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The Color Purple Escape Room

By Language Arts Excellence

This activity features an engaging escape room in which students tackle 5 puzzles covering plot, characters, and quotes from Alice Walker's The Color Purple.

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Escape Room for The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task (and it is!), but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. Because this is a skills-based escape room, it is the perfect way to review the novel for the final quiz or test.

How does it work?

In this escape room, students must escape the classroom by solving 5 different skills-based puzzles, completing a secret message, and finding clues along the way.

  • Crossword: In the first task, students must complete a crossword puzzle about plot events, characters, quotes, and story details from The Color Purple.
  • Guess Who: In the second task, students match characters with their descriptions.
  • Quote Me On This: In the third task, students must match characters with their notable quotes from the novel.
  • Pop Quiz: In the fourth task, students must answer multiple choice questions about the story.
  • Jig Saw Quote: In the fifth and final task, students must complete a jig saw puzzle that reveals a quote from The Color Purple. Students must write down the quote and show it to you to escape.

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- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs, task instructions, and supplementary materials to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Sheet

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

- Theme Reflection for homework assignment or in-class writing activity

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Maya Angelou & Langston Hughes Poetry Lesson Bundle

By Language Arts Excellence

These three differentiated lesson plans center around the beautifully powerful poems, "Still I Rise," "A Dream Deferred," and "Caged Bird." Each plan is meticulously explained using a format of warm-up, explanation, application, and synthesis with the aim to engage students from beginning to end. Students will analyze the figurative language within the poems and respond to the powerful messages they evoke through independent work, paired activities, and full class discussion. Lesson plans and accompanying materials strive to encourage students to interact deeply with some of the most breathtaking works of American poetry ever written. No teacher preparation is necessary for any of these lesson plans.

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  • 3 Full lesson plans with warm-up, explanation, application, synthesis, and differentiated extension activities
  • Comprehensive student packets for each poem
  • Copies of each poem

Although these lesson plans are aligned to eighth grade Common Core standards, they can be differentiated to be appropriate for a middle or high school setting.

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Civil Rights Heroes & History Engaging Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle

By More Lessons Less Planning

Civil Rights Heroes & History: A Bundle of Engaging Reading Comprehension Activities

This compelling bundle offers 11 captivating reading comprehension activities that bring the Civil Rights Movement to life for your students.
Uncover the inspiring stories and enduring legacies of iconic figures like Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and countless others who bravely fought for equality.

Explore pivotal moments like the Freedom Rides, the Brown v. Board decision, and the March on Washington, gaining a deeper understanding of the movement's impact on American history.

Engage your students with:

  • Informative reading passages packed with historical context and captivating details.
  • Primary source analysis of speeches, news articles, and other firsthand accounts.
  • Thought-provoking questions that encourage critical thinking, discussion, and reflection.
  • Multiple choice, true or false, fill in the blank, and short answer formats to assess comprehension at various levels.
  • Detailed answer keys for self-assessment and guided discussions.

Let's explore the powerful stories within:

1. From Bus Boycott to Beloved Icon: Decoding Rosa Parks' Legacy:

This activity goes beyond the Montgomery Bus Boycott, exploring Rosa Parks' lifelong activism, leadership, and enduring impact on the movement.

2. Dream Big, Fight Fierce: Malcolm X's Radical Voice for Equality:

Students will examine Malcolm X's life philosophy, analyzing his critiques of American society and his calls for self-determination.

3. Beyond Marches: Dr. King's Legacy of Love and Justice:

This activity delves into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to nonviolence, social justice, and systemic change, analyzing excerpts from his speeches and exploring his lesser-known campaigns.

4. Freedom Rides: Risking Everything for Change:

The story of the Freedom Rides unfolds, highlighting the courage of participants and the impact on desegregation efforts. Students will create timelines, analyze firsthand accounts, and discuss the significance of nonviolent resistance.

5. Selma: A Defining Moment in the March for Equality:

This activity examines the Selma to Montgomery marches, analyzing primary sources and comparing Selma to other pivotal events to understand its lasting impact on voting rights.

6. Brown v. Board: Breaking the Walls of Segregation:

Students will delve into the landmark Brown v. Board case, analyzing the legal arguments and historical context, while researching the experiences of the Little Rock Nine and the ongoing fight for educational equity.

7. From Lunch Counters to Sit-Ins: The Power of Youth Activism:

This comprehensive activity highlights the role of young people in the movement, showcasing their courage and impact through sit-ins and other forms of protest. Students will learn about specific youth activists, analyze speeches, and discuss the importance of youth involvement in social change.

