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4th grade Black History Month Common Core CCRA.L.2 resources
ELA Integrated Civil Rights w/ Summarizing - Main Idea & Detail - Writing
ELA Integrated with Social Studies! Black History Month Reading Passages - Civil Rights Movement Stories / Martin Luther King Jr. Unit that integrates the ELA literacy skills of Summarizing, Finding Main Idea and Supporting Details. PRINTABLE & DIGITAL Google Classroom! 7 Reading Passages that are engaging for upper elementary and middle school. This unit provides the teacher with lesson plans, passages, and very rigorous tasks that are focused on content while using the ELA skills of su
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4th - 6th
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Thurgood Marshall Paired Passages for Reading Comprehension Close Reading
Teach about the life of Thurgood Marshall while covering reading strategies and assessing comprehension! This set of PRINT AND GO paired passages includes a nonfiction text and a fictional letter passage about the life and work of Thurgood Marshall. With eight different close reading and text dependent activities, this reading comprehension packet has enough activities for an entire week!These standards-based literacy activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and e
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3rd - 5th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Activity for Character Education
This writing craftivity allows students to learn about one of the most famous quotes from MLK Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, where he spoke of others being judged not by the color of their skin, but the content of their character.Students are given the opportunity to think about what qualities make up their own character and what non-physical trait(s) they would most want to be known for by others. You may choose to provide some sentence frames on the board that begin with MLK’s famous phrase:I
Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in: Martin Luther King Writing & Reading Comprehension Bundle
Black History Lapbooks | Biographies
These Black History lapbooks are designed for 2nd and 3rd grade but can be adapted for upper and lower grades. This biography lapbook includes templates to create 31 lapbooks about 31 famous African Americans. Students will conduct research to create a final writing sample, timeline, fun facts, and quotes.This project includesA graphic organizer to help students organize their lapbook ideasTimeline templatesPocket templatesCard templates31 Final writing sheets for each famous African American31
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2nd - 5th
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Counting on Katherine Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5
Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Helaine Becker is a mentor text that highlights one of the famous "Hidden Figures" women! If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT?a week of plans
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: MENTOR TEXT CLUB by Jivey 1ST EDITION for Grades 3-5
Black History Month Research Digital Project Google Slides Resource Biography
Looking for an engaging, ready to go project for Black History Month? Immerse your students in the research process with this Black History project!What's IncludedDirections for students and teachersEntirely editable rubricTable of contents tabs and title pageSlides for students to share information and imagesA list of 50 names to researchIn this project, students will...Research an African American and create a biographical slideshowSlides include space for students to share what they have lear
Grades:
4th - 7th
Martin Luther King Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The NO PREP informational text activity is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month. Students will learn key facts about the famous civil rights activist whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA compr
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Farmer Will Allen & the Growing Table - Book Companion
This resource includes activities/worksheets for Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table by Jacqueline B. Martin.* B&W and color included *Resources:Before You ReadVocabulary Cards (6)Word SearchKWL ChartText Features Graphic OrganizerCharacter TraitsParts of Speech ChartStory ElementsAsk & Answer Questions (reading strategy)GenreAuthor's PurposeStory Sequencing (number the events or write them out)Comprehension QuestionsWrite a SummaryWriting PromptDear Mr. Will (Letter Writing)Book Cov
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Black History Month: Book Companions (BUNDLE)
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
This Is the Rope Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5
This Is the Rope: A Story From The Great Migration by Jacqueline Woodson is a beautiful symbolic book about how family is tied together through generations. If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT?a week of pla
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: MENTOR TEXT CLUB by Jivey 1ST EDITION for Grades 3-5
Martin Luther King Jr. Activities MLK Day - Intermediate with Easel Activity
Martin Luther King Jr. Activities. NO PREP packet includes digital and print format. Includes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fill-in with key, Dr. Martin Luther King, I Have a Dream Graphic Organizer, Two Writing Response Sheets for I Have a Dream Speech, Three MLK themed bookmarks, a Word Scramble with answer key, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. biography sheet with constructed response questions, Word Problem (multiplication) sheet with key, daily grammar practice with key, and a fun crossword puzzle
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4th - 7th
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Martin Luther King Day Low Prep Activities Depth & Complexity Black History
