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Dear Basketball, by Kobe Bryant poem analysis

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Includes 9 short answer questions and a writing prompt to reflect on the heartfelt poem Kobe wrote before his last season on the court. Can pair with Kobe's animated short.

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English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Writing Your Own "Still I Rise" Poem, Maya Angelou

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This template allows students to create their own poems modeled after Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise"

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Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

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Glory by John Legend and Common Lyric/Poetry Analysis

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This file includes the lyrics to the song "Glory" from the movie Selma. It includes 14 short answer critical thinking questions. This is one of my favorite activities for a poetry unit, and ties in beautifully to the Civil Rights Movement and

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U.S. History, Poetry, African History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Writing "I, Too," Inspired Poetry, Langston Hughes

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Use this outline to have students write their own versions of Langston Hughes' poem, "I, Too"

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English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

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Mexican Repatriation During the Great Depression

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An upper elementary and middle grade investigation of this little known history.Includes:Google Slidesprimary sourcesanalysis sheet

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Earth, Moon, and Sun powerpoint

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This powerpoint goes through the earth, moon, and sun, presenting their characteristics and opportunities to compare and contrast. Links to videos are included on many slides. Follows the 5th grade science TEKs.

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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Memorizing the Preamble of the Constitution

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This preamble practice helps students memorize the preamble of the United States Constitution (part of the 5th grade Social Studies TEKS!). I print the two sheets front to back, and give students 2 weeks to memorize and present to the class. The

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Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Indigenous Peoples' History (Young People), Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Ch 4 & 5

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This is part of a complete book study for An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People, written by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and adapted by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese.These 18 Google Slides will lead students through chapters

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Poetry Analysis: an excerpt of Corky Gonzalez's "Yo Soy Joaquin/I Am Joaquin"

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This assessment includes an excerpt of Yo Soy Joaquin, comprehension questions, short answer questions, primary source analysis, and a short writing prompt.

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English Language Arts, U.S. History, Poetry

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Assessment, Cultural Activities

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Indigenous Peoples' History (Young People), Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Ch 2 & 3

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This is part of a complete book study for An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People, written by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and adapted by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese.These 21 Google Slides will lead students through chapters

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Indigenous Peoples' History (Young People), Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Ch 6 & 7

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Indigenous Peoples' History (Young People), Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Ch 8 & 9

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This is part of a complete book study for An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People, written by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and adapted by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese.These 23 Google Slides will lead students through chapters

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Indigenous Peoples' History (Young People), Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Intro + Ch 1

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, Carole Boston Weatherford Book Response

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Pre-Reading QuestionsShort Answer QuestionsPrimary Source Analysis16 Google Slides! Complete synchronously as a class or assign asynchronously in Google Classroom. Add to Google Classroom and you're ready to go!

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities

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Martin Luther King Jr, "I've been to the Mountaintop" Speech Analysis

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A copy of MLK's last speech and 10 multiple choice and 2 fill in the blank analysis questions. I suggested reading "Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop" by Alice Faye Duncan before analyzing the speech.Answer key included.

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Assessment

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Harry Potter Figurative Language Poetry

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This assignment guides students through the entire writing process s they create a free verse poem based on Harry Potter. Students are required to use 8 kinds of figurative

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English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Centers

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Brave Girl, by Michelle Markel, Coordinating Primary Sources & DBQs

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Kids can and should engage with primary sources from as early as lower elementary school! And the best part is, many children's books are built from primary sources. Pairing children's literature with primary sources allows students to engage in

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Reading, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Research, Activities, DBQs

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The Memphis Sanitation Strike: A Four Part Primary Source Inquiry

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This Four Part Inquiry Includes:22 Primary Sources with DBQs divided into four sections: Part One: Working Conditions Part Two: The Strike Part Three: Dr. King Part Four: After the Strike Introductory ActivitiesSummative Activities50+ Student-Facing

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Research, Activities, DBQs

$6.00

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Analyzing Persuasive Text Using Emma Gonzalez's Speech to Gun Advocates

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This speech, given soon after the Parkland shooting, provides a powerful opportunity for students to analyze a contemporary primary source and to analyze the ways in which Emma uses persuasive strategies to convince her audience.Watch the original

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, DBQs

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Wilma Mankiller: An Exploration of the First Female Cherokee Chief

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Includes: Links to Resources10 Open Ended Questions Two Research ProjectsExtended Resources to learn more about the Cherokee Nation, the Indian Relocation Act of 1956, and the occupation of Alcatraz Island

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, Women's History Month

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Research, Projects, Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fifth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Eighth Grade US History Fifth Grade, all subjects Undergraduate Social Studies Methods

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

The University of Texas at Austin, 2015 The University of Texas at Austin, 2018 The University of Texas at Austin, 2024 (Expected)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Erin is a former elementary and middle school teacher and a current teacher educator, researcher, and curriculum writer. Her research focuses on critical approaches to elementary social studies, with a focus on US history and social movements. She loves writing upper elementary and middle school social studies curriculum, connecting with teachers, and presenting at conferences across the country. You can find her in the pages of Rethinking schools, or on Instagram @DisruptiveNarratives