8. Freedom's Song: Music as a Weapon in the Civil Rights Struggle:

Explore the power of music in the movement, analyzing anthems like "We Shall Overcome" and artists like Nina Simone. Students will analyze lyrics and historical context of protest songs, understanding how music served as a powerful tool for change.

9. From "I Have a Dream" to Action: The Enduring Legacy of the March on Washington:

This activity examines the historical context, key figures, and lasting impact of the March on Washington, with emphasis on Dr. King's iconic speech and its call to action. Students will analyze primary sources, compare the March to other pivotal moments, and discuss its relevance to contemporary social justice movements.

10. The Long Road to Voting Rights: From Segregation to Empowerment:

This resource explores the historical struggle for voting rights for Black Americans, highlighting key milestones, discriminatory tactics like Jim Crow laws, and ongoing challenges to voter suppression. Students will analyze timelines, primary sources, and discuss the importance of protecting voting rights.

11. The Civil Rights Movement:

This resource provides a broader context for the movement, encompassing additional figures, events, and ongoing issues related to social justice.

12. The Black Panther Party:

This resource discusses the political movement advocating for self-defense and social justice.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze the historical context, motivations, and key figures of the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Evaluate primary sources to understand the perspectives and experiences of individuals involved in the movement.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of different strategies employed by Civil Rights activists.
  • Explore the impact of landmark events and legislation on the fight for equality.
  • Recognize the ongoing relevance of the Civil Rights Movement in contemporary struggles for social justice.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

  • RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
  • RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a text and explain how it is developed.
  • RI.5.3: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
  • RI.5.8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support a point of view.
  • SS.5.US.3: Explain the impact of key events and individuals on the Civil Rights Movement.

Expand your students' understanding of this critical chapter in American history and empower them to become informed and engaged citizens!

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Current Event Guided Reading Comprehension Bundle #1

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Ignite Critical Thinking and Informed Debate with 11 Essential Current Events Worksheets

Bring current events to life in your classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 10 engaging and thought-provoking worksheets!
Key features:

  • Explore 11 crucial issues shaping today's world: Gun control, immigration, abortion, housing market,social security, cybersecurity, political polarization, racial justice, voting rights, climate change, and education.
  • Engage students with a variety of activities: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions foster critical thinking and analysis.
  • Incorporate diverse perspectives: Primary sources provide authentic insights and encourage informed debate.
  • Boost critical thinking and argumentation skills: Students learn to analyze arguments, form opinions, and participate in respectful discussions.
  • No-prep, easy implementation: Answer keys included for quick assessment.
  • Aligned with current events, social studies, and civics standards:

Empower students to navigate complex issues, analyze diverse viewpoints, and become informed citizens!

Download this bundle today and spark meaningful conversations in your classroom!

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Afro Latinos Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt Mystery Black History Month

By Specialty Spanish

Is reading comprehension getting boring in your Spanish class?  Turn it into a game!  This reading about famous Afro-Latinos goes from dull to exciting as students work together and move around the room to solve a mystery!  This is a simple “print and go” with no work for the teacher!  

   There’s been a robbery at  a famous museum for Afro-Latinos!  The students play the role of the investigator of the museum robbery.  They have to read all 10 parts of the story to get the full picture of what was taken and why the objects are important.  While they read the parts, they are also looking for “code words”.  Students record the code words on a special answer sheet that will eventually lead them to solving the mystery of who stole the important artifacts.  It’s so much fun! 

    After, you can decide which of the 3 follow-up activities you want to do with your students.  There are 3; a True or False Activity to check for basic comprehension, a graphic organizer for students to organize notes about 4 Afro-Latinos, and a writing follow up where students use their reading comprehension and critical thinking to invent an explanation for why the thief stole the items.  Answer key to the True/False is also included.  Best of all?  If there’s something you’d like to change for your students, you are free to edit!

Who can use this product?

  • Students in Year 3 and up
  • Students ready to reach to an Intermediate Low + reading level

How can I use this product?

  • Print out the reading cards (10)
  • Hang them up around your room
  • Print and copy the answer sheet
  • Let students loose to solve the crime! 
  • Assign follow-up activities if you wish

What’s included in this product?

  • Everything!  No prep beyond print and photocopy!
  • Teacher instructions and hints
  • 10 reading cards
  • Student instructions (available in Spanish and English)
  • Student answer sheet
  • Answer Key for the code word questions and answer trail
  • True/False Comprehension Activity
  • Answer Key to True/False
  • Graphic Organizer for students
  • Writing Follow-up: Explain why the thief did it! 

