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Black Brother, Black Brother Nonfiction Connections – Snapshot of Included Resources:

  • 7 Informational Texts
  • Variety of Text Features
  • A & B Response Formats
  • 1 Pre-Reading Activity
  • 3 Extension Activities
  • Final Project – Symbolism of the Sword
  • Google Slides™ Links for Student Pages
  • Answer Keys for Applicable Resources!
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about the history of fencing. They explain the basics of the sport and the power of physical activity while providing students with numerous opportunities to synthesize the information with Black Brother, Black Brother through close readings and analysis. By the end of this unit of study, students will have developed their ability to think critically, make connections between texts, and expanded their understanding of fencing and its development into a sport.
 
Informational Texts: The 7 informational texts about the history of fencing include two sets of questions – one comprehension set and one analysis set – that will develop essential skills aligned to the reading of informational and historical texts under the Common Core State Standards. The readings also allow for differentiation, accommodation, and flexible implementation. After working with these texts over the course of a unit, you can be confident your students will have mastered numerous skills and built their background knowledge on numerous topics, including:
  • Ancient Fencing
  • Fencing Evolves
  • Modern Fencing Emerges
  • Fencing 101
  • From Exclusive…
  • …To (More) Inclusive
  • Movement Is Medicine
 
The 4 extension activities will engage learners and deepen their understanding of fencing and topics related to the sport. Students will conduct research, watch a fencing match, view documentaries, and analyze the novel for the symbolism of the sword. As they do so, they will sharpen their critical thinking abilities and practice essential skills aligned to the reading of informational and historical texts under the Common Core State Standards. Please note: ALL activities require Internet access.
 
  • Perception vs. Reality – Observing Fencing Matches: For this pre-reading activity, students will explore and discuss their perceptions about fencing. Then, students will watch two fencing matches, taking notes on their observations of them. Afterwards, learners will engage in discussion about the differences between their perception of the sport, the reality of it, and how their views changed.
  • Japanese Fencing – Comparing Kendo & the Sport of Fencing: This activity sees students conducting research on the Japanese form of fencing, Kendo. Students will then compare Kendo to the sport of fencing, analyzing the two for similarities and differences and exploring how their respective histories can teach about understanding history.
  • Fantastic Fencers – Profile a Fencer of Color: Students will profile a fencer of color and create a pennant of their accomplishments, highlighting their impact on the sport and beyond.
  • The PWF (Peter Westbrook Foundation) Documentaries: For this activity, students will explore various documentaries hosted on the Peter Westbrook Foundation’s website. Students will view two videos and analyze how the PWF continues to make a positive difference not only across the sport of fencing but also in the lives of underserved youth.
 
Symbolism of the Sword – Final Project: The final project engages students in deep analysis of the sword’s symbolism. Students will conduct research on the history of this symbolism, how it has been used to portray justice, and how the author incorporates that symbolism and its associated history into Black Brother, Black Brother.
 
Digital Links: This resource is also technology friendly! It can be utilized in classrooms where computers or tablets are central to instruction because the resource has been adapted for digital completion. The resource includes links for students to complete the student pages in Google Slides™. For instance, students can work with the documents in Google Drive™ or via Google Classroom. With these links, you can have students complete their work online. There are links for every student work page, making the format friendly not only for technology but also trees.
 
Answer Key: The key provides potential answers for all informational texts and two applicable extension activities. Of course, not all analytic questions have just one answer, especially when based on research. Part of the strength of the analysis question is the room they leave for students to demonstrate their unique thinking and use textual evidence to support their stance. Therefore, use the answers at your discretion but know they provide a solid foundation for the type of performance that makes for quality work. 
The entire resource and its inclusive set of questions allow for multiple potential uses based on your determination about when and where it would be most helpful. All aspects of the assignments, though, are aligned to the Common Core State Standards in order for students to have ample opportunities to practice and demonstrate their knowledge across numerous, essential literary skills.
 
This resource is NOT EDITABLE. It is intended to be comprehensive, but if you have particular needs for your classroom, please contact me! (lauren@lit-lessons.com)
  • ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
  • Non-Editable (Writing Resources Editable)
  • 14.43 MB
  • 77 Pages
  • Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™
  • This downloadable resource supplies one single-teacher license for use in your classroom. 
  • Photocopying of this product is allowed only for the classroom use of the purchaser. 
  • Replication of this product, in whole or in part, for commercial sale or broader distribution is strictly prohibited. 
  • This product also may NOT be shared electronically, digitally, or otherwise in a manner that violates the Terms of Use detailed by LIT Lessons. 
  • For explicit information on permissions, please see the Terms of Use document included with this resource. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Contents

Black Brother, Black Brother Nonfiction Connections – Snapshot of Included Resources:

  • 7 Informational Texts
  • Variety of Text Features
  • A & B Response Formats
  • 1 Pre-Reading Activity
  • 3 Extension Activities
  • Final Project – Symbolism of the Sword
  • Google Slides™ Links for Student Pages
  • Answer Keys for Applicable Resources!
Description
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about the history of fencing. They explain the basics of the sport and the power of physical activity while providing students with numerous opportunities to synthesize the information with Black Brother, Black Brother through close readings and analysis. By the end of this unit of study, students will have developed their ability to think critically, make connections between texts, and expanded their understanding of fencing and its development into a sport.
 
