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Black History Month Leaders Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - Set 1
By Kimberly
❤️Looking to teach about key historical leaders to celebrate Black History Month? Learn about 10 important heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!
✅ Black History heroes:
☑ Michael Jordan, Bessie Coleman, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, Bill Pickett, Billie Holiday, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall
*This is set 1 of 2. To view set 2, click HERE.
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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.
✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:
multiple choice
dotted lines
solid lines
✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!
✏️A great addition to your Black History Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!
✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!
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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.
⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for more details!
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✅Includes: (30 pages)
✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)
☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)
☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)
☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)
✅ Bonus: (63 pages)
☑ Black & white set (30 pages)
☑ Table of contents (2 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Answer key (30 pages)
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✅ Black History Leaders: (10)
☑ Michael Jordan - basketball player
☑ Bessie Coleman - pilot
☑ Harriet Tubman - liberator
☑ Martin Luther King Jr. - leader
☑ Wilma Rudolph - track athlete
☑ Bill Pickett - cowboy
☑ Billie Holiday - singer
☑ Sojourner Truth - advocate
☑ Frederick Douglass - activist
☑ Thurgood Marshall - judge
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⭐️Looking for more black history resources?
Black History Growing Bundle
⭐️Looking for more reading comprehension activities?
Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle
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❤️Kimberly
By Beth Hammett
History, patterns, repetition, and slang make Scat writing fun and educational for students. Learn about the history and great artists of the genre of Blues and Jazz then write Scat and perform for peers! This 18 page presentation uses: History and culture of Blues and Jazz Patterns/Repetition Slang Song Lyrics Rhythm and Rhyme Blues and Jazz Greats focusing on Ray Charles Sing-along example Writing process Peer reviewing/workshopping Overview of the Blues and Jazz era Elements of Blues and Jazz Research component Critical Thinking activities Extra Resources Lesson Plan Learning about Jazz and Blues, its history and culture, and patterns and rhythms will get students up and moving with Scat. Fun, interactive, and educational with links and visuals for all learning styles. Be sure to share and perform your Scat Blues and Jazz songs!
Simone Biles Biographical Research Project Template | Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills?
Product Description:
"Research Report Template for Biographies"- Trifold - Simone Biles!
Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.
Two blank templates-
-One that is pre-filled with some of Simone Biles's picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw his portrait (can be used for any person)
Key Features:
How It Works:
Why Choose Our Template:
Main Idea Black History Facts Game: CCSS & TEKS NO PREP 70+ Big Idea Passages
By zaney laney learning
Engage, Explore, and Empower with Black History!
Discover an interactive Black History main idea game designed to captivate learners while reinforcing critical English Language Arts and Social Studies skills. This simple, no-prep, digital resource features randomized passages and questions about prominent figures, lesser-known people, places, events, and fascinating facts from Black History, ensuring replayability and year-round engagement.
What’s Inside?
Suggested Pricing: $6.99 - $12.99 (AI generated)
Why Educators Love This Resource
Why It’s Unique
Make History Interactive! Perfect for Black History Month or year-round learning, this resource makes history come alive. Empower your students to explore, learn, and grow with a tool that combines education and entertainment.
Try a preview now! Don’t miss the chance to bring Black History to life in your classroom. Grab this engaging, replayable game today!
What to Expect:
You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
There's no possible way to cover all relevant events in history with a finite set of questions. I'll do my best to add more facts throughout the year. If would like to see specific topics, please let me know.
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Building A Dream: Mary Bethune's School by Richard Kelso Comprehension Packet
By Sarah Anderson
I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Building A Dream: Mary Bethune's School" by Richard Kelso. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!
Lexile: N/A
Guided Reading Level: N/A
AR Level: 4.6
AR Quiz Number: 12508
Thanks for looking! Please rate and leave a comment.
Women's-black history month posters | famous black womens classroom decoration
By EduCraft Resources
Celebrate Women’s Black History Month and Women’s History Month with these inspiring bio posters featuring 40 famous Black women leaders. Each poster highlights the name and biography of iconic women, making it the perfect resource for creating impactful classroom decorations and engaging bulletin board displays.
