John Henry Pop" Lloyd: Great Player, Greater Man 6-Pack"

Help students encounter diverse perspectives in the texts they’re reading! Untold Stories highlights ordinary people doing extraordinary things, all while promoting representation and culturally responsive learning. This 6-pack of cards for Grade 3 and the accompanying lesson explore the life of baseball player John Henry Lloyd.

John Henry “Pop” Lloyd: Great Player, Greater Man 6-Pack includes:

• 6 student cards with meaningful grade-level text, a time line of important events, words to know, and more features
• A teacher lesson plan with 8 focus areas
• Reproducible student pages related to the topic
• Thoughtful social and emotional learning activities that are woven into each lesson

John Henry Lloyd earned the nickname “Pop” because some called him the grandfather of Black baseball, as he paved the way for others and displayed commitment through his love of the game. These teacher-approved 8.5 x 11-inch cards describes Lloyd’s story while helping students focus on vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking and listening, writing, content knowledge, SEL, and taking action. With many student and teacher resources, this product will empower third grade students by encouraging them to explore their own untold stories.

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.