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Curated OER

Allusions, Slang, and Literary Analogies

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Partners identify literary allusions using a provided worksheet and use this knowledge to examine the allusions in Toni Cade Bambara's "Raymond's Run." The class also examines the impact of allusions and slang on the tone of the story.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: Toni Cade Bambara

For Students 9th - 10th
Toni Cade Bambara is featured in this brief biography for her ability to combine and advocate for both feminism and black minorities through her literature. See "Toni Cade Bambara Activities" for related resources.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Toni Cade Bambara

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have your learners ever read any of Toni Cade Bambara's work? This site offers links to important resources about her life and work.
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New York Public Library

In Motion Magazine: In Praise of Toni Cade Bambara

For Students 9th - 10th
A short essay and poem written in Bambara's honor after her death.
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TES Global

Blendspace: The War of the Wall by Toni Cade Bambara

For Students 6th - 8th
A nine-part learning module with links to images, videos, and websites to use while reading Toni Cade Bambara's short story "The War of the Wall."
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Website
Baertracks

Creative Quotations: Toni Cade Bambara

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides some quotes from the works of Toni Bambara.