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Black History Month Common Core RI.11-12.1 handouts
MLK Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Literary Devices "I Have a Dream"
This BUNDLE includes:■ Two multiple choice quizzes pdf and Google Form■ Two answer keys■ Reading passagePRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quizzes. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!A classroom activity for Martin L
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5th - 12th
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Black History Month Activities: Common Core Poetry Fiction Music Movies and more
Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr, Kendrick Lamar, Maya Angelou, Frederick Douglas, Ralph Ellison, Malcolm X and more! Learn about Historical and Famous Black American men and women who shaped American culture, art, and politics with poetry, fiction, essays, and history using Common Core standards. Features:* Highlights of famous black historical figures and a research activity* Poetry Activities and ssessments on Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Billie Holiday, Kendrick Lamar* Deep readi
Grades:
9th - 12th
Text Questions "Letters from Birmingham" (PRINT & DIGITAL) MLK
Looking for rigorous text questions that will help your students engage with Dr. King's complex text?These 4 text dependent questions (plus 1 optional challenge question), perfect for 9th-12th grade history or ELA students are designed to focus on important aspects of King's famous letter to help students understand his argument and beliefs. Question Topics:process and goal of nonviolent protestsargument analysis: claims, evidence, audience inference making about King's role & the Civil Righ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Unit "Letters from Birmingham" Lesson Plans, Activities & Writing Task
Thank You, Ma’am - Langston Hughes Author Biography - Black History Month
Explore the life and experiences of Langston Hughes, author of the short story “Thank You, Ma'am.” This activity includes informational handouts and comprehension questions to support students’ independent reading of this classic short story. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Author Biography for “Thank You, Ma'am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ Langston Hughes Author Biography Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Author Biography Vocabulary Worksheet - Digit
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7th - 11th
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MLK Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech Analysis, Reflection, Writing, Discussion
Unpack the power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech with this engaging worksheet pack! Ignite critical thinking in 8th-12th graders (high school) through insightful discussion prompts, text analysis questions, and a structured guide for fostering meaningful dialogue. Whether you're planning thematic units on civil rights, leadership, or honing persuasive writing skills, this dynamic resource goes beyond MLK Jr. Day, offering year-round value for your ELA, History, or Social
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Changemakers and Trailblazers- Stokely Carmichael: A Civil Rights Leader
Students will learn about the life of Stokely Carmichael. He played a pivotal role in the Mississippi Freedom Summer campaign and gained national attention by popularizing the term 'Black Power'. Carmichael's journey exemplifies his dedication to combating racial injustice and his embrace of radical methods for African American empowerment. Resource includes vocabulary, biography with space for student annotations, multiple choice question, and 6 short answer questions ranging from reading co
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7th - 12th
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"What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" (speech)
Known as "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" or the Fifth of July Speech, this 1852 speech is abolitionist Frederick Douglass's best-known oration.In this resource, you'll find an abridged version of the speech (shortened it to make it classroom-managable) along with daily bell-ringer questions, guided reading questions, a writing prompt, and a glossary to help students as they read the speech.**I use these materials with my AP Language students, but they could easily be used or adapted f
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Declarations & "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?"
Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Kamala Harris Acceptance Speech Analysis
This rhetorical analysis to Kamala Harris' vice-president elect acceptance speech allows students to apply rhetoric concepts to a famous speech that feels relevant to their modern world. Concepts covered in the questions:✅ comprehension✅ speaker/author's purpose✅ inferencing✅ synthesizing ideas ✅ examining word choice and their rhetorical effects ✅ intended audience✅ writing composition: prompt for a one-paragraph response to a significant quote in the speechIncluded in this handout is a teacher
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8th - 12th
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Frederick Douglass: What the Black Man Wants/Untie His Hands Review or Test
Teachers will give a yes "vote" if they "elect" to use this worksheet (or assessment) to review Frederick Douglass' profound speech. Twelve questions allow students to analyze and explore relevant content as well as persuasive techniques. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Martin Luther King, Jr. "Letter from Birmingham Jail" para 1-5 As reflection
After the looking at author's purpose and audience, amongst other "A" reflection questions. Students can complete the right hand column individually before working with partners on the left hand column. A great way to assess their understanding of the beginning of the text before allowing them to collaborate and think more deeply about the implications of the text.
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10th - 12th
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Frederick Douglass, Narrative, Reading Practice, Primary Source
Students read the first-hand account of how 16-year-old Frederick Douglass bested a slave-breaker and how he escaped from slavery by disguising himself as a sailor. This handout provides students with space for practicing annotations and note-taking. Excellent practice for Common Core State Standards. Ideal for US History and English classes.
Recommended use: Model how you would like students to annotate on the first paragraph. Discuss sensitive language and purpose for studying this document.
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8th - 12th
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