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Black History Month Common Core RL.9-10.10 resources
Thank You Ma'am Digital Escape Room
Students will solve a series of clues based on the short story “Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes in order to crack the master lock and escape the room.This digital game entails reading comprehension skills, finding textual evidence, and making inferences! It's the perfect review game to engage students in studying elements of a short story and finding key ideas and details from the text.Your students are going to love deciphering and solving puzzles in this 360° digital escape room. This act
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Thank You Ma'am — Short Story Bundle
Langston Hughes "I, Too" + Walt Whitman "I Hear America Singing" Poetry Analysis
This purchase includes an individual poetry analysis of the two poems, "I, Too" by Langston Hughes and "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman. Between these two poems, students will address: tone, repetition, rhythm, theme, allusion, symbolism, alliteration, and irony.Students will then answer a constructed response question that requires them to reflect on both poems as well as their own personal experiences. An editable copy (word document) is included in this resource as well in case you wo
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston | Short Story Analysis
Use the short story "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston to teach Feminist Literature, Famous African American Authors, or about Themes and Biblical Allusions in literature. This is a great lesson for students to practice literary analysis.Included in this lesson plan:- Full Text "Sweat" short story by Zora Neale Hurston- Anticipation activity, activating strategy worksheet- Powerpoint presentation: - Background Information about the author Zora Neale Hurston - Historical Context: Rural Ame
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
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
42 Is Not Just a Number / **Unit BUNDLE!** / Online-Ready! / Huge Value!
My students loved 42 Is Not Just a Number by Doreen Rappaport. This biography of Jackie Robinson will win your students' hearts and give them a thorough understanding of Jackie Robinson's legacy. The book is a compelling read and appeals to sports fans and non-sports fans alike! Your reluctant readers will do well with this book! The chapters are quick and focused, and overall, the book highlights the biggest examples of Jackie defying segregation and working to break the color barrier, not only
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5th - 10th
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The Lesson by Toni Cade Bambara | Short Story Analysis
"The Lesson" Short Story by Toni Cade Bambara is an eye opening story to many about the economic injustices in American society. A group of children from Harlem visit FAO Schwarz in New York City, only to be shocked and confused by the prices of items they've never seen before. In this lesson plan, you will receive:Activating Strategy — before reading word splashIntroduction to "The Lesson" Powerpoint presentation — Background on the author Toni Cade Bambara — Academic Vo
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7th - 11th
African Culture and Folktales Introduction and Group Project
Traditional African Culture and African Folktales are intriguing to high school ELA students. This beautiful introduction presentation has compelling content, striking graphics, and engaging links to music and videos. The group folktale project propels your students on an exploration of African folktales, reading and performing, identifying common features of the folklore, and recreating tales set in our society. This resource requires no-prep and includes answer keys and scoring rubrics. First
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8th - 11th
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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
Frederick Douglass Quiz: "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
This is a quiz (and key) covering Frederick Douglass' famous speech "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?" Reading this speech goes well with the study of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. This is a 20-question multiple choice quiz (and key), useful as a reading check and springboard for discussion.
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8th - 11th
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Ain't Burned All The Bright- A Novel Study
In this unique collaborative novel, students will be challenged to look closely at the experiences of Black families during the unpredictable and unknown times of the pandemic. Thought-provoking questions, chances to reflect, and opportunities to take a closer look at written and illustrated pages are all provided here in this novel study. Answers and possible answers are provided. This unit will make it easy to continue learning after reading "Ain't Burned All the Bright". Just print!
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7th - 12th
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The Rock and The River COMPLETE NOVEL BUNDLE!
