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Black History Month Common Core RI.9-10.10 resources
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
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
MLK Close Reading and Comprehension Quiz “I Have a Dream” Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and close reading 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 Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and close reading lesson for MLK day. What's Included:■ 5-page reading pa
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5th - 12th
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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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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
Grades:
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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Black History Month Project with Rubric: Harlem Renaissance Research Project
Kick-off February 2024 with these Black History Month Activities/ Black History Poster Project intended for middle and high school English classrooms. Students complete a series of activities where they learn about one of the most iconic cultural periods in African American History: The Harlem Renaissance. First, students complete a video and an article activity to gain historical context about the events that led to the Harlem Renaissance. Students learn about the Jim Crow Laws and the Great Mi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Unit "Letters from Birmingham" Lesson Plans, Activities & Writing Task
Looking for a way to guide students through Martin Luther King’s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail?” This unit, complete with lesson plans & slide decks (EDITABLE), provide an opportunity for 9-12th grade students to engage in discussions, rhetorical analysis, and close reads with a culminating argumentative letter writing task on a topic of their choosing. Depending on how long you expand the writing task, this could take from 7-12 50 minute class periods. Part 1: Guide your students thr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Digital Black History Month Interactive Bulletin Board - ELA & History Projects
Digital and Interactive Bulletin Board + Project IdeasExpose your students to the important figures in African American history who have changed the course of race relations and social justice in America. Check out the video preview for a closer look!Your students will love exploring and delving into the rich history comprised in this digital bulletin board that features prominent Black Americans, such as: Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, George Washington Carver, Jackie Robi
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
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Non-fiction Close Reading Passage Nat Turner's Rebellion [Editable]
Do you need an interesting reading passage that's perfect for Black History Month? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about Nat Turner's Rebellion. One of the reasons I created this is because I think it is very important for my students to learn about how enslaved people resisted. This resource also focuses on literacy skills using a historical topic. It is available both as an editable Google Doc, or a PDF. Although
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7th - 10th
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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
Grades:
8th - 12th
Articles - 10: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BEGINNING CIVIL RIGHTS - RL Grade 4
This is Part of a Bundle.This is appropriate for studentsin grades 6–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGES - grade 5 or higher; 410 Lexile - 600 LexileReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Possible Student ReactionsTopics are appropriate for studen
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
Articles - 8: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - MARCH ON WASHINGTON - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the CIVIL RIGHTS BUNDLE with 25 articlesThis is Part of a Bundle.This is appropriate for studentsin grades 5–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGES - grade 5 or higher; 410 Lexile - 600 LexileReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Poss
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
Freedom Riders: Civil Rights Movement Reading Comprehension Toolkit Grades 10-12
Introducing the "Freedom Riders: Reading Comprehension Toolkit," a premium educational resource designed to immerse Grades 10-12 students in the critical study of the Civil Rights Movement. This toolkit not only highlights pivotal historical events through engaging reading materials but also promotes critical thinking and empathy. By offering a blend of historical insights, comprehensive questions, and interactive activities, it ensures a profound understanding of the Freedom Riders' impact on r
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10th - 12th
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Obama Close Reading and Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz "DNC Keynote Speech"
A middle school and high school activity for Black History Month. A printable close reading handout and reading comprehension multiple choice quiz of President Barack Obama's keynote address speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. This worksheet and assessment is perfect for students who are passionate about current events and social justice. The lesson is aligned to common core standards. Feeling stressed as a teacher with limited to no time for lesson planning? If you're searching f
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6th - 12th
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Articles - 7: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - 14 WOMEN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the CIVIL RIGHTS BUNDLE with 25 articlesThis is Part of a Bundle.This is appropriate for studentsin grades 5–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGES - grade 5 or higher; 410 Lexile - 600 LexileReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Poss
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
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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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: A Complete Unit for High School
Guide your students through a detailed study of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave with this comprehensive unit. The file includes pre-reading background, detailed student response pages, journal prompts, and a test. Everything can be easily adapted to either in-person or remote learning. Illustrated slides provide historical background and detail of the life of Frederick Douglass. Student response pages for each chapter include questions, organizer
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Black History Month Literature Bundle (145+ pages, 15 texts) / Print + Digital
For Black History Month, I wanted to give other teachers access to some of my most-popular resources all in one place. Each piece comes from a black writer working, speaking, and writing from a unique perspective. While February is Black History Month, these texts can be used all year long. Similarly, one month is not sufficient representation for black voices, so I encourage you to consider the diversity in your classroom instruction and library. This is something I’m consistently working to im
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9th - 12th
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Articles - 5: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - JOHN LEWIS, LITTLE ROCK NINE - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the CIVIL RIGHTS BUNDLE with 25 articlesThis is Part of a Bundle.This is appropriate for studentsin grades 5–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGES - grade 5 or higher; 410 Lexile - 600 LexileReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Poss
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
Articles - 5: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - SELMA TO MONTGOMERY MARCHES - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the CIVIL RIGHTS BUNDLE with 25 articlesThis is Part of a Bundle.This is appropriate for studentsin grades 6–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGES - grade 5 or higher; 410 Lexile - 600 LexileReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Poss
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
Articles - 4: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - FREEDOM RIDES & SIT-INS - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the CIVIL RIGHTS BUNDLE with 25 articlesThis is Part of a Bundle.This is for studentsin grades 6–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGESReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Possible Student ReactionsTopics are appropriate for middle a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
Incredible Slavery Escape Stories Investigation
This resource makes an awesome addition to any unit on slavery in America. It gives students the opportunity to investigate five incredible escape stories that they may not have previously heard of. An optional retelling activity is included, but the possibilities for this activity are endless. It could be used individually, in partner work, or in small group work.
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9th - 12th
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