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Black History Month Common Core RI.9-10.4 activities
Amanda Gorman The Hill We Climb Poem Analysis — MLK I've Been to the Mountaintop
In this lesson, students will analyze Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb" as well as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop."On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman touched the American people when she delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the presidential inauguration. Let your students be a part of her powerful message. Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in US history. Students will also read an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I’ve
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text of Malcolm X's famous "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, allusions, themes aligned with the RI1, RI2, RI4, RI6, and RI8 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figurative language, rhetorical devices, etc., the docume
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6th - 10th
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Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader's theater script
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader’s theater is a 2 page script for 8 readers that explains the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s arrest and subsequent letter, summarizes the content of the letter and provides a peek at subsequent landmark events that came as a result of the civil rights movement.Also included: a rubric, reader's theater version of MLK's I Have a Dream speech, and some Black History visual writing prompts/bulletin board items to promote critical thinking.Check out
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
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
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8th - 12th
Letter from Birmingham Jail Martin Luther King Jr Analysis Activity Unit BUNDLE
This growing analysis activities unit will help students analyze the rhetoric of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail. The analysis activities included in this Letter from Birmingham Jail bundle include Think Alouds, anticipation guides, guided questions, quotes analyses, and answer keys. Designed for students in Grades 8 to 11, this in-depth Martin Luther King Jr unit is bound to give your students ample opportunity to explore every aspect of this well-known and important te
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8th - 11th
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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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I Have a Dream Bundle 1 Week Unit Activities - MLK Day - Black History Month
Transform your classroom into a hub of inspiration and knowledge with these three resources designed for a dynamic week of teaching "I Have a Dream" by the legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Here’s what’s included:⭐️ Day 1-2: "I Have a Dream" Text Questions + Vocabulary:Dive deep into the text, annotate with flair, conquer challenging vocabulary, and unravel the layers of American history allusions. ⭐️ Day 3: Dr. MLK Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech Figurative Language Mazes:Propel your students i
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6th - 9th
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Adult ESL Civil Rights Movement Reading Lesson for MLK Day & Black History Month
This civil rights movement reading passage with comprehension questions is perfect for adult ESL students and high school ELL newcomers. If you are looking for a reading lesson for Black History Month or Martin Luther King Jr. Day, look no further! With this no-prep lesson, you can teach students about American history and important historical figures while honing reading and discussion skills. This lesson is appropriate for intermediate to advanced-level English learners. It is a fully-scaffold
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8th - 10th, Adult Education
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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
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7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
No Prep Editable Novel Guide for Stamped with Activities & Full Answer Key
This editable packet is full of study guide questions and vocabulary words for each chapter, activities, and writing prompts for Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. It is a truly revolutionary "non-history" book that explains the history of over 600 years of racism. It is a must-read for high school students. Included:- Study Guide Questions- Vocabulary Words by Chapter- Meet the Authors Activity- Anticipation Guide- Five Written Responses- Vocabulary Activ
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, Digital
Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, DigitalFor teachers incorporating critical thinking into their curriculum, the Emmett Till case provides a powerful opportunity to explore themes of social justice, racism, and the importance of holding individuals and society as a whole accountable for their actions. By examining the complex history of the Till case, students can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of racial violence on individuals and society and the i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sojourner Truth Speech Aint I a Woman Quiz Reading Comprehension Activities Test
Need help with teaching speeches from history? This Quiz & Lesson Pack for "Ain't I A Woman?" by Sojourner Truth contains 17 reading comprehension test prep QUESTIONS and ANSWERS, which focus on the Common Core standards and are modeled after various state standardized tests, as well as pre-quiz reading comprehension questions to help get your students thinking before taking the quiz!My goal is for test prep to become a natural and easy part of the curriculum, instead of something else you h
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8th - 11th
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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
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9th - 12th
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Quotes Analysis | Martin Luther King Jr.
In this activity, student's will analyze ten key quotes from Martin Luther King Jr's "Letter from Birmingham Jail". Students will answer four questions for each quote that tackle author's choice, message, context, how specific words work in sentences, and how our words can endure time. This activity is made to target the Informational Text standard. This product is available in three formats to accommodate digital, face to face, and hybrid learning.Included in this resource are:6 PDF WorksheetsS
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Unit Growing Bundle - High School ELA - CCSS Aligned
Kwanzaa Stations Activity
This resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a stations activity to teach students about Kwanzaa. The lesson involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. All tasks are Language Arts skills-based so that with this engaging lesson, learning is not sacrificed; in fact, students will come away with it with a greater understanding about the history an importance of Kwanzaa.How does it work?Your students will work to complete 5 Language Arts-based tas
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8th - 11th
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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
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8th - 12th
Women's History Month- Shirley Chisholm Equal Rights for Women Close Reading
Students complete a close reading of the speech equal rights for women by Shirley Chisholm.
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7th - 9th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Article & Reading Comprehension
Martin Luther King Jr. is such an important leader to recognize, learn about, and study, especially around Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month. Dive deep into his life, his education, and his dedication to making a change.In this product, your students will read an original article, "The Leadership of Martin Luther King Jr.", annotate the text, and answer 10 reading comprehension questions in reference to the article. In addition, there is a short answer question regarding Dr. King's
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
Lot of 14 Common Core Rhetorical Analyses of Speeches by President Barack Obama
This resource includes 14 Common Core annotated texts with marginal notes of famous speeches by President Barack Obama. The collection includes:"Prayer Vigil for Sandy Hook Elementary School (Newton, CT) Victims”"Nelson Mandela Memorial”“September 10 Speech on Syria”"50th Anniversary March on Washington” “Memorial for the Victims of the Arizona Shooting”“First Inaugural Address”“Second Inaugural Address” "Dallas Memorial for Slain Officers""Speech on Gun Control""Selma Anniversary Speech""2015 S
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6th - 12th
Civil Rights & The Individuals with Disabilities Act Timeline: Special Education
Teach your students with disabilities all about how The Civil Rights Act lead to The Individual with Disability Education Act (IDEA) Act. Use this resource to pre-teach your students about IEP's. Can also be used during Black History Month. Used this resource for my 12:1:1 Self contained class for students diagnosed with Autism (ASD).
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K - 10th
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Black History & Rhetoric Paired Unit
This unit combines the basics of rhetoric (logos, pathos, ethos) with some figures and concepts from American Black history including W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, Langston Hughes, and sharecroppers. The backbone of the unit is Rhetoric. Students identify its various forms in the movie, The Great Debaters. The Movie is not included in this download - it must be purchased separately. However, it is possible to shorten this unit by removing the movie from the curriculum and instead just fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Narrative of Frederick Douglass | Passage & Literary Nonfiction Analysis Task
A Black History Month Freebie (for a limited time) combined with meaningful ELA Test Prep all in one step! A FREE one-page excerpt from a compelling slave narrative along with reading analysis comprehension questions that get students to analyze the development of central ideas, character, and determining causation of events in a primary source: "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."The reading practice assessment focuses heavily on analyzing the development of Dougla
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6th - 12th
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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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Martin Luther King Jr's I Have a Dream Speech Close Read and Rhetorical Analysis
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach Martin Luther King Jr.'s (MLK's) inspirational "I Have a Dream" speech this Black History Month to your middle or high school students? This week-long unit will keep your students engaged all while enabling them to unpack and gain a deep understanding of the text and its significance to American history. In addition, this resource helps you hit the majority of important Common Core informational text standards.Printable? Digital? The option is yours!⬆
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8th - 12th
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