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Phillis Wheatley Poems Foldable Booklet Set

Phillis Wheatley foldable booklets: students cut, fold and assemble two interactive notebook pieces, one on her childhood, freedom and life as an author, the other on her Poems on Various Subjects.
Grades
Grades 2–12, Elementary, Middle School, High School
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Oct 02, 2026

Subject
Social Studies, History, History: USA
Topic
Phillis Wheatley, African American literature
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Preparation
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Phillis Wheatley Interactive Foldable Booklets
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
These booklets can be incorporated into student's Interactive Notebook or Lapbook, adapting for different scenarios like whole-group instruction or smaller group activities.
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
From grade school classrooms filled with eager youngsters right up through high school seniors seeking deeper understanding into America’s past - The Phillis Wheatley Interactive Foldable Booklets adds breadth, depth, and personal resonance to their learning.

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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Core concepts

  • Phillis Wheatley
  • African American history
  • Poetry
  • Biography

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