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Black History Month Common Core RL.8.4 resources
Brown Girl Dreaming by J.Woodson; A CCSS Aligned, PDF & Digital Book Study
OVERVIEW: If you like to inspire, teach, and motivate your students using award-winning, literature, don't overlook this amazing memoir: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (2015 Newbery Honor Award, 2015 Coretta Scott King Award, 2014 National Book Award, and 2015 E.B. White Read-Aloud Middle Reader Award). Use this PDF, custom-made, no-prep, CCSS aligned memoir-study to help your students focus, understand, and stretch themselves as they read. If you want to use it with distance lea
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5th - 9th
ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY Unit BUNDLE (Taylor) Novel Study Activities, Quiz
Your learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity of our engaging activities built from best teaching practices. We want to make your lesson planning journey easy, so you can focus on your expertise. This novel study includes a curriculum map pacing guide that offers our day-by-day suggestion for how to plan out your weeks of lessons. Our pedagogy section explains the instructive idea behind the activity, gives ideas for implementation, and aligns it to the standards. We've filmed some training
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6th - 8th
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The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this Civil Rights Newbery Medal award winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Please chec
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4th - 8th
Maya Angelou & Langston Hughes Poetry Lesson Bundle
These three differentiated lesson plans center around the beautifully powerful poems, "Still I Rise," "A Dream Deferred," and "Caged Bird." Each plan is meticulously explained using a format of warm-up, explanation, application, and synthesis with the aim to engage students from beginning to end. Students will analyze the figurative language within the poems and respond to the powerful messages they evoke through independent work, paired activities, and full class discussion. Lesson plans and ac
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8th - 11th
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Langston Hughes Harlem Renaissance Poetry Analysis Unit Bundle
Engage your middle school students in American poems of the Harlem Renaissance that resonate with current events. This poetry unit is based on the TPCASTT poetry analysis model: Title, Paraphrase, Connotations, Attitude (tone), Shift, Title revisited, and Theme. The lessons use guided close reading of Langston Hughes’s poems "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," "Dreams," "Mother to Son," and "Harlem" (Dream Deferred). Product FeaturesEngaging slideshow for each poem with critical thinking questionsInte
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7th - 8th
Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
In this bundle, you will receive lesson plans for 7 short stories all written by Black authors. With each product, there are detailed literary analyses, reading questions, answer keys, and accommodating activities. Diversify the literature in your classroom and use these stories to broaden your students' perspectives! These short stories also make a great addition to any Black History Month Unit in ELA!The 7 short stories by African American authors featured in this bundle are:"Raymond’s Run" by
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7th - 12th
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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
Harlem Renaissance Digital Escape Room
Introduction to the Harlem RenaissanceTake your students back in time in this Harlem Renaissance digital escape room. Students will try to solve a series of clues as they enter the 360° digital speakeasy from the 1920s with fun jazz music playing.This is an excellent introductory activity for learning about the Harlem Renaissance and the literature of the time. No background knowledge is necessary to play!Not only will students be introduced to the history of the era, but they will read four pie
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Still I Rise (Angelou) Lesson Plan & Materials
Celebrate Black History Month with this thoughtful, engaging lesson on overcoming obstacles in Maya Angelou's renowned poem, "Still I Rise."This lesson plan on Angelou's poem can be used in a variety of ways throughout the school year. For instance, the lesson is the perfect jumpstart for your unit on slavery, Civil Rights, poetry, or Women's Rights in America. It can also be used as a stand-alone lesson to get your students to reflect upon and discuss overcoming their own personal obstacles. Gi
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Maya Angelou & Langston Hughes Poetry Lesson Bundle
Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara — Short Story Literary Analysis
In this Literary Analysis of the short story "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, you will receive before, during, and after reading activities for your students. This product includes:anticipation guide — before readingvocabulary definition chart — before readingcomprehension questions — during readingliterary analysis questions — during or after readingnarrator analysis graphic organizer — after readingwriting menu student choice — after readinganswer keysStudents will get exposure to importa
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
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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6th - 10th
Langston Hughes Poetry Mini Unit | Dreams | A Dream Deferred | The Dream Keeper
Work a little Langston Hughes into your poetry unit! Whether as a celebration of Black History Month or an element of your larger poetry unit, my Langston Hughes Poetry Mini Unit includes poetry analysis of Hughes’ most famous poems, figurative language practice, a biography of the poet himself, and a poetry writing activity for your students to try their hand at writing about their dreams and making their own metaphors. ❤️Why you will LOVE this resource!Students will love engaging with one fam
