“...if education does not enhance the well-being of the people involved in the process, then we cannot accurately identify it as education”.

- Dr. Na’im Akbar

Bookmarks: Black Women in Government

$5.00

$5.00 for 10 assorted bookmarks

Must be purchased in groups of 10

One of a kind bookmarks!

Stories of Excellence bookmarks are a great addition for your students to learn about Black history and excellence.

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One of a kind bookmarks! Stories of Excellence bookmarks are a great addition for your students to learn about Black history and excellence.

Both the front and back of each bookmark features information from the Stories of Excellence.

Each bookmark includes images, facts, and a quote about a person or event. Included in this assortment of bookmarks:

  • Constance Baker Motley bookmarks
  • Shirley Chisholm bookmarks
  • Ketanji Brown Jackson bookmarks

 

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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.

 

What is "Stories of Excellence"?

  • Leveled reading passages that highlight Black History and Excellence!

How to Use "Stories of Excellence

  • As a supplemental resource in your ELA or Social
  • Studies block
  • Whole class reading assignment, independent
  • reading, and in small groups
  • For writing prompts, research projects, and
  • various discussion structures (literature circles,
  • jigsaw, etc.)
  • Pair with a L.I.F.E. Framework® Response sheet
  • for an open-ended, meaningful reading response
  • assignment

Why Should You Use "Stories of Excellence"

  • Culturally responsive and differentiated materials
  • Provides a "Window, Mirror, and/or Sliding Glass
  • Door" literature experience for students
  • Research-based ELA reading, discussion, and
  • writing prompts
  • High-quality materials aligned with ELA Common
  • Core and Social Studies standards
  • Designed by teachers for teachers!

Jana Briggs

MorphEd, Founder & Principal Consultant

 

Shekema Dunlap

Founder, IFE Academy of Teaching & Technology

 
 

Lee. J. Griffin

Teacher

 

 

Jennifer A. Jefferys

Teacher

 

Kristin Lewis

Instructional Specialist

 

 

Jasmin Moffett

Program Specialist II with CAU TRiO Upward Bound

 

Tamera Tillman

1st Grade Teacher