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Free Black History Month literature circles
Black History Month Passage FREEBIE
Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH reading passages? These thirteen non-fiction text passages are perfect for Black History Month in February! If you're looking for a way to incorporate social studies with reading, and a variety of people this study is perfect. The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.
Full Black History Month Passages: Black History Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION
Women's History Month
Grades:
1st - 4th
Let Me Tell You About Jackie Robinson: Mini Nonfiction Unit
Jackie Robinson was a gentle giant in the world of baseball. But long before he became a legend on the baseball diamond, he was an all-American athlete, considerate son, Army officer, and youngest of five children. Three high-interest passages cover the highlights of Jackie's career and challenge students to think about this tumultuous period of American history. Students will be asked to make inferences, describe Jackie's relationships with others, practice vocabulary skills, and find evide
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study FREE Sample | Worksheets and Activities
This is an 8 page FREE sample from my Common Core aligned book study for Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for Chapters 1-2, along with an asking and answering activity, and all answer keys!This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is great for whole class, small group, or independent study.This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alo
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3rd - 6th
Civil Rights Leaders Free Sample; Harriet Tubman
Civil Rights Leaders: Harriet Tubman.Students will have the opportunity to learn about Civil Rights leaders who have changed our world. They have all stood up for human rights and shown us that everyone can make a difference.This Free Sample includes all the pages for Harriet Tubman.In this packet you'll find:-one-page informational text articles. -Vocabulary Flap pages The flap page focuses on three important words from the text. The words are defined and then there is space for students to wri
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Ruby Bridges Craft & Writing
Black History Month is February 1 through February 28. It is a time to remember the contributions of African Americans in the United States.
Ruby Bridges is an African American who made a difference. She was a first grade student who was taken out of an all black school and put into an all white school that was closer to her home. She was brave and endured much.
Ruby Bridges is still alive and travels all over the country to tell her incredible story.
Share Ruby’s story with your students an
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Martin Luther King Jr and Math
Martin Luther King Jr. Math is a quick activity that integrates history, discussion and language arts into math!
This is a mixed addition and subtraction activity that connects a number to a word, then connects the words into a thoughtful quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Discussion questions are provided to make this a thought-provoking lesson that incorporates math!
Grades:
1st - 3rd
The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 Novel Study FREE Sample
This is a 6 page FREE sample from my Common Core aligned book study for The Watsons Go to Birmingham, by Christopher Paul Curtis. It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for Chapters 1-2, along with a reading strategy activity, and all answer keys. This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is great for whole class, small group, or independent study.This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Jackie Robinson Differentiated Cloze Paragraph - PebbleGo
This is to be used in conjunction with the Biographies section on the PebbleGo website.
This is differentiated and has three different levels.
A= above grade level
B= below grade level
O = on grade level
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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George Washington Carver A Weed is a Flower Activity Pack
"George Washington Carver A Weed is a Flower"Looking for a Common Core Aligned, No Prep Pack to teach the book A Weed is a Flower? Look no further! This packet contains all that you need! It can be used for guided reading groups, individual reading, a whole class study, or as a read aloud companion. The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities.This packet includes 9 pages. Inside you will find:*Cover Page*Compreh
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Hidden Figures Book and Movie Discussion Guide
Ten questions each for the book and film, Hidden Figures. Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race Author: Margot Lee Shetterly Publisher: William CollinsThe book Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race is more factual than the film. It is more like a textbook with scientific information about aviation and civil rights. The author demonstrates how segregation at NACA (now NASA) compared and c
Grades:
10th - 12th
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Novel Study
Science journalist Rebecca Skloot makes a remarkable debut with this multilayered story about faith, science, journalism, and grace. It is also a tale of medical wonders and medical arrogance, racism, poverty and the bond that grows, sometimes painfully, between two very different women—Skloot and Deborah Lacks—sharing an obsession to learn about Deborah's mother, Henrietta, and her magical, immortal cells. SummaryHer name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Sout
Grades:
9th - 12th
Juneteenth Day ~ "Did You Know?" ~ Emergent Reader
Another "Did You Know" from "Fun to Learn."An upper-level reader complete with info about the Juneteenth.Check out: "Did You Know" ~ George Washington another FREE RESOURCE from FUN to LEARN
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K - 2nd
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Salt in His Shoes Michael Jordan's Pursuit of a Dream Reader's Theatre Script
Mama JordanDid you guys lose again, today? Michael nodded. He was quiet for a minute and then said: Michael JordanMama, how can I grow taller? Mama Jordan knew the answer to a lot of questions, but this was a tough one. She thought for a moment as she sprinkled salt and pepper on the chicken she was making for dinner. Then she smiled, looked at Michael and said: Mama JordanSalt. Michael JordanSalt? Mama JordanSalt in your shoes. We will put salt in your shoes and say a prayer every night. Before
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
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Robert Johnson King of the Delta Blues Story-book Slideshow
Included in the Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues story-book slideshow:14 slides/pages with text and illustrations on each slide/page.Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues synopsisFrom poor beginnings along the Mississippi River, Robert Johnson became a master of the blues, who inspired some of the most popular performers of the 20th century. Read about his talented and tragically short life in Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues!I hope you, and your students enjoy reading Robert Joh
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Not Grade Specific
Black History Month~Informational Text Freebie
I hope you enjoy this informational text freebie on Ruby Bridges!
