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1st - 8th Grade Black History Month English Language Arts Educational Resources : Page 2

Help your budding reader learn how to spice up a boring biography by asking him to add in the details that make good writing even better.

Jackie Robinson Biography

Introduce young learners to the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, a barrier-breaking NASA mathematician, with this engaging mini book activity.

Katherine Johnson Mini Book

Give your students experience with reading and analyzing primary sources with this powerful excerpt from the memoir of Frederick Douglass.

Informational Reading Comprehension: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Use this illustrated reader to help kids learn about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to enter space.

All About Mae Jemison Reader

Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.

Learning About Amelia Boynton Robinson

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song

Whether it&rsquo;s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.

Graphic Organizer: Research an Influential Person

Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.

Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou

Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.

Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom

Introduce students to the inspiring environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Children will read a short biography about the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

All About Wangari Maathai

Use this printable booklet to introduce children to the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, a barrier-breaking NASA mathematician, while building their vocabulary and boosting reading and writing skills.

All About Katherine Johnson Reader

Use this worksheet to help students write sentences about the first African American women to enter space, Mae Jemison.

Write About Mae Jemison

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

Women in History: Marian Anderson

Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.

Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass

In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.

Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

Using a Timeline: Barack Obama 

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens

In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.

The History of African American Spirituals

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Biography of Wangari Maathai

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

Biography: Booker T. Washington

In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.

Bio Poem Template

Use this reading and writing worksheet to teach first and second grade students about Angela Davis and her life as an activist, writer, and scholar.

Who is Angela Davis?

Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.

Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Jazz Greats: Etta James

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader&rsquo;s theater activity.

Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr. 

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

Civil Rights Sit-Ins

Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.

W.E.B. Du Bois

Introduce children to American playwright Lorraine Hanberry, who was only 29 years old when she won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play for "A Raisin in the Sun."

Historical Heroes: Lorraine Hansberry

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

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