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5th grade Black History Month guided reading books
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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Grades:
5th - 9th
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 & 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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Comprehension Questions
Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition by Margot Lee ShetterlyThis resource is for the wonderful book, Hidden Figures, that tells the stories of African American women who worked as mathematicians for NASA. There are comprehension questions for each chapter. The questions can be used for whole group or small reading groups.
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Novel Guide
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Novel Guide Ideal for teaching about American history, African American history, the Jim Crow era, resilience, tolerance, and the Civil Rights history. Highly engaging cross curriculum novel that spans decades and teaches American Civil Rights history and its "inheritance" in a captivating and age appropriate way. This pack includes: Lesson objectivesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswers includedResources for the background historical researc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Sugar by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Study / Full Key
This CCSS-aligned novel study unit may be simple to implement, but it requires higher-order thinking for students to complete! This resource guides students through this historical fiction novel with graphic organizers, text-dependent questions, and plenty of opportunities to think critically about the story at hand!
"Sugar," a historical fiction novel by Jewell Parker Rhodes, tells the story of a young orphan on a post-slavery sugar plantation in Louisiana. Your students will love this sp
Grades:
4th - 6th
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson, A PDF and Digital Novel Study
Like to honor diversity and encourage inclusion in your classroom? Do you want to be prepared for distance learning as well? If so, this NYT Bestseller, Harbor Me, by Jacqueline Woodson is a great book to introduce your students to and this novel study will guide them to meaningful discussions and provide you with the option of printable or digital lessons.Included in this packet is a ready-to-use, custom-made novel study designed for independent work in grades 5-8 as students read Harbor Me by
Grades:
5th - 8th
Ruby Bridges Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It would also be a great addition to your Black History Month activities. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you'd like my com
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Adapted Book Mega Bundle
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Hopkinson Lesson
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson LessonTopics: Underground Railroad, Slavery, African American History; American History;This lesson plan includes: Lesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsKWL Chart Cause and Effect Chart4 quilt tiles (have each student create a quilt tile for the class quilt for Clara) Character analysisMain Idea and Details ActivityNew Vocabulary (activities) Word Search Extension ActivitiesNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last pageIf
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Freedom Summer Literacy Unit Companion
Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles is a fabulous mentor text and a wonderful example of Historical Fiction. This excellent text has a powerful message and is a wonderful picture book to use when teaching about segregation, civil rights movement, and events for Black History Month. I have created a variety of activities and resources that will engage your students and get them to dig deeper into the text along with using higher order thinking skills. The following activities can be used for whole g
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Rosa Parks Unit Modified with Picture Symbol Text Support (Special Education)
This Rosa Parks Social Studies Unit has been used with my 2nd-8th graders. The unit is modified with picture symbol text support to for Special Education and ELL students at require additional visual support for comprehension.
Rosa Parks Unit Includes:
- 8 Page Book with picture symbol text support
* Bolded Key Vocabulary Words with Definitions
- 1 Page Text Feature Worksheet
* Identify the text features of the passage
* Multiple choice text feature choices
- 1 Page Exit Ti
Grades:
K - 12th
Testing the Ice-A True Story About Jackie Robinson-Complete Response Journal
This beautifully told true story about Jackie Robinson (as told by his daughter) brings to life the bravery of Jackie Robinson, and can be a valuable resource that can help teach what segregation could really look like. This 48 page book journal includes many story elements, as well as a "Diary" where students can step into Jackie Robinson’s life. This journal also includes graphic organizers, constructed response writing, vocabulary, and much more!
Pre-reading Activities:
- Fiction vs. nonfi
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2nd - 5th
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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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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Black History Month Read Alouds and Activities Bundle
Leon's Story Novel Study / Answer Key
Your students will be moved by Leon Walter Tillage's poignant autobiography: "Leon's Story."
Guide them through this gripping story with pre-reading research, CCSS-aligned rigorous thinking questions, personal connection questions, and graphic organizers. Students will love this story during studies of the Civil Rights Movement, Black History Month, autobiography units, or even during guided reading year-round. This is a book that a few of my students pick up over and over again!
CCSS-Aligne
Grades:
4th - 5th
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
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
Black History Month Bundle | Bulletin Board Poster Sets, Activities, MLK Day
This Black History Month Bundle Includes a comprehensive set for classroom to celebrate in the month of February, or at any other time of the year you'd like to incorporate the contributions of African Americans in the US. Includes:Interactive Bulletin Board Set: A dynamic and interactive resource that spotlights 20 remarkable African Americans who have significantly shaped the course of history. Perfect for commemorating Black History Month, this visually captivating set not only celebrates the
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3rd - 6th
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â One Crazy Bundle: PDF Novel Studies for Rita Williams-Garcia's Books
Beyonce Close Reading Comprehension Activity 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the music and film superstar, Beyonce Knowles. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous singer whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions abo
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Black History Volume 3 Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Hidden Figures (Young Readers' Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
50+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resource provides chapter context questions w/ answer key providing a building foundation for young readers utilizing Margot Lee Shetterly's, Hidden Figures. In total, 100 chapter context questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this tale of grit, perseverance, precision, and selfless determination to help the United States achieve aeronautical precision and eventually the first successful trip to the moon. Following the rea
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Hidden Figures & Reaching For The Moon (YRE) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
Henry’s Freedom Box Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension Black History Month
Henry’s Freedom Box Black History Month Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Activities, based on the book Henry’s Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad : Caldecott Honor Book : by Ellen Levin & Kadir Nelson. (book not included). This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 46 Pages Total Include:1. T
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Black Brother Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide
Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Study Guide This timely coming of age novel explores themes of prejudice, family, identify, and perseverance. This novel guide includes; Objectives Pre, during, and post reading activities Reading comprehension questions & answersText to self questionsText to world questions New vocabularyCharacter(s) analysis Essay questions Themes activity This resource is great for:Teaching about African American history Teaching about anti-racism
Grades:
5th - 7th
Born on the Water The 1619 Project Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the diverse mentor text book The 1619 Project Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renee Watson. This is a great book for teaching about origin stories, poetry, social justice, or for Black History Month in February! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (four strategies: timeline, narrative retelling, Somebody Wanted But Then So, and graphic organizer of story elements)describing key details using text eviden
Grades:
2nd - 5th
FREEBIE - Martin's Big Words Literature Guide (Common Core Aligned)
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a great read aloud book!
This FREE Literature Guide contains 14 student pages to use with the book "Martin's Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport. Each worksheet shows the common core "I can" statement of focus.
*Don't have the book? Watch it on youtube or teachertube :)
This guide contains:
- 1 Packet Cover for students
- 2 Story Questions Pages
- Acrostic Poem Writing
- Character Map
- Character Traits and Actions
- Main Idea and Details
- Story Sequence
Grades:
1st - 5th
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chapter questions for Elijah of Buxton by: Christopher Paul Curtis
I have included a suggested reading schedule where chapters are grouped so that students are reading approximately the same number of pages each day. Questions are included for each chapter. Different types of questions are used. Some answers are directly in the text. Others require students to combine what they read with their own background knowledge. Still others require readers to make connections to their own lives and express how they feel about what they are reading. There is possibly e
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5th - 7th
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