Ideal for honoring Black History Month and Women’s History Month, these posters help students learn about the significant contributions of these influential Black women. Perfect for both educational purposes and enhancing the learning environment.
Key Features:
Inspire and educate your students while celebrating the contributions of Black women in history!
✅You will receive A ZIP folder that includes✅
♥♥♥TERMS OF USE♥♥♥
EduCraft Resources Teaching Resources are for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be used in any products, freebies, or distributed in any format.
Black History Month Rosa Parks, Women's History Month Reading Comprehension
By Lia
Rosa Parks Reading Comprehension Activity Pack
Welcome to our special Reading Comprehension Activity Pack featuring the remarkable Rosa Parks! In celebration of Black History Month or Women's History Month, this pack is designed to deepen students' understanding of Rosa Parks and her significant contributions to civil rights.
Inside this pack, you'll find an engaging reading passage that tells the inspiring story of Rosa Parks. This passage is written in simple words, making it accessible to students of various reading levels.
To ensure comprehensive understanding, we've included a variety of question types:
In addition to the reading comprehension materials, students will enjoy:
With this comprehensive activity pack, students will not only learn about Rosa Parks but also develop essential reading comprehension skills in an engaging and meaningful way.
May you are also interested with:
Black History Month Oprah Winfrey, Women's History Month Reading Comprehension
Jackie Robinson Craft- Black History- Baseball
By WhatsPoppinInK
This craft is low prep, and a great addition to a unit of study on Jackie Robinson. This baseball and baseball glove craft offers multiple interactive options. Students can pick their pieces and no prep is required. There are options for primary lines, and lines for older students. See preview for specifics.
Black History Figures Early Readers, Reading Comprehension & Coloring Activities
By Kimberly
❤️Are you looking to teach about notable African American historical figures to celebrate Black History Month? Your students will love learning about 10 influential Black heroes with these differentiated readers! Practice reading, writing, comprehension, and fine motor skills!
✅Includes:
✅ Black heroes included:
☑ Michael Jordan, Bessie Coleman, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, Bill Pickett, Billie Holiday, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall
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✏️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!
✏️A perfect addition to your Black History Month unit!
✏️ Great for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!
✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into a Black History Heroes booklet to read or take home to share with family!
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⭐️Three differentiated reading levels included to help your students build confidence!
⭐️Reading comprehension worksheets with answer keys included to check for understanding!
⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Print full sheets or half sheets (included)!
⭐️Create a reading or Black History Month bulletin board by displaying pages or booklets!
⭐️Check out the preview for a detailed look!
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✅Includes: (55 pages total)
✅ Readers include: (42 pages)
☑ Cover page (1 page)
☑ When Black History Month is celebrated (1 page)
☑ What Black History Month celebrates (1 page)
☑ 10 influential Black leaders (10 pages)
☑ Celebration page (1 page)
✅ Reading comprehension worksheets: (13 pages)
☑ Find & color the heroes (1 page)
☑ Match the heroes to their name (2 pages)
☑ Match the heroes to their title (2 pages)
☑ True or false questions (1 page)
☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)
☑ Write your answer questions - dotted lines (1 page)
☑ Match the names to title (2 pages)
☑ True or false questions (1 page)
☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)
☑ Write your answer questions - single lines (1 page)
✅ Bonus: (71 pages)
☑ Half sheet set (55 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Table of contents (2 pages)
☑ Answer Key (13 pages)
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✅ Figures included: (10)
☑ Michael Jordan - basketball player
☑ Bessie Coleman - pilot
☑ Harriet Tubman - liberator
☑ Martin Luther King Jr. - leader
☑ Wilma Rudolph - track athlete
☑ Bill Pickett - cowboy
☑ Billie Holiday - singer
☑ Sojourner Truth - advocate
☑ Frederick Douglass - activist
☑ Thurgood Marshall - judge
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⭐️Looking for more worksheet activities?
Worksheets Growing Bundle
⭐️Looking for more black history resources?
Black History Growing Bundle
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⭐️Don't forget, you can earn TeachShare credits towards future purchases by leaving a review of this resource! Thank you for your valuable time and feedback!
