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Black History Month measurement Common Core CCRA.R.6 resources
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
Grades:
6th - 10th
Black History Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Get students digging deeper in nonfiction texts with this differentiated Black History Month Reading Passages download! ⭐ This resource includes print and digital (Google Slides) versions.⭐This product features 10 informational articles each featuring one influential African American. They include photographs and text features. Passages range from approximately 200 words to 250 words, serving as a mini-biography! . Pick and choose, or assign them all...whatever best serves your students' needs!E
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages 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
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Paired Texts [Print & Digital]: Abolitionists Grades 4-6
These paired passages, or paired texts, meet the demand for more complex texts that students can use to compare and build knowledge to integrate information and draw conclusions. The high-interest, rigorous passages in this set are great to stretch your 4th and 5th graders, and still appropriate for many students in middle school as well. The passages in this set are differentiated. Two levels are provided: on grade level for 4-5 and on grade level for 6-7.I have included printable AND Google Ap
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Yearlong Print and Digital Paired Text Bundle for Grades 4-6
ELA Grades 9-10 Quarter 3 Curriculum - 9 Weeks Rhetoric Unit, MLK, Argument Unit
Looking for a no-prep rhetorical analysis and argument writing quarter of instruction that contains engaging, relevant, and rigorous materials? Fortunately, this complete nine-week bundle, with a free daily calendar (click to download), represents 21st Century learning at its best! Students will participate in a variety of educational activities that range from analyzing prominent speeches and viewing real-world advertisements to watching and working with iconic movie speeches aimed to motivate
Grades:
9th - 12th
Mae Among the Stars Lesson Plan, Book Companion, and Craft
Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed is a narrative biography that teaches readers about Mae Jemison's childhood dream of going to space. Designed for intermediate students, this comprehensive lesson plan is packed full of engaging opportunities to discuss what factors influenced Mae's success. This download is loaded with options to customize for the perfect-fit lesson for your class. A wide variety of book companion activities can be done at a time that works best for your students!Lesson Objecti
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2nd - 3rd
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The Oldest Student Lesson Plan and Book Companion
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and Oge Mora is a perfect read aloud to incorporate within your Black History Month instruction! Designed for intermediate students, this comprehensive lesson plan is packed full of engaging opportunities to discuss the extraordinary life of Mary Walker and her inspiring quest to learn to read. This download is loaded with options to customize for the perfect-fit lesson for your class. A wide variety of book companion a
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Black History Month Read Aloud Lessons and Book Companions BUNDLE
Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
In this bundle, you will receive lesson plans for 7 short stories all written by Black authors. With each product, there are detailed literary analyses, reading questions, answer keys, and accommodating activities. Diversify the literature in your classroom and use these stories to broaden your students' perspectives! These short stories also make a great addition to any Black History Month Unit in ELA!The 7 short stories by African American authors featured in this bundle are:"Raymond’s Run" by
Grades:
7th - 12th
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MARCH by John Lewis Graphic Novel Unit Activities, Projects, & Assignments
All of my MARCH resources! ALL EDITABLE IN GOOGLE DOCS.Use these resources for book one, two, or three (or all 3) of the March trilogy!Included:-daily journal/writing prompts (that can also function as discussion starters) -pre-reading Anticipation guide (10 agree/disagree statements)-vocabulary related to the Civil Rights Movement and social movement theories -March Book One Vocabulary worksheet-March Book Two Vocabulary Worksheet-a slides presentation to introduce the different Social Movement
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Martin Luther King Activities Argumentative Essay Writing Prompt, Black History
This 100% editable lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or for teaching argumentative essay writing with exemplars is no prep. Your high school students will be engaged and challenged as they work through the carefully paired texts and expertly written prompt. If your state has adopted Common Core testing, then this comparing and contrasting literary analysis is directly aligned with that format. If not, a task such as this one will definitely add a challenging component to your reading and
Grades:
8th - 11th
Juneteenth Readers Theater
Perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and comes embedded with discussion prompts and historic photos. It’s the narrative of ten-year old Tyree during the Civil War. Tyree believes whatever her masters say. But when Tyree’s brother, Sweet Walter, arrives with a band of Union soldiers to tell her the war is over, she and her family experience their day of Jubilee, the day they know freedom for the fi
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4th - 8th
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The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Novel Guide
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Novel Guide Ideal for teaching about American history, African American history, the Jim Crow era, resilience, tolerance, and the Civil Rights history. Highly engaging cross curriculum novel that spans decades and teaches American Civil Rights history and its "inheritance" in a captivating and age appropriate way. This pack includes: Lesson objectivesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswers includedResources for the background historical researc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Pies From Nowhere Book Companion - Black History and the Civil Rights Movement
