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8th grade Black History Month Common Core CCRA.L.2 resources
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Novel Guide
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Novel Guide Ideal for teaching about American history, African American history, the Jim Crow era, resilience, tolerance, and the Civil Rights history. Highly engaging cross curriculum novel that spans decades and teaches American Civil Rights history and its "inheritance" in a captivating and age appropriate way. This pack includes: Lesson objectivesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswers includedResources for the background historical researc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Hidden Figures Movie Guide Middle & High School ESL No Prep Sub Activity
This is a Black & Women's History themed movie guide that is suitable to use in conjunction with a unit, center, or as an emergency sub plan. This Hidden Figures film guide will cover more than just the movie so students will be engaged before, during, and after the film. Contents:-inferencing/predicting-vocabulary-historical context reading and comprehension questions with sentence stems-scene analysis -reflection questions-space for adding drawings or images to support thinkingJust click,
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
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
My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
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
Grades:
8th - 12th
UNIT PLAN: The Civil Rights Movement
In this 4 week Unit, students will be building background knowledge and making modern day connections to the impacts of the Civil Rights Movement to identify the ways in which Black Americans fought (and continue to fight) for equality and freedom in society.Lesson Set Materials are all located in Google Docs. Teachers can copy and paste materials to place in their Google Drives. All materials are differentiated and translated (Spanish) for accessibility in the classroom.
Grades:
7th - 12th
LESSON SET: Civil Rights Activism - Past & Present
In this 10 day Lesson set, students will be building background knowledge and making modern day connections to the impacts of the activism used during Civil Rights Movement to identify the ways in which Black Americans fought (and continue to fight) for equality and freedom in society.Materials are all located in one Google Doc. Teachers can copy and paste materials to place in their Google Drives. All materials are differentiated and translated (Spanish) for accessibility in the classroom. ***
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: UNIT PLAN: The Civil Rights Movement
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
Black History Month ELA Informative Writing Test Prep Pack Grades 6-9
This resource was designed to spark students’ interest and increase their engagement through highly interesting passages! Celebrate Black History Month by learning more about two of the most influential African American leaders.This bundle includes two practice standardized writing tests written FSA style. This Product Includes TWO mock writing activities:MLK Jr. text setRosa Parks text set3 passages in EACH text set - including Lexile level2 writing prompts PER text set - one standard and one
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Frederick Douglass Quiz: "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
This is a quiz (and key) covering Frederick Douglass' famous speech "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?" Reading this speech goes well with the study of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. This is a 20-question multiple choice quiz (and key), useful as a reading check and springboard for discussion.
Grades:
8th - 11th
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CHANGE MAKERS: A Black History Biography Inquiry and Research Project Unit
Looking to build information literacy skills in your middle schoolers? This engaging 36 page/slide Black History Inquiry biography research unit will allow students to gain practice in several library and research skills:using a six step inquiry-based research processPulling information from nonfiction textGathering informationAnswering inquiry based questionsFormulating their own questionsNavigating the features of an online encyclopediaSummarizing and paraphrasing informationCiting sourcesDigi
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Library Research Skills Mega Bundle!
Swim Team- Graphic Novel Study
Everything is done for you and ready to go! Use this unit while students and class is reading this wonderful graphic novel by Johnnie Christmas. Includes answers to everything and interesting activities for your students to use. This unit contains comprehension, cause and effect, making judgements, identifying character traits and supporting with quotes. You'll find questions specifically for graphic novels. There are activities that include history and fact and opinion. Two tests are included-
Grades:
6th - 8th
MLK Close Reading Analysis Worksheet "I Have a Dream" Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL handout with questions. Students read excerpts from speech and answer questions. Guided reading structure. Rhetorical analysis helps students understand how MLK uses devices like metaphor, imagery, and allusion to persuade his audience. Answer key included!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 student
Grades:
6th - 12th
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CHANGE MAKERS: Asian American Pacific Islander Biography Inquiry Research Unit
Looking to build information literacy skills in your middle schoolers? This engaging 36 page/slide Asian American & Pacific Islander Inquiry biography research unit will allow students to gain practice in several library and research skills:using a six step inquiry-based research processPulling information from nonfiction textGathering informationAnswering inquiry based questionsFormulating their own questionsNavigating the features of an online encyclopediaSummarizing and paraphrasing infor
Grades:
6th - 8th
Sharon Draper's "Fire From the Rock" Unit, Black History Month, Little Rock Nine
Fire From the Rock Unit
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-Guided Reading Questions and Answers
-Study Guide Questions and Answers
-Test Questions and Answers
-Reflection on Courage
Set in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957 Fire From the Rock is a historical fiction novel that is based on the main character Sylvia Patterson on the list to be the first to integrate Central High School. Tensions between ethnic communities rise and Sylvia is torn in her decision to bring about change or wanting to remain safe and happy.