Grades:
1st - 3rd
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Reader's Theatre Script
DanielMy sister Janet and I are going to march in a parade with our family. AmyA parade? What kind of parade? JanetAmy, don’t you know why we have a holiday tomorrow? BenI know. I think it’s about some king. Oh, I remember now. It’s to honor a king named Martin. DanielNo, that’s not correct. It’s because we are honoring a famous man named Martin Luther King Jr. He wasn’t a king; but “King” was his last name. BenWhat made Martin Luther King Jr. so famous?Included in the What is Martin Luther King
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPoint Presentation Slideshow
Included in the Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPoint Presentation Slideshow:25 slides detailing Doctor King's early life until his death, and how his legacy and words continue to influence today's world.Each slide/page includes an illustration.I hope you, and your students enjoy reading and learning about Martin Luther King Jr.Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Excelsior!Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader's Theatre
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Not Grade Specific
Dr. Maya Angelou-Life Doesn't Frighten Me lesson plan
Based around Dr. Angelou's famous poem, LIFE DOESN'T FRIGHTEN ME, students will read the poem, dissect it and write their own renditions.
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1st - 5th
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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free Educator's Guide
This is a lesson plan bundle for Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth (ISBN: 9781400231256)The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all."T
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2nd - 4th
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Desmond and the Very Mean Word Reader's Theatre Script & Questions
Father TrevorAre you still thinking about that mean word? DesmondYes. I don’t know what to do about it. Father TrevorOur hearts are fragile and easily hurt. This is why we were given a way to heal them; it’s called forgiveness. DesmondHow can I forgive them? They haven’t said they are sorry to me.*************************************************************************************************************Included in the Desmond and the Very Mean Word Reader's Theatre Unit:*5 Page Script*4 Charact
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3rd - 8th
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CVC short vowel practice NO PREP
Are you looking for a fun, easy, No-Prep activity to practice short vowel identification? MLK Jr-themed CVC short vowel coloring pages are a great addition to your MLK Jr unit. Perfect for CVC short vowel sound identification and practice! Plus, they are no prep for you. Just print and go!INCLUDED:10 short vowel identification pages10 answer keysAn image keyDIRECTIONS:Your student will look at the image in the shape and say it out loud. They will identify which short vowel sound they said and u
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PreK - K
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Also included in: CVC short vowels practice holiday bundle
Close Reading Workshop of Olaudah Equiano-Word Choice
This handout is a close reading workshop that utilizes the slave narrative of Olaudah Equiano to have students examine word choice. The lesson contains an AWQ (annotating with a question in mind) framework for marking the text, text-dependent questions that are placed throughout the text, post-reading questions for discussion, and a writing prompt to have students examine connotative diction. This is a wonderful addition to units on the transatlantic slave trade or rhetorical analysis of develop
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9th - 12th
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Core Vocabulary List for Martin Luther King "I Have A Dream Speech"
Dynamic Reading core word list for close reading of Martin Luther King's seminal speech. Extensive text-based vocabulary support for striving high school readers and ELL's. Please see demo videos for reading routines to incorporate the core word list and maximize text comprehension at www.dynamic-reading.com
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9th - 12th
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Children's Read Aloud Book List- Black History Month
This is a list of 77 children's books that are great to read for Black History Month. If your favorite book is missing from the list, send me a message and I'll add it!I hope you enjoy!❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀Tips for you!How to get TPT creditsGo to your My Purchases page. Click the "Provide Feedback" button located next to each purchase. It will take you to a page where you can write a quick review about the product. Each time you provide your feedback for a paid item, you
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