The complete novel bundle for Kekla Magoon's novel, The Rock and The River. This bundle includes:- google slide activities for chapters 1-5- google slide activities for chapters 6-10- google slide activities for chapters 11-16- google slide activities for chapters 17-21Digital novel slides can significantly enhance students' comprehension of a book in various ways!!Visual Aid: Incorporating images, graphics, and illustrations relevant to the story can provide visual cues that aid in understandin
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6th - 9th
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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
Power of Words in Mockingbird, MLK’s “I Have a Dream”, & JFK’s Assassination
Hello Fellow Teacher, Are you looking for a unit to teach the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. In this PDF with 37 Google slides, you have a variety of activities for your students. You can make this a four-week or a two-month unit, and the activities enable students to practice and develop mastery in all four ELA standards. The assassination of John F. Kennedy and the book To Kill a Mockingbird are not directly related in terms of events or characters, as they belong to different contexts and genr
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
A Raisin in the Sun - Harkness / Socratic Seminar / Discussion Activity
Great activity for Black History Month - based on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. Included: - Full Lesson Plan - Whole Group + Small Group Student Handouts (includes directions + speaking guidelines and reminders)- Rubric (for written + speaking portions)Get your students ENGAGED and PREPARED for a high-level discussion with this activity. Students are encouraged to create high-level thinking questions for discussion. This lesson is ALWAYS successful in my ELA classroom and I can't wai
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6th - 12th
Black Poetry Cryptograms Puzzles Black History Month Middle and High School
Unlock the power of Black poetry in your classroom with our Black Poetry Cryptograms Puzzle Packet, featuring captivating puzzles crafted from the timeless works of Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes. Specifically designed for middle and high school teachers, this puzzle packet is an engaging and educational tool that seamlessly integrates into your curriculum. As we approach Black History Month, immerse your students in the profound words of these literary giants, with puzzles based on Hughes' "H
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6th - 12th
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Poetry Test Passages
Need a poetry assessment that truly requires students to think about engaging poems and analyze them deeply? Well, this PASSAGE BASED resource is perfect for you! Students can complete this assignment using the traditional paper/pencil method or the NEW Google Forms version.Students are required to read and analyze three poems:American Heartbreak by Langston HughesBury Me in a Free Land by Francis Ellen Watkins HarperAfro American Fragment by Langston HughesThere are:9 multiple choice questions4
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8th - 11th
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Maya Angelou Phenomenal Woman Poetry Analysis — Women's Empowerment Poem Study
This purchase includes the study of Maya Angelou's famous poem: Phenomenal Woman.Students will read Angelou's poem through twice and then answer the analysis questions. Students will cover important poetic devices, including:rhymerhyme scheme consonance repetitionfigurative languagemetaphoralliterationhyperboletoneaudiencethemeAnswer key is included!This is a great activity for students studying poetry or to incorporate during Women's History Month or Black History Month.There are two copies inc
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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POETRY ANALYSIS: STILL I RISE BY MAYA ANGELOU (POEM & ANALYSIS QUESTIONS)
The following worksheet contains the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 extended response questions to further analysis. Topics covered include:ThemeSymbolismLiterary Devices (Repetition)Using/finding text evidenceTone & word choice& More!This is a great resource for: Practicing poetry analysisCelebrating Black History MonthSupplemental practiceIndependent workSub plansTest Prep HomeworkAn answer key is included on the last page.
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7th - 9th
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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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A Raisin in the Sun / The Glass Menagerie Comparative Analysis Activity
Comparative Analysis Worksheet - The Glass Menagerie and A Raisin in the Sun Engage your students in a thought-provoking exploration of two influential American plays with this comprehensive worksheet. The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams and A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry delve into the struggles and aspirations of families facing challenging circumstances. This resource is divided into three parts, guiding students through a comparative analysis of the plays:Part 1: Exploring
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8th - 12th
Harlem Renaissance vs Shakespeare Board Game ELA passage-based reading analysis
“Harlem Shake” Board Game: ELA & History Passage-Based Questions Analysis StrategyHarlem Renaissance vs The Renaissance Shakespeare and Langston Hughes Compare and Contrast Ever thought to teach the Harlem Renaissance and the original Renaissance side by side? Now you can! Use this amazing board game to compare and contrast two poems from each Renaissance to give students insight to the similarities and differences of the time periods and movements. This board game requires students to dance
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8th - 12th
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Adjo Means Goodbye Short Story Unit
"Adjo Means Goodbye" by Carrie Allen McCray is a famous Short Story that focuses on race as well as friendship. This resource consists of the following: Pre-reading historical background information.Pre-reading opinion questioning.The entire short story with annotation boxes for pacing.5 Post Guided Reading Questions.Annotation & Evidence Chart that connects to the important literary devices in the short story.Mini Lesson #1 on point of view.New York Times Article and post article question.M
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
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Digital Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes Mini Unit for 7th to 12th Grade
Engage your students with Black History Month, Langston Hughes and character analysis with this no prep, digital or print Thank You Ma'am mini unit. This resource engages your students with character analysis, textual evidence, theme analysis and so much more!Here's what you'll get:This product includes an entire mini unit where students will analyze the story as well as vocabulary practice, theme learning stations, creative writing, textual evidence, and more. There is even a choice board with
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7th - 12th
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LANGSTON HUGHES - "As I Grew Older" - Close Reading
Like his poem "A Dream Deffered," this poem by Langston Hughes is thought provoking. To aid student comprehension I created this close reading poetry lesson which worked quite well with students . Included are:- the text of the poem- graphic organizer type "First Impressions" student response page- close reading questions, with answer key- analysis question for essay or discussion- analysis questions for essays, comparing poem to other poemsCCSS ELA RL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9: W1, 2 An excellent accom
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
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