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The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles Reading Activities in Digital and PDF

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles is a wonderful book for introducing a study of Ruby Bridges’ life and contributions. This resource includes comprehension activities, lapbook project for post reading, and a writing prompt that pulls all the learning together. It has been modified for Google Slides TM too, so you have LOTS of teaching options.

55 pages (1/2 PDF and 1/2 Google Slides TM)

 

(29 customer reviews)

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The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles is a wonderful book for introducing a study of Ruby Bridges’ life and contributions. This set of comprehension activities and lapbook bundle includes before/during/after materials for whole or small group instruction, a lapbook project for post reading, and a writing prompt that pulls all the learning together. It has been modified for Google Slides TM too, so you have LOTS of teaching options.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES UNIT:

The bundle addresses the following pieces:

  • Schema builder about bravery
  • Vocabulary Organizer and Word Cards
  • Story Impressions
  • Beginning-Middle-End
  • Story Elements Four Square
  • Making Inferences Anchor Chart and Foldable
  • Question Task Cards and Recording Form
  • Lapbook Cover Images
  • Important Life Events
  • Cause and Effect Relationships
  • Brave Moments
  • Story Vocabulary
  • Facts Flapbook
  • About the Author
  • How Iโ€™d treat Ruby
  • Welcoming Friends
  • Ruby Bridges: One Brave Girl

HOW IS THE STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES UNIT ORGANIZED?

The bundle includes 55 pages in length (1/2 pdf AND 1/2 Google Slides TM. Your students will have the opportunity for learning many comprehension skills and strategies, write about Rubyโ€™s life and work, and deepen their understanding of how important it is to treat everyone equally and handle tough moments with bravery. A preview of the units included is attached.

If you’re looking for other Black History Month materials, you might check out these book companions:

OR….you can get them all at a great savings with my Black History Month Book Companion Bundle

HERE’S WHAT OTHER CUSTOMERS THOUGHT ABOUT THE BUNDLEโ€ฆ

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Cathy S. says, “Such a cute book – definitely get the students attention – Michael Jordan. Great for social- emotional learning as well as character traits. Thanks

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Dana C. says, “This is a great resource! I love using this book for back-to-school and for goal setting.”

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Ashley W. says, “Great unit, this was very exciting for my students! ”

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Debbie R. says, “I’m so excited! I’m starting this book tomorrow in speech therapy, and was so happy to find something for my older kiddos. This is awesome! Looking forward to using it this week!”

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Additional information

Grade Level

3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade

Resource Type

Printables, Projects

Standards

RL.2.1 (Common Core State Standards); RL.2.2 (Common Core State Standards); RL.2.3 (Common Core State Standards); RL.2.5 (Common Core State Standards); RL.2.7 (Common Core State Standards); RL.3.1 (C

Subject

Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

29 reviews for The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles Reading Activities in Digital and PDF

  1. Ms D’s Literacy Lab –

    I am so excited to use this with my students. I have the ability to sculpt the lessons to the areas I need to focus on. Thanks !

  2. STEPHANIE H. –

    I can’t wait to use this!

  3. Laurel P. –

    I love this book and can’t wait to try your resources!

  4. Susan S. –

    Great ideas!

  5. The Blessed Teacher –

    Perfect addition to what we were doing in the classroom!

  6. Valerie King inspired –

    Fantastic resource! Thank you so much for sharing with us! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Tiffany W. –

    Great resource!

  8. Joan Hamp –

    Thank you!

  9. Little Leaf Learning Lab –

    Great resource for Ruby Bridges! My kids loved this!

  10. Krystal F. –

    great

  11. Crazy4Teaching –

    Great!

  12. Natasha’s Things –

    Thank you for an excellent resource ๐Ÿ™‚

  13. Leslie A. –

    This was such a great resource for my guided reading book!!! They are creating the folder book things and are in love with our small group time.

  14. Heather Z. –

    Loved this lesson. Was able to use it for Social Studies and ELA.

  15. Jessica W. –

    Great resource! Thank you!

  16. Jodi Moss –

    Thanks!

  17. Christina B. –

    Thanks!

  18. Shaylyn C. –

    Awesome resource

  19. Mary Beth Noell –

    Great Resource!

  20. Dana C. –

    Great resource!

  21. Jenn M. –

    Great resource!

  22. Arielle S. –

    Thanks for the great resource!

  23. Dianne D. –

    My second graders loved the book and putting this folder together! This type of project is something all kids can do successfully. It helps promote discussion and retention of the material. Itโ€™s well worth the time to provide this type of activity.

  24. Patricia Williams –

    The vocabulary quiz was good.

  25. Brittany S. –

    great

  26. Jennifer G. –

    Love this activity for Black History Month!

  27. Marlo S. –

    This was a great story to use when teaching about Black History Month

  28. MissK9731 –

    this was really great end of the unit scaffolded review for he skill

  29. Kelly K. –

    Great teaching resource – used in my fifth grade classroom!

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