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Black History Month Common Core RL.6.2 microsofts
Stella by Starlight - a complete novel study
Stella by Starlight is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with minimal preparation required by the teacher. This book is a great fit for middle school language arts and social studies. It aligns with many of the common core state standards.The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, making connections, making inferences, critical thinking, learning vocabulary, using context clues, using dictionary skills, researching, writing for clarity a
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Hidden Figures Presentation on Google Slides
You've got the book, now how do you present the content to get your students thinking before they read the book as well as give them some historical context and vocabulary terms? This Hidden Figures Presentation on Google Slides is your answer. In this resource you get:The book reading broken down into four manageable weeksEach week, there are 8 - 13 slides providing historical context and vocabulary terms for students to pay attention to.Optional video clips to highlight historical events are
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Unit Bundle
READ ALOUD HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO to novel THE CAY photos, music, maps ppt
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for THE CAY, BL 5.3* LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT: please be aware that
Grades:
5th - 12th
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO to novel THE CAY photos, music, maps ppt
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background context information for THE CAY, BL 5.3* LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT: please be aw
Grades:
5th - 12th
Caged Bird - A Compare Contrast Lesson
Help your students deepen their analytical skills with a close reading of Maya Angelou's poem "Caged Bird" and compare/contrast activity with Alicia Keys' song "Caged Bird." Angelou's poem is often seen on ELA standardized tests and yields deep thinking questions that sharpen inferencing and interpretative skills. All-inclusive product provides both texts, background information on Maya Angelou, comprehension/analysis questions, and an optional 5-paragraph compare/contrast essay. Super sub fr
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Literature Bundle
Teammates : Children’s Books in Middle & High School
Who says teenagers don’t like children’s books? I've found they LOVE them. And what a great teaching tool!"Teammates" by Peter Golenbock (a book about Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese) is a lesson which reveals children’s literature as a great tool for middle and high school students. Perfect for units on Civil Rights, Black History Month, heroes, racism, overcoming adversity and courage (to name a few), "Teammates" is the story of Jackie Robinson as he joins the Major Leagues. Pee Wee Reese’s
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â The High School Bundle- Language Arts Lessons, PPTs & More!
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Reading Comprehension Test Chapters 1 ~ 3
Dear Educators,This reading comprehension test for the first three chapters of Christopher Paul Curtis’ novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 was written for both traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:One testCharacter study guideDetailed answer keys Modified sections ~ sequencing and character identification 20 Pages1 Easel Assessment6 Easel ActivitiesType and Number of Questions:26 Multiple choices 8 Sequencing 6 True/false 10 Character identification ~ matching50 Qu
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5th - 6th
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Hidden Figures Chapter Tracker- Main idea, conflict, and vocab!
This chapter tracker is designed to be used as a companion to Hidden Figures: Young Readers Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly.Students will 'track' various pieces of information for each chapter including:main ideaconflictvocabularyThis is a great tool to use to allow students to reflect on each chapter as they read and can be done as independent work.This is a digital resource so it is online/ remote learning friendly. However, it could also be printed as a packet for students if you are learning
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Hidden Figures YRE Novel Unit Bundle!
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Paul Laurence Dunbar's "6 POEMS" [LESSON ACTIVITIES & POEMS]
Paul Laurence Dunbar's "6 Poems" delve into our humanity. This product provides Writing and Discussion Questions, 7 multiple choice quizzes, group presentations, black & white versions, and so much more are featured, so there are tons of opportunities to teach from this product. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 9th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!Who are we really? Do we hide or show the world who we truly are? Should we be sym
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Thank You M'am by Langston Hughes PowerPoint
Teaching "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes? Introduce the riveting short story with this engaging 35-slide "Thank You, M'am" PowerPoint. Common Core-aligned product includes facts on Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance, anticipation questions, vocabulary review, literary elements, discussion questions, and writing activities that enhance analysis of this thematically rich text. Need more products for "Thank You, M'am"? Click HERETeaching more short stories? Check out my Short Story
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes Short Story Bundle
Ballad of Birmingham by Dudley Randall Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts such as the novel, "Diary of a Teenage Girl in Iraq" by Iraqigirl. Poems such as "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou or "I, Too" by Langst
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6th - 9th
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Go South To Freedom Lit Log
This is a lit log for Go South To Freedom by Frye Gaillard. It is a historical fiction, but it is based on a true story. Themes are: slavery, freedom, Seminole Wars of the 1830's, and the importance of oral history.
The key focus skills of the lit log are: 1.) use text to explain/draw inferences and 2.) describe point of view. Other focus skills in the lit log are: 1.) compare/contrast characters, setting, events, and 2.) determine theme/summarize.
This lit log can be used
Grades:
4th - 7th
Chike and the River Novella Study
Looking to read a novel that is engaging to younger learners while broadening their horizons?Looking to explore another culture through literacy in Upper-Elementary/Primary?Do you need an accessible but engaging story for young ESL learners?This novel study of Chike and the River, a children's book, by beloved Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe (author of Things Fall Apart) will allow your students to explore African literature in an engaging and authentic way. Chike and the River is suitable for up
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Pies From Nowhere Bilingual/Spanish
Pies From Nowhere Text Dependent Questions Bilingual English/Spanish
Grades:
4th - 6th
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