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Balanced literacy cultural activities for Microsoft Word
Memoir Elements - SORT ACTIVITY ("I Am Malala")
In this "hands on" sort activity, students will work in partnerships to match memoir elements to excerpts from Malala Yousafzai's "I Am Malala" in order to build their understanding of memoir components. The graphic organizer provided serves multiple purposes! In addition to having students sort, it asks for specific text evidence which shows a particular memoir element and it asks students why that memoir element is so important for the reader overall. This comprehensive activity is great for a
Grades:
7th - 10th
Flat Stanley Project
This project based learning packet includes everything you need to mail out Flat Stanley to friends or family. It is educational and exciting to see where Flat Stanley has been! You can edit this packet to suit your classroom. My first grade class LOVES this project based learning activity!
Grades:
PreK - 7th
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Everything Old is New Again; the 1920s Roar to Life
What was so distinctive about the Roaring Twenties? Was it the innovations? Relief from the austerity of the War years? Rebellion against Prohibition? Scandalous music and dance crazes?
Read through this slice of 1920s life as readers’ theatre or research it, stage it, choreograph it, and perform it to make this unique era roar to life.
This download contains questions for research into motivation for actors, costumes, dance/music, language, sports, and technology. Use the prompts as well
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Harlem Renaissance Work Stations
I like to begin this unit with clips from the Cotton Club and short documentaries on the Harlem Renaissance Movement. Playing music from this era really establishes the mood of this period.
There are 8 work stations, each takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. I put students into groups of 4-5. I explain how to do each work station before they begin. The students sit with their groups and I give each group one of the folders. While they work, I circulate around the room to assist.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf- Board Game ( 1st-2nd Grade Comprehension)
Board game activity to go with The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Used in an a beginner ESOL/ELL class. Common Core aligned with 2nd Grade reading standards. Board game activity reviews characters, plot, moral and vocabulary related to fables. Used in "Introduction to Fables Unit" with basic "Boy Who Cried Wolf" available for free download. Lesson plan also available.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Board Game, Activities, Teacher, Education Games, ESOL, ELL, 2nd Grade Fables, Teaching Fables with Games, The Boy
Grades:
1st - 3rd, Adult Education, Staff
Juneteenth Literacy: Reading and Writing
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Poetry and stories about being a slave and being a new citizen of the United States have been written.
Grades:
PreK - 8th, Not Grade Specific
Four Perfect Pebbles Guided Reading
This guided reading allows students to review the story Four Perfect Pebbles and to reflect on the events in the story.
Grades:
7th - 9th
Creating a Brochure for New Immigrants - The American Dream
This is a great study to help student think about America as a society, and the idea of the American dream. Students work independently or in groups to put together a brochure or website to guide new immigrants through a certain aspect of American society: justice, religion, poverty, education, military, etc.
This project works very well with Animal Farm, Of Mice and Men, and The Great Gatsby.
Include task sheet, checklist, rubric, and activities.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Brazil - Set of three Display Posters / comprehension texts for 10-12 year olds
Can be used as part of a display for your Brazil topic and also for comprehension / reading activities. Each poster is factual, with key geographical words highlighted, and uses illustrations. The three posters are:
Brazilian History People and Culture Wildlife
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Magic of Anansi script for Reader's Theatre
Based off of the short film of 'The Magic of Anansi" this is a two page script for Reader's Theatre in the classroom
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Georgia is my State!
This is a great Social Studies activity for the ESL learner!
It is essentially their own "Georgia is my State" book, where one side has easily readable, predictable text, and the other has a space for a picture and words.
Students read the left side and draw a picture of the state bird, nut, etc. on the other.
The last page reads "What else makes Georgia special? I live here!"
The students draw their own home in this space.
Great for ESL Kindergarten, First, or Second grade!
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
The Light in the Forest - Internet Indian Medicine Activity
John Butler is kidnapped by the Delaware Indians at the age of four, and raised to become a member of the tribe. Suddenly, he is returned to his real parents and a way of life he never knew, causing him to be torn between his claims of blood and loyalty.
What better way to immerse students in your present novel than to offer an Internet Indian Medicine Activity? Students will become familiar with common plants and there medicinal uses. This activity includes:
*Internet Websites to facilitate t
Grades:
4th - 8th
Garden Stories: Queen Anne's Lace and how a flower is named
Garden stories about a flower you name referencing In the Garden, Charlotte Zolotow
Grades:
PreK - 5th
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Miguel en el Norte
This is an assignment I use for my ESL students. It is a poem that we read at first, and in the second handout, they put their own experiences into the poem, essentially, making it their own. They draw visuals and images that represent their poem when it is completed and take ownership of it.
Grades:
4th - 12th
A Christmas Carol Stave III for ESL/ELL Students
I use this as an easier version of A Christmas Carol with my beginner ESOL students. The text is difficult but with the correct scaffolding the students really get involved with the story. They feel proud that they can read such a difficult book. This is STAVE 3 only.
Annotated version for ESL students A Christmas Carol. Holiday literature with morals. Easier version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickes. Retelling of A Christmas Carol for ESOL students. Retelling of A Christmas Carol ESL stu
Grades:
6th - 12th, Staff
Reading and Writing Native Americans Unit
This is a balanced interdisciplinary thematic literacy unit with its theme focused on Native-Americans through a social justice perspective with a strong emphasis on literacy with the usage of two anchor texts. The non-fiction text is Happily may I Walk paired with novel The Light in the Forest. Common Core aligned! Technology Integrated! Tech Tools: QR Codes, Blabberize, and Wordle Word Document Version for your convenience of editing!
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Big party! - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday-2016
Here comes yet another ‘hearty’ Sensory story and follow-up activities for you in the run up to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II special 90th Birthday. The story is informative and interactive with loads of fun! It encourages everyone to get into the party mood, work together, have fun and most of all join the Queen in enjoying and celebrating her special day. The story starts with a very brief sensory (tactile) presentation about her Majesty the Queen, (her life, her birthday and things she l
Grades:
K - 5th, Staff
9/11 Mood, Tone, & Free Verse Activity
This activity is meant to give students an idea of what happened on 9/11. Students will read a poem, listen to two songs, and watch a video on SchoolTube (all links are provided). While students are listening and viewing, they will write down all tone & mood words to use to create a free-verse poem. Students will write their poems on the coloring sheets provided.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Black Lives Matter: Writing Assignment
This is a great literacy-based assignment for the Intermediate grades. It focuses on the history of racism and discrimination and the Black Lives Matter movement.Students are encouraged to address and write about their thoughts pertaining to racism and the importance of recognizing systemic injustice. This is a great writing assignment for distance learning as well.Success Criteria included.
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Tiered Student Choice Literary Analysis Activity Menu (The Crucible)
Want to provide culturally responsive student choice assignments that require rigorous engagement? Use this 3-2-1 template that requires students to choose three low-impact activities, two medium difficulty activities, and one complex assessment activity. This activity menu is designed for the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller; however, this template can be altered to fit any text of study.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Countries around the world doc
Document to create presentation along with slide shows which may become a bundle for a discounted price!
Grades:
K - 4th
Bilingual Flannel Board Story of The Castle of Chuchurumbel el castillo
This is a Mexican folk story in English and Spanish that includes the text and flannel board figures. These figures can be colored and cut and then Velcro or tape added to the back so they will stick on a flannel board. In addition, the figures can be copied for students to retell the story and practice the reading skill of sequencing.
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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