6th Grade Language Arts and Writing

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Language Arts and Writing

Twentieth Century

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LESSON PLANS

Write a Letter to Jesse Owens

Assuming the role of a fellow athlete, Nazi supporter or African-American, students will write a letter to Jesse Owens…

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Language Arts and Writing

Letter-Writing Lessons & Tips

World War II (1939-1945)

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WORKSHEETS

Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…

Subjects:

Culture and Diversity

Social Studies and History

Multiculturalism

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WORKSHEETS

Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide

Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…

Subjects:

Literature

Historical Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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GAMES AND APPS

Individual Room Temperature Controls Puzzle & Reading Passage

This article depicts the story of Alice Parker, an African-American woman who invented a gas furnace for central heating…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Three Famous Americans in the Civil War

Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer questions.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

American History/U.S. History

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WORKSHEETS

Civil Rights Movement Playlist

Use this mini-unit to expose students to an overview of the civil rights movement, and familiarize them with Martin…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Language Arts and Writing

African-American History

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REFERENCE

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

The full text of the autobiography of Harriet Brent Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

African-American History

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BOOK GUIDES

Reaching for the Moon Common Core Curriculum Guide

This Common Core-aligned curriculum guide is designed to accompany Katherine Johnson's autobiography Reaching for the…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Astronauts and Space Flights

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BOOK GUIDES

I Have Heard of a Land Teacher's Guide

Use the resources in this literature guide to I Have Heard of a Land (by Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper) to develop…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

African-American History

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WORKSHEETS

The Power of the Press

Connect social studies and language arts with this writing prompt. Students will research slavery during the 1800s and…

Subjects:

Slavery in United States

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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REFERENCE

Kwanzaa Symbols & Celebration

Reference an article that outlines the symbols of Kwanzaa and celebrations for each day. This information is useful…

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Blacks

African Americans

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ACTIVITIES

Celebrating a Veteran: General Colin Powell

Around Veterans Day, teach students about one of the most decorated and celebrated military generals who also overcame…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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ACTIVITIES

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students

This activity packet for middle school classrooms will help your students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Civil Rights

African-American History

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ACTIVITIES

Black History Month Profile: Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron

Help your students celebrate Black History Month with this profile of African American Baseball Hall of Famer - Hank…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Baseball

Civil Rights

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

5 HarperCollins Children's Books You Need in Class This Year

5 amazing books with classroom resources from HarperCollins We asked the folks at TeacherVision partner HarperStacks to…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

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Martin Luther King Jr. Questions

Use these literal and interpretive comprehension questions to discuss the article "Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the…

Subjects:

Civil Rights

Reading Comprehension

African-American History

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Black History Month Writing Prompt Choice Board for Middle School

CHOICE BOARDS

Black History Month Writing Choice Board for Middle School

Celebrate Black History Month with this engaging and thought-producing collection of writing prompts. Students will…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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Black History Month reading comprehension packet

ACTIVITIES

Black History Month: Modern Influencers – Reading Comprehension Activities

Celebrate Black History Month and inspire your students with this reading comprehension packet featuring five…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Reading Comprehension

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