Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm
Biography (nonfiction), 1,138 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 830L
When Shirley Chisholm entered the world of politics in the early 1960s, she faced intense criticism and discrimination. As the first Black woman elected to Congress, Chisholm fought hard for equality for all. She then took that fight to the national stage when she became a presidential candidate. Shirley Chisholm introduces students to the legacy of an impactful and courageous person who forever changed the face of American politics. The book can also be used to teach students how to discern the author's point of view and to effectively summarize.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Point of View : Determine the author’s point of view
Grammar and Mechanics
Conjunctions : Identify and use conjunctions
Word Work
Synonyms : Identify and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
