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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