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5th - 10th
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Ain't Burned All The Bright- A Novel Study
In this unique collaborative novel, students will be challenged to look closely at the experiences of Black families during the unpredictable and unknown times of the pandemic. Thought-provoking questions, chances to reflect, and opportunities to take a closer look at written and illustrated pages are all provided here in this novel study. Answers and possible answers are provided. This unit will make it easy to continue learning after reading "Ain't Burned All the Bright". Just print!
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Tuesday's Topics #21-30 (Bell Ringers- 10 weeks)
Ten Tuesday bell ringers. A quick activity to get students engaged. Lessons include: Questions on a variety of topics, short answer responses, students are required to explain answers. Each bell ringer should take 5-10 minutes. This could also be used in centers.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Literature of Civil Rights Unit Plan & Activities, Handouts, Assessments BUNDLE
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
Grades:
8th - 12th
Solar Eclipse 2024 Close Reading | Middle School Reading Comprehension | ELA
This Solar Eclipse Close Reading Lesson and Activities is the perfect resource for teaching students the basics of close reading skills prior to the upcoming solar eclipse of 2024 event! This resource includes a week of close reading activities and lessons. A teacher guide and detailed instructions are included to make prep a breeze! Students will be required to use close reading skills to practice comprehension strategies such as finding the main idea, determining word meaning, citing textual e
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Black History Month: Black Scientists Research Activity and Project for Science
Black History Month is recognized during the month of February in order to celebrate the achievements made by African Americans throughout history. There are many scientists who have contributed to many different fields of science, which is what this project is focused on.First, students will each be assigned a different African American scientist and they will use their devices to research the answers to eight questions about their scientist. Then, they will use what they learned to create a mi
Grades:
6th - 12th
MLK Jr. Informational Activity Pack
This is a PDF, ready-to-print activity informational pack on Martin Luther King Jr.It is intended for grades 6-8, although it can be adapted at a broader range. It includes:Informational PassageMultiple Choice Comprehension QuestionsTimeline ActivityFacts and Key DetailsVocabularyShort Constructed ResponsesEssay Response
Grades:
6th - 8th
I Have A Dream Project
The "I Have a Dream" project, with its comprehensive Choice Board, serves as a versatile and engaging tool for teachers, providing a holistic approach to student expression, creativity, and self-reflection. Here's an in-depth description of how this project can benefit other teachers:Facilitating Individual Expression:The project encourages students to articulate and visualize their dreams in a unique way. This not only fosters creativity but also allows teachers to gain insights into the person
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: I Have A Dream Project-Choice Board and Rubric Bundle
Ruby Bridges Movie Resources
Parent permission letter, student "viewing" expectations, movie openers, discussion questions, character trait and theme work, and narrative letter writing. Perfect for Black History Month or for anytime your class may need an empathy booster. Everything you need to learn about the courageous Ruby! Google Docs makes this resource editable.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Harriet Tubman Research Activity and Script Project for Middle or High School
Harriet Tubman (Araminta "Minty" Ross) was born enslaved in Maryland around 1822. She later escaped slavery and became a social activist and abolitionist. She was known as the "Moses of her people" as she made around 13 missions to rescue around 70 enslaved people. She used a network of antislavery safe houses, which became known as the Underground Railroad and she was known as a 'conductor.' I don't know about you, but my students LOVE talking about their favorite movies and TV shows. This prod
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Determining Theme in Brooks' "We Real Cool" Poetry Analysis Black History Month
Teach your students how to determine theme in poetry by analyzing Gwendolyn Brooks' "We Real Cool." This 15 Google Slide lesson covers everything from Gwendolyn Brooks, poetic language & structure, annotating, determining theme in poetry, a list of 5 words from the poem and their definitions, thought-provoking questions about setting, speakers, and tone. Additionally, this lesson also includes a slide of images and list of important events from the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. Las
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in: Analyzing Brooks' "We Real Cool" BUNDLE Lesson & Graphic Organizer
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