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Black History Month Common Core SL.9-10.1d resources
All American Boys Complete 6-7 Week Novel Unit (NO PREP)
Unlock the Power of Critical Reflection with Our All-Inclusive Curriculum for All American Boys Are you ready to transform your English classroom into a dynamic space of cultural relevance, critical thinking, and literary analysis? Dive into my meticulously crafted curriculum for the riveting novel All American Boys – a unit that not only aligns with Common Core standards but also empowers your students to explore the intricacies of societal conflict, racial bias, and the enduring legacy of Dr.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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
Grades:
8th - 12th
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
Henrietta Lacks- an "Interrupted" Case Study using the Radiolab Podcast
This podcast is the extraordinary story of Henrietta Lacks. Though she died of cervical cancer in 1951, she unknowingly held the key to unlocking medical advancements (from polio vaccines to chemotherapy drugs) in her tumor cells. After taking a biopsy of Henrietta's cervical cancer, researcher Dr. George Gey discovered that Henrietta's cells could not only reproduce, but THRIVE outside the body--a breakthrough that would change modern medicine. Later, it was found that Henrietta's cells were ev
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-LS3-1
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
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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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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Black Panther Party- Listen, Short Answer, Research, Conversation & Paragraph
High-Interest Topic: The truth about the Black Panther Party is more relevant today than ever! Don't wait for Black History Month!There are many misconceptions about the group. The Black Panthers were considered dangerous to the FBI not because they were armed and monitored police interactions with black people but because of their inclusive and peaceful collaboration and support of many people including feminists, gay rights groups, and anti-war activists (to name only a few). The tactics use
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Writing a Successful Paragraph Using a Famous Quote
This lesson will help your secondary student write a well-developed paragraph.
Students receive a quote based on Civil Rights (the lesson can be easily adapted to use quotes of your choice). Students respond with a well-written paragraph. Every fifth person gets the same quote.
This is an excellent chance to begin Close Reading. Students will make connections and inferences from these quotes!
The PowerPoint gives specific instructions on each slide, including the example quote and “one st
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Writing Bundle: Secondary
Literature of Civil Rights (ELA, Black History Month Unit)
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
American Monopoly Bundle
Time to learn about Institutional Racism in America using Monopoly and a few, … um, slight rule changes. Please note, this game is based on a very serious issue we have in our country and helps students understand the concept in a more hands-on way. Please examine the culture of your classroom before attempting to institute this game, it may bring up some very real emotions which could result in very real discussions. Be prepared!
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History, Joy, & Social Media Lesson + Guided Notes (Distance Learning)
This activity allows students to explore the use of social media for joy in the midst of the difficulty of a global pandemic. Students will read and engage with by 2 articles Newsela, as well as a class discussion and written reflection.Includes a color-coded, step-by-step slideshow and guided notes graphic organizer for independent and/or whole/small group work. Graphic organizer requires students to read, synthesize information, and support claims wit relevant evidence. Includes a social medi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Slavery and African-American Project with Condensed Rubric
Teachers can "race" to highlight and reinforce the study of slavery as well as the African-American culture and its accomplishments with this project. This handout contains multiple options from which students can create a resourceful analysis of this ethnic group . Using their imaginations and critical-thinking skills, participants will have the chance to choose from a list of 17 innovative topics and then research, produce, and present their projects to their classmates. A detailed rubric is a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Black History | The Block | Community & Social Issue | Art Project | Mini Unit
Give your students this artistic and social justice inspired art project for Black history month or any time you want to celebrate the work of Romare BeardenThis is the project for your class.Goals for this mini-unitFamiliarize students with the work of the prominent black artist, Romare BeardenStudents will identify the community they are a member of, depict that community through multi-media art to emulate the style of “The Block” by Romare BeardenWithin the art piece students will represent a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Harlem Renaissance Biographical Speech & Class Quilt
This is a short research and presentation activity able to be completed within a week. The “Who Am I” game is meant as an anticipatory set, where students will hopefully connect with an author before diving into their research. I encourage them to find a book or article in addition to search engines (my sources are listed on the “Who Am I game). When doing my research, I noted different sources contained very different information, so multiple sources are an excellent idea to get a more complete
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8th - 12th
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American Monopoly Lesson Plan
Time to learn about Institutional Racism in America using Monopoly and a few, … um, slight rule changes. Please note, this game is based on a very serious issue we have in our country and helps students understand the concept in a more hands-on way. Please examine the culture of your classroom before attempting to institute this game, it may bring up some very real emotions which could result in very real discussions. Be prepared!Get Resources for American Monopoly on my Teachers Pay Teachers pa
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: American Monopoly Bundle
Podcast Companion Activity - Black Greek Organizations
Listening and learning is a treat for you and your students! This podcast companion activity will allow you all to learn about the richness of Black history and Black present through the lens of Black Greek organizations.These brotherhoods and sisterhoods have been serving, uplifting, and celebrating the Black community for more than 100 years. Many great leaders of today and yesterday are members of these organizations. Curious which ones? Well, your students will learn about 9 of these notable
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Black History Bundle
Analyzing Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem: "The Hill We Climb"
I created 23 analytical questions for Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem: "The Hill We Climb". This assignment goes over meaning in individual lines and has students search for deeper meanings while making personal connections.
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8th - 12th
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Black History Month Poster
I made this to frame next to my Black History Month book display! It can be added to a Google Doc or Slide to resize and print or use as an icon.
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Not Grade Specific
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TEDTalk: The Danger of a Single Story Activity
Help your students remain engaged while or after watching The Danger of a Single Story TEDTalk by Chimamanda Adichie. This activity contains engaging questions that will facilitate responses from all types of learners and writing skills. It also includes connections and an extension activity to sum up the video.
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6th - 11th
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Ida B. Wells Ted-ed Lesson
This is the Ted-ed lesson questions and additional resources that should go with the Ted-ed video found on their website or Youtube about Ida B. Wells. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fygjGXnaV9w&feature=emb_logo
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7th - 12th
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Ida B. Wells Additional Information from Ted-ed
This document is additional information that should be used alongside the Ida B. Wells video and questions posted in my store. There is a bundle available with both as well!
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Ida B. Wells Ted-ed Lesson
Discussing Racial Oppression - Self-Assessment Checklists and Contract Template
This resource provides a set of tools to support teachers who wish to bring discussions surrounding oppression, racial inequality, criminal injustice, and discrimination into the classroom. Educators may feel discomfort discussing sensitive topics in the classroom, as they may be concerned about their vulnerability in sharing experiences or expressing personal opinions on delicate subjects. Furthermore, educators cannot control the comments or opinions expressed by other members of the conver
Grades:
7th - 12th
Film Clip Argument Analysis: Rubin "Hurricane" Carter ( BLACK HISTORY)
History! English! Black History! Prison Industrial Complex! Justice! This resource is a simple print and teacher resource! It will help introduce reluctant readers to argument analysis. This resource is paired with a clip from the 1999 film Hurricane. The film is based on the life of middleweight boxer Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter who was wrongfully imprisoned. Previewing journal questions that get students thinking about the argument themes before they begin analyzing.Watch the 1:47 clip ( Clip
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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