Dive into the rich history of Black History Month and help your middle school students get to know important Black Leaders with these reading comprehension activities!
Plus, the Teacher’s Guide includes suggested uses and differentiation tips to make YOUR job even easier!
I recommend using this resource with students aged 11-16. These activities are also suitable for ESL/ELL students whose level of English is Intermediate (B1-B2) or Advanced (C1-C2).
PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED.
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RESOURCES INCLUDED:
** An original non-fiction reading passage (2 pages) about the history of Black History Month and a few notable Black Leaders in history. Includes: the Origins of Black History Month; When and How It Became Black History Month; International Celebrations of Black History Month; Why Black History Month Matters and How It is Celebrated. The Black leaders included are: Martin Luther King Jr., Mae Jemison, Nelson Mandela, Cheikh Anta Diop, Maya Angelou, Wangari Maathai, Bob Marley.
** Reading-comprehension questions
** Multiple Choice quiz
** True or False activity
** Word search
** Worksheets with five thought-provoking writing prompts perfect for sparking creativity and critical thinking. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.
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** All activities are in ready-to-print PDF files and DIGITAL VERSIONS. The digital versions include editable boxes; students just have to type their answers on those boxes, save their answers and send the files to the teacher.
** This pack includes a Teacher’s Guide with all the activities and their corresponding answer keys, as well as the handouts for the students in separate files and suggestions on how to use this resource.
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