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6th grade Black History Month scaffolded notes
Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments
This packet is designed to accompany Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States. This version of the famous People's History is more accessible to younger students and gives a great background on working class and progressive history. This packet breaks down the book by chapter, excluding chapters 22 - 28 (that many classes will not get to). Each chapter has either a note-taking guide (major vocabulary and themes to help students take notes with purpose) or questions about the c
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Tupac, LeBron James, Bob Dylan & Two Distant Strangers: Black Lives Matter Study
Here is a wonderful opportunity to explore with your students four powerful popular culture texts:1. Tupac Shakur's compact and vivid poem, "The Rose that Grew from Concrete" explores the concept of thriving despite economic, racial and social inequities. 2. LeBron James' Instagram post "Shut Up and Dribble" is a rebuttal to an offensive directive to keep dribbling on the court and stay out of race politics. 3. Songwriter, Bob Dylan's masterpiece, "Hurricane," is a protest song documenting the l
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Amazing African Americans Spies in the Civil War | VIDEO, Notes, & Activity!
Learn the amazing stories of 3 African American spies in the Civil War with this engaging History For Humans video!Students learn how Harriet Tubman used her skills from the Underground Railroad to serve as a spy during the war and be the first woman to lead a military operation in American history, how John Scobell operated with the Union's top spy and put his acting skills to the use to fight the Confederates, and how Mary Jane Bowser spied on Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy,
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5th - 8th
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MLK "I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous " I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" speech given to an audience of sanitation workers in Memphis, TN before he was assassinated. 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 th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Abolitionist Movement Lesson and Notes - Slavery and the Underground Railroad
This Abolitionist Movement lesson and notes include information about the Abolitionist Movement in America and the fight for the end of slavery. The lesson focuses on the Underground Railroad and famous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth and the end of slavery after the Civil War with the passing of the 13th Amendment.The lesson covers the following topics: What was the Abolitionist Movement?Slavery in AmericaLife on a Southern PlantationThe Underground Ra
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4th - 6th
March Book One: John Lewis Student Response Prompts
Are you looking for some scaffolded notes to support your readers while reading the graphic novel March by John Lewis?Well, look no further! The resource is meant to have students track their thinking (metacognition) while reading John Lewis's incredible story. It also supports teachers with helping students synthesize being an activist!Best of all? There is a digital version (Google Slides) to edit questions as you see necessary! Post the questions in Google Classroom, print them as quick rea
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4th - 8th
President Obama’s First and Second Inaugural Addresses – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated texts and marginal notes for the First Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009, and the Second Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. The included zipped folder also includes copies of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standa
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson Black History Poetry Analysis
If you’re teaching poetry analysis or looking for a rich Black History Month text, don’t miss the opportunity to read and discuss Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson. This foldable poetry analysis worksheet will make your guided analysis feel effortless! Simply print or assign it to your digital learning platform of choice, and your plans for the day are done!✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!► What’s Included?Teacher DirectionsLift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon John
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6th - 8th
Fast Bios - Shirley Chisholm (Slides and Doodle Notes)
There are so many important figures in our history and so little instructional time to cover them! This “Fast Bios” series gives the highlights on an important historical figure so you can do a 5-10 minute spotlight in class or jumpstart a larger discussion or project on them.This is the second resource in the series, it's on the first African-American congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm!What's Included?A presentation that gives basic info, personal facts, work and accomplishments, and a discussion
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4th - 12th
Fast Bios - Mae Jemison (Slides and Doodle Notes)
There are so many important figures in our history and so little instructional time to cover them! This “Fast Bios” series gives the highlights on an important historical figure so you can do a 5-10 minute spotlight in class or jumpstart a larger discussion or project on them.This is the ninth resource in the series, it's on the extraordinary first Black female astronaut, Mae Jemison!What's Included?A presentation that gives basic info, personal facts, work and accomplishments, and a discussion
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4th - 12th
Fast Bios - Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Slides and Doodle Notes)
There are so many important figures in our history and so little instructional time to cover them! This “Fast Bios” series gives the highlights on an important historical figure so you can do a 5-10 minute spotlight in class or jumpstart a larger discussion or project on them.This is the sixth resource in the series, it's on the iconic singer, Beyoncé!What's Included?A presentation that gives basic info, personal facts, work and accomplishments, and a discussion on legacy. Fill-in-the-blank dood
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4th - 12th
Fast Bios - Malcolm X (Slides and Doodle Notes)
There are so many important figures in our history and so little instructional time to cover them! This “Fast Bios” series gives the highlights on an important historical figure so you can do a 5-10 minute spotlight in class or jumpstart a larger discussion or project on them.This is the fifth resource in the series, it's on the passionate civil rights leader, Malcolm X!What's Included?A presentation that gives basic info, personal facts, work and accomplishments, and a discussion on legacy.Fill
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5th - 12th
Enslaved African American Involvement in the Revolutionary War - Complete Lesson
Enslaved African Americans played an important role in the Revolutionary War. Teach your students WHY slaves fought for both the colonists and the British, WHAT motivated them, and HOW African Americans were betrayed afterwards by both white colonists and the British alike. This complete lesson includes:A PowerPoint presentation with period graphics and artA 1-page graphic organizer for guided notesAn exit ticket to check student comprehension & critical thinkingUse this lesson in any US His
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5th - 10th
Fast Bios - Maya Angelou (Slides and Doodle Notes)
There are so many important figures in our history and so little instructional time to cover them! This “Fast Bios” series gives the highlights on an important historical figure so you can do a 5-10 minute spotlight in class or jumpstart a larger discussion or project on them.This is the fourth resource in the series, it's on the legendary writer, actor, and artist, Maya Angelou!What's Included?A presentation that gives basic info, personal facts, work and accomplishments, and a discussion on le
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4th - 12th
Fast Bios - Jackie Robinson (Slides and Doodle Notes)
There are so many important figures in our history and so little instructional time to cover them! This “Fast Bios” series gives the highlights on an important historical figure so you can do a 5-10 minute spotlight in class or jumpstart a larger discussion or project on them.This is the third resource in the series, it's on the resilient Jackie Robinson, our first African-American MLB Player!What's Included?A presentation that gives basic info, personal facts, work and accomplishments, and a di
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4th - 12th
Slavery in United States U.S. Google Slideshow Presentation Notes Quiz No Prep!