️Looking for a way to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or Black History Month with quality, standards-based language arts and social studies activities for your students in grades 4 & up? This set of six different Martin Luther King Day Print-and-Go Activities is just what you're looking for! You'll find Martin Luther King writing prompts (short and long), an original, beautiful short story about the March on Washington to read and analyze, and two original non-fiction pieces to read an
Grades:
4th - 8th
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
Martin Luther King Jr Digital Reading and ELA Activities | MLK Day Activities
These interactive and engaging ELA and reading comprehension activities focus on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his role in the civil rights movement. This Google Slides resource can be assigned in Google Classroom for a simple, NO-PREP resource that is packed with important skills and engaging activities. Perfect for remote learning or in-person instruction!THIS RESOURCE IS PART OF A BLACK HISTORY MONTH BUNDLE! CHECK IT OUT AND SAVE $$$! (includes digital lessons on several
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4th - 7th
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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
Ruby Bridges Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade for Black History Month. Students will learn key facts about the famous activist whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight ques
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Digital Black History Month Activities | Rosa Parks ELA and Reading | Google
These interactive and engaging ELA and reading comprehension activities focus on civil rights activist Rosa Parks and her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and other accomplishments such as working tirelessly in efforts to end unconstitutional segregation laws. This Google Slides resource can be assigned in Google Classroom for a simple, NO-PREP resource that is packed with important skills and engaging activities. Perfect for remote learning or in-person instruction during February, Black Hist
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3rd - 6th
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Women's History Month Research Digital Project Google Slides Resource Biography
Looking for an engaging, ready to go project for Women's History Month? Immerse your students in the research process with this Women's History project!What's IncludedDirections for students and teachersEntirely editable rubricTable of contents tabs and title pageSlides for students to share information and imagesA list of 50 names to researchIn this project, students will...Research a woman and create a biographical slideshowSlides include space for students to share what they have learned, imp
Grades:
4th - 7th
Henry’s Freedom Box Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension Black History Month
Henry’s Freedom Box Black History Month Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Activities, based on the book Henry’s Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad : Caldecott Honor Book : by Ellen Levin & Kadir Nelson. (book not included). This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 46 Pages Total Include:1. T
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Back of the Bus Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5
Back of the Bus by Aaron Reynolds is a powerful historical fiction book. If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!With this unit, you'll be able to analyze the excellent model of strong voice from a child's perspective in a mentor text and a
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: MENTOR TEXT CLUB by Jivey 2ND EDITION for Grades 3-5
Martin Luther King Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing project about the life of famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for stu
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3rd - 4th
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Multicultural Classroom Digital and Printable BUNDLE | Classroom Kit | Diversity
Help students embrace diversity with this Multicultural Classroom Bundle! This includes many influential figures that have made history making contributions to the world. Multicultural Education implants tolerance and acceptance in individuals. This also promotes celebrating a students culture and that helps in keeping a sense of pride and confidence in your students.Teaching students about diversity is crucial for several reasons:Fostering inclusivity: Education plays a pivotal role in creatin
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K - 5th
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Counting on Katherine - Book Companion
This PDF resource includes 21 worksheets/activities to use with the story Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker. *answer keys included*Activities include: 2 Before You Read pagesVocabulary Ask & Answer Questions (reading strategy)Character TraitsText-to-Self promptGenre Text Structure2 Story Sequencing pagesComprehension QuestionsInference QuestionsThemeStory ElementsMeet the AuthorWrite to the AuthorWriting PromptResearch ProjectLetter to KatherineBook Cover DesignBook ReviewClipart by: L
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Black History Month: Book Companions (BUNDLE)
Black History Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
This bundle includes nonfiction articles detailing the lives and achievements of 6 influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement:Martin Luther King, Jr.John LewisMaya AngelouHarriet TubmanMalcolm XRosa ParksIncludes:Nonfiction articlesMultiple Choice QuestionsWriting PromptsGraphic OrganizerInteractive Notebook ComponentGoogle Doc Digital Resources for easy editingBONUSAlso included is a Text Structure lesson specifically designed for Black History Month! Teach text structure while learning
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4th - 7th
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