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RST packages include labeled response pages for daily work and short answers. Each digital written-response field allows 1,000 characters. Each final RACE task has two dedicated writing pages with 48 ruled lines in print and digital continuation fields. Use the original questions and the matching page labels.
Purple Ma’at headers appear throughout the PDFs. Included grade band pathways connect evidence analysis and argument to NJSLS and Common Core for Grades 6–8, 9–10, and 11–12. Original readings and advanced content are retained, with scaffolding or extension by grade band.
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Teach Julia Alvarez’s novel in three chapter groups across fifteen lessons. Each five day segment includes a student packet and a separate teacher guide with answer keys.
$99
Chapters 1–4, 5–8, and 9–11 including Anita’s diary. All three student packets and all three teacher guides in PDF. Individual segment educator licenses are $39.99 annually.
Days 1–4 include a Do Now, evidence investigation, vocabulary application, Quick Write, and exit ticket. Day 5 includes ten multiple choice questions, a short response, a RACE assessment, and a 19 point RACE rubric.
Purchase Now · $99Chapters 1–4
Five lessons with original text dependent analysis, full width response lines, an informational reading, and geographic connections.
$39.99
Purchase Now · $39.99Chapters 5–8
Five lessons with original text dependent analysis, full width response lines, an informational reading, and geographic connections.
$39.99
Purchase Now · $39.99Chapters 9–11 and Anita’s diary
Five lessons with original text dependent analysis, full width response lines, an informational reading, and geographic connections.
$39.99
Purchase Now · $39.99Daily I Do, We Do, and They Do guidance for 40 minute lessons; expected responses; separate assessment keys; differentiated supports; sensitive topic guidance; NJSLS Grades 6–12 ELA alignment; and connections to geography, government, and human rights.
View Segment 1 opening and Day 1 sample PDF
Students need legally obtained copies of Before We Were Free. The novel is not included. Assigned reading occurs before class or in a separate reading block. Extend the schedule when all reading must take place during these lessons.
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One educator may reproduce the original instructional materials for their own students. Redistribution and resale are not included. This independent resource is not endorsed by Julia Alvarez or the publisher.