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Afromexicanos Unidad

By ARIANA PEREZ

Esta lección se enfoca en los afro mexicanos y está en ESPAÑOL. Esta lección es interactiva e incluye: videos página para colorear cuestionario datos guías de video

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Martin luther king jr | Mlk Coloring Pages Sheets -Fun January Activities BUNDLE

By The Students Palace

Fun Martin luther king jr Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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Printable Martin Luther King Jr | Mlk Coloring Pages - Fun January Activities

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Fun Martin Luther King Jr Mandala Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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Martin luther king jr | Mlk - Black History Month Quotes Coloring Pages BUNDLE

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Fun Martin luther king jr | Black History Month Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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Martin luther king jr | Mlk Jigsaw Coloring Puzzles - January Games & Activities

By The Students Palace

" Martin luther king jr Jigsaw Coloring Puzzles" is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of Winter setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

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Grab these fun and educational printables now and give your child the gift of creative exploration this month . Happy coloring and puzzling!
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Martin luther king jr | Mlk Cut And Paste Coloring Pages -Fun January Activities

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Fun Cutting And Pasting | Scissor Skills Activity Pages For Kids And Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice by cutting and Gluening skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun and educational gift!

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Black History Month EASY & HARD Mazes Puzzles - Fun February Activities

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Mazes are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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Black History Month - Martin luther king jr EASY & HARD Mazes & Sudoku Puzzles

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Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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  • 100 Pages

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Black History Month Martin luther king jr EASY HARD Sudoku Puzzles With Solution

By The Students Palace

Sudoku are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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Jim Crow Laws: Interactive Primary Source

By Sarah Austin

This resource will have students critically explore the period of the Jim Crow era, with a focus on the segregation of schools. This highly engaging, interactive, primary based Slide Presentation will have students analyze and understand the implications of the Jim Crow laws, along with the monumental Supreme Court decisions of 'Plessy v. Ferguson', and 'Brown V. Board of Education'.

The teacher will have a choice of three supplementary activities; 

  • The 1st Optional Activity will have students analyze four political cartoons. Students will identify whether the author was FOR or AGAINST the Jim Crow Laws, & describe supportive details from the cartoon on their POLITICAL CARTOON HANDOUT.

  • The 2nd Optional Activity will have students critically read a primary source article titled ‘A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS’, and respond to text dependent questions in their **‘**TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS QUESTIONS HANDOUT. The teacher can do a read-aloud, OR students can read independently. Class discussion is encouraged.

  • The 3rd Optional Activity will have students analyze a film titled ‘FREEDOM SONG’. Students will apply their knowledge from their guided notes, and respond to open-ended questions in their FREEDOM SONG HANDOUT.

Materials Include:

  • Teacher Reference Guide
  • 38 Slide Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout (Answer Key Included)
  • A Tale of Two Schools' Supplementary Reading Comprehension Activity
  • 'Freedom Song' Movie Handout

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Era of Reconstruction: Interactive Activities

By Sarah Austin

This resource is designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction. Two highly engaging, interactive Slide Presentations will vicariously draw students into the lives of the Freedmen during this historical period of time.

LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]

Includes:

  • 45 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
  • POV Freedmen Scenario Activity

LESSON ONE will have students examine;

  • the different ways in which newly freed slaves expressed their emancipation
  • the POV of a Freedmen (POV Activity). Students will respond and debate four questions central to this time period from a Freedman's perspective;
  1. Now that the Civil War is over, who should own and control the plantations?
  2. What do you propose should happen to the ex-Confederate leaders?
  3. Who should be allowed to vote in the new South? Everyone? Only formerly enslaved people? Only those who were loyal to the United States during the war? Women?
  4. How will African Americans be protected from the revenge of the defeated soldiers and from the plantation owners?
  5. What conditions should be put on the Southern states before they are allowed to return to the Union?

LESSON TWO: The Pursuit to Vote

Includes:

  • 48 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
  • Black Codes Scenarios Matching Game
  • Louisiana State Literacy Test

LESSON TWO will have students examine;

  • Black Codes (Matching Game included)
  • Three Reconstruction Plans
  • the POV of a Freedmen in regards to the different obstacles they faced in their pursuit to vote (Inequality of land, the Grandfather Clause, Literacy Test, Poll Tax, Intimidation & Violence)

*Class discussion, simulations, and critical thinking is promoted throughout the entire resource.