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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!
❤️Kimberly
Misty Copeland Biography & Reading Comprehension Activity | Research Project
By Veronica Reyes
⭐️ Are you looking to ramp up your research projects? ⭐️
This is a reading passage about Misty Copeland as an African American Artist and Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
➡️ Early Life
➡️ Career
➡️ Interesting Facts
➡️ Artistic Contributions
Use with our corresponding research trifold report: --> HERE <--
Other newsletter for Black History Month:
--> Louis Armstrong
--> Ruby Bridges
--> Jacob Lawrence
--> Maya Angelou
Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS --> here <--
Take a Stand, Rosa Parks! by Peter and Connie Roop Comprehension Packet
By Sarah Anderson
I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Take a Stand, Rosa Parks!" by Peter and Connie Roop. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!
Lexile: 760L
Guided Reading Level: O
AR Level: 4.9
AR Quiz Number: 87241
Thanks for looking! Please rate and leave a comment.
Women's-black history month posters | famous black womens classroom decoration
By EduCraft Resources
Celebrate Women’s Black History Month and Women’s History Month with these inspiring bio posters featuring 40 famous Black women leaders. Each poster highlights the name and biography of iconic women, making it the perfect resource for creating impactful classroom decorations and engaging bulletin board displays.
Ideal for honoring Black History Month and Women’s History Month, these posters help students learn about the significant contributions of these influential Black women. Perfect for both educational purposes and enhancing the learning environment.
Key Features:
Inspire and educate your students while celebrating the contributions of Black women in history!
✅You will receive A ZIP folder that includes✅
♥♥♥TERMS OF USE♥♥♥
EduCraft Resources Teaching Resources are for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be used in any products, freebies, or distributed in any format.
Harriet Tubman Craft- Safe House
By WhatsPoppinInK
This is a perfect product for you if you need a simple, but fun craft to add to your unit on Harriet Tubman. This craft includes 2 versions: 1). Safe house option with Harriet standing in the doorway. 2). A safe house that opens where students can create and design inside the safe house. This makes the cutest bulletin board!
Bookmarks Growing Bundle with Coloring Activities for Student Gifts and Rewards
By Kimberly
❤️Looking for a fun way to encourage your students to read more books? This printable bookmark growing bundle includes both full color and black and white designs! Students will love choosing their favorite bookmark or coloring their own!
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✏️Great for literacy centers, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, gifts, enrichment activities, holiday parties and more!
✏️ Perfect for any grade level!
✏️Students can personalize and express their creativity by coloring their own bookmark.
✏️Black & white bookmarks can be completed in a whole group, or small group setting, with partners, in centers, or independently!
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⭐️All bookmarks are low prep! Simply print onto cardstock paper and cut! If desired, you can also laminate for extra durability, hole punch the top and add a ribbon to peek out of books!
⭐️Check out each resource for more details!
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✅ Includes:
☑ Safari bookmarks
☑ Hispanic Heritage bookmarks
☑ Martin Luther King Jr. bookmarks
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This resource pairs well with:
Reading Activities Growing Bundle
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❤️ Teacher Tips:
⭐️Don't forget, you can earn TeachShare credits towards future purchases by leaving a review of this resource! Thank you for your valuable time and feedback!
⭐️Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches:
Follow Me
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If you have any questions, please contact me:
teacher.kimberly.repe@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!
❤️Kimberly
Billie Holiday Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Women's History Month
By Veronica Reyes
⭐️ Are you looking to ramp up your research projects? ⭐️
This is a reading passage about Billie Holiday as a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month or Black History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
➡️ Early Life
➡️ Career
➡️ Interesting Facts
➡️ Influence
Other newsletter for Women's History Month:
Misty Copeland
Maya Angelou
Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS here
Black History Month Bulletin Board Set Lettering styles | Classroom Décoration
By EduCraft Resources
Elevate your classroom decor this Black History Month with our Bulletin Board Set Lettering Styles! This versatile set includes eye-catching alphabet designs, perfect for creating stunning bulletin boards that celebrate the contributions of Black historical figures. These unique lettering styles add a bold and engaging visual element to your classroom while honoring the significance of Black History Month.
