Black Brother, Black Brother Novel Study
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Black Brother, Black Brother Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 20 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 14 Reading Response A (Comprehension) Assignments
- 14 Reading Response B (Analysis) Assignments
- 28 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based) & 4 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- Nonfiction Fencing Resources – 7 Informational Texts, 1 Pre-Reading Activity, 3 Activities & Final Project
- Vocabulary Resources – 4 Crossword Puzzles, 4 Practice Assignments, 4 Quizzes
- Assessment Resources – 14 Mini-Quizzes, 4 Comprehension Quizzes, 1 Final Differentiated Test, Essay Choice Board
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources!
- Google Slides™ & Google Forms™ links for student pages!
The Black Brother, Black Brother Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, fencing nonfiction resources, vocabulary, and assessments all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your students, allowing you to choose the assignments that best support your students’ learning while being conducive to any classroom model.
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable (Writing Resources Editable)
- 43.4 MB
- 334 Pages
- Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & Google Forms™
- 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.
Black Brother, Black Brother Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 20 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 14 Reading Response A (Comprehension) Assignments
- 14 Reading Response B (Analysis) Assignments
- 28 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based) & 4 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- Nonfiction Fencing Resources – 7 Informational Texts, 1 Pre-Reading Activity, 3 Activities & Final Project
- Vocabulary Resources – 4 Crossword Puzzles, 4 Practice Assignments, 4 Quizzes
- Assessment Resources – 14 Mini-Quizzes, 4 Comprehension Quizzes, 1 Final Differentiated Test, Essay Choice Board
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources!
- Google Slides™ & Google Forms™ links for student pages!
The Black Brother, Black Brother Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, fencing nonfiction resources, vocabulary, and assessments all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your students, allowing you to choose the assignments that best support your students’ learning while being conducive to any classroom model.
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable (Writing Resources Editable)
- 43.4 MB
- 334 Pages
- Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & Google Forms™
- 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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Black Brother, Black Brother Chapter Questions
The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Black Brother, Black Brother will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every chapter grouping, students will have to answer rigorous, text-based questions that assess not only their ability to comprehend but also their ability to analyze key events. There are two sets of questions for each reading: Reading Response A (comprehension) and Reading Response B (analysis). The twin sets offer different levels of challenge for students to give you options for meeting the needs of all your learners. All 28 assignments include questions that require close reading of the text, which means your students will always be practicing essential skills. With numerous options for implementation, the resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.
Black Brother, Black Brother Close Readings
The 28 close reading lessons (2 for each reading ) explicitly focus on critical Common Core State Standards to develop students’ literacy proficiency. Using Black Brother, Black Brother as the foundational text for close reading, each lesson focuses on a particular skill, such as setting, conflict, tone, and plot, and provides students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their ability to perform that skill. Each assignment also requires students to use textual evidence to support their claims. The resources could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter grouping. You can choose the purpose that best suits your students and your classroom.
Black Brother, Black Brother Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Black Brother, Black Brother and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 14 reading checks, 4 novel quizzes, 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
Black Brother, Black Brother Informational Texts & Activities
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.
Black Brother, Black Brother Vocabulary
Black Brother, Black Brother Chapter Questions
The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Black Brother, Black Brother will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every chapter grouping, students will have to answer rigorous, text-based questions that assess not only their ability to comprehend but also their ability to analyze key events. There are two sets of questions for each reading: Reading Response A (comprehension) and Reading Response B (analysis). The twin sets offer different levels of challenge for students to give you options for meeting the needs of all your learners. All 28 assignments include questions that require close reading of the text, which means your students will always be practicing essential skills. With numerous options for implementation, the resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.
Black Brother, Black Brother Close Readings
The 28 close reading lessons (2 for each reading ) explicitly focus on critical Common Core State Standards to develop students’ literacy proficiency. Using Black Brother, Black Brother as the foundational text for close reading, each lesson focuses on a particular skill, such as setting, conflict, tone, and plot, and provides students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their ability to perform that skill. Each assignment also requires students to use textual evidence to support their claims. The resources could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter grouping. You can choose the purpose that best suits your students and your classroom.
Black Brother, Black Brother Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Black Brother, Black Brother and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 14 reading checks, 4 novel quizzes, 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
Black Brother, Black Brother Informational Texts & Activities
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.
Black Brother, Black Brother Vocabulary
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Yes! Each novel study contains a wealth of resources that allow you to differentiate for your students.
Yes! Every student assignment also includes a link to complete in Google Slides™ or Google Forms™. For Google Slides™ assignments, text boxes are pre-made, so students only need to type their answers. Please note that not all assignments are conducive to online learning.
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Each resource has been aligned to the Common Core State Standards for its applicable grades in both Literacy, Social Studies, and Writing. The specific standards for each resource are listed when you buy a full unit or in the implementation notes for certain products.
