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Black History Month lessons for Microsoft Word
Booker T Washington vs WEB DuBois
Students read a short bio of both men, then fill out an organizer comparing their objectives and strategies before analyzing a poem about the 2 men by Dudley Randall. Students retain the information well and good discussion is generated by the poem and an opinion question.
I also have a version that adds Marcus Garvey and Ida B. Wells, titled "Booker T Washington, WEB DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Ida B Wells".
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6th - 12th
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The American Colonies and Slavery: Triangle Trade Map and Reading
This activity examines the "triangular trade" between the American colonies, England and Africa. The reading focuses on slavery and why the trade routes were in a triangle. The map focuses on the goods that were traded between these locations. The article comes from reference.com, I made the questions. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #24: The Atlantic Slave Trade
Biography STEVIE WONDER Music+10 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions
"Meet A Wonder" is perfect for Black History Month and getting students to read for meaning!" This is a short biography of the popular musician Stevie Wonder, telling how he got started in music and how he still loves making music now. His talent and career accomplishments are highlighted. After a page and a quarter of informational text there are 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions. Reading skills assessed are:
Main Idea, Details, Draw Conclusions, Character Traits, Author's Pu
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4th - 7th
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Tall Tale Lesson: John Henry +10 Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions
In this mini-lesson students read a selection to see why a folk song was written about the tall tale hero, John Henry. Then they answer ten multiple choice questions by putting a circle around each correct answer. Along with two colorful drawings of John Henry being a steel driving man, you get two pages of informational text and three stanzas of the John Henry folk song. Multiple choice questions make up two pages and then the fifth page is the answer key. The reading skills the ten questions
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5th - 7th
Booker T Washington, WEB DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Ida B Wells
African American history between the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement is often overlooked, yet the era was full of influential leaders and moments that paved the way for future generations. Here students read brief but insightful bios about Washington, DuBois, and Garvey, who each advocated in very unique ways for African Americans. After analyzing and comparing these men using questions and a Venn diagram, students then read about Ida B Wells, a fascinating and brave female of the era. Stude
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7th - 12th
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Black History Month: The 54th Massachusetts Infantry
An informational text article about the service of one of the few African American regiments during the Civil War, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. A great activity for Black History Month, history class, a supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King vs Malcolm X
Both men wanted the same outcome: Respect, dignity, and equality for African Americans. However, they disagreed on how to achieve that and how it would look. Here students analyze 8 quotes from these two influential men, about 4 different topics: Race relations, education, economics, and violence. Students compare the different philosophies and arrive at a better understanding of each leader's ideas, in particular those of Malcolm X, who they often erroneously assume was far more militant and vi
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8th - 12th
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Movie Guide: Freedom Riders, PBS American Experience
PBS American Experience has an excellent episode on the Freedom Riders and the Montgomery bus riots in the struggle to disband segragation in the deep South. The program is just under two hours and could be cut apart over the course of several days with opportunities for students to discuss in pairs and larger group some of the ethical dilemmas and risks that the Freedom Riders risked. This movie guide contains 40 questions in order of the program with opportunities for "think pair share" and
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Movie Guides: Racial Justice
Black History Month Lesson Plan Bundle | 10 Days: Lesson Plans, Notes, Quizzes
Celebrate African American culture and heritage with this 10-day Black History Month lesson plan bundle. Consisting of 10 daily lessons, this content-rich bundle covers notable figures and historical events in Black history from the early 1900s to the 1970s and is an excellent addition to an African American studies curriculum. Your students will learn about contributions and achievements by prominent African Americans, major events impacting Black communities, Black involvement in both World W
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7th - 12th
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Civil Rights Heroes and Heroines Webquest
Civil Rights Heroes and Heroines WebquestStudents will gain basic knowledge about seventeen significant civil rights activists from the 1800s and 1900s. The Civil Rights Heroes and Heroines Webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/history/civil_rights/Click here to view the website.The clip art is from Teacher Resource Force.My students enjoy learning new facts about important civil rights activists from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introducti
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4th - 10th
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American Slavery: Slave Hymns / Spirituals / Work Songs
Always a great activity. Students analyze the lyrics of famous slave spirituals for their religious and social covert meanings. Providing some context for younger students may be helpful, but students enjoy trying to decipher the meaning of songs that provided hope, encouragement, and directions to generations of slaves. A great group activity.
