Description
What It Is:
This is an educational worksheet about W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963). It features a portrait of Du Bois and includes labels identifying him as a civil rights activist, writer, and sociologist. The worksheet contains a short biography about Du Bois, including details about his education and his role in founding the NAACP. Students are instructed to read the informational text, highlight two interesting sentences, and share them with a peer. There is also an 'Interesting Fact' section that notes Du Bois died the day before Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for grades 5-8. The reading level and the content about civil rights and historical figures are appropriate for students in this age range. The activity of highlighting interesting facts and sharing them with a peer is also suitable for this age group.
Why Use It:
This worksheet introduces students to W.E.B. Du Bois, a significant figure in American history and the civil rights movement. It helps students develop reading comprehension skills, learn about historical context, and engage in discussions about important social issues. It also encourages students to identify and share key information.
How to Use It:
Students should first read the informational text about W.E.B. Du Bois. Next, they should highlight two sentences they find particularly interesting. Finally, they should share their highlighted sentences and discuss them with a classmate or in a group setting.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for elementary and middle school students studying American history, civil rights, or biography. It is also suitable for teachers looking for engaging and informative materials to supplement their lessons on W.E.B. Du Bois.
This is an educational worksheet about W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963). It features a portrait of Du Bois and includes labels identifying him as a civil rights activist, writer, and sociologist. The worksheet contains a short biography about Du Bois, including details about his education and his role in founding the NAACP. Students are instructed to read the informational text, highlight two interesting sentences, and share them with a peer. There is also an 'Interesting Fact' section that notes Du Bois died the day before Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for grades 5-8. The reading level and the content about civil rights and historical figures are appropriate for students in this age range. The activity of highlighting interesting facts and sharing them with a peer is also suitable for this age group.
Why Use It:
This worksheet introduces students to W.E.B. Du Bois, a significant figure in American history and the civil rights movement. It helps students develop reading comprehension skills, learn about historical context, and engage in discussions about important social issues. It also encourages students to identify and share key information.
How to Use It:
Students should first read the informational text about W.E.B. Du Bois. Next, they should highlight two sentences they find particularly interesting. Finally, they should share their highlighted sentences and discuss them with a classmate or in a group setting.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for elementary and middle school students studying American history, civil rights, or biography. It is also suitable for teachers looking for engaging and informative materials to supplement their lessons on W.E.B. Du Bois.