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Black Excellence in WWII

Name: Black Excellence in WWII
SKU: 620
Price: 5.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$5.00

Per Student
Minimum 10 Students | must be purchased in groups of 5.

Grades 3-5; Content-area literacy resource that highlights the excellence of Black Americans during WWII.

Topics:

Hannibal Barca
The Six Triple Eight
Tuskegee Airmen
Double Victory Campaign

Please Select Lexile Level and Quantity

Description

Content-area literacy resource that highlights Black history and excellence in Social Studies topics.

Social Studies Connection: World War II

Topics:

Hannibal Barca
The Six Triple Eight
Tuskegee Airmen
Double Victory Campaign

L.I.F.E Literacy Response Activities Aligned with Common Core ELA Standards

Our L.I.F.E. Framework supports students with connecting the content to their lives and interests, while thinking critically about the topic in ways that matter to them.

Important Details; Identify key details; Determining Importance: (RI 3.2, RI 4.2, RI 5.2.)
Making Inferences; Summarizing: (RI 3.2, RI 4.2, RI 5.2); Integrating Information (RI 3.9, RI 4.9, RI 5.9.);
Making Connections; Identify key details (RI 3.1, RI 4.1, RI 5.1); Engaging in a range of discussions (SL 3.4, SL 4.4, SL 5.4)
Problem and Solution Paper Paper/Presentation; Write an opinion piece (W 3.1, W 4.1, W 5.1), Write an informative piece (W 3.2., W 4.2, W5.2), Conduct research project (W 3.6, W 4.6, W5.6), Recall and gather information from print and digital sources (W 3.8, W 4.8, W 5.8)

Lexile Levels

Sun Version: 600L – 700L
Star Version: 900L – 1000L

We use Lexile levels as a tool to support differentiation. Keep in mind, students can read stories that are lower than their current lexile or above. There are many factors that impact the ways in which students comprehend texts (content of the text, student’s prior knowledge & interests, text structure, etc.).

Also included:

Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary and SEL Activities
Teacher’s Guide
Rubrics

Purchasing Details

Build literacy skills and engage your students with Black History resources all year long with our Stories of Excellence cards!

Stories of Excellence is a rich supplemental resource that supports content area literacy while highlighting Black history and excellence! Our materials are:

Aligned to National ELA and Social Standards
Hands-On and Engaging
Organized by Topic

All of the literacy activities align with our L.I.F.E. Framework which support students with making relevant connections to their lives and interests! The L.I.F.E framework is culturally responsive and connects to 21st literacy skills such as critical thinking, writing, communication, and social responsibility.