🎤 Talkin’ That Talk: AAVE Language Activities + “Sike” Coloring Sheet | Grades 6–12 | Black History & ELA

Bring culture, conversation, and creativity into your classroom with this Talkin’ That Talk & Sike educational bundle! Perfect for Grades 6–12, this resource celebrates African American Vernacular English (AAVE) while encouraging students to think critically about language, identity, and humor.

This BUNDLE includes:

✅ Talkin’ That Talk Activity Pack

• Informational passage about AAVE
• Comprehension questions
• Crossword puzzle
• Word search
• Writing prompts & discussion starters
• Great for Black History Month, ELA, and Cultural Language Studies

✅ Sike Creative Companion Pack

• Discussion and role-play worksheet
• Fun “SIKE” coloring sheet featuring diverse kids laughing and using the term
• Great as a classroom icebreaker or SEL warm-up

🎬 BONUS Teacher Resource:

Pair this lesson with this fantastic 6-minute explainer:

AAVE Explained: A Dialect That Transcends Internet Culture (YouTube)

This video dives into the structure, history, and significance of AAVE—perfect for expanding class conversations or launching a unit on language diversity.

Whether you’re teaching slang in literature, exploring cultural contributions to the English language, or just want a meaningful and fun lesson—this bundle delivers both substance and student engagement!

📎 Easy to print

🧠 Discussion-based + creative

🎨 Literacy meets art!