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Black History Month Common Core RL.8.1 handouts
Black History Month- Black Poetry
This unit comprises of poems and speeches by famous Black poets. I suggest you use this for grades 8-12. Students should be familiar with figurative language to answer some of the PARCC questions.
The excerpts analyzed includes:
*Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
*Ain't I A Woman by Sojourner Truth
*Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
*On Being Brought from Africa to America by Phillis Wheatley
This Black History Month Unit includes:
*An answer sheet for the multiple choice questions.
*An extende
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Maya Angelou Poetry —Still I Rise, Caged Bird, Woman Work
This Poetry Activity is a great way to incorporate ELA lessons during Women's History Month or Black History Month!This purchase includes:An introduction to the life of Maya AngelouAnalyses of Angelou's three poems: Still I Rise, Caged Bird, and Woman WorkA constructed response question which requires students to compare and contrast two of the three poems based on theme, imagery, tone, language, style, mood, or the influence of Angelou's life on her workSentence starters for struggling writers
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Thank You Ma'am Short Story Literary Analysis
Have your students analyze and study the short story “Thank You Ma’am” written by Harlem Renaissance legend Langston Hughes. This lesson has a focus on methods of characterization. This includes a PDF copy of the lesson as well as a Word Document so teachers can edit the lesson.This Lesson Includes:Before reading anticipation activityAcademic Vocabulary graphic organizerReading Comprehension QuestionsDefinitions on characterization, direct characterization, indirect characterization, and the dif
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Most Popular Short Stories Bundle — Middle School ELA Short Stories
Langston Hughes Poems Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Lit Devices
Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing this reading comprehension activity, you get multiple choice quizzes on close reading & literary devices. Click print or share with students and you have a ready-made lesson in no time - complete with an answer key. No prep necessary! Get your precious time back. This resource is great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. PRINTABLE or DIGITAL quizzes for three Lang
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6th - 12th
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POETRY ANALYSIS: STILL I RISE BY MAYA ANGELOU (POEM & ANALYSIS QUESTIONS)
The following worksheet contains the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 extended response questions to further analysis. Topics covered include:ThemeSymbolismLiterary Devices (Repetition)Using/finding text evidenceTone & word choice& More!This is a great resource for: Practicing poetry analysisCelebrating Black History MonthSupplemental practiceIndependent workSub plansTest Prep HomeworkAn answer key is included on the last page.
Grades:
7th - 9th
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POETRY ANALYSIS: DREAM BOOGIE BY LANGSTON HUGHES (POEM & ANALYSIS QUESTIONS)
The following worksheet contains the poem "Dream Boogie" by Langston Hughes, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 extended response questions to further analysis.Topics covered include:ThemeSymbolismLiterary Devices (Repetition)Using/finding text evidenceTone& More!This is a great resource for:Practicing poetry analysisCelebrating Black History MonthSupplemental practiceIndependent workSub plansTest PrepHomeworkAn answer key is included on the last page.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Black History Reading Based Bellringers for Middle & High School
The following ELA Bell Ringers are short high interest fiction bell ringers for Black History Month. These Bell Ringers are reading comprehension activities. They can used at the beginning of class, at the end of class, or as exit slips.Please noted that these are fictional excerpts that focus on famous African-American figures or historical events. They are not meant to be used as informational text.These black history themed Reading Activities can help you teach your students how to locate tex
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5th - 10th
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Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes - Poetry Analysis - Text-to-Text Connections
Explore Langston Hughes’ poetry and make text-to-text connections with his short story, “Thank You, Ma'am!” This analysis activity includes three poems by Langston Hughes: “Harlem,” “Mother and Son,” and “I, Too.” Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Explore themes, symbols, and literary devices in these brilliant poems.Included with this Poetry Analysis Activity for “Thank You, Ma'am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ Three Poems by Langston Hughes - Digital & Print“Harlem”“I, Too”“Mot
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7th - 11th
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LANGSTON HUGHES - "As I Grew Older" - Close Reading
Like his poem "A Dream Deffered," this poem by Langston Hughes is thought provoking. To aid student comprehension I created this close reading poetry lesson which worked quite well with students . Included are:- the text of the poem- graphic organizer type "First Impressions" student response page- close reading questions, with answer key- analysis question for essay or discussion- analysis questions for essays, comparing poem to other poemsCCSS ELA RL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9: W1, 2 An excellent accom
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
Poetry Analysis - Langston Hughes
Explore poetry with your students!This is a handout to help students practice poetry analysis. The poem included is Harlem by Langston Hughes. The students are asked to label rhyme scheme, and identify similes used in the poem. They are then asked leading questions about the poem which include imbedded vocabulary, tone, theme, summarization, and a short writing prompt!This works great as independent work, or an assessment!
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6th - 9th
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Amanda Gorman "The Hill We Climb" Poetry Analysis for High School English
Amanda Gorman read her compelling speech "The Hill We Climb" at the Presidential Inauguration this year and it is a relevant, touching poem for America's students to reflect on. This analysis resource will guide your conversations in class and focus your students' work during your examination of this poem.What's Included?Theme AnalysisPersonal Reflection and Connection Poetic DevicesQuote AnalysisSummary WritingLooking for more Poetry resources? Click Below!✪Maya Angelou Study✪ Emily Dickinson P
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