Claudette Colvin: An 8th Grade Reading
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This 1-page reading passage introduces 8th graders to the story of Claudette Colvin, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. It is designed to build reading comprehension and historical understanding.
English Language ArtsSocial Studies6-8
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- Use as a brief introduction to Claudette Colvin before a deeper dive into the Civil Rights Movement.
- Discussion question: How did Claudette Colvin's actions, though less famous than Rosa Parks', contribute to the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of key terms like 'segregation' and 'boycott' before reading.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research other young activists involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
- Estimated time: 20-30 minutes.
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“claudette colvin”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a brief introduction to Claudette Colvin before a deeper dive into the Civil Rights Movement.
- Discussion question: How did Claudette Colvin's actions, though less famous than Rosa Parks', contribute to the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of key terms like 'segregation' and 'boycott' before reading.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research other young activists involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
- Estimated time: 20-30 minutes.
Claudette Colvin: An 8th Grade Reading
By Stephania V. · 0 Views, Adapted 0 times
This 1-page reading passage introduces 8th graders to the story of Claudette Colvin, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. It is designed to build reading comprehension and historical understanding.
English Language ArtsSocial Studies6-8
Customize for your classroom
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Sign up for a free Diffit account to email this resource directly to your colleagues.
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What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
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