Informational Texts: The 7 informational texts about the history of fencing include two sets of questions – one comprehension set and one analysis set – that will develop essential skills aligned to the reading of informational and historical texts under the Common Core State Standards. The readings also allow for differentiation, accommodation, and flexible implementation. After working with these texts over the course of a unit, you can be confident your students will have mastered numerous skills and built their background knowledge on numerous topics, including:
  • Ancient Fencing
  • Fencing Evolves
  • Modern Fencing Emerges
  • Fencing 101
  • From Exclusive…
  • …To (More) Inclusive
  • Movement Is Medicine
 
The 4 extension activities will engage learners and deepen their understanding of fencing and topics related to the sport. Students will conduct research, watch a fencing match, view documentaries, and analyze the novel for the symbolism of the sword. As they do so, they will sharpen their critical thinking abilities and practice essential skills aligned to the reading of informational and historical texts under the Common Core State Standards. Please note: ALL activities require Internet access.
 
  • Perception vs. Reality – Observing Fencing Matches: For this pre-reading activity, students will explore and discuss their perceptions about fencing. Then, students will watch two fencing matches, taking notes on their observations of them. Afterwards, learners will engage in discussion about the differences between their perception of the sport, the reality of it, and how their views changed.
  • Japanese Fencing – Comparing Kendo & the Sport of Fencing: This activity sees students conducting research on the Japanese form of fencing, Kendo. Students will then compare Kendo to the sport of fencing, analyzing the two for similarities and differences and exploring how their respective histories can teach about understanding history.
  • Fantastic Fencers – Profile a Fencer of Color: Students will profile a fencer of color and create a pennant of their accomplishments, highlighting their impact on the sport and beyond.
  • The PWF (Peter Westbrook Foundation) Documentaries: For this activity, students will explore various documentaries hosted on the Peter Westbrook Foundation’s website. Students will view two videos and analyze how the PWF continues to make a positive difference not only across the sport of fencing but also in the lives of underserved youth.
 
Symbolism of the Sword – Final Project: The final project engages students in deep analysis of the sword’s symbolism. Students will conduct research on the history of this symbolism, how it has been used to portray justice, and how the author incorporates that symbolism and its associated history into Black Brother, Black Brother.
 
Digital Links: This resource is also technology friendly! It can be utilized in classrooms where computers or tablets are central to instruction because the resource has been adapted for digital completion. The resource includes links for students to complete the student pages in Google Slides™. For instance, students can work with the documents in Google Drive™ or via Google Classroom. With these links, you can have students complete their work online. There are links for every student work page, making the format friendly not only for technology but also trees.
 
Answer Key: The key provides potential answers for all informational texts and two applicable extension activities. Of course, not all analytic questions have just one answer, especially when based on research. Part of the strength of the analysis question is the room they leave for students to demonstrate their unique thinking and use textual evidence to support their stance. Therefore, use the answers at your discretion but know they provide a solid foundation for the type of performance that makes for quality work. 
The entire resource and its inclusive set of questions allow for multiple potential uses based on your determination about when and where it would be most helpful. All aspects of the assignments, though, are aligned to the Common Core State Standards in order for students to have ample opportunities to practice and demonstrate their knowledge across numerous, essential literary skills.
 
This resource is NOT EDITABLE. It is intended to be comprehensive, but if you have particular needs for your classroom, please contact me! (lauren@lit-lessons.com)
Format
  • ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
  • Non-Editable (Writing Resources Editable)
  • 14.43 MB
  • 77 Pages
  • Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™
Rights
  • This downloadable resource supplies one single-teacher license for use in your classroom. 
  • Photocopying of this product is allowed only for the classroom use of the purchaser. 
  • Replication of this product, in whole or in part, for commercial sale or broader distribution is strictly prohibited. 
  • This product also may NOT be shared electronically, digitally, or otherwise in a manner that violates the Terms of Use detailed by LIT Lessons. 
  • For explicit information on permissions, please see the Terms of Use document included with this resource. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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