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Black History Month Common Core RL.9-10.4 resources
Black History Month- Black Poetry
This unit comprises of poems and speeches by famous Black poets. I suggest you use this for grades 8-12. Students should be familiar with figurative language to answer some of the PARCC questions.
The excerpts analyzed includes:
*Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
*Ain't I A Woman by Sojourner Truth
*Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
*On Being Brought from Africa to America by Phillis Wheatley
This Black History Month Unit includes:
*An answer sheet for the multiple choice questions.
*An extende
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How to Annotate Poetry - Close Reading Lesson and Annotating Poetry Worksheets
Teach students how to annotate poetry using this close reading lesson and annotation worksheets! Students will practice annotating poetry with step-by-step instructions and additional scaffolding through a personal annotation bookmark. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®! Included with this Annotating Poetry Lesson:✏️ How to Annotate Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®✏️ Annotating Poetry Guided Note - Digital & Print✏️ Practice Annotating Poet
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9th - 12th
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Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston | Short Story Analysis
Use the short story "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston to teach Feminist Literature, Famous African American Authors, or about Themes and Biblical Allusions in literature. This is a great lesson for students to practice literary analysis.Included in this lesson plan:- Full Text "Sweat" short story by Zora Neale Hurston- Anticipation activity, activating strategy worksheet- Powerpoint presentation: - Background Information about the author Zora Neale Hurston - Historical Context: Rural Ame
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
African American Literature Bundle: Units for School Year or Black History Month
This is a bundle of our African American literature units (5 units total). These resources are great for incorporating throughout the year or you can teach them sequentially for Black History Month. The literature begins with the early poetry of Phillis Wheatley in the 1700s, continues through the voices of the abolitionist cause in the 1800s (The Spirituals and Frederick Douglass), and culminates with influential writings for civil rights in the 20th century (Langston Hughes and Martin Luther K
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8th - 12th
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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
All American Boys Complete 6-7 Week Novel Unit (NO PREP)
Unlock the Power of Critical Reflection with Our All-Inclusive Curriculum for All American Boys Are you ready to transform your English classroom into a dynamic space of cultural relevance, critical thinking, and literary analysis? Dive into my meticulously crafted curriculum for the riveting novel All American Boys – a unit that not only aligns with Common Core standards but also empowers your students to explore the intricacies of societal conflict, racial bias, and the enduring legacy of Dr.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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
Their Eyes Were Watching God Chapter 20 Multiple Choice AP SAT Questions Quiz
Challenge your Honors/Pre-AP/AP students to practice inference-based understandings of Their Eyes Were Watching God with these questions based on the final scene of the text from Chapter 20. You'll get:a 12-question inference-based assessment based on the the final scene of the textthe accompanying passage with line numbers for easy referencean answer keyteacher tips for supporting students' critical-thinking skillsSee why this resource has been described as "very thorough and mirrored AP exam s
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9th - 12th
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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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Frederick Douglass: My Bondage and My Freedom - 5 Day Unit - Autobiography, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze a chapter excerpt from Frederick Douglass's famous autobiography, My Bondage and My Freedom. The excerpt comes from chapter 11 of the book, where Douglass describes his early days learning to read, the struggles he endured, and the impact that gaining knowledge had upon his life. Students will read the text (included), learn about the author, engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and conclude by completing their
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8th - 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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
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
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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Frederick Douglass Quiz: "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
This is a quiz (and key) covering Frederick Douglass' famous speech "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?" Reading this speech goes well with the study of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. This is a 20-question multiple choice quiz (and key), useful as a reading check and springboard for discussion.
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8th - 11th
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Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, Digital
Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, DigitalFor teachers incorporating critical thinking into their curriculum, the Emmett Till case provides a powerful opportunity to explore themes of social justice, racism, and the importance of holding individuals and society as a whole accountable for their actions. By examining the complex history of the Till case, students can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of racial violence on individuals and society and the i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Teaching "March Book One" Lesson
This lesson includes:3 page lesson plan (including CCSS, Essential Questions, vocabulary, teaching strategies, etc.)42- slide powerpoint presentation (including sample EQ student answer, activity timers, , optional slides, etc) Collaborative Writing Activity4 worksheets Answer Keys6 Essay Options3 comic strip graphic novel worksheetsJohn Lewis's autobiographical graphic novel is the focus of this 5 day lesson. This lesson is perfect for teaching graphic novels, Black History Month, civil rights,
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7th - 12th
Langston Hughes Poems Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Lit Devices
Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing this reading comprehension activity, you get multiple choice quizzes on close reading & literary devices. Click print or share with students and you have a ready-made lesson in no time - complete with an answer key. No prep necessary! Get your precious time back. This resource is great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. PRINTABLE or DIGITAL quizzes for three Lang
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6th - 12th
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"The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes: Poem, Questions, & Key
Common Core, Smarter BalancedThis unit is on Langston Hughes’ poem “The Weary Blues” and it is Common Core aligned and written as a Smarter Balanced assessment.If you need an emergency lesson for a substitute this unit would help you quickly in a pinch. This unit is broken down into 4 sections:"The Weary Blues":1. The poem (1 page)2. Selected Response: 5 multiple-choice questions (1 page)3. Constructive Response: 2 short-answer questions (1 page)4. Answer key (1 page)All 4 pages come in Word and
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8th - 11th
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James Baldwin, Go Tell it on the Mountain Bundle: power point, activities & exam
Contains daily bell ringers and journal prompts for the duration of the unit, power point to introduce the Harlem Renaissance, James Baldwin, and the significance of the work. Also includes a final essay exam with answer key and rubric.
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9th - 12th
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Black History Month Activities: Common Core Poetry Fiction Music Movies and more
Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr, Kendrick Lamar, Maya Angelou, Frederick Douglas, Ralph Ellison, Malcolm X and more! Learn about Historical and Famous Black American men and women who shaped American culture, art, and politics with poetry, fiction, essays, and history using Common Core standards. Features:* Highlights of famous black historical figures and a research activity* Poetry Activities and ssessments on Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Billie Holiday, Kendrick Lamar* Deep readi
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9th - 12th
Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes - Short Story Unit - Black History Month
Perfect for both Valentine's Day and Black History Month! This short story unit for Langston Hughes’ "Thank You, Ma’am" includes comprehension questions, literary analysis activities, assessment tools, close reading activities, and informational handouts. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount!⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Short Story Unit for “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ Langston Hughes Author Biography Informational Handout - D
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7th - 11th
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Literature of Civil Rights Unit Plan & Activities, Handouts, Assessments 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
Phillis Wheatley Poems - 5 Day Unit, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, an early poet in the days of America's founding. There are two main poems that students will analyze that correspond to the American revolutionary cause and at the end students will select another poem from a compiled list of different topics she wrote about. Students will read the poems (included), learn about the author, engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a writi
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8th - 12th
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