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Black History Month Common Core L.6.5 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
5th and 6th Grade Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Worksheets
Are you looking for engaging figurative language through song lyrics worksheets for 5th and 6th grade? Rap music is the answer! Based on our History of Hip Hop and Rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice figurative language skills.*Listen to the song with the video preview above!*Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify examples of figurative language in text.The son
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5th - 7th
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Martin Luther King: "I Have a Dream" Figurative Language Worksheets
Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech is a perfect example of eloquent figurative language usage. In these worksheets, students analyze many passages from this speech, identify the types of figurative language Dr. King used, and find deeper meaning behind his words. This product showcases metaphors, similes, and several other types of figurative language that Dr. King used in his memorable speech. This can be incorporated into a lesson where students listen to the speech in its entirety,
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4th - 8th
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Langston Hughes Biography & Poetry Analysis
Langston Hughes was an amazing poet who infused his love of jazz and blues into his writing. He wrote of injustice, poverty, and racism and helped inspire a generation to dream. He was one of the first African Americans to earn a living as an author.
Included are resources for your students to research and learn about Langston Hughes and his legacy. You will receive:
* a list of poems by Langston Hughes
* 16 quote cards that can be cut out and displayed around the room or switched out ever
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4th - 8th
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Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities for Middle School
Are you looking for fun end of year packet worksheets for middle school? Rap songs are the answer! Based on Hip Hop, rap, and jazz history rap songs, these ELA activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice a variety of skills! Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the reading activities detailed
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5th - 7th
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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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Middle School Short Stories Figurative Language Passage Worksheets with Songs
Use rap songs as short stories with figurative language passage worksheets to keep your middle school students engaged! Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.*Listen to the songs with the video preview above!*This bundle includes:- links to listen to the songs with subtitles for students- 24 multiple-choice, figurative vs. literal language questions based on the song lyrics per passage- 24 multiple-choice, identif
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6th - 8th
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Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson | NO PREP Novel Study and Literature Guide
This is a No Prep novel study for Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson with comprehension questions, critical thinking questions, figurative language exercises, vocabulary building, and literary analysis exercises. ***Great as a Summer Reading Assignment Packet*** In 2023, Freewater was awarded both the John Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Book Award. It is a beautifully written and inspiring story about two young runaway slaves who escape deep into the swamp and find
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4th - 7th
Black History Poetry Game - Escape Room Digital and Print for Middle School
Black History IS American History, and it's up to us to teach it. Middle schoolers will love this Black History Month game-style poetry escape room activity! Kids read a scenario to escape by solving 6 poetry puzzles. There are 6 poems by 6 famous African American poets. A poetic devices reference sheet is included to help kids solve the puzzles. Digital and print versions are both included in this one product!Poems Included (links provided)◾️"Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou◾️"Harlem" by Lang
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5th - 8th
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History of Jazz Music Reading Passages with Worksheets
Would you like to keep your students engaged with Jazz history reading comprehension activities? Do it with rap music! Based on our jazz history rap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics to practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading passages to complete the activities detailed below.These activities
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5th - 7th
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MLK - Leveled Reading passage with Comprehension Questions - Digital and PDF
Are you looking for a leveled biography about Martin Luther King, Jr. that includes vocabulary and comprehension questions? Your students will improve their reading comprehension skills while learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his accomplishments with this leveled text. This resource includes 5 days of activities to teach students important vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension skills!This 3-page biography traces the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. from childhood through h
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4th - 6th
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Black History - Jamestown - Leveled Reading Passage - Comprehension Questions
Are you looking for a leveled reading passage with comprehension questions that also teaches important history? This 3-page non-fiction text tells the important story of the first Africans to arrive in Jamestown. Your students will improve their reading comprehension by practicing skills like identifying the main idea and inference; improve vocabulary by practicing context clues and learn important history through reading informational text. You get 5 days of activities that make a fantastic
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5th - 7th
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Henry Box Brown Reading Passage Activities with Biography Rap Song
Do you need a unique way to teach your students about Henry "Box" Brown? Rap music is the way to do it!Based on our Henry "Box" Brown, biography rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities d
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5th - 7th