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Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today

By Sarah Austin

Engage your students in having them draw important connections between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s and contemporary grassroots movements taking place in the United States. This lesson will prompt students to analyze short documentary video clips that focus on six different contemporary grassroots movements:

1) Women’s March

2) Immigration

3) Standing Rock

4) Black Lives Matter

5) Climate Change

6) Teacher Strikes

With the corresponding video clips, students will fill out a provided T-chart that will identify the following aspects of each movement:

1) Desired Outcome/Changes

2) Group(s) involved

3) Strategies

4) Obstacle/Challenges

5) Questions

Hands-on activities: Two relevant, critical thinking activities follow that involve having students take their prior knowledge of the Civil Rights era (1950/60’s) and;

1. Using a Venn diagram, students will compare this time period with current day grassroots movements.

2. Each group will then discuss what issues are relevant and meaningful for them. Students will choose an issue that they wish to see change, and then as a group, will create a poster that promotes their cause.

Time frame for lesson:

  • 3-4 class periods (60 min) *If time is an issue; the teacher can choose from the six contemporary movements that he/she would like for their students to focus on.

Materials:

  • One 21 Slide Presentation
  • Detailed lesson plan
  • Digital Student Handouts:
  1. HANDOUT #1- PowerPoint T-Chart
  2. HANDOUT#2- Venn Diagram
  3. HANDOUT#3- Grading Rubrics
  4. HANDOUT #4- Rethinking schools blog: Making People’s History in Arizona: Educator’s Rise Up

*Note:

Students will have already learned about the Civil Rights era. This lesson serves as a critical thinking extension activity that encourages students to draw connections to contemporary grass roots movements & the Civil Rights movement.

Civil Rights Movement, current events, grassroots, racism, controversy, poster, Trump

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Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement: Gallery Walk

By Sarah Austin

Begin your study of the Civil Rights Movement in a powerful way by having students participate in a gallery walk activity. Using primary sourced drawings and photographs, the gallery walk begins in Africa, and moves through slavery, the Reconstruction and Jim Crow, and carries on to present-day issues. This lesson will vicariously draw your students into the lives, circumstances, and struggle for social justice of the past and today as they engage in the analysis of primary sources. This unique resource will bring the photographs to life as students will be provided with additional background information that will come in the form of first hand accounts and testimonies of the people who experienced the injustices, and were also social agents of change.

Materials Include:

  • Teacher Reference Guide
  • 55 Slide Presentation
  • Guided Notes Handout
  • 20 Primary Sources
  • 2 Additional Supplementary Activities (Rosa Parks Scavenger Hunt & 'The Children's March' Video Analysis)

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

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  • César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
  • Women's Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angels (Comparing Sources)
  • Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
  • The Ku Klux Klan: The Past & Today
  • Proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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Black History Month Bundle! Don't Miss Out!

By Inspired By MlG

Don't miss out on engaging, educational fun this Black History Month! The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle is your one-stop shop for jam-packed learning experiences for students in grades 3-8.
This incredible bundle is packed with:

  • Fun and Interactive Activity Worksheets: Keep students engaged with a variety of activities that reinforce core learning concepts. From crosswords and puzzles to creative writing prompts and timeline building, these worksheets make Black history come alive!
  • Captivating Google Slides Presentations: Bring Black history to life with visually-stunning Google Slides presentations. Packed with informative text, powerful images, and thought-provoking questions, these presentations will spark curiosity and ignite discussions in your classroom.

The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle benefits students by:

  • Making Learning FUN! Engaging activities keep students motivated and interested in the rich history and culture of Black Americans.
  • Building Core Skills: Activities are designed to reinforce reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Students gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of Black Americans throughout history, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.

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  • Teachers: Looking for ready-made, engaging Black History Month activities? This bundle is your time-saver!
  • Homeschoolers: Provide a well-rounded Black history curriculum for your child.
  • Parents: Supplement classroom learning and create enriching Black history learning experiences at home.

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Martin luther king jr - Black History Month Activities - Fun February Games

By Kingdom of Printables

This Worksheets Contains A lot of Activities That Can Make Kids Happy Like Mazes, Sudoku, Alphabet Tracing & Letter, Number tracing 1-20, Prewriting lines & shapes, Coloring Pages .

this worksheets is perfect for road trips or anytime you need some peace and quiet without resorting to turning on the TV.

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  • 190 PAGES Printable activities For Kids
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