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Black History Month Common Core RL.4.10 resources
Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 148 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by section, reading response activities, assessments, and more. Focus standards include figurative language, setting, character analysis, theme, and plot.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wi
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Bud, Not Buddy and Sounder Novel Study Bundle
Abolitionists, Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Uncle Tom's Cabin
This is a four-lesson unit covering the Abolitionist Movement, the life of Frederick Douglass, and the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. The download includes four reading activities, multiple choice reading assessments, student response essay questions, guided reading activities, one vocabulary check, three sections of true and false questions, and student summaries. The assignments include information on William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, the Grimke Sisters, Frederick Douglas, a
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4th - 8th
The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 Novel Study Unit | Comprehension & Activities
This novel study for The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 127 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version;
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 Novel Study Bundle
THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM Novel Study Activities Comprehension Projects Movie
Get your learners thinking! Our The Watsons Go to Birmingham Novel Study Unit Plan has the activities and quizzes you need to teach a 7-week novel study -- prereading questions, characters, vocabulary, projects, writing, and more. You'll love the "print-and-go" activities in slideshow and .pdf, both fun and rigorous for your learners (196+ pages and slides).Your learners will have fun with the rigor and creativity of our engaging activities built from best teaching practices. We want to make you
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4th - 6th
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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
Henry's Freedom Box FULL DAY of Lesson Activities for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom needs! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a craft/hallway display!).Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?Your download will c
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3rd - 5th
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Rosa Parks Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading Activities
Teach about the life of Rosa Parks while covering reading strategies and assessing comprehension! This set of PRINT AND GO paired passages includes a nonfiction text and a fictional webpage style passage about the life and work of Rosa Parks. With nine different close reading and text dependent activities, this reading comprehension packet has enough activities for an entire week!These standards-based literacy activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even home
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Black History Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Bundle 1 Close Reading
The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary
This is a 62 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Pe
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3rd - 6th
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Sounder Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests
This novel study for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong, contains 123 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.FOCUS STANDARDS:ThemePlotCharacter analysisSettingPoint of viewAnd more!No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!♥Excellent
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Bud, Not Buddy and Sounder Novel Study Bundle
POETRY UNIT Black History Month Activities Poetry Form Poetry Elements Writing
POETRY POSSIBILITES for BLACK HISTORY MONTH is a collection of poems about notable African Americans and the history of Blacks in America. Each poem has a custom designed teaching point about poetic elements and forms. Also supplied are tailor-made skill lessons, activities, and poetry writing prompts; the poetry possibilities. CONTENTS12 copy ready poemsMartin Luther King, Jr.Harriet TubmanEscaped SlaveGarrett A. MorganGranville T. WoodsShirley A. JacksonMatthew HensonJackie RobinsonLeontyne P
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â POETRY UNITS MEGA BUNDLE Poems Teaching Points Writing Differentiation
Dred Scott, the Underground Railroad, Life of a Slave
Made with Black History Month in mind, this unit covers the monumental Dred Scott Decision, the internal operations of the Underground Railroad, and the typical day-to-day life of an American slave. The download includes enough material for three days of a history or a reading class. The file includes three reading activities, three sets of multiple choice reading comprehension questions, three student response essay questions, guided reading activities, and Common Core questions geared toward
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5th - 8th
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Sounder | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter
This is a 72 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong. The student work is organized by every 1-2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Perfect for whole classes, sm
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3rd - 6th
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Frederick Douglass Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading
Teach about the life of Frederick Douglass while covering reading strategies and assessing comprehension! This set of PRINT AND GO paired passages includes a nonfiction text and a poetry passage about the life and work of Frederick Douglass. With six different close reading and text dependent activities, this reading comprehension packet has enough activities for an entire week!These standards-based literacy activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even homewo
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Black History Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Bundle 1 Close Reading
The Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act, and Harriet Tubman
This is a four-lesson unit covering the life and achievements of Harriet Tubman as well as lessons about the Compromise of 1850 and the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act. The download contains 17 pages of student activities that involve: guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs, true and false questions, vocabulary activities, and multiple-choice quizzes to gauge reading comprehension. This unit is available as part of our African American History Volume I bundle, which is avail
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8th - 11th
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Sounder - Tests | Quizzes | Assessments
This is a 23 page test packet for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong. This product will help you to assess your students on their vocabulary, comprehension, and analysis skills, as they study the novel.The assessments contain matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. Answer keys are included, but the way that you score and weigh it is up to teacher discretion.This is a no-prep quiz packet, with all answer keys included.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital versions; all options
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3rd - 6th
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Black History Month | Pink and Say Lesson Plans, Activities, and Assessments
Use Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. These resources have been carefully designed to include all the components necessary for effective instruction. They are super flexible and can be used for whole group instruction, as a supplement to your read aloud, small group work, and centers. No matter how you use these resources, these lesson plans and activities will make it easy for yo
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2nd - 4th
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Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, and Joe Louis
This is a three section unit covering the life and achievements of three of America's greatest African American athletes. The unit contains 18 pages of student activities that involve: guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs, true and false questions, vocabulary activities, and multiple choice quizzes to gauge reading comprehension. Every reading topic also includes questions geared toward the 4th and 5th grade Common Core literature and reading standards. Objectives include K
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5th - 8th
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Sounder | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This 36 page activity pack for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong, contains 20 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include character analysis, theme, plot, figurative language, point of view, and more.Open ended questions and graphic organizers are easily adaptable for every learner. Perfect for whole class, small group, or even independent study. ♥Perfect for distance learning. Students can access the digital version from home or school. Teachers and students can easi
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3rd - 6th
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Ruby Bridges Library Lesson - Black History Month - Civil Rights - Segregation
This Ruby Bridges Library Lesson is perfect for Black History Month or anytime you want to teach students about school segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. Editable in Google Slides and PowerPoint.Click the PREVIEW above to see more information than the thumbnails show!This 3-6 library lesson will save you so much time! Everything you need to teach elementary students about Ruby Bridges and school segregation is included here. You only need to add your school's information to a few slides
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3rd - 6th
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction poem mentor text book The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson. Great for Black History Month and poetry studies! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing key detailscomparing and contrastingidentifying main idea and detailsintegrating knowledge from multiple sourcesclose reading for text structure
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Black History Month Read Alouds and Activities Bundle
Counting on Katherine by Becker How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 Lesson
Counting on Katherine How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Becker Lesson An inspiring story about Katherine Johnson, African American NASA mathematician, and physicist who saved Apollo 13 by calculating a save passage home after an explosion. This lesson pack includes: Pre, during, and post reading activitiesLesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsExtension activitiesWords in context activity Vocabulary activitiesCause & Effect KWL ChartCharacter analysisWord searchNearpod teache
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the picture book mentor text Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch. This book is also available in Spanish as La asombrosa Graciela. Activities are in English and Spanish. Great for self-esteem / character education. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for analyzing character traitscomparing and contr
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1st - 4th
Henry's Freedom Box Comprehension Questions FREEBIE for Upper Elementary
This product is a FREE SAMPLE from my full day of plans for Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine. The full plans include an activity for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and a craft! See that version here!Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class. All activities remain the same.How does this work?Yo
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3rd - 6th
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Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study FREE Sample | Worksheets and Activities
This is an 8 page FREE sample from my Common Core aligned book study for Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for Chapters 1-2, along with an asking and answering activity, and all answer keys!This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is great for whole class, small group, or independent study.This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alo
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3rd - 6th
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