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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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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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Buying this bundle saves 20% off the price of the three lesson plans, however, you can buy them separately here:
⭐ "Still I Rise" Lesson Plan and Materials
⭐ "Caged Bird" Lesson Plan and Materials
⭐ "A Dream Deferred" Lesson Plan and Materials
Also, check out these great resources for your poetry unit by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ Poetry ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Poetry Unit Anticipation Activity
⭐ Figurative Language Challenge Game
⭐ Sonnet 130 Valentine's Day Lesson Plan
⭐ Sonnet 18 Valentine's Day Lesson Plan
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Civil Rights Heroes & History Engaging Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
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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.
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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.
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Common Core Standards Alignment:
Expand your students' understanding of this critical chapter in American history and empower them to become informed and engaged citizens!
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Ancient Ghana: Complete Reading Comprehension Worksheet Unit Bundle
By More Lessons Less Planning
This 8-reading worksheet bundle delves into various aspects of ancient Ghana, offering a comprehensive and engaging exploration of this fascinating West African civilization. Each reading focuses on a specific theme, including:
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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!
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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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Black History Month Activity a Research WebQuest Independent Work & Sub Plans
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to help your students learn about African American history? Do you want to support diversity and an inclusive classroom? Then download this no prep Black History Month Activity a Research WebQuest resource! This no-prep, editable, in-class, and digital activity is an online scavenger hunt of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture!
This activity allows students to learn about the museum's collection in a fun and engaging manner. Played individually or in small groups, this WebQuest includes items to find, stories to read, and reflection questions.
Students will explore the museum (either virtually or in person!) to further their understanding of the following:
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BUNDLE Black History Month Research Activity for Independent Work Sub Plans
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking for an engaging way to learn about African American history and culture? Are you struggling to motivate your students to learn? Then download this no prep and editable BUNDLE Black History Month Research Activity! Included is a WebQuest of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture and WebQuest of African American Achievements! This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!
When you purchase this resource, you'll receive the activities in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource! Please re-download this resource every year to ensure you are receiving the most updated copy.
WebQuest of African American Achievements
Students will learn about some of the achievements of African Americans engaged in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more.
WebQuest of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture
This engaging WebQuest scavenger hunt will take you on an exploration of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. Played individually or in small groups, this WebQuest includes items to find, stories to read, and reflection questions.
Students will explore the museum (either virtually or in person!) to further their understanding of the following:
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Black History Month Activity BUNDLE
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to help your students learn about African Americans? Are you struggling to find engaging and no prep activities? Then download this Black History Month Activity BUNDLE! With a research WebQuest and three trivia games, this is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!
WEBQUEST
This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!
When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
TRIVIA GAMES
This engaging no-prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
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BUNDLE Black History Month Activity with a Bulletin Board Set for Middle School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to help your students learn about African Americans' contributions to our country? Do you want to motivate and engage your students to learn? Then download this Bundle Black History Month Activity with a Bulletin Board Set! With a research WebQuest, trivia games, and a bulletin board set, this is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!
WEBQUEST
This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!
When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
BULLETIN BOARD - Quotes by Martin Luther King
This interactive bulletin board features 20 low-ink posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts.
No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!
TRIVIA GAMES
This engaging no-prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
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Martin Luther King Jr. Growing Bundle with Activities, Crafts, Readers, Bingo
By Kimberly
❤️Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important voice of the American civil rights movement. This growing bundle provides opportunities to learn about, discuss, and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History in your classroom! Your students will enjoy practicing their math, literacy, social studies, fine motor skills and more!
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⭐️ Perfect for your kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade learners!
⭐️ This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as more resources are added.
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☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Bingo
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☑ Martin Luther king Jr. Write the Room
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Kwanzaa Growing Bundle - Literacy, Math, Social Studies, & Craft Activities
By Kimberly
❤️Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate African heritage in your classroom? Your students will have fun problem solving, thinking creatively, practicing letter recognition, number recognition, spelling, vocabulary, writing, counting, addition, subtraction, one-to-one correspondence, ten frames, tracing, coloring and more with these Kwanzaa themed activities!
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⭐️Great for math and literacy centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent morning work, partner work, small group work, peer tutoring, or extra practice at home for your preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade learners!
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☑ Kwanzaa Activities
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Women's history month Coloring Pages Sheets - Fun Womens Day Activities
By The Students Palace
Fun Women's 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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( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
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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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Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
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Printable Martin luther king jr Mlk - Black History Month Quotes Coloring Pages
By The Students Palace
Fun Martin luther king jr Mlk - Black History Month 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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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
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This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
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Printable Martin Luther King Jr | Mlk Coloring Pages - Fun January Activities
By The Students Palace
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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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
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This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
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Martin luther king jr | Mlk - Black History Month Quotes Coloring Pages BUNDLE
By The Students Palace
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!
Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
NOTE
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No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
Martin luther king jr | mlk & Black History Month Cut And Paste Coloring Pages
By The Students Palace
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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pages ( PDF + PNG)
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
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Martin luther king jr Mlk - Black History Month quotes Jigsaw Coloring Puzzles
By The Students Palace
" Martin luther king jr Mlk - Black History Month 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.
So why wait?
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
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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.
So why wait?
Grab these fun and educational printables now and give your child the gift of creative exploration this month . Happy coloring and puzzling!
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
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Martin luther king jr | Mlk Cut And Paste Coloring Pages -Fun January Activities
By The Students Palace
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!
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
pages ( PDF + PNG)
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED
This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.
You can print as many copies as you want.
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
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Black History Month EASY & HARD Mazes Puzzles - Fun February Activities
By The Students Palace
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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50 Pages
( PDF + PNG Files )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
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Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls