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8th grade Black History Month library skills literature circles
Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION (18)
Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH close reading passages? These eighteen non-fiction text dependent 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.The passages are rigorous to help meet the Common Core standards. Each passage includes mostly text dependent questions that assess comprehension.
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3rd - 8th
Stephen Curry | LeBron James | Reading Passages Black History Month| Basketball
Students practice reading the assignment for the day and then complete a quick close reading activity to help strengthen reading comprehension skills. This activity can be used for whole group, guided reading, close reading, homework, etc.....What's Inside? 2020 Updated1 Passage Stephen Curry (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Passage LeBron James (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Vocabulary Page (Blank)1 Context Clues Graphic Organizer1 Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram2 Writing
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2nd - 8th
The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this Civil Rights Newbery Medal award winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Please chec
Grades:
4th - 8th
Genre Personality Test: Paper & Digital
Have students take this Genre Personality Test to determine their Genre Preference. Personality test looks at 9 Different Genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Adventure, Horror and Sports Fiction. Print & Digital versions are included. Administer the personality quiz as a class or have students take individually. If you want to conduct the personality test as a class, show the included presentation. As students follow along with the
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Comprehensive Genre Unit BUNDLE: Paper & Digital for Distance Learning
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Comprehension Questions
Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition by Margot Lee ShetterlyThis resource is for the wonderful book, Hidden Figures, that tells the stories of African American women who worked as mathematicians for NASA. There are comprehension questions for each chapter. The questions can be used for whole group or small reading groups.You may also like:A Good Kind of Trouble Novel StudyStamped Comprehension QuestionsClean Getaway Novel StudyHispanic Heritage Reading Passages
Grades:
5th - 8th
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar - A 20+ page package related to the Civil Rights Movement and the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King. This package contains all of the necessary documents to facilitate a Socratic Seminar related to the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King.
This is a fantastic activity and lesson to assist students in fostering deep, meaningful and engaging learning related to the Civil Rights Movement. Students
Grades:
6th - 12th
I PICK Good Fit Books Bookmarks Colorful
Use these colorful bookmarks to help students learn how to pick good fit books! The purchase includes two types of bookmarks, both in color and black in white. Large poster versions of each bookmark is also included for you to display in your classroom. Includes:
Colorful I PICK Bookmark
Colorful I PICK Bookmark Poster
Black and White I PICK Bookmark
Black and White I PICK Poster
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K - 12th
Classroom Library Book Spine Labels
⭐ Use these labels to organize your fiction books in alphabetical order by author's last name. ⭐These book spine labels are compatible with Avery 5160 and 8160.⭐If you are printing using a laser print you need to purchase Avery 5160 labels. If you are printing using an inkjet printer you need to purchase Avery 8160 labels. How to use⚪ Download the zip file after purchasing.⚪ Print whichever letters you need.⚪ Purchase either Avery 5160 or 8160 labels. (can be found at Target, Walmart, Amazon, St
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K - 8th
Becoming Muhammad Ali: A PDF Novel Study and Easel Digital Activity
OVERVIEW:Two products in one: digital and printable! This is a ready-to-use, custom made, PDF and Easel Digital packet designed for use with middle graders reading Becoming Muhammad Ali by award-winning-authors, James Patterson and Kwame Alexander. The Easel activity included is a copy of the student workbook complete with textboxes allowing the teacher to assign it digitally and the student to complete the activities digitally when distance learning is necessary. Included in both the PDF and
Grades:
5th - 8th
One Crazy Summer Novel Unit--Deluxe Edition
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. One Crazy Summer is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1960's Oakland, CA. It is rapidly becoming a must-read novel for any 4-9th grader-- especially in studies of civil rights. This unit helps to scaffold reading comprehension for many types of readers in various formats. It can be used for intervention groups, book
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4th - 9th
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Library Book Display decor and reading promotion signs
Library Book Call Outs are the perfect way to promote, advertise, and call attention to any library book! They are eye-catching inside books on display, perfect for holidays ("New Year, New Book!"), and other library celebrated events such as Banned Books Week! Printed with colorful, neon paper; these signs are sure to catch the attention to any student walking by.Do you ever find yourself pointing a book out to a student and saying "ooh, this one has a GREAT ending!" or "That's one of my favori
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3rd - 8th
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson, A PDF and Digital Novel Study
Like to honor diversity and encourage inclusion in your classroom? Do you want to be prepared for distance learning as well? If so, this NYT Bestseller, Harbor Me, by Jacqueline Woodson is a great book to introduce your students to and this novel study will guide them to meaningful discussions and provide you with the option of printable or digital lessons.Included in this packet is a ready-to-use, custom-made novel study designed for independent work in grades 5-8 as students read Harbor Me by
