Higher Education Women's History Month Activboard Activities

Empowering the Future: Fostering Critical Thinking with International Women's Day

Celebrate International Women's Day with a thought-provoking reading comprehension activity! This engaging resource delves into the powerful theme of IWD 2024, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." Students will:

• Explore the theme's meaning: Analyze the significance of investing in women and its impact on achieving gender equality.
• Develop critical thinking: Decipher the UN's chosen theme and its connection to current global issues.
• Engage with primary sources: Analyze insightful quotes to deepen
  understanding and support arguments.
• Take action: Explore concrete ways to contribute to the theme's message, fostering a sense of agency and social responsibility.

This comprehensive worksheet features:

• Informative text: Clear and concise explanation of the theme and its implications.
• Primary source: A thought-provoking quote from a prominent figure supporting the theme.
• Multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions: Assess comprehension, encourage critical analysis, and promote discussion.
• Teacher answer key: Saves you time and ensures accurate assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the theme of International Women's Day 2024 and its significance.
• Students will analyze how investing in women contributes to achieving gender equality.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources and justifying their reasoning.
• Students will identify and propose actions to support the theme, fostering social responsibility.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• 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 in a text, and explain how it is supported by key details.
• RI.5.3: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
• W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 5 topics, and respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.

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Celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day with Engaging Reading Comprehension Activities!

This 7-pack bundle of reading comprehension worksheets is the perfect resource to empower your students and celebrate the incredible contributions of women throughout history. Each activity focuses on a different aspect of the women's rights movement and women's achievements, making it ideal for International Women's Day and Women's History Month lessons.

Here's what you'll find in each worksheet:

• Engaging and informative text: Captivate your students with captivating narratives and factual details about diverse women who changed the world.
• Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions: Assess understanding, encourage critical thinking, and spark meaningful discussions.
• Primary source excerpts: Provide authentic voices that connect students with historical figures and deepen their understanding of the context.
• Answer key: Save valuable time and ensure accurate assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain knowledge about the historical and ongoing fight for women's rights.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources and reflecting on the information presented.
• Students will appreciate the challenges faced by women in various fields and historical periods.
• Students will be inspired by the achievements of women and empowered to advocate for equality and contribute to a more just society.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• 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 in a text, and explain how it is supported by key details.
• RI.5.3: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
• W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 5 topics, and respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.

Titles and Foucs

1. Celebrating Sheroes: Women Who Paved the Way (Focus: International Women's Day, historical figures, women's rights, achievements, role models)
2. Marching for Equality: A Look at Historical Women's Marches (Focus: International Women's Day, historical protests, women's suffrage, activism, social change)
3. Breaking Barriers: Women in STEM on International Women's Day (Focus: International Women's Day, STEM fields, women in science, pioneers, career inspiration)
4. Global Voices: International Women's Day Around the World (Focus: International Women's Day, global celebrations, cultural diversity, international awareness)
5. From Suffrage to #MeToo: The Evolving Fight for Women's Rights (Foucs: International Women's Day, women's rights movements, historical context, contemporary issues)
6. Beyond the Slogan: Understanding the Theme of IWD 2024 (Focus: International Women's Day, UN theme, current issues, annual focus, critical thinking)
7. Inspiring the Next Generation: Women Leaders Changing the World (Focus: International Women's Day, female leaders, role models, inspiration, future generations)

Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom! Support a fellow educator and get rewarded! Purchase this resource, leave a review, and earn TeachShare credits you can use on any product on the platform. Your feedback helps others and benefits you too!
Please note: While visuals can enhance student engagement, their absence allows you to incorporate additional visuals and activities to tailor the experience to your students' specific needs.