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Black History Month reading strategies Common Core WHST.9-10.9 resources
Selma (2014): Document Based Question Bundle (Movie Guide + Essay Outline + DBQ)
**** If you purchase this product, you do not have to purchase the movie guide separately! This bundle includes the movie guide! DBQs are an excellent way to hit most of the Common Core standards in your class. If there is one activity that encapsulates the requirements of the Common Core - the DBQ is it! This DBQ is designed to help students combine their knowledge of the movie "Selma" with primary/secondary source documents! This is a great culminating activity for the movie!Prompt: Analyze th
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8th - 12th
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Little Rock Nine Activity Kit Print & Digital
Tap into your students’ personal fears, decision-making skills, and creativity in these 6 activities that cover the actions and people, from President Eisenhower and Governor Faubus to the 9 Little Rock Central High School students themselves, that turned the first day of the school year into a crisis. What made Little Rock, Arkansas 1957 the collision of emotions and laws, of rights and responsibilities? Why did that photo of Hazel Bryan and Elizabeth Eckford capture the attention of the entire
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â US History Activity and Project Kits Bundle Print & Digital
US Mini PBL Unit African American Great Migration with Interview Project
Strengthen your 1920s Harlem Renaissance, WWI, WWII, or Civil Rights units with an exploration of the Great Migration experience. Read the moving poetic words of Langston Hughes, hear the narratives of three individuals who escaped oppression for a better life, and examine the massive statistics each of these 6 million American Dreamers helped create. Culminate students' learning with their own oral history interview project!By the end of this unit, your students will be able toAnnotate and ana
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8th - 11th
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Annotating Text, Annotation Bookmark, Middle School Reading Comprehension
Annotating Text, Annotation Bookmark, Middle School Reading Comprehension Using a yellow highlighter has become an annotation staple for high school students. Is this the best way to mark up a textbook or novel? Studies have shown that highlighters hinder retention and comprehension. Simple highlighting encourages a passive reading style rather than an active one. Students do not engage critically with the text when annotating with a simple highlighter. They are trying to absorb it all without r
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights
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
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
Black History Month Project with Rubric: Harlem Renaissance Research Project
Kick-off February 2024 with these Black History Month Activities/ Black History Poster Project intended for middle and high school English classrooms. Students complete a series of activities where they learn about one of the most iconic cultural periods in African American History: The Harlem Renaissance. First, students complete a video and an article activity to gain historical context about the events that led to the Harlem Renaissance. Students learn about the Jim Crow Laws and the Great Mi
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities Bundle English: High School and Middle School
fun end of year activities middle school activity end of the year collaboration
Embrace the power of visual learning and make history come alive with this Infographic Assignment focusing on some of the most significant trials in history! I always find this assignment rewarding for my students. This product is a great collaborative activity to celebrate Black History Month, but it works well anytime, and it would be a great end-of-the-year activity.This is not just another assignment – it’s an engaging, interactive journey. Included are examples that cover some of the most c
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Music in Society Mini DBQ: How has music highlighted American society?
In this short, hands-on primary source activity, students interpret three different political messages through the use of music (one from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1960s). Then, students answer overarching questions for each song before providing a response to the overarching question, "How has music highlighted elements of American society?" Students analyze excerpts from Bob Dylan's, “The Times They Are A-Changin’" (1963), Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" (1939), and Woody Guthrie's "This Land i
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6th - 10th
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The Art of War Mastery : Summary + 3 Project Based Learning - CCSS
Looking for a no prep resource that will elevate your students study of Art of War to the next level? This resource will make your life easier. It includes an in-depth analysis of Sun Tzu’s philosophy book that is sure to engage and inspire your students! With detailed project based learning that reflect on real life situations, discuss detailed examples of how Sun Tzu's book applied in battles through history and contemporary examples, discuss detailed examples of The Art of War in modern times
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9th - 12th
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Annotating Text, examples, teacher instructions, Annotation Middle & High School
Annotating Text, examples, teacher instructions, Annotation Middle & High School Using a yellow highlighter has become an annotation staple for high school students. Is this the best way to mark up a textbook or novel? Studies have shown that highlighters hinder retention and comprehension. Simple highlighting encourages a passive reading style rather than an active one. Students do not engage critically with the text when annotating with a simple highlighter. They are trying to absorb it al
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Movie Questions Glory Road- March Madness
Who needs a movie day? Looking for a connection to March Madness? Emergency sub plans, mental health day, chance to catch up on grading or looking for a new way to examine stories and parts of history.Putting a movie in sounds like such a cop out but not when it's done with intention and purposeful learning. Visually seeing a story unfold engages students and allows all abilities to identify the elements of a story. Some of my most effective teachings involve movies or movie clips! Have fun with
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5th - 12th
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ALI Movie Guide Activities: Worksheets, Close Reading, Coloring Sheets, & More!
Unlock the Educational Value of the Video "ALI" in Your Classroom!The Problem:Most movie worksheets only check for Depth of Knolwedge Level (DOK) 1 knowledge, leaving students unchallenged and disengaged.The Solution:My worksheet spans all Depth of Knolwedge Level (DOK) 1-4, challenging students to not just watch the video but to analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions.Hello Fellow Educators! I've crafted a unique and engaging lesson plan centered around this video. This isn't just a video guide
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9th - 12th
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Emancipation Movie Guide Activities: Worksheets, Reading, Coloring, & More!
