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Black History Month Common Core RI.9-10.2 resources
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Unit Bundle
You've got the book, now how do you present the content to get your students thinking before they read the book as well as give them some historical context and vocabulary terms? How do you foster their critical thinking skills while they are reading? Finally, how do you assess what they have learned?If these are your questions, then this Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Bundle is you.In this bundle, you get:Hidden Figures Reading GuideHidden Figures Movie GuideHidden Figures Presentation
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3rd - 12th
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Ain't I a Woman? by Sojourner Truth Rhetorical Device Annotation Activity
Whether you are using this speech to analyze rhetoric, tone, or diction, this annotating and highlighting activity will engage all learners. Print and digital options with optional rhetorical precis included. I recommend using paper and highlighters the "old-fashioned" way because it is far more kinesthetic, but the Google Slides file also allows for digital/paperless learning.This activity requires 5 different color highlighters. I recommend (1) blue (2) green (3) yellow (4) orange (5) pink to
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9th - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr - Letter from Birmingham Jail Rhetorical Analysis - MLK
Practice rhetorical analysis of Martin Luther King Jr.'s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” with this engaging lesson! Great for AP Language and Composition and senior English classes on MLK Day or any day of the year. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®. Included with this Rhetorical Analysis Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:✏️ Rhetorical Analysis Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, and PDFExplore Ethos, Logos, Pathos, Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle, the SO
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Letter from Birmingham Jail Analysis Unit - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bundle
Explore “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day using these bell ringer reading questions and rhetorical analysis activities. Great for AP Language and Composition and senior English classes on MLK Day or any day of the year! Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®. ⚡︎⚡︎⚡︎ Save over 10% with the bundled discount! ⚡︎⚡︎⚡︎Included with this “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Analysis Unit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:✏️ 10 Bell Ringer Quiz Questions for “Letter from Birm
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Harlem Renaissance Activities Digital Escape Breakout Room
Want a perfect activity to go with your lesson plans for the Harlem Renaissance? This no-prep, digital activity will keep students engaged as they read and apply their knowledge of the history behind the Harlem Renaissance. It is a self-paced activity that is great for students to do in class or during remote learning.Scenario: Your students are reading the poetry of Langston Hughes for homework when they fall asleep and begin to dream. They find themselves in 1920s Harlem, speaking to none othe
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Black History Month Bundle of Great Activities Coloring Pages
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
Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text of Malcolm X's famous "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech. 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, allusions, themes aligned with the RI1, RI2, RI4, RI6, and RI8 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figurative language, rhetorical devices, etc., the docume
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6th - 10th
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Black History and Social Justice | TED Talks Lessons
Intriguing resources to engage your students in reading, listening, and writing activities. Your students will love pondering higher-level questions regarding civil justice - which will culminate in writing a court Motion (with authentic Rules of Court guidelines).Each lesson is accompanied by a link to an episode of TED Talks: “We Need to Talk About an Injustice” by Bryan Stevenson, “Color Blind or Color Brave” by Mellody Hobson, and “The Danger of Silence” by Clint Smith. These fascinating spe
Grades:
8th - 11th
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. 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 the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
African American Literature Bundle: Units for School Year or Black History Month
This is a bundle of our African American literature units (5 units total). These resources are great for incorporating throughout the year or you can teach them sequentially for Black History Month. The literature begins with the early poetry of Phillis Wheatley in the 1700s, continues through the voices of the abolitionist cause in the 1800s (The Spirituals and Frederick Douglass), and culminates with influential writings for civil rights in the 20th century (Langston Hughes and Martin Luther K
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8th - 12th
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Sharon M. Draper's "Tears of a Tiger" - 28 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 28 rigorous unit learning tasks for Sharon Draper’s, "Tears of a Tiger." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. The resource includes speaking and listening activities including
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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
Black History Month Science & Reading Comprehension - Scientists & Inventors
Celebrate Black History Month! Discover the amazing contributions of African American scientists and inventors with this engaging and collaborative hexagonal thinking activity! Take a deeper look into the lives, contributions, and character traits of diverse scientists and inventors. This is the perfect Black History Month project for secondary science classes! Also... great for Black History Month Bulletin Boards and Science Sub Plans. Product Highlights:Hexagonal Worksheet Templates: Students
Grades:
8th - 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
Black History Month Science - Easy Activities for Middle School & High School
February is Black History Month! Celebrate the achievements of historical figures with this collection of Black History Month Activities for Middle and High School Classrooms. This bundle of activities includes bulletin board decor, research projects, a slideshow and two social-emotional learning activities. What's Included (see Preview for all the details): Black Scientists Slideshow (30 Scientists and Inventors)Black Scientists Posters (30 Scientists and Inventors)Black Scientists Hexagonal Th
Grades:
5th - 12th
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5-PS1-1
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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FEBRUARY Writing Prompts w Passages Black History Month Valentine's Day RACE
RACE WRITING STRATEGY WITH PASSAGES, PROMPTS, RUBRIC, AND MORE! Students sharpen their writing skills with weekly digital prompts related to Black History Month, Valentine's Day & other February themed topics! Each Google Slide contains engaging informational text and writing prompts that use RACE + T (t=transitions) strategy. Prompts are written to resemble state test prompts and are CCSS aligned. Students are asked to cite evidence, describe, explain, summarize, etc. SAMPLE RESPONSE HIGHLI
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5th - 8th
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I Have a Dream Bundle 1 Week Unit Activities - MLK Day - Black History Month
Transform your classroom into a hub of inspiration and knowledge with these three resources designed for a dynamic week of teaching "I Have a Dream" by the legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Here’s what’s included:⭐️ Day 1-2: "I Have a Dream" Text Questions + Vocabulary:Dive deep into the text, annotate with flair, conquer challenging vocabulary, and unravel the layers of American history allusions. ⭐️ Day 3: Dr. MLK Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech Figurative Language Mazes:Propel your students i
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6th - 9th
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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
Sharon M. Draper's "Forged By Fire" - 26 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 26 rigorous unit learning tasks for Sharon Draper’s, "Forged by Fire." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. The resource includes speaking and listening activities including c
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6th - 12th
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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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Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, Digital
Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, DigitalFor teachers incorporating critical thinking into their curriculum, the Emmett Till case provides a powerful opportunity to explore themes of social justice, racism, and the importance of holding individuals and society as a whole accountable for their actions. By examining the complex history of the Till case, students can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of racial violence on individuals and society and the i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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