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7th - 12th
2.5/5 Stars

Students practice writing a response to a famous quote. In this writing lesson, students copy and respond to the given quotes. There are 183 quotes in this lesson.


Tenth graders explore the self through a study of autobiographies. By writing daily in their journals, they improve their writing skills and write reflection pieces at the end of the year. Through a series of writing assignments, 10th graders explore various cultures and describe their personal reactions to the scenarios.


In this literature worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American SlaveStudents may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.


1
6th - 8th
4.5/5 Stars

Showcase the key events in black history that lead to and resulted from a shift in civil rights and moral consciousness. Beginning with the induction of the Tuskegee Airmen in 1945 and marking every major event through the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in 1991, this presentation truly covers a huge portion of Black history. This could make for a great discussion starter on bias, prejudice, and overcoming obstacles.


26
7th - 9th
3.0/5 Stars

Students practice reading and review holiday vocabulary. They review and orally practice using comparatives and superlatives.


73
9th - 12th
3.0/5 Stars

Students conduct research about the Civil War and the slavery movement. They examine primary and secondary resources. The use of the internet and web slides are resources made available for students to make cognitive connections.


19
7th - 9th
4.5/5 Stars

Students explore the development and legality of slavery.  In this history lesson, students share their research by participating in a mock trial on the legality of slavery. 


2
Higher Ed
3.0/5 Stars

In this book review worksheet, students interactively answer seven multiple choice questions about the book, The Broker, with immediate online feedback.


117
9th - 12th
4.0/5 Stars

Learners examine autobiographies and biographies through a series of reading and writing exercises. By writing journals during this semester-long course, they improve writing skills and discover their own voice. Among other activities, students complete interview sheets, evaluate social problems, present photographs to the class and explain their importance.


First graders discover the contributions of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Ruby Bridges in the Civil Rights Movement. Books and recordings are used to help students explain how important they were in the movement.