Unlock the Educational Value of the Video "Emancipation" in Your Classroom!The Problem:Most movie worksheets only check for Depth of Knolwedge Level (DOK) 1 knowledge, leaving students unchallenged and disengaged.The Solution:My worksheet spans all Depth of Knolwedge Level (DOK) 1-4, challenging students to not just watch the video but to analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions.Hello Fellow Educators! I've crafted a unique and engaging lesson plan centered around this video. This isn't just a vi
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9th - 12th
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Black History Month Project
This is a project students can do to learn more about Black history around the world. As always, I give student choices as well as approval for people not on the list. Students will look at the person's background, achievements, and reflect over their impact(s).
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8th - 12th
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Exploring Identity, Privilege & Oppression
Why are some identities granted social privileges more than others? How does oppression manifest on ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized levels? In this unit, students will explore their various identities and the ways in which oppression and privilege manifest in American society. Students will use the 4 I's of Oppression as a framework to analyze one oppressed social group (-ism) in a focus group.
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8th - 12th
Progressive Era Song Project: Black History Month Edition
Welcome to our Black History Month Edition of the Progressive Era Song Project! As we honor Black History Month, we will shine a spotlight on the contributions of African American leaders during the Progressive Era, a period of reform and resilience in American history.During this project, you will choose a Black leader from the Progressive Era. These individuals’ courage, vision, and determination paved the way for positive change in our nation. Armed with a list of fifteen facts about their as
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4th - 12th
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HIPP Document Analysis Google Slides Lecture
A quick Google Slide lecture covering what each letter of HIPP stands for and questions for students to considering when completing document analysisGreat when paired with this graphic organizer. Historical Context:When and where was this source created? What important events were happening at the time? How might that affect its meaning?Intended Audience:Who was this source originally created for and how might that affect its meaning?Purpose:Â For what purpose was this source created? What was it
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7th - 12th
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Literature of Civil Rights (ELA, Black History Month Unit)
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
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7th - 12th
Gallery Walk-Norman Rockwell and the Civil Rights Movement
Norman Rockwell was an American painter and illustrator of everyday American citizens' lives and traditions. Changes in America connected to the Civil Rights movement paired with the cultural awareness that Norman Rockwell wanted to capture through the influence of his paintings and illustrations are seen in his paintings and illustrations when he leaves the Saturday Evening Post. I have created a lesson for students to analyze 4 pieces of his art. The assignment can be digital or printed. This
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9th - 12th
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Annotating guide, non-fiction annotation, Annotation worksheet, High School
Annotating guide for non-fiction with print and digital examplesThis product focuses on examples from Plato's Republic. You can find the bundle with my original annotation product here:ANNOTATION BUNDLECUSTOMER COMMENTS ON MY ANNOTATION PRODUCTS:This is my new favorite go-to! I'm really enjoying this resource with my seniors and I believe it will be very helpful to them when they transition to college.Amazing examples and instructions for teachers and students!Using a yellow highlighter has beco
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Argumentative text, NIETZSCHE, SOCRATES, ARISTOTLE, argumentative writing
Abolition DBQ - US History, American History Document-Based Essay Prompt
This DBQ looks at the Abolitionist movement from the inside, investigating the attitudes and actions primarily of African-Americans involved in the movement to free their enslaved kinsmen and women. Sources include the famous (Oloudah Aquiano, john Brown) and the obscure, as well as images and a chart. Students will investigate not just attitudes, but actions, and have the resources required to complete a thorough, well-written essay of several paragraphs. Download includes printable 6-page co
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10th - 12th
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Race and Music in the American South Music History Lesson
A lesson that combines English, music and social studies to teach the development of American music through the lens of American race relations. Explore the way that slavery, segregation, and race have shaped American pop culture, the relationship between race and popular music in the 19th and early 20th century, and the development of various music genres and how they were influenced by American race relations. This Lesson Includes: 29 Slide PPTPowerPoint lecture with comprehension questions Ar
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Race and Music in America Bundle American Music History Lessons
Rhetorical devices worksheets, annotating non-fiction, instructions, digital
Rhetorical devices worksheets, annotating non-fiction, instructions, digital and print This product focuses on examples from THUS SPAKE ZARATHUSTRA. You can find the bundle with my original annotation product here:ANNOTATION BUNDLECUSTOMER COMMENTS ON MY ANNOTATION PRODUCTS:This is my new favorite go-to! I'm really enjoying this resource with my seniors and I believe it will be very helpful to them when they transition to college.Amazing examples and instructions for teachers and students!Using
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Race and Music in America Bundle American Music History Lessons
This bundle contains three lessons discussing the relationship between race and popular music in the United States. Students will look at the music of the Civil Rights Movement to understand the movement, the development of popular music in the 1950's and its relationship to racism and segregation and will look at the relationship between race and music that led to the formation of popular American music such as jazz, folk, country, and rock & roll. This Bundle Includes:Three American music
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8th - 12th
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