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Fun ELA Worksheets and Activities for Middle School with Bass Reeves Rap Song
Looking for fun ELA worksheets and activities for your middle school students? Keep them engaged using this Bass Reeves rap song for ELA activities! Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities listed below.The song for this activity highlights the accomplishments the highly successful U.S. deputy marshal in a positive and empowering way using pop-culture references to keep your students engaged.*Listen to the song with the video previ
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6th - 8th
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Black History Month Biographies
Black History Month Biographies Close Reading Informational Text : Contemporary Black History Eight Men and Women Who Inspire. Included is a full page of informational text about each figure, with follow-up comprehension and writing activities. Audio version included. Featured are:
Allyson Felix, athlete
Will Smith, entertainer
Condoleezza Rice, diplomat and scholar
Tim Duncan, athlete
Mae Jemison, astronaut and physician
Mark Dean, computer scientist and inventor
Oprah Winfrey, entertainer an
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6th - 12th
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Middle School Fun ELA Worksheets Activities with Motivational Rap Song Lyrics
Need fun ELA worksheets activities for your middle school students? Keep them engaged using motivational rap song lyrics as a reading passage with activities! Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities listed below.The song for this activity motivates students to overcome challenges and think about life in a positive and empowering way using pop-culture references to your keep students engaged.*Listen to the song with the video previ
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5th - 7th
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Black History Month | One Crazy Summer Lesson Plan (Book Club Format)
Use One Crazy Summer to Teach Point of ViewThis Book Club Bundle for One Crazy Summer is an excellent choice for 6th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Points of View. Here's What You'll Get:- Interactive Lesson Plan for 6 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Points of View- Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide-
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5th - 6th
Black History Month| Middle School Bell Ringers |Science | Warm-Ups| Exit Slips
Black History Month| Middle School Bell Ringers |Science | Warm-Ups| Exit Slips gives you an EASY and NO PREP way to teach your students about Black History! Black History Month| Middle School Bell Ringers |Science | Warm-Ups| Exit Slips celebrates TEN Black Scientists who all made notable contributions to S.T.E.M.! Encourage and inspire your students while building their vocabulary and communication skills! Your students will be introduced to a scientist at the beginning of the class with a bel
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4th - 6th
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Rosa Parks | Figurative Language | Vocabulary | Reading Comprehension Story
This is a Rosa Parks-themed story that targets reading comprehension skills as well as different types of figurative phrases (e.g., metaphors, similes, personification) and vocabulary.This activity is perfect for upper-elementary and middle school students.What's Included: Rosa’s Courageous Journey StoryStory with bolded phrases (simile, metaphor, personification)Story with bolded vocabulary words25 multiple choice reading comprehension questionsAnswer Key10 higher-order thinking short response
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4th - 7th
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Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Speech and Language Therapy
Need no prep differentiated speech and language activities to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? This resource is designed to help 3-6 grade students address 5 different speech/ language skills using any curricular-related biography about him. Activities are related to the following speech and language skills at 3 different levels: Temporal concepts (before/after) Sequencing Wh questions Vocabulary (synonyms, categories- level A only) Articulation This resource can be used with stu
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Black History Activities Bundle for Speech Therapy
Figurative Language through Song Lyrics Passage Worksheets for Middle School
These figurative language through song lyrics passage worksheets for middle school are based on a pre-Hip Hop history rap song.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to identify examples of figurative language in text.The song for this activity explores the real-life story of Bill who witnessed how community groups and gangs in the Bronx influenced the birth of Hip Hop and rap music. The song uses similes, metaphors, and Hip Hop terminology to narrate thes
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Hip Hop History Fun ELA Worksheets and Reading Activities for Middle School
Black History - Jamestown - Leveled passage - Reading Comprehension Questions
Are you looking for a leveled text with comprehension questions that teaches students about important history? This 3-page text tells the important story of the first Africans to arrive in Jamestown. It makes a great supplement to a unit about Black History, Jamestown, Colonial America, the Civil War or Civil Rights. You get the article and the activities as a pdf printable AND they are ready to use in Easel!This free sample is part of my larger, differentiated resource, The First Africans -
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5th - 7th
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A Place to Land Martin Luther King Jr Speech for classroom distance learning
*Includes Google slides™ compatible option* This is a great resource for Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Constitution Day, social studies and American history, and nonfiction book studies. The resource includes discussion question/task cards, literal and textual comprehension prompts, biography study guidance, and reflection and essay writing prompts for the beautiful picture book about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. The resource is app
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4th - 8th
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Bass Reeves Reading Passage Activities with Biography with Rap Song
Do you need a unique way to teach your students about Bass Reeves? Rap music is the way to do it! Based on our Bass Reeves, biography rap song, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of reading skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below
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5th - 7th
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