Francis Ellen Watkins Harper: Woman of Words 6-Pack

Help students explore diverse perspectives in the texts they’re reading! Untold Stories is a meaningful series that teaches students about ordinary people doing extraordinary things, all while promoting representation and culturally responsive learning. This 6-pack of cards for Grade 1 and the accompanying lesson detail the legacy of poet Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper: Woman of Words 6-Pack includes:

• 6 student cards with fascinating grade-level text, a time line of significant events, words to know, and more features
• A useful teacher lesson plan with 8 focus areas
• Reproducible student pages connected to the topic
• Meaningful social and emotional learning activities that are woven into each lesson

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was a Black woman who fought for freedom and fairness by writing poems about causes she believed in. These teacher-approved 8.5 x 11-inch cards will help students appreciate Harper’s story while they focus on vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking and listening, writing, content knowledge, SEL, and taking action. With many student and teacher resources, this product will empower first grade students by inviting them to explore their own untold stories.

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.