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Langston Hughes Biography and Poetry BUNDLE | Print and Digital
"The Treasure of Lemon Brown" - Reading Comprehension Short Story Mapping
“The Treasure of Lemon Brown” by Walter Dean Myers is a coming of age story where an adolescent boy learns a valuable lesson about the importance of family from an unlikely source. It is set in an urban neighborhood in Harlem, New York after the first World War.This product includes:An activating reading strategy— make predictionsStory mapping graphic organizer—featuring a focus on setting, conflict, theme, and charactersFigurative language chart and analysis — featuring a focus on hyperbole, si
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Most Popular Short Stories Bundle — Middle School ELA Short Stories
Christopher P. Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" - 30 Common Core Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 26 rigorous unit learning tasks for Christopher Paul Curtis’s, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham." 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. This resource also includes some embedded e
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6th - 8th
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
Maya Angelou Poetry —Still I Rise, Caged Bird, Woman Work
This Poetry Activity is a great way to incorporate ELA lessons during Women's History Month or Black History Month!This purchase includes:An introduction to the life of Maya AngelouAnalyses of Angelou's three poems: Still I Rise, Caged Bird, and Woman WorkA constructed response question which requires students to compare and contrast two of the three poems based on theme, imagery, tone, language, style, mood, or the influence of Angelou's life on her workSentence starters for struggling writers
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia: A PDF and TpT Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom made, independent work packet for middle graders who are reading the award-winning historical fiction novel, P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia. It is a PDF &/or Easel digital novel study. Included are 28 student pages, an answer key, research ideas, a vocabulary bookmark, lists of vocabulary words for the teacher, and a listing of Common Core Standards supported in the packet. The student pages are designed to reinforce essential reading and writing skill
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5th - 8th
Also included in: One Crazy Bundle: PDF Novel Studies for Rita Williams-Garcia's Books
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
Black History Month Poetry Unit Bundle Poet Study
Looking for an engaging poetry unit or poet study unit for your secondary classes with connecting themes? This bundle of poetry resources is ideal for black history month, poetry month or to add to a current unit teach themes such as: identity, grit, perseverance, racism and growth. The included poems and resources are high-interest, and will grab your student's attention right away.This poetry unit bundle provides a plethora of zero-prep, high-interest materials for three engaging poems with
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6th - 12th
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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
Everyday Use Short Story Alice Walker— Literary Analysis & Reading Comprehension
This product features a reading comprehension guide and literary analysis of the short story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker. This story tackles themes of racism, culture, heritage, education, and family. Included in this lesson:Before reading anticipation activityAcademic vocabulary graphic organizerReading comprehension questions for recallLiterary analysis questions that require textual evidence, inferencing, and higher level thinkingAfter reading group discussion questions for further analysi
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
Black History: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander: Bundle
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander is a powerful picture book for students of any age that has won the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Honor medal. Pre-reading, vocabulary, figurative language, questions, prefixes, roots, suffixes, research journal, and which page speaks to me worksheet are all included in these products. These activities are perfect for older students and can be used in a literacy center or whole class. Celebrate this book for a week or two with all of the wonderful activities
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4th - 8th
Hidden Figures Presentation on Google Slides
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? This Hidden Figures Presentation on Google Slides is your answer. In this resource you get:The book reading broken down into four manageable weeksEach week, there are 8 - 13 slides providing historical context and vocabulary terms for students to pay attention to.Optional video clips to highlight historical events are
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Unit Bundle
Caged Bird (Angelou) Lesson Plan & Materials
Celebrate Black History Month with this engaging lesson on Maya Angelou's stunningly poignant poem of injustice, "Caged Bird."This dynamic lesson plan on Angelou's poem is the perfect addition to your poetry unit. In this lesson, students will analyze the figurative language within the poem and respond to its powerful theme through independent work, paired activities, and full class discussion. The lesson plan even includes a unique way to read the poem as a class that will have your students en
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Maya Angelou & Langston Hughes Poetry Lesson Bundle
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