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7th - 12th
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Black History | Civil Rights Movement Unit | 8-Day Bundle: Lessons, Review, Test
*TO SEE ALL CONTENT SLIDES FOR EACH LESSON, CHECK OUT THE INDIVIDUAL LESSON PREVIEWS* This 8-day unit covers the Black Civil Rights Movement from the 1940s through the 1970s. Days 1-6 consist of individual one-day lessons, Day 7 consists of a unit review, and Day 8 consists of a unit test, with all necessary materials included. For the complete list of lessons and all topics/events covered, see the end of this description. This unit is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of
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7th - 12th
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ENL U.S - Civil Rights Movement Introduction (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson based on the Civil Rights Movement, the concept of segregation, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Brown v. Board of Education & Little Rock Nine. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more ENL materials?Full Global cu
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Lesson Bundle - 1600s to Modern Day (English/Spanish)
Biography MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR Info +12 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension
This is a well-written, worthwhile minilesson about the American civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The two page informational text teaches who he was, his beliefs, and his accomplishments. The text defines civil rights, segregation, and Dr. King’s use of nonviolent methods. Events emphasized are: 1. The Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. 2. The August 1963 March on Washington and the delivery of his "I have a dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. 3. Dr. King’s winning of the Nobel
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4th - 8th
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Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions
"Judas and the Black Messiah" is a biographical drama film released in 2021. Set in the late 1960s, the movie tells the true story of Fred Hampton, the chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, and the betrayal that led to his assassination.The film focuses on the perspective of William O'Neal, a small-time criminal who is coerced by the FBI to infiltrate the Black Panther Party and gather intelligence on Hampton. O'Neal becomes close to Hampton and is conflicted by his loyalt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: 35 Black History Month Movies and Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Info Reading Text - Abolition Grows: Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom's Cabin
A reading assignment about the growth of the abolitionist movement in America, looking at the influence of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editin
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6th - 11th
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Harlem Renaissance: Artwork and Artists
Fantastic activity exploring the artwork of 1920's and 30's Harlem. High resolution, color images of 10 pieces of African American produced art -- paintings, photos, sculptures, by men and women -- provide students with a great visual experience. Students are provided the titles of the pieces, but not told which art goes with which title. I set it up as a gallery walk, and students move around discussing which title they believe fits with which piece. After they decide, they compete a follow up
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7th - 12th
American Slavery: The Underground Railroad - The William Still Story
This video guide accompanies the PBS 55-minute video "Underground Railroad: The William Still Story". It can be found on-line at PBS and on youtube. Still was a remarkable man who helped dozens of people escape slavery and kept detailed records of each case -- a boon to historians but a serious risk at the time to himself and those he helped. The front of this worksheet has content questions in chronological order for the video, which helps students watch with a purpose and have better discussio
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8th - 12th
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Biography ALTHEA GIBSON Tennis Champ w/ 10 Multiple Choice Comprehension
This is a biographical minilesson about the Tennis Champion, Althea Gibson. In the 1950s Althea Gibson had a dream. Her dream was to become the best woman tennis player in the world, but she would have to beat the opponent of segregation to achieve that status in sports. There are 3 pages of informational text along with 3 separate photographs of Ms. Gibson. The text is followed with 12 multiple choice reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. There are 4 choices for each question. Reading
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5th - 8th
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54th Massachusetts in Four Minutes Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about one of the most famous regiments of the Civil War. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet helps students understand the problems faced and overcome by the African American soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts. The video is great for visual
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5th - 12th
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Black History Month Scientist Profile Project
Have your students profile an important African American scientist with this Black History Month Scientist Profile Project! Students will use the Internet to research an important African American scientist and will then create a poster to display for other students to learn from. This would be a perfect sub plan or "work day" project, since all your students will need are the handout, internet access, and "poster project supplies"! As for teacher work, this project is as hands-off as it gets,
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6th - 12th
American Slavery: Runaway Fugitive Slave Ads
Students really get into this activity. I suggest a Gallery Walk or group activity. Students analyze 10 primary source advertisements in US newspapers for wanted fugitive slaves. Each image is large and high resolution. For each ad, they infer what can be learned about the runaway slave(s) and what can be inferred about owner based on how they chose to describe their slave. Irony abounds as owners call their slaves "ignorant" or "lazy" or "stupid" in one breath, then in another warn that they sp
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7th - 12th
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Black History: Biography Musician DUKE ELLINGTON 14 Comprehension, Vocabulary Qs
Here is a short biography of the internationally acclaimed musician, composer, and band leader – Duke Ellington. The informational text explains Ellington’s formative years, his accomplishments, and his influence on 20th century music. Following the text are 14 multiple choice reading questions. Also included are 4 photos from public domain. One picture is of Duke, one is Duke and his band, another photo shows the outside of the Cotton Club, where they performed, and the last one is the Washingt
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5th - 7th
WWII: African Americans on the Homefront - Double V Campaign & A Philip Randolph
During World War II, a black male named James Thompson wrote a letter to the Pittsburgh Courier expressing his thoughts about the war and African Americans. This letter would spark a movement across America in which African Americans bonded together to demand not just a "V for Victory" like FDR championed, but also a second V for Victory on the home front for equal rights. Students read this letter and a follow up narration providing context and historical effects. After each paragraph they paus
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7th - 12th
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