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Black History Month short stories videos
Ruby Bridges (1998): Complete Movie Guide
Ruby Bridges is a 1998 made-for-television movie, written by Toni Ann Johnson and based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first black student to attend integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960.This movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. The guide includes essential vocabulary, iconic images, and a character map.This movie guide comes with an answer key for all the sections. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!For higher grade levels, you
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5th - 9th
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Juneteenth | Activities + Video
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
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4th - 9th
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Black History Month Interactive Calendar Daily Videos Questions Digital Resource
⭐ In just a few minutes per day, your students can discover and explore Black History every day of February with this Black History Month Video a Day Calendar. This digital resource contains 20 custom videos that cover the importance of Black history and a variety of Black Americans. There is one video for every school day in February 2024. Each video is under 5 minutes and contains one open-response thought question - making it easy to integrate Black History in a meaningful way throughout the
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2nd - 5th
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Jesse Owens - Race movie questions
Race is a 2016 biographical sports drama film about African American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.Directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, the film stars Stephan James as Owens, and co-stars Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt and Carice van Houten.
This worksheet contains 35 questions and additional information about the potential U.S. boycott of the 1936 Summer Olympics. A free Powe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teach Language Arts with Film Clips: Suspense and Foreshadowing
This short Film, Alma, is an excellent tool to have students review suspense and foreshadowing techniques. Students love the "creepy" film and figuring out exactly what has happened to the character. The file includes the film, student worksheets, and an answer key. The 4 worksheet pages include pause times to have students reflect and infer, as well as screenshots for analyzing examples of foreshadowing. Older students will enjoy this film which is not too young and engaging enough to keep them
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6th - 12th
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"Monkey's Paw" Engaging Short Story Analysis (Mood, Theme, and Foreshadowing)
This is not only a comprehensive lesson using the classic tale "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, but it is also a whole lot of fun for middle school students! This story is great to teach around Halloween time!What you get in the student guide:1) Background information2) Anticipation guide3) Mini research opportunity on superstitions4) Full copy of the unabridged text5) Mood analysis sheet6) Foreshadowing analysis sheet7) Socratic question sheet8) Theme: fate vs. free will analysis9) Film / sho
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6th - 10th
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MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Introductory PowerPoint
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Thus wrote Martin Luther King Jr. in his eloquent and impassioned “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in 1963. Considered by many to represent a crucial turning point in the American Civil Rights movement, the letter is taught today in countless social studies and language arts classrooms. This resource provides the background necessary for students to fully understand and appreciate King’s letter, including:• A walk-through of events leading u
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8th - 12th
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12 Years a Slave (2013): Complete Movie Guide & Processing Activity
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty at the hands of a malevolent slave owner, as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.This 24-question video guide will help your students get the most out of this po
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9th - 12th
Plot Diagram with Pixar's Digital Short
This is a video that uses Pixar's Digital short, "Lifted," to teach plot diagram. Within the 8 minute video, you'll see the entire Disney cartoon played out while a plot diagram is carefully being built around the action of the plot. Students can see the action of the story and where it fits in precisely on the plot diagram. See the sample for specific format.
At the end of the video, there is a list of student tips for how to effectively organize a short story on a plot diagram.
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5th - 12th
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Disney Pixar-- Topic vs. Theme (Dug's Special Mission)
For this activity, students will be watching a Disney Pixar short film in order to apply their knowledge of topic vs. theme. This is such a fun way to get students engaged and apply their knowledge to a visual text. Great way to assess introductory theme vs. topic skills.Students will need to take notes and track topics during the mini-movie, and then eventually turn it into a thematic statement. They will also need to support their theme with specific evidence from the mini-movie. The link to t
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5th - 9th
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Inference Lessons and Activities
All activities are provided in both digital and printable formats. The digital resources were created using Google Slides. You may convert the Google Slides to PowerPoint lessons for students to complete when they are not online.General Teaching· Vocabulary Practice – word and definition cards for practice + a test on these words· Question Stems by Grade LevelHook Activities Google Slide PresentationForensic Evidence Lapbook - Students create a lapbook with either graphic organizers or case fil
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3rd - 6th
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Kentucky Derby Activities {QR Codes, YouTube Videos, Picture Books
I wanted to create a day centered around the Kentucky Derby since it is a local event that is known world wide. Many of my students don't know much about the Derby and we are only 45 minutes away from Louisville, Kentucky. In this unit, you will find QR codes that have videos where students (or the class) can watch about the History of the Kentucky Derby, Listen to the Call to the Post, Listen to the song “My Old Kentucky Home,” and hear many horse related picture books read aloud on YouTube.
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2nd - 7th
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Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions
Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and explore six creative alternatives suitable for any novel or short story. Engage even your most reluctant students with this comprehensive bundle, which includes everything you need to implement these innovative projects. Each assignment is accompanied by a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer, designed to hook students from the start. From dynamic character
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7th - 10th
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Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story
Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story: Elevate traditional book reports with this engaging "Alternate Ending" project suitable for any novel or short story. Students will craft a found alternate ending to the narrative they've just read, sparking creativity and critical thinking. As part of the project, they will also assume the role of a distinguished literary professor, eager to analyze and discuss the implications of the new ending on the characters and
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7th - 10th
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To Build a Fire - Citing Text Evidence Argument Writing Prompt & Essay Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "To Build a Fire" by Jack London has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resourc
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6th - 8th
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Flowers for Algernon - Text Based Evidence – Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this r
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6th - 8th
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The Tell-Tale Heart - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this
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6th - 8th
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Black History Month | African-American Heroes | Activities + Games + Music
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the significant contributions of individuals of African descent throughout history, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating cultural diversity and notable achievements within the Afro-descendant community. Let's learn together about it.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.-How to do page.p1:- Introduction.p2-p3:- African-American Heroes.p4:- Alphabet game (interactive).p5:- Game: mat
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish
Book Report Digital Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions
Book Report Digital Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and use these six creative digital alternatives suitable for any novel or short story instead. Engage even your most reluctant students with this comprehensive digital bundle, which includes everything you need to implement these innovative projects. Each digital assignment is accompanied by a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer, designed to hook students from
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7th - 10th
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Black History Month | Héroes | Activities + Games + Music | Spanish
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the significant contributions of individuals of African descent throughout history, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating cultural diversity and notable achievements within the Afro-descendant community. Let's learn together about it.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.-How to do page.p1:- Introduction.p2-p3:- African-American Heroes.p4:- Alphabet game (interactive).p5:- Game: mat
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish
Rikki Tikki Tavi- Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Rikki Tikki Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this re
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6th - 8th
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Black History Month | Historia | Spanish | Kids | Activities + Music + Video
Black History Month provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the fundamental contributions of the black community throughout history, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging its rich and diverse history. Through this celebration, the struggle for equality and justice is highlighted, fostering a deeper understanding of African American heritage and its impact on the construction of a more inclusive society.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.-
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish | For Kids
Black History Month | History | Activities + Music + Video | Kids
Black History Month provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the fundamental contributions of the black community throughout history, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging its rich and diverse history. Through this celebration, the struggle for equality and justice is highlighted, fostering a deeper understanding of African American heritage and its impact on the construction of a more inclusive society.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.-
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish | For Kids
Black History Month | Activities + Videos + Biographies + Theme of the Year
Black History Month is one of the most important months of the year. In it we commemorate the great contributions of African Americans to our culture and society. This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. -How to do page. p1: - African American History Month . p2: - Origins of the African American History Month. p3: - Why do you think it is important to celebrate this month? - Make a timeline. p4: - Cultural history and African Americans contributions .
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish | For All Ages
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