Black History Month & Black Leaders | READING + WRITING PROMPTS | No-Prep Secondary School

Uncover the origins and significance of Black History Month with this comprehensive Activities Pack

By using this resource, your students will not only gain a deeper understanding of Black History Month but also appreciate the ongoing contributions of African Americans to society.

I recommend using this resource with Secondary School students. 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 based on the passage. Reinforce comprehension skills with these thought-provoking questions!
** A Multiple Choice quiz based on the passage. Keep the learning experience dynamic and enjoyable while reinforcing key concepts.
** A True or False activity based on the passage.
** A word search to reinforce key vocabulary and concepts.
** Worksheets with five thought-provoking writing prompts related to Black History Month and key Black leaders to encourage research, writing and critical thinking. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.

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SAVE VALUABLE TIME:

• 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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