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5th - 8th
One Crazy Summer Novel Unit for all 33 Chapters (inc. answers)
This novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest, complex text. One Crazy Summer is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1960's Oakland, CA. It is rapidly becoming a must-read novel for any 4-9th grader especially in studies of civil rights. This unit helps to scaffold reading comprehension for many types of readers in numerous formats. It can be used for intervention groups, book groups, an
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4th - 9th
After the Shot Drops Novel Study
A powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life for his family. Not only is this book well-paced with short chapters switching perspectives, the secondary characters are rich in detail! Drama propels the story forward while its emotional appeal builds empathy for both boys' circumstances. A great novel for anyone who loves basketball! 2019-2020 Georgia Teen Peach Book Award Nominee SummaryBunny and Nasir have been best friends forever, but when Bunny
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8th - 12th
English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 16 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month. #twosdaysaleThis set includes 16 comprehensible readings / mini-biographies of individuals commonly spoken of (and some less commonly spoken of) during Black History Month. These mini-biographies are designed to introduce the person and their legacy / a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Underground Railroad Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It would also be a great addition to your Black History Month activities. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you'd like my com
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Adapted Book Mega Bundle
Sharon M. Draper's "Tears of a Tiger" - 28 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 28 rigorous unit learning tasks for Sharon Draper’s, "Tears of a Tiger." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. The resource includes speaking and listening activities including
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6th - 10th
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. 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, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It would also be a great addition to your Black History Month activities. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you'd like my com
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Adapted Book Mega Bundle
Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges - Nonfiction Novel Study
Through My Eyes is an inspirational autobiography about a little girl who perseveres through a troubling time in American history – the Civil Rights Movement. This book allows young readers to understand that racism unfortunately affected African Americans of all ages. The images give an honest account of what it was like to be Ruby in the 1960s. Her story shows great courage and determination, pressing forward in the midst of hatred and violence – a message all readers can receive. Summary: In
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5th - 12th
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Fantasy Genre Booktalk Template - Middle School Library Booktalks
Teaching the fantasy genre? This beautiful fantasy-themed book talk template includes an editable PowerPoint template, sample middle school book talk, and an editable Google™ Slides version for students to make and share their own book talks.Recommended grade levels:Grades 3+. The included sample booktalk is best for Grades 5-8, but the blank template and Google™ Slides template can be used with any grade. All text in the sample book talk is editable, and some books may work outside the middle s
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5th - 8th
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Genre Bookmarks and Book Recommendations
Product contains 9 Different Genre Bookmarks. These are great for your school library or your own classroom. Each bookmark is designed to be two-sided. The front side contains the genre definition and a picture (includes color and b/w versions). The back side contains a list of book recommendations for that genre. There are two lists for each genre. The first list has book recommendations for 4th-6th grade. The second list has book recommendations for 6th-8th grade. Product also contains
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Comprehensive Genre Unit BUNDLE: Paper & Digital for Distance Learning
P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia: A PDF and TpT Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom made, independent work packet for middle graders who are reading the award-winning historical fiction novel, P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia. It is a PDF &/or Easel digital novel study. Included are 28 student pages, an answer key, research ideas, a vocabulary bookmark, lists of vocabulary words for the teacher, and a listing of Common Core Standards supported in the packet. The student pages are designed to reinforce essential reading and writing skill
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5th - 8th
Also included in: One Crazy Bundle: PDF Novel Studies for Rita Williams-Garcia's Books
School Trip By: Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Bundle
Take advantage of this complete bundle to increase your students' comprehension of the graphic novel School Trip by: Jerry Craft. Included is a complete novel study, assessment, online game, and a book brochure activity to wrap up the unit.Novel Study: This novel study is for the Jerry Craft graphic novel, School Trip. Within this packet you will receive 50 pages of student activities plus answer keys. It includes a variety of comprehensive and critical thinking skills. This product is perfect f
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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