About This Lesson
Bring the history and significance of Juneteenth to life with this comprehensive resource pack designed for upper elementary students. Perfect for integrating social studies, reading, and writing skills, this bundle provides engaging, thoughtful activities to help students explore the importance of this national holiday.
What’s Included?
📽️ Juneteenth PowerPoint PresentationStart with a clear, age-appropriate overview of Juneteenth—its origins, historical context, and modern-day relevance. Use it to introduce your lesson or deepen understanding through class discussion.
🧠 Juneteenth Choice BoardEncourage student voice and autonomy with a selection of creative, research-based, and reflective activities. Great for homework, early finishers, or independent study.
✍️ Why Juneteenth Is Relevant to Me – Writing ActivityPromote personal reflection and cultural awareness as students make meaningful connections between Juneteenth and their own lives.
🗣️ Juneteenth Persuasive Writing ActivityInvite students to apply persuasive writing skills by crafting arguments about Juneteenth’s importance. A great tie-in for ELA standards on opinion writing and supporting claims with evidence.
📖 Finding Text Evidence ActivityBuild reading comprehension and critical thinking with a structured task that asks students to locate and cite textual evidence about Juneteenth.
This bundle provides everything you need to create a rich, inclusive, and educational Juneteenth experience in your classroom.
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