Black History Biography Pennants
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Black History Biography Pennants" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.




33 pages in this set
Black History Biography Pennants for 3rd to 5th grade: 31 named research pennants with line portraits, plus a 21-point rubric page for checking the work. Part of our Black History Month graphic organizers collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Give each student a person to research, then have them fill in every part, color the pennant and cut it out. Use the rubric to check that facts are correct and the famous saying is real and has a source.
What students will practice
- Introduces 3rd to 5th grade students to Black Americans who changed history in science, the arts, civil rights and leadership.
- Helps students plan, organize what they find out and write about it in their own words.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Black History Biography Pennants?
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Give each student a person to research, then have them fill in every part, color the pennant and cut it out. Use the rubric to check that facts are correct and the famous saying is real and has a source.
What are the Black History Biography Pennants?
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Thirty-two pages after the cover. Each of the 31 pennants names one person, from Sojourner Truth and Benjamin Banneker to Robert Smalls and Bayard Rustin, with a line portrait. Each has lines to finish We honor this person because, plus Born, Birthplace, Job, Three describing words, A famous saying, Achievements and Challenges faced. The last page is a rubric scored out of 21.
Can I use the Black History Biography Pennants at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade graphic organizers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
What is a graphic organizer and when should students use one?
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A graphic organizer is a visual space that helps students sort and connect their ideas before they write, compare, sequence, or plan. Students use them to plan a piece of writing, compare two things, order events, brainstorm, or take notes. Making thinking visible helps students see connections and relationships they might otherwise miss.
What types of graphic organizers are included?
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The set includes Venn diagrams for comparing, flow charts and storyboards for sequencing, webs for brainstorming, and tables and planning frames for gathering information. They work across reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
How do I teach students to use a graphic organizer?
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Fill one in together as a class the first time so students see how each box works, then let them complete their own for a book, topic, or writing plan. A completed organizer becomes a plan students can write from, turning scattered ideas into structured work. Match the organizer to the thinking you want: a Venn diagram to compare, a flow chart to sequence, a web to brainstorm.
Are these graphic organizers free to download?
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Yes. Every organizer prints on standard 8.5x11 paper, and downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial. Parents can use a simple organizer to help a child plan a story, study for a test, or compare two options side by side.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Graphic Organizers |
| Pages | 33 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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