Bring history and literature together with this We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball Activity Pack. This mini-unit for Grades 3–6 includes engaging lessons and activities that help students explore Kadir Nelson’s award-winning book while practicing key ELA skills. Perfect for whole-class study, small groups, or independent reading projects.

Why Teachers Love It

• Integrates literature + history for cross-curricular learning
• Ready-to-go resources save hours of prep
• Great for grades 3–6 with adaptable activities
• Students practice vocabulary, comprehension, and analysis
• Perfect for Black History Month, sports literature units, or nonfiction study

What’s Inside

• Glossary of Important Terms from the book
• Vocabulary Lists with and without definitions
• Vocabulary Worksheet
• Reading Comprehension & Analysis Questions for each chapter (inning)
• Illustration, Image & Graphics Analysis Activities
• Text Evidence, Inference, and Language Activities
• Final Reading Quiz with Answer Key

How to Use It

• As a complete mini-unit
• For literature circles or book clubs
• As supplemental ELA + history lessons
• For independent reading accountability

Why It Works

This bundle combines engaging historical content with rigorous standards-based practice, helping students build vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills while learning about the Negro Leagues and the significance of baseball in American history.