Phillis Wheatley Poems Foldable Booklet Set

- Grades
- Grades 2–12, Elementary, Middle School, High School
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Social Studies, History, History: USA
- Topic
- Phillis Wheatley, African American literature
- Resource types
- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
- Preparation
- Print ready
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What's inside this resource
An Engaging EBOOK for Grade 2-12 Social Studies Curriculum
Get ready to enrich your social studies curriculum with an engaging resource that introduces students to the fascinating life of Phillis Wheatley, a pivotal figure in black history and African American literature.
About the Foldables:
The heart of this product includes two foldables which offer broadening insights on Wheatley's life and her celebrated poetry. They encourage hands-on learning as students cut, fold, glue, and create their own educational tool. Dive deep into understanding who she was not only as a person but also her societal contribution during an incredibly challenging period in America's history.
Key Focus Areas:
- Wheatley's experience with slavery
- Herd journey to being an acclaimed author
- A glimpse into some of her famous poems
An excellent resource too for relevant homework tasks that connect classroom content with independent study.
Utilize this informative yet concise way of making social studies come alive by blending historical fact with touch-and-feel activity—making learning more enjoyable while deepening comprehension.
EBOOK details:
- Type: PDF
- Total Pages: 12
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Research and summarize key events in Phillis Wheatley's life
- Describe Wheatley's work as a poet
Teaching tips
- Research for each flap can draw on the reference websites listed in the file, which requires internet access.
Skills covered
- Biographical research — gathering facts on Wheatley's childhood and path to freedom
- Summarizing — writing findings under each booklet flap
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Phillis Wheatley
- African American history
- Poetry
- Biography
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