Black History Month life skills Common Core RL.4.5 resources

Comprehension Connection with Carla Fedeler

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Also included in: Christopher Paul Curtis "Bundle", Two Complete Novel Studies, Plus: Author Study

Each Kindness Reading Activities, Kindness Lapbook, Black History

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Kindness in the Classroom is so important, and one of the best books to help teach this is Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson. This bundle in both digital using Google Slides TM and PDF includes a book companion for introductions, a hands on kindness building lapbook project, a class book project, and an electronic digital lapbook. HOW TO USE THE EACH KINDNESS UNIT?You can use it for community building with whole group at the beginning of the year, for writing extensions, to celebrate Black His

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Black History Month, Classroom Community

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.4

Black History Month, Poetry, Writing

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Also included in: Black History Month Book Companions Bundle Reading Activities Writing Prompts

POETRY UNIT Black History Month Activities Poetry Form Poetry Elements Writing

Created by

Barbara Evans

POETRY POSSIBILITES for BLACK HISTORY MONTH is a collection of poems about notable African Americans and the history of Blacks in America. Each poem has a custom designed teaching point about poetic elements and forms. Also supplied are tailor-made skill lessons, activities, and poetry writing prompts; the poetry possibilities. CONTENTS12 copy ready poemsMartin Luther King, Jr.Harriet TubmanEscaped SlaveGarrett A. MorganGranville T. WoodsShirley A. JacksonMatthew HensonJackie RobinsonLeontyne P

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.1.4

, RL.1.10

, RL.2.4

, RL.2.10

Black History Month, Reading, Reading Strategies

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Also included in: POETRY UNITS MEGA BUNDLE Poems Teaching Points Writing Differentiation

Black History Month | Pink and Say Lesson Plans, Activities, and Assessments

Created by

BookPagez

Use Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. These resources have been carefully designed to include all the components necessary for effective instruction. They are super flexible and can be used for whole group instruction, as a supplement to your read aloud, small group work, and centers. No matter how you use these resources, these lesson plans and activities will make it easy for yo

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

Megan Memories - Megan Meyers

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WE WEAR THE MASK POEM & ART | Inside Outside Poem Dunbar BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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In this no-prep, easy-to-use unit inspired by Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “We Wear the Mask” poem, students will use art and poetry to deeply analyze the masks we wear, distinguish between their inside vs. outside character and personality traits, and represent these findings through a self-created mask. This engaging activity turns this abstract concept into an activity that is high-interest, easy to understand, and memorable!This The Mask I Wear Product Includes 12 NO PREP, easy-to-use pages:•Pages

Subjects:

Black History Month, Halloween, Poetry

Grades:

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

RL.4.3

, RL.5.3

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Literature

, RL.6.3

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Also included in: BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART POETRY PERSONALITY | We Wear the Mask Dunbar

Novel Study: Jefferson's Sons by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Print + DIGITAL)

Created by

My Reading Resources

This is a 120+ page, Common Core aligned, complete novel study for Jefferson's Sons by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, quizzes, final test, and supplemental materials are available as Google Drive files. A vocabulary and definitions list

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Lesson

CCSS:

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.4

Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Poetry

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POETRY UNIT MLK Jr. Day FREEBIE Poetry Elements Poetry Forms Writing

Created by

Barbara Evans

This free POETRY UNIT for MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY contains 2 poems. The POETRY POSSIBILITIES include a teaching point about poetry, skill lessons, writing models & prompts, and activities. These poems are copy ready and, thus, may be added to your students’ poetry anthologies. The range of reading levels in these poems makes them appropriate for all intermediate classrooms and provides for differentiation. [elements of poetry, poetry unit, figurative language, reading skills, writing]CO

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.5

, RL.5.4

, RF.3.4

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Heart and Soul Heritage Pack - African American History Literature Lesson Guide

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The Heart & Soul Heritage Pack is designed as a broad journey through the contributions and experiences of African Americans across the history of America. The lesson plans are grounded in Kadir Nelson’s stirring paintings and words that grace 100-plus pages of a gorgeous picture book whose story is told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator. African American poets have often used words to express themselves during time

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Poetry

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Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1

'There was a Party for Langston' by Jason Reynolds activities

Created by

The Book Search

This middle grade activity pack has printables and activities for your library, classroom, or homeschool based on Jason Reynolds' book "There was a Party for Langston". It's a celebration of libraries and African American culture! This pack includes:*biographical research *figurative language*poetry and poetry analysis*primary source analysis*compare and contrast primary and secondary sources

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, W.4.7

Harlem Renaissance Heritage Pack - African American History Lesson Guide

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The Harlem Renaissance Heritage Pack covers a golden age in African American culture from about 1918 until the mid-1930s when a brave and talented group of Black musicians, artists, poets, novelists, actors, and public figures came together in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. Fueled by the Great Migration, these notable figures established roots and took center stage while creatively expressing extraordinary pride in their culture. The zenith of this “flowering of Negro literature”, as James

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Poetry

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Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #2

Martin Luther King Jr. Poem and Lesson

Created by

Reading Rev

**This resource is in the Reading Rev VIP site.**Only $9.99 month. Cancel anytime with the click of a button.This is a powerful way to teach your students about this inspiring leaders and important time period in American history. The teacher's guide includes ways to build background knowlegde, teach theme, and meet standards.Included:MLK Poem Comprehension connection Theme lesson guideAcrostic Poem templates

