Boom Cards Black History Month Readings & Questions | English Biographies Set 1
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Description
Are you looking for a digital way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 8 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month.
Students will read 8 short passages / mini-biographies about 8 individuals that are commonly (or less commonly) recognized during Black History month. These readings introduce the individuals and their legacy or impact. After each passage, students will answer 2-4 True/False questions. Boom Cards are not editable, but they are printable. If you find an error, please email me at profezulita@gmail.com so the error can be corrected and uploaded to the deck!
Reading Level Averages Across Readings:
Flesch Kincaid Reading Ease: 60
Flesch Kincaid Grade Leve: 6.5
Gunning Fog Score: 7
SMOG Index: 7.5
Coleman Liau Index: 10
Automated Readability Index: 4.2
Includes:
- 8 readings / mini-biographies on the legacy or impact of these individuals
- 2 - 4 true / false questions per reading to check for comprehension
- Individuals included in this set: Amanda Gorman, Barack Obama, Cecily Tyson, Chadwick Boseman, Bessie Coleman, Chuck Berry, Kamala Harris, & Jackie Robinson
Looking for a Spanish version: Check out my Black History Month Readings Set & Gallery Walk here! Looking for Spanish biographies? Check out Set 2 for Black History Month here.
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