaching, this lesson is a great way to spend the day remembering his life.
The film itself can be purchased from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Africa- Countries and Capitals - Flashcards
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Flash Cards
Africa Geography Fact Sheet
Game Idea for solo and groups.
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For students to see a blank map of Africa, and be able to identify Countries and their capitals.
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This is a great tool to have in the class room even if you don’t teach World Geography. It’s a great ice breaker and way for students to interact while learning some world geography.
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6th - 12th
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42 Is Not Just a Number Note Organizer
This product gives pertinent definitions of critical vocabulary as well as an organizer to write down times when Jackie was treated unfairly. It also has a column for students to write down the obstacles he overcame to become one of the greatest African American athletes ever.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
God Grew Tired of Us: Study Guide for the Documentary
You will find this study guide valuable for guiding students through a viewing of all or part of the acclaimed documentary "God Grew Tired of Us" chronicling the struggles of a group of "lost boys of Sudan" as they attempt to adjust to their new lives in America. The study guide is intended to help students and the teacher keep track of students' comprehension of events as they watch the film. It can be used to by the teacher as the film is shown to see where student's may have a breakdown in
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6th - 9th
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Argumentative Essay Outline and Study Guide
This study guide and essay outline are perfectly suited for argumentative essays, and standardized test preparation, including the SAT and NYS Regents English Exam. This can be paired well with the Born a Crime essay that is also listed.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Trevor Noah's Born a Crime Complete Essay Package
Chapter 2 Study Guide (Clover)_The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The chapter 2 study guide asks readers to report back simple information to confirm reading. I would use this study guide as a simple worksheet or building piece for a classroom discussion. The last two questions give students an opportunity to compare Henrietta's childhood to their own, and analyze the impact that such a childhood may have had on Henrietta. The study guide could also make a great quiz for students in class to confirm reading of the chapter. Note: The Immortal Life of Henrietta
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pearson My World Interactive American History Series Topic 9 Study Guide
This study guide is designed to be used with the Pearson My World Interactive American History Series on Topic 9, which covers Reconstruction after the Civil War.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Savvas Pearson Interactive American History Topic 9 Reconstruction Bundle
David Letterman interviews Dave Chappelle
I created this study guide for my Street Law class. In this interview Dave Chappelle talks about moral and etichal issues, questions the integrity of our social contract and the value of community. He also discusses Ohio African American history, current issues and his own story.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Chapter 3 Study Guide (Diagnosis & Treatment) The Immortal Life of Henrietta L
Chapter 3 of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is a must read chapter. Relatively short and focused on the patient/doctor relationship (or lack there of), chapter 3 takes the reader through Henrietta's diagnosis and the doctors actions. I recommend using this as a study guide in class, as a take home assignment, or even as a quiz to check for reading/understanding. This study guide includes a CER question with two additional resources for students to collect evidence and for
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Warriors Don't Cry Unit Sample
This free product is a sample of a teaching unit for the young adult nonfiction book Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Patillo Beals. The entire unit contains study questions, reading logs, discussion questions, quizzes, a test, a movie viewing assignment, and an essay assignment. This book is an excellent resource for studying African-American history, the Civil Rights Movement, integration, Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, or the Little Rock Nine. It's also an excellent selection for B
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6th - 9th
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Green Book - Film Study Questions
A Film Study worksheet for the 2018 Peter Farrelly film Green Book. Great for classes studying the Civil Rights Movement or related topics in that era. Free download, so enjoy! and feel free to edit to your liking.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
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