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Black History Month Common Core W.7.2e resources
Black History Month Research Project
Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their research fi
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6th - 9th
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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
Black History Month - Text Based Evidence, Text Dependent Analysis - Bundle
Teaching text dependent analysis writing for Black History Month has never been easier! This in-depth literature based writing prompt bundle includes lessons for 62 of the most popular novels, short stories, and poems taught during Black History Month in middle school! The lessons include argumentative, expository, compare & contrast, narrative, and persuasive prompts. Each lesson includes a writing graphic organizer, rubric, writing quiz, detailed lesson plan, an instructional video, and
Grades:
6th - 8th
Civil Rights Movement 1960s Research Project: MLK Jr. & Black History
Civil Rights Movement 1960s is a choice board research project that guides students through the writing process as they learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. Civil Rights Movement 1960s gives students the chance to become an expert on one part of this huge, history-changing movement. Students will discuss reliable sources, what they already know about the Civil Rights Movement before diving into research. Students will take the Civil Rights Movement facts they gather and choose from 9 pro
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Informational Writing Bundle
Black History Month: Zora Neale Hurston | Middle School
"I do not weep at the world. I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife." - Zora Neale HurstonKnown as a literary legend of her time, historical figure Zora Neale Hurston was audacious enough to be her own person, relishing in black culture and walking to her own beat. With this NO PREP Black History Month Historical Figure: Zora Neale Hurston resource, you will find an array of articles, biographies, videos, and activities that delve into who Zora Neale Hurston was a writer of the Harlem Renaissa
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Women of Black History Month Bundle | Middle School
Literature of Civil Rights (ELA, Black History Month Unit)
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
Black History Month: Angela Davis | Middle School
"I am no longer accepting things that I cannot change. I am changing the things that I cannot accept." - Angela DavisIn the 1970s, Angela Davis was labeled a trouble maker, a radical, and a criminal. Today, we call her doctor, legendary, activist, scholar, and historical figure. With this NO PREP Black History Month: Angela Davis resource, your students will be transported back to the 1970s when Angela Davis was on trial for a crime that she did not commit. This very crime turned her into an act
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Women of Black History Month Bundle | Middle School
Direct Quote Citing Practice + Black History Month + Civil Rights Activist Essay
I had initially developed this for my students to read informational text, and practice citing quotes properly, while honoring Black History Month. It worked well, having read about 3 different significant historical African Americans. I developed it further to make a larger assessment in essay form. The essay itself is a biographical research essay where students read about 3 Civil Rights Activists of their choosing and document their accomplishments, but all centered around an opinionated, but
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6th - 9th
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"The Other Foot" by Ray Bradbury - Mini Unit
This Mini-Unit Contains:Words in context vocabulary worksheet with an answer sheet.Character traits and evidence chart with an answer sheet.PEEL paragraph open-ended response question with two sample responses. A guide for teachers with some helpful tips.Suggestions for discussion questions and extension activities.Digital versions of worksheets for easy online posting.I love teaching Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man. "The Other Foot" is a short story that appears in the original book and can
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6th - 12th
Ballot or the Bullet: Primary Source Speech Analysis & Follow-up Activities
This product has been designed with the intent to analyze the speech "Ballot or the Bullet" by Malcolm X. This product includes the following:PDF text of the entire speechVideo/Audio of the speech with annotations and subtitles3 writing prompt choices linked to CCSS5 different follow-up activities for different ages / both larger and smaller groups.Google Slides compatable format to be done entirely online*****************************************************************************Related Produc
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement Leader Book Report
Combine reading, writing, and social studies with this Civil Rights Movement Leader Book Report. Students will choose a leader of the Civil Rights Movement they would like to study more about and do a book report on that individual. This report includes:people to choose fromreport outlinegrading rubricThis is an excellent month long project.
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Black History Month Bundle
Informative Writing Activity: Black American Historical Figures
Students will celebrate Black-American icons from past and present through an informative writing assignment. This Google Drive document includes everything you need for students to complete an informative writing essay on this topic: a list of 35 people with linked sources included, a guided research worksheet, a guided outline worksheet, a proofreading checklist, and a peer conferencing checklist.
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5th - 10th
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George Washington Carver Writing Across the Curriculum | Distance Learning
Wondering how to integrate writing in science? Your students will love learning about George Washington Carver with this engaging, no prep writing activity! More than 25 facts about Carver are provided in this resource. Students learn:1. How to write an outline2. How to write in their own words 3. How to write an essay4. All about Carver, the famous scientist and inventorIncludes:· More than 25 vetted facts about George Washington Carver· Sample outlines· Sample essay· Vocabulary worksheet to re
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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