A comprehensive teacher lesson plan for Lesson 2 (Moving West). It details the dual-pathway scaffold approach (Scaffold A and Scaffold B) to help students identify the main idea of a text about the Robinson family's move to California.
A Regents-aligned 5-paragraph essay builder featuring a complex thesis organizer (Although/Ultimately/Because), source citations, and a modified standards rubric for high school preparation.
A secondary writing template and graphic organizer pack focusing on a high-interest topic (Should recess be longer?) to provide extra practice with pre-sorted pros and cons and structured writing frames.
A teacher scoring guide and diagnostic answer key for the Robinson Post Assessment. It includes correct answers, model student responses, and progress criteria for celebrating growth.
A student-facing post-assessment designed to evaluate progress at the end of the intervention. It features historical passages about Jackie Robinson's legacy and retirement, with multiple choice and short answer questions.
A 2-page student activity sheet for Lesson 11 (Champion of Change). Page 1 uses Scaffold A (Text Features) to identify main ideas from Jackie's Hall of Fame induction, and Page 2 uses Scaffold B (Connecting Key Details) to link his legacy to enduring cultural change.
A 2-page student activity sheet for Lesson 10 (Off the Field). Page 1 uses Scaffold A (Text Features) to identify main ideas from Jackie's civil rights activism, and Page 2 uses Scaffold B (Connecting Key Details) to link his business leadership to his legacy.
A 2-page student activity sheet for Lesson 9 (Finding Allies). Page 1 uses Scaffold A (Text Features) to identify main ideas from the Dodgers' team camaraderie, and Page 2 uses Scaffold B (Connecting Key Details) to link Reese's public support to Robinson's acceptance.
A 2-page student activity sheet for Lesson 8 (Breaking the Line). Page 1 uses Scaffold A (Text Features) to identify main ideas from Jackie's Dodgers debut, and Page 2 uses Scaffold B (Connecting Key Details) to link historical descriptions of April 15, 1947.