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Read Booker T. Washington's inspiring story about arriving at his name with a short reading passage from his autobiography, Up From Slavery. After class members read the excerpt, they answer two reading comprehension questions about the central idea and its supporting details.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include in a reading assessment or language arts homework packet
- Have class members conduct additional research about Booker T. Washington, or assign Up From Slavery to older learners as an extension project
- Pair the reading to another passage with a similar central idea
Classroom Considerations
- Worksheet is in color, and printing in black and white may affect understanding; try adjusting the brightness so class members will be able to read the introduction to the passage over the dark background
Pros
- A great addition to your unit on Black History Month
- Provides examples of possible answers for comprehension questions
- Story will be engaging and interesting to learners of all reading levels
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- None