Features:
Make your classroom a vibrant hub of Black history learning with this dynamic bulletin board lettering set, perfect for Black History Month and year-round!
✅You will receive A ZIP folder that includes✅
♥♥♥TERMS OF USE♥♥♥
EduCraft Resources Teaching Resources are for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be used in any products, freebies, or distributed in any format.
By WhatsPoppinInK
This is a cute, interactive craft to go along with your studies on Rosa Parks. This bus craft requires low teacher prep and students will love it! The students get to decorate in the inside of the bus Rosa Parks was on. They can add their own details or use the items provided in the project (see preview.) Windows can be cut out or not, there are so many options! This made the cutest bulletin board for my first graders.
Black History Historical Figures Coloring Pages & Heroes Writing Activities
By Kimberly
❤️Are you looking for coloring sheets to celebrate Black History Month? Students will love coloring 10 important Black leaders, while practicing reading, writing and fine motor skills with these printable, differentiated coloring activities (52 pages)!
✅ Black historical figures included:
☑ Michael Jordan, Bessie Coleman, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, Bill Pickett, Billie Holiday, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall
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✏️ These differentiated coloring pages come in 5 levels to build confidence!
✏️A perfect addition to your Black History Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!
✏️Once pages have been completed, place the cover page on top and staple into an individual or class Black History Month booklet to read or take home to share with family!
✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display on your bulletin board, hallway or door!
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⭐️ Great for preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grade!
⭐️ Use for literacy centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gift, sub tub, Black History Month parties, intervention programs and more!
⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated pages that are most appropriate for your student's needs.
⭐️Check out the preview for a sneak peek!
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✅ Each historical figure (10) includes 5 differentiated levels: (52 pages)
☑ Cover pages - dotted/single line for student's name (2 pages)
☑ Coloring page - dotted line for student's name (10 pages)
☑ Coloring page - single line for student's name (10 pages)
☑ Coloring page - trace historical figure's name (10 pages)
☑ Coloring page - write historical figure's name on dotted lines (10 pages)
☑ Coloring page - write historical figure's name on single line (10 pages)
✅ Bonus: (3 pages)
☑ Table of contents (2 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
✅ Figures included: (10)
☑ Michael Jordan - basketball player
☑ Bessie Coleman - pilot
☑ Harriet Tubman - liberator
☑ Martin Luther King Jr. - leader
☑ Wilma Rudolph - track athlete
☑ Bill Pickett - cowboy
☑ Billie Holiday - singer
☑ Sojourner Truth - advocate
☑ Frederick Douglass - activist
☑ Thurgood Marshall - judge
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⭐️Looking for more coloring?
Coloring Growing Bundle
⭐️Looking for more black history resources?
Black History Growing Bundle
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❤️ Customer Tips:
⭐️Don't forget, you can earn TeachShare credits towards future purchases by leaving a review of this resource! Thank you for your valuable time and feedback!
⭐️Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches:
Follow Me
................................................................................................................................................
If you have any questions, please contact me: teacher.kimberly.repe@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!
❤️Kimberly
Simone Biles Research Reading Passage + Report Template- Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is an informational newsletter AND research report template- trifold about Simone Biles as a Black Changemaker and Athlete. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Influences/Accomplishments
How It Works:
Black history month Bulletin Board posters | famous icons-Heroes Quote banners
By EduCraft Resources
Celebrate Black History Month with this inspiring set of Bulletin Board Posters featuring Famous Icons and Heroes Quote Banners. Each poster highlights the powerful words of notable Black figures, from civil rights leaders to cultural icons. These quote banners are designed to create a meaningful classroom display that fosters discussion and reflection on the contributions of these Black history heroes.
Ideal for decorating bulletin boards, classrooms, and learning spaces during Black History Month, these quote posters add an impactful touch to any educational environment.
Features:
Transform your classroom into a space of reflection and learning with these Black History Month quote banners!
✅You will receive A ZIP folder that includes✅
♥♥♥TERMS OF USE♥♥♥
EduCraft Resources Teaching Resources are for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be used in any products, freebies, or distributed in any format.