• Learn how to write a biography in a day featuring social activist Dorothy Height
  • Use the facts on this page about Dorothy Height and add more to it for your biography writing
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Dorothy Height | Biography Writing Activity | Grades 3-6

Dorothy Height | Biography Writing Activity | Grades 3-6

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"Teach Kids About Dorothy Height: A Biography Writing Unit for 3-6 Grade"

Product Description:

Spark curiosity and inspire young minds with this engaging digital download designed to teach 3-6 grade students how to write a captivating biography about the influential civil rights leader, Dorothy Height.

This comprehensive unit provides everything you need to introduce students to the life and legacy of Dorothy Height and write a compelling biography in one activity!

Inside, you'll find:

  • Interesting facts about Dorothy Height's life and achievements.
  • Graphic organizer to help students sort key biographical elements.
  • Creative writing study guides introducing word parts and creative writing elements to spark student imagination.
  • Step-by-step guides on how to structure and write a compelling biography.
  • Teacher resources including lesson plans and assessment ideas.
  • 6 pages to publish finished work

Benefits:

  • Develops essential writing skills: Students will learn to research, organize information, and craft well-written narratives.
  • Fosters critical thinking: Students will analyze and sort facts included in the activity as well has have the opportunity to research and  add their own facts.  Students will then place them in a logical chronological order.
  • Inspires social justice: Students will learn about the importance of social activism and the impact of individuals like Dorothy Height on history.

Easy to use and download: This digital resource is available for immediate download, making it convenient for teachers and parents alike.

Download today and empower your students to learn about an inspiring figure and develop strong writing skills!

Common core standards:

CCSS.W.3.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSS.W.3.4
With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
CCSS.W.3.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
CCSS.W.3.6
With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
CCSS.W.3.7
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
CCSS.W.3.8
Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
CCSS.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
CCSS.W.4.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSS.W.4.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.W.4.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
CCSS.W.4.6
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
CCSS.W.4.7
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
CCSS.W.4.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
CCSS.W.4.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS.W.5.1.A
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
CCSS.W.5.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSS.W.5.2.A
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.W.5.2.B
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
CCSS.W.5.2.C
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
CCSS.W.5.3.C
Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.
CCSS.W.5.3.D
Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
CCSS.W.5.6
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.
CCSS.W.5.7
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
CCSS.W.3.1.A
Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
CCSS.W.3.1.C
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
CCSS.W.3.1.D
Provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS.W.3.2.A
Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.W.3.2.B
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
CCSS.W.3.2.C
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
CCSS.W.3.2.D
Provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS.W.3.3.B
Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
CCSS.W.3.3.C
Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.
CCSS.W.3.3.D
Provide a sense of closure.
CCSS.W.4.1.A
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
CCSS.W.4.1.B
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
CCSS.W.4.1.C
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
CCSS.W.4.2.B
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
CCSS.W.4.2.C
Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
CCSS.W.4.2.D
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSS.W.4.2.E
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
CCSS.W.4.3.C
Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
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