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.2

, RL.4.2

African History, Black History Month, Women's History Month

, RF.4.4b

Study Unit: Idia of the Benin Kingdom | Black History Month | African History

Created by

Our Ancestories

A comprehensive Unit of study following Idia of Benin Kingdom children's picture book. This no-prep Book Study has 51 pages of engaging Common Core-aligned activities/printables designed to delve deeper into Idia of the Benin Kingdom.Idia of the Benin Kingdom is an empowering children's picture book (loved by kids ages 4-12) that takes readers on a beautifully illustrated journey to the 1500s in ancient Africa. Readers are captivated as they watch Idia transform herself from the young and curiou

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.4

, RL.2.5

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Schomburg Heritage Pack - African American History Lesson Guide

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The Schomburg Heritage Pack centers on the story of Arturo Schomburg – a passionate man whose lasting legacy, Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, still opens its doors to those wishing to learn more about the people he knew had been left out of the history books. This Afro–Puerto Rican collected books, letters, music, and more to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages. The additional books and optional videos scheduled in the lesson pla

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Character Education, Life Skills, School Psychology

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Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1

Anti-Bullying Story: It's up to You

Created by

Francisart Productions

"It's up to You" VIDEO TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFzay3Vm860 Issues to discuss with this short story: - Character Development - - Leadership - - Bullying - Synopsis: Indirect bullying goes unseen far too often. It's an invisible, draining and negative energy that harms many young children and teens today. We know it's there...the question is, how do we stop it? This is an educational book for children and teens

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

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Study Unit: Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba | Black History Month | African History

Created by

Our Ancestories

A comprehensive unit of study following Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba children's picture book. This no-prep Book Study has 49 pages of engaging Common Core-aligned activities/printables designed to delve deeper into Idia of the Benin Kingdom.Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba follows the story of a renowned African legend named Queen Njinga and serves to teach the historical truth behind her inspirational story in a way that is relatable to today's kids.Recommended for:Grades: 2 - 5Ages: 7 - 11The Unit

Subjects:

African History, Black History Month, Literature

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.4

, RL.2.5

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Civil Rights Heritage Pack - African American History Literature Lesson Guide

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The Civil Rights Heritage Pack is a survey of the brave men and women who risked their reputations, livelihoods, and often even their very lives to press towards what they knew to be right. Their brave determination changed the course of America’s story and showed that when the ideals of our Founding Fathers are extended to all, America the Beautiful is not just a dream. The lessons guide children through a comprehensive study of the important issues of the time and how they were confronted head

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

Drama, English Language Arts, Life Skills

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Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #2

Diversity: It's Not Just About You, It's About Us (Together We're Better)

Created by

Dene Gainey

This is a play/script/drama inspired by recent and current events and the need to understand that we all play an integral role in a larger puzzle. Learn about an individual who felt like he didn’t have anything to offer realize that his offering has the ability to transform people. Also, students can see how they can learn and be influenced by others positively. We all have something to offer and we can all learn from others. #diversity #theYinYou What an excellent way to introduce students to

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

, RL.3.4

Black History Month, English Language Arts

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"Follow The Drinking Gourd" Drama Formative Assessment Questions-RL 5.5

Created by

Elementary Resources OTG

This five question formative assessment goes with the drama "Follow The Drinking Gourd". This assessment has 4 multiple choice questions and 1 short response question. The questions all go with ELA standard RL 5.5 to assess students application of the standard with just drama. I used this assessment with the script I purchased on TpT. I did not make the script. This is great for reading instruction during Black History Month and for Reader's Theater. It couild be easily adapted for 4th grade s

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.5

Sweet Tea & Cookies: A Multicultural Family Celebration of the American South

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Black History Month, Geography, Social Studies - History

Sweet Tea & Cookies is a multicultural family celebration of the American South. But it’s not about state flags, birds, flowers, and capital cities. Rather, this guide digs deeply into the soul of the South.You’ll hear from all kinds of people because the story of the American South is wrapped up and intermingled with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. There are contributions that have been made by Indigenous peoples, Black folks, white folks, and others who have come together to

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.4

, RL.1.7

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Maya Angelou Lesson Plan for Interactive Journal

Created by

Scaffold to Success

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This is an Interactive Poetry Journal Lesson Plan that requires students to already have a composition book. This zip file includes: the lesson plan with all the links needed for youtube and google classroom, a teacher example poem to read to students to inspire their own poems, and a copy of the poem, "Life Doesn't Frighten Me At All," that is sized to fit 3 to a page for easy printing. This resource requires teachers to download a Maya Angelou Coloring Page off of Super

Subjects:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.3.5

Balanced Literacy, Black History Month, Reading

, RL.5.2

Focus on Common Core: Gonna Let it Shine Read Aloud Play CCSs activity

Created by

Mackowiecki Lewis

This activity supports using my read aloud play, "Gonna Let it Shine" to meet the Common Core Standards in Literature: Craft and Structure at grades 4 through 8. Two page activity plus a third with extensions and answer key. Use it before or after reading, performing, or viewing a production of the play. Use it as a quiz, discussion guide, or comprehension support for the play. Visit ReadAloudPlays.com for more info.

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.4

, RL.4.6

, RL.5.4