Teach Black History with depth and meaningful literacy integration using this Canadian Black History Month Bundle for Grades 4–6.
This print-and-go bundle combines reading comprehension, writing instruction, critical thinking, and social studies into one powerful resource—making it easy to plan engaging lessons for Canadian Black History Month while strengthening essential ELA skills.
Perfect for whole-class instruction, literacy centers, gallery walks, small groups, or sub plans, this bundle provides high-interest nonfiction texts, structured writing tasks, and interactive learning experiences that go far beyond surface-level facts.
What’s Included in This Canadian Black History Month Bundle:
1. Black Canadian History Reading Comprehension Pack
- 25 high-interest nonfiction reading passages
- Focus on Black Canadians and underrepresented voices
- Comprehension questions aligned to Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Writing tasks aligned with The Writing Revolution
- Print-ready reading + writing pages
2. Black Canadian Trailblazers Gallery Walk
- 8 student-friendly biographies:
- Movement-based, high-engagement learning
- Structured graphic organizer (themes, traits, actions)
- Full lesson plan with differentiation strategies
3. Civil Rights Movement Unit (Upper Elementary)
- 4 complete, rigorous lessons:
- Argument writing & compare/contrast paragraphs
- Primary source excerpts with scaffolding
- Strong ELA + Social Studies integration
Skills Students Will Build
- Nonfiction reading comprehension
- Using text evidence to support ideas
- Critical thinking & historical analysis
- Argument, explanatory, and comparative writing
- Understanding activism, leadership, and social change
- Connecting history to modern life
Perfect For
- Grades 4–6 classrooms
- Black History Month (Canada)
- ELA & Social Studies integration
- Literacy centers and rotations
- Sub plans and low-prep teaching days
- Whole-class, small group, or independent work
Why Teachers Love This Bundle
- Focuses on Canadian Black History in one resource
- Goes beyond biographies to focus on impact, strategy, and leadership
- Writing tasks are explicit, structured, and easy to assess
- High engagement with gallery walks, primary sources, and discussion
- No-prep, print-and-teach format saves hours of planning
Use this bundle to:
- Build a full Black History Month unit
- Mix and match lessons for flexible pacing
- Integrate reading, writing, and social studies seamlessly
- Provide meaningful, standards-aligned instruction all year long
If you’re looking for an engaging and teacher-friendly Black History Month resource for Grades 4–6, this bundle gives you everything you need in one place.
