Social Activism Collection Grades 6-8 - SOCIALACT68

Discover characters and historical figures who stand up for peace, equity, and justice for gender, socioeconomic status, or the environment. These mentor texts for Grades 6-8 suggest ways that students can enact change in their own communities.

Check out the Social Activism Diverse Reading List as a downloadable PDF here and the blog post about the list here.

Social Activism Collection Grades 6-8 (15 Books):

$236.25

Themes

Nature/Science, Nonfiction, YA interest, United States History, Slavery, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Overcoming Obstacles, Occupations, Native American Interest, Muslim/Muslim American Interest, Multiethnic interest, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, History, Heroism, Environment/Nature, Dreams & Aspirations, Discrimination, Cultural Diversity, Conflict resolution, Civil Rights Movement, Breaking Gender Barriers, African/African American Interest, Biracial/Multiracial Interest, Biography/Memoir, Asian/Asian American Interest, Empathy/Compassion, Informational Text, Persistence/Grit, World War II, Religious Diversity, Protest, Women's History, Economics/Finance, Courage, Peace, Kindness/Caring, India, Fiction, Diversity

Included formats shown below in BOLD

Ahimsa By Kelkar Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: Z Grade Level: 3 Interest Level: 3 - 7 AR Level: 5.3 - 8.0 Lexile Level: 830L DRA: 80	HC: $20.95 EBOOK: $9.99
Etched in Clay By Cheng Illustrated by Cheng Teacher's Guide \| Interviews	Guided Reading: T Grade Level: 4 Interest Level: 4 - 8 AR Level: 5.0 - 1.0 Lexile Level: 790L SRC: 5.2 DRA: 44	PB: $12.95 HC: out of stock EBOOK: $9.99 6PK: $77.70
Frederick Douglass By Miller Illustrated by Lucas Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: R Grade Level: 3 Interest Level: 2 - 5 AR Level: 4.1 - 0.5 Lexile Level: AD650L SRC: 4.1 DRA: 40	PB: $9.95 6PK: $59.70
Growing Peace By Sobol Photographed by Sobol Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: T Grade Level: 5 Interest Level: 2 - 7 AR Level: 5.7 - 0.5 Lexile Level: 890L DRA: 44	HC: $18.95
How We Are Smart By Nikola-Lisa Illustrated by Qualls Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: T Grade Level: 3 Interest Level: 1 - 8 AR Level: 6.5 - 1.0 Lexile Level: AD950L SRC: 6.4 DRA: 44	PB: $10.95 6PK: $65.70
John Lewis in the Lead By Haskins / Benson Illustrated by Andrews Teacher's Guide \| Interviews	Guided Reading: V Grade Level: 3 Interest Level: 3 - 8 AR Level: 5.9 - 0.5 Lexile Level: 950L SRC: 5.8 DRA: 50	PB: $12.95 6PK: $77.70
Tiny Stitches By Hooks Illustrated by Bootman Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: U Grade Level: 4 Interest Level: 2 - 8 AR Level: 5.9 - 0.5 Lexile Level: 920L DRA: 44	HC: $18.95
Quiet Hero By Nelson Illustrated by Nelson Teacher's Guide \| Interviews	Guided Reading: V Grade Level: 4 Interest Level: 2 - 8 AR Level: 5.6 - 0.5 Lexile Level: 930L SRC: 6.1 DRA: 50	PB: $11.95 6PK: $71.70
Twenty-two Cents By Yoo Illustrated by Akib Teacher's Guide \| Interviews	Guided Reading: V Grade Level: 4 Interest Level: 3 - 6 AR Level: 6.5 - 0.5 Lexile Level: 1010L SRC: 8.6 DRA: 50	PB: $10.95 HC: out of stock 6PK: $65.70
Dear Mrs. Parks By Parks Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: V Grade Level: 2 Interest Level: 1 - 5 AR Level: 5.6 - 2.0 Lexile Level: 850L SRC: 5.4 DRA: 50	PB: $16.95 6PK: $101.70
I Am Alfonso Jones By Medina Illustrated by Jennings / Robinson Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: Z+ Grade Level: 6 Interest Level: 6 - 12 Lexile Level: GN640L DRA: 80	PB: $18.95 EBOOK: $9.99 6PK: $113.70
Surfer of the Century By Crowe Illustrated by Waldrep Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: T Grade Level: 3 Interest Level: 2 - 8 AR Level: 6.2 - 1.0 Lexile Level: 980L SRC: 5.9 DRA: 44	PB: $12.95 6PK: $77.70
Paul Robeson By Greenfield Illustrated by Ford Teacher's Guide \| Interviews	Guided Reading: U Grade Level: 4 Interest Level: 3 - 6 AR Level: 5.1 - 1.0 Lexile Level: 810L SRC: 5.3 DRA: 44	PB: $10.95 6PK: $65.70
The School the Aztec Eagles Built By Nicholson Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: Z Grade Level: 7 Interest Level: 3 - 7 Lexile Level: NC1170L DRA: 80	HC: $18.95
Shame the Stars By McCall Teacher's Guide	Guided Reading: Z Grade Level: 7 Interest Level: 7 - 12 AR Level: 5.4 - 9.0 Lexile Level: N/A DRA: 80	HC: $20.95 EBOOK: $7.99