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Maniac Magee Literature Guide

This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…

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Reading and Literature

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Current Challenges in the African-American Community

Learn about the challenges faced by today's African-American community.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Segregation

Help students master important nonfiction reading skills with an informational text on segregation and reading…

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Language Arts and Writing

Twentieth Century

Civil Rights

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BOOK GUIDES

These Hands Teacher's Guide

During the 1950s and early 1960s, African American workers at many large-scale bakery factories weren't allowed to work…

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Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Equality Struggles

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WORKSHEETS

Rosa Parks Coloring Page

Students will colour their way to learning about civil rights activist Rosa Parks! This colouring book page is a fun way…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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WORKSHEETS

Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page

This coloring book page features a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights leader and American icon, and a…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Language Arts and Writing

African-American History

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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice Curriculum Guide

Learn about the unsung civil rights hero Claudette Colvin. These book discussion questions and service learning projects…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Equality Struggles

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The Lions of Little Rock Teacher's Guide

Use this teacher's guide with The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine to study the "Lost Year" (1958-59), when all…

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Reading and Literature

Novels

Equality Struggles

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TEACHING RESOURCE

The Rise of Jim Crow

Even after the abolition of slavery, Jim Crow laws restricted the freedom of African-Americans.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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The Lions of Little Rock Common Core Lesson Plans

The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine is set in Little Rock, Arkansas one year after the Little Rock Nine…

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Reading and Literature

Novels

Equality Struggles

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Harriet Tubman: Years in Canada

After reading a biography of Harriet Tubman, children demonstrate their reading comprehension skills by answering…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Teaching About the Civil Rights Movement with Picture Books

Use Granddaddy's Turn and Seeds of Freedom to teach students about the civil rights movement in the United States. These…

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Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

Equality Struggles

Culture and Diversity

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BOOK GUIDES

The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had Discussion Guide

Encourage critical thinking and discussion with comprehension questions for Kristine Levine's The Best Bad Luck I Ever…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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WORKSHEETS

The Fight Against Lynching

Ask students to research the effort to end lynching in the early twentieth century. Then, complete the questions found…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination

Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the United States in the first…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Eleanor Roosevelt Helped Marian Anderson

Students write about how one can take a stand against discrimination.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Remember: The Journey to School Integration Teacher's Guide

Introduce young students to the work of Nobel prize-winning writer Toni Morrison in Remember, a narrated pictorial…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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Literature

Poetry

Nonfiction Literature

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Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide

Promote thoughtful discussion on race, language, civil rights, and diversity with this printable discussion guide for…

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Literature

Culture and Diversity

Reading and Literature

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TEACHING RESOURCE

African-Americans in the Revolutionary War

African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during the Revolutionary War.

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Social Studies and History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

Equality Struggles

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Civil Rights at the Century's End

A look back on the advances and challenges for African-Americans.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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TEACHING RESOURCE

White Terrorist Groups in the U.S.

White terrorist groups caused African-Americans to live in fear of violence.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Legal and Political Manipulations After the Civil War

The electoral reforms after the Civil War undid much of President Lincoln's progress with regard to race relations in…

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African-American History

Equality Struggles

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