Perfect for Black History Month, this literature guide for the picture book Pies From Nowhere introduces students to Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of the Civil Rights Movement. The story focuses on how Georgia helped sustain the Montgomery Bus Boycott by selling pies and cakes with the Club From Nowhere and her relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. These activities are great for Guided Reading, independent or small group work, reading response, or in a center. Use it with Gr. 2-4 and hom
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Picture Book Companion Bundle - Lit Guides
Social Studies: Important People in History
This Social Studies Unit is an interactive and engaging way to teach your students about important people in history. The read alouds and worksheets included are easy to copy and print. Enjoy!Save over 20% on the Kindergarten Social Studies BundleWhat is included in this Social Studies Unit:10 Teacher Lesson Plans (one for each important person)A Printable/Projectable Book for each important personWorksheets (Writing Activities, Matching Activities, Timeline Activities, Cut and Paste Sorting Act
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Studies Bundle
Poetry Pick: "The Rose that Grew from Concrete" Lesson & Worksheet
This fun poetry lesson will get students thinking about important concepts while also strengthening their poetry comprehension skills. Tupac Shakur's iconic poem explores powerful themes such as growth, perseverance, oppression, identity, racism, and artistic expression. In this lesson, students will analyze these themes alongside his use of figurative language to gain a better understanding of both the mechanics and craft of poetry. This poem is great for students of all ages because it is shor
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Thank You Ma'am — Short Story Bundle
This bundle includes 3 products: a one pager project, a digital escape room, and a literary analysis, all for the short story "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes. 1. Literary Analysis: includes vocabulary, anticipation activity, reading comprehension questions, and more.3. 360° Digital Escape Room: Students will solve a series of clues based on the story. This game entails reading comprehension skills, finding textual evidence, and making inferences.4. One Pager Project: Students imaginatively
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5th - 10th
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"Ain't I a Woman" Sojourner Truth Complete Teaching Pack
Preparing for Women's History Month? Looking to incorporate some rich, unique activities for both boys and girls during Women's History month in your English class - or anytime of year?!?! With this low prep, highly engaging informational text lesson, you'll be set to have students explore a classic and current text effectively and enthusiastically with little prep required. Student Experience: This complete lesson anchored with Sojourner Truth's famous speech "Ain't I a Woman" is the perfect
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Women's History Month English Lessons BUNDLE
Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston | Short Story Analysis
Use the short story "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston to teach Feminist Literature, Famous African American Authors, or about Themes and Biblical Allusions in literature. This is a great lesson for students to practice literary analysis.Included in this lesson plan:- Full Text "Sweat" short story by Zora Neale Hurston- Anticipation activity, activating strategy worksheet- Powerpoint presentation: - Background Information about the author Zora Neale Hurston - Historical Context: Rural Ame
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
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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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
Martin Luther King, Jr. Paired Text Lesson, Printable/Digital
With this no prep activity for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, you'll be set to share important messages for Black History Month as well as meet several standards while engaging your high school students creatively. The resource includes everything you need to be successful while covering Martin Luther King, Jr.'s essay "The Purpose of Education." Student Experience: This lesson takes King's "The Purpose of Education" and pairs it with a song from popular culture, Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
The History of Black History Month Slideshow: Great for Assemblies! Gr K-6
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history of why we celebrate Black History Month. 40 Slides - with animations and REAL photos! Plus- questions at the end for a great review.Students will explore the following questions:1. What is Black History Month?2. How did Black History Month start?3. Why did Black History Month start?4. Who started Black History Month?5. How can we celebrate Black History Month? If you like this, check out the Martin Luther
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1st - 6th
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U.S. History Sectionalism COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit: 5th-7th Grade | Google Apps
The Sectionalism COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit for 5th-7th Grade students features incredible resources that are 100% READY-TO-GO for both in-person and online digital learning (via Google Apps)! From the impact of Eli Whitney's cotton gin to the presidential election of 1860 and everything else in between (the Missouri Compromise, Underground Railroad, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and so much more!), this Sectionalism Unit has got you covered! The amazing resources included in this unit bundle have been us
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Bundle for Yvonne
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
Counting on Katherine by Becker How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 Lesson
Counting on Katherine How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Becker Lesson An inspiring story about Katherine Johnson, African American NASA mathematician, and physicist who saved Apollo 13 by calculating a save passage home after an explosion. This lesson pack includes: Pre, during, and post reading activitiesLesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsExtension activitiesWords in context activity Vocabulary activitiesCause & Effect KWL ChartCharacter analysisWord searchNearpod teache
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
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