John Henry Pop" Lloyd: One of the Greats 6-Pack"

Help students connect with diverse perspectives in the texts they’re reading! Untold Stories is a fascinating series that highlights ordinary people doing extraordinary things, all while promoting representation and culturally responsive learning. This 6-pack of cards for Grade K and the accompanying lesson explore the life of baseball player John Henry Lloyd.

John Henry “Pop” Lloyd: One of the Greats 6-Pack includes:

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

John Henry Lloyd earned the nickname “Pop” because some called him the grandfather of Black baseball, and he paved the way for others by displaying leadership on and off the field. These teacher-approved 8.5 x 11-inch cards detail Lloyd’s story while helping students 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 kindergarten 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.