This Google slideshow gives a detailed overview of slavery in the United States. The slideshow covers main ideas of: the Middle Passage, Region Reliance on Slavery, Cause & Effect of Slavery in the South, Chattel Slavery, Justifications Used for Slavery, Conditions of Slavery, Resistance of Slavery, and Harriet TubmanIncluded is a Google doc for students to take notes. Student notes have most information from slideshow but with a few blanks that students need to fill in. There is an answer k
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5th - 12th
Lot of 14 Common Core Rhetorical Analyses of Speeches by President Barack Obama
This resource includes 14 Common Core annotated texts with marginal notes of famous speeches by President Barack Obama. The collection includes:"Prayer Vigil for Sandy Hook Elementary School (Newton, CT) Victims”"Nelson Mandela Memorial”“September 10 Speech on Syria”"50th Anniversary March on Washington” “Memorial for the Victims of the Arizona Shooting”“First Inaugural Address”“Second Inaugural Address” "Dallas Memorial for Slain Officers""Speech on Gun Control""Selma Anniversary Speech""2015 S
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6th - 12th
Civil Rights Poetry: "I Heard it on the Bus One Day” Teacher Notes
This poem is amazing to teach POV, tone, mood, and message. It's the perfect poem to make comparisons by only using one text. These teacher notes should make it easier to guide your discussion or scaffold for various learners.
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5th - 8th
Jim Crow Laws
This is a large overview of the Jim Crow Laws and how it has impacted numerous generations. This lesson consists of analyzing poetry, legislation, interviews, photography, and music to understand how the Jim Crow Laws have impacted generations of Americans. This lesson allows for student discussions to be had about their own modern worlds and communities.
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6th - 8th
Black History Month: Martin Luther King - Nonfiction Article with Writing Prompt
Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s remarkable life with this comprehensive reading and writing lesson. This resource is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of King's journey as a civil rights leader, utilizing a sequence text structure to guide students through key events.Components:Full-Length Article: Discover Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and enduring legacy in a well-crafted, kid-friendly article. The article covers
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Black History Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Informational Text Black History Month - Race Strategy Reading Response
This informational text is about important African Americans in mathematics. In includes a note catcher with a place to take notes for each person and a RACE Strategy template for reading response. Check out the preview to see the product in full. Check out my other Black History Month items:Black History Month Flipbooks - Who, What, When, Where, Why?Black History Month Paragraph-a-dayBiography Pennants
Grades:
4th - 6th
Lesson of the Month - Bundle Pack
As a teacher, we all know that are months dedicated to certain themes and people's. This bundle pack gives a lesson for every school month in the year. The Bundle contains lessons for the following:August - Back to School Lesson BundleSeptember - Hispanic Heritage Lesson BundleOctober - Black History Lesson Bundle AND Bullying Awareness BundleNovember - Native American History Lesson BundleDecember - Human Rights Day Lesson BundleJanuary - Resolutions and Goals Lesson BundleFebruary - President'
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6th - 8th
"Hurricane" by Bob Dylan: Poetry Study - Black Lives Matter - DISTANCE LEARNING
Here is a highly celebrated protest song by American songwriter, Bob Dylan. “Hurricane” is a frank song about police brutality and racial injustice. The song traces the imprisonment of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, cataloguing the legal missteps including a false trial and conviction. This is a great teaching poem – it's accessible and rewarding for ALL students. Bob Dylan (Nobel Prize winner in 2016) has spent decades seeing and chronicling American injustice. In a time when we continue to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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President Obama’s Sandy Hook Elementary School Prayer Vigil Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s speech at the prayer vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, CT delivered on December 16, 2012. The speech was given in memorial for the 20 children and 6 adults who were killed during the shooting at the elementary school. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key
Grades:
6th - 12th
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