Less than $5 Middle School Black History Month Printables (by date, oldest first)

Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream Write the Room: Use this writing activity in your AVID classroom, Social Studies, ELA, or any content area. Allow students to reflect on Martin Luther King and his dream with this engaging printable write-the-room activity! This activity features 11 unique labels you can display around your room, each representing a letter to spell out "I Have a Dream." These labels come with thought-provoking prompts that encourage students to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. The recording sheet allows students to organize and document responses.

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Directions:
Students will complete the Martin Luther King Jr. prompts around the room and record their responses on the provided recording sheet.

What's Included:

• 11 classroom labels each representing a letter to spell out "I Have a Dream" with prompts that encourage students to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.
• A recording sheet with a chart where students write their responses next to the corresponding letter.

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AVID Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech + Dicebrakers Activity: Help your students dig deeper by marking the text of the "I Have a Dream Speech" and build your classroom community with these 5 different Dicebreakers with thought-provoking prompts!

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What's included:

• "I Have a Dream" speech in Google doc with space for marking the text
• 5 different dice with 6 questions on each in color and black and white
• One blank dice for students to write their own prompts

Directions:

• Cut and paste to make a cube.
• Take turns rolling the dice and answering questions with a group.
• If time allows let the conversations flow naturally after each question. Students will love pointing out similarities/differences in perception of the text.

Example Prompts:

• Has King's dream become true in today's America?
• How does Martin Luther King, Jr. appeal to pathos? (emotions)
• What is one question you would ask Dr. King?

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the music and film superstar, Beyonce Knowles.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for Women's History Month. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that can be completed on tablets, computers or phones check out the Beyonce Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the first African-American woman to go into space, Mae Jemison.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for Women's History Month. or Black History Month. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity perfect for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that can be completed by students on tablets, phones or computers check out my Mae Jemison Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the baseball superstar and civil rights pioneer, Jackie Robinson.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for Black History Month. Students will learn about the famous star whilst developing their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download my Jackie Robinson Close Reading Activity Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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The activity is part of our Historical Superstars of Sport Bundle. Four activities about Jesse Owens, Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan and Jackie Robinson.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Nelson Mandela Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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If you want your students to look more in depth at his life, then we have a Nelson Mandela Biography Writing Unit. The unit has four lessons finishing with the students writing a detailed biography.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous civil rights activist, Rosa Parks.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about Rosa Parks whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download my Rosa Parks Close Reading Activity Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for Women's History Month or Black History Month. Students will learn key facts about the historical figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Ruby Bridges Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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A Black History Month book of eight close reading passages. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity.

The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

This book contains the following activities:

• Civil Rights Movement
• Malcolm X
• Beyonce
• Serena Williams
• George Washington Craver
• Colin Powell
• Michael Jordan
• Misty Copeland

Included in each activity:

• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with eight questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity

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These resources are great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.

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Time allowance to complete each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

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• U.S. History Resources
• Black History Resources
• Distance Learning Resources

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A Black History Month book of eight close reading passages. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity.

The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

This book contains the following activities:

• Lisa Leslie
• Maya Angelou
• LeBron James
• Simone Biles
• Michelle Obama
• Usain Bolt
• Coco Gauff
• Steph Curry

Included in each activity:

• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with eight questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity

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These resources are great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.

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Time allowance to complete each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

Other similar or relevant resources:

• U.S. History Resources
• Black History Resources
• Distance Learning Resources

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A collection of thirty word search activities about key figures from history, perfect for students in third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade or sixth grade.

The puzzles come in PDF format with a student word search activity followed by a teacher answer sheet.

The printable book comes with the following word searches:

• Martin Luther King
• Rosa Parks
• Frederick Douglass
• Barack Obama
• Katherine Johnson
• Malcolm X
• Muhammed Ali
• Ruby Bridges
• Nelson Mandela
• Jackie Robinson
• Amanda Gorman
• Wilma Rudolph
• Kamala Harris
• George Washington Carver
• Colin Powell
• Mae Jemison
• Jesse Owens
• Pele
• Michael Jordan
• Serena Williams
• Misty Copeland
• Michelle Obama
• Usain Bolt
• Coco Gauff
• Stephen Curry
• Simone Biles
• Maya Angelou
• LeBron James
• Lisa Leslie
• Beyonce

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A biography writing unit about the life and career of former U.S. President, Barack Obama. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
• Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
• A template for students to write up their neat biography text
• A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, including key figures such as Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month. Students will learn key facts about the Civil Rights Movement whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
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• Guided reading sessions
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• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the American Olympic superstar Jesse Owens.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous star whilst developing their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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The activity is part of our Historical Superstars of Sport Bundle. Four activities about Jesse Owens, Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan and Jackie Robinson.

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A biography writing project about the life of Jamaican Olympic superstar, Usain Bolt. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs

• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs

• Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion

• A template for students to write up their neat biography text

• A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

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A Black History Month book of eight close reading passages. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity.

The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

This book contains the following activities:

• Martin Luther King
• Rosa Parks
• Muhammed Ali
• Ruby Bridges
• Jackie Robinson
• Frederick Douglass
• Nelson Mandela
• Barack Obama

Included in each activity:

• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with eight questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity

For a digital version of this book that can be completed on tablets, computers or phones check out the Black History Month - 5th & 6th Grade Close Read Distance Learning Bundle.

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• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.

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Time allowance to complete each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

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• Black History Resources
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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous American scientist, George Washington Carver.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity for distance learning

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• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous American civil rights activist, Frederick Douglass.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity for distance learning

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A four-lesson biography project about the life of the Grammy Award winning singer and actress, Beyonce Knowles.

The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
• Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
• A template for students to write up their neat biography text
• A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

If you would like another lesson so your class get to know Beyonce better before writing up her biography then check out the Beyoncé Close Reading Activity!

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A biography writing unit about the life of Olympic superstar, Jesse Owens. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
• Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
• A template for students to write up their neat biography text
• A crossword puzzle & wordsearch to consolidate learning

If you would like another lesson so your class get to know Jesse Owens better before writing up his biography then check out the Jesse Owens Close Reading Activity!

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