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Easter informational text cultural activities for Easel Activities
Day of the Dead Reading Passage
Kick off your Day of the Dead lessons with this easy, print-and-go, one-page reading passage! It’s perfect for teaching your students the history of Day of the Dead. Help correct the misconception that Day of the Dead is “Mexican Halloween” and teach them the tru meaning behind the holiday. Your Hispanic students will love seeing elements that may reflect their culture. And non-Hispanic students will discover the beauty of another culture.This reading passage is great for supplementing your Día
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
Thanksgiving Activities Nonfiction Lesson on Hot Topics: Black Friday
This informational text lesson for Thanksgiving is ready-to-go to engage your high school students this November. With leveled texts, standards-based questions, creative activity, and a text-based writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate! Student Experience: The encroachment of Black Friday into Thanksgiving Thursday has been a trend years in the making. This mini unit is designed to get students not only thinking and questioning this topic, but also analyzi
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities for Teens, Mini Unit, BUNDLE
Día de los Muertos - SPANISH Day of the Dead reading, worksheets & crafts
A fun way to teach your students all about el Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, in Spanish! This Día de los Muertos activity set is all in Spanish: readings, worksheets, activities. Worksheet instructions are provided in Spanish and English (separate pages). Perfect for a bilingual, dual-language, ESL, ESOL, EFL, ELD or ELL classroom!This 32 page set includes the following:- The history behind Día de los Muertos (reading passage)includes a detailed 2-page reading for older students, and
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3rd - 12th
Holidays Around the World Close Reading Unit with DIFFERENTIATED Texts!
This resource is a fabulous collection of 10 different holiday celebrations from all around the world in both a printable and digital Seesaw version... perfect for traditional classrooms and for distance learning! This close reading unit offers each article on 3 different levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you! You are able to provide all of your students with the same content while meeting each of their individual reading level needs. High resolution p
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1st - 3rd
Ain't I a Woman? by Sojourner Truth Rhetorical Device Annotation Activity
Whether you are using this speech to analyze rhetoric, tone, or diction, this annotating and highlighting activity will engage all learners. Print and digital options with optional rhetorical precis included. I recommend using paper and highlighters the "old-fashioned" way because it is far more kinesthetic, but the Google Slides file also allows for digital/paperless learning.This activity requires 5 different color highlighters. I recommend (1) blue (2) green (3) yellow (4) orange (5) pink to
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9th - 12th
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Black History Month Differentiated Close Reading Unit
This Black History Month biography unit will introduce your students to 12 influential African Americans throughout different times in American history. This unit is designed to maximize student success since every article is offered in three levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you!
This is the perfect way to introduce your students to the contributions that African Americans have made in the areas of science, literature, politics, art, entertainment, educ
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography BUNDLE
Cultural Diversity Mini-Book
This print and go mini-book will teach your students all about cultural diversity! Your students will learn the definition of culture and what things help to create each culture. Each page has illustrations that will help your students better grasp the concepts. After reading the mini-book, your students will have the opportunity to add the final illustration which will depict their own personal culture.
To ensure that this product is appropriate for your grade level, please download the p
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Cultural Diversity Bundle
Día de los Reyes Magos Reading Passage
Introduce your students to a Christmastime tradition with this Día de los Reyes Magos Reading Passage! This concise resource is tailored for 6th-10th grade students, providing insights into the history of the Epiphany as it is celebrated in Latin America and Spain.Dive into the rich traditions of this holiday through a one-page informational text, available in vibrant full color or practical black-and-white. Engage your students with a detailed exploration of Día de los Reyes Magos, correcting m
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
Canada! CANADIAN IDENTITY, History/Provinces and Territories PRINT and EASEL
Canada - Canadian Identity - 14 Informational Texts and Activities was created for teachers who have a component on Canadian identity in their social studies or language curriculum. This resource is probably best used for grades 5-7 students and with upper level ESL students (intermediate, high school, and adult). This resource would also be appropriate as a lead in to Canada Day at the end of the school year, but can be used at any time.Included are:Fourteen original passages (written by me)
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Canada! CANADIAN IDENTITY BUNDLE 4 Resources PRINT and EASEL
Passover Seder Plate, A Lesson for Sunday School
What is a Seder Plate and why should I teach about it in a Passover Lesson in Sunday School? This lesson explains what a Seder Plate is and its importance in this easy, ready to go lesson.This print or digital activity will help your students understand what Passover is, why it is so important, and the items on a Seder (say-der) Plate. A one page handout gives a review of Passover from Exodus and then explains the items on a Passover plate. What's Included:Page 1 - Lesson on what the Passover is
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3rd - 6th
Rosa Parks- Black History Month
This resource includes a biography of Rosa Parks written on 3 different reading levels, 1 page of text dependent questions (perfect for class discussion and/or writing prompts) and 1 page for students to complete independantly (using evidence from the article to support their answers).
This resource was was designed to maximize student success since it is offered on three different levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you! Students can be given their ind
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1st - 4th
Hawaiian Culture Timeline project Bundle for Hawaiian Studies SS 4.1.1
This is everything you need to teach the evolution of Hawaiian culture. Students synthesize informational text, organize information in chronological order, and display the information creatively. There are many opportunities for assessment throughout the project.This project includes a Hawaiian Culture Information Book with informational text AND a fill-in timeline and key on each of the following elements of Hawaiian culture through time:GovernmentReligionLand OwnershipLanguageHulaMusicSurfi
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3rd - 7th
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Easter BINGO with Riddles and Call Cards: Print and Virtual
It’s finally Easter! Challenge your students with a game of BINGO... with a twist! Each item on the board is paired with a riddle for the students to solve. This exciting activity fits any elementary classroom from Pre-K to 5th grade.100% Hand-drawn ClipartI'm so proud to say that every item is hand-drawn to follow a cohesive look across the board. Each drawing is 600dpi for the best printing quality.This set includes a Printable Version and a Virtual VersionPrintable Version (8.5" x 11")30 scra
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PreK - 5th
Also included in: BINGO with Riddles - 10 Holiday MEGA BUNDLE with Valentine's Day!
Dia de los Muertos Reading Passage
This non-fiction reading passage teaches students about the history of Dia de los Muertos, also known as, the Day of the Dead. This informational reading passage includes 1 page of multiple choice questions, 1 page of short answer questions, and 2 separate writing prompts.Standards such as compare/contrast, summarizing, main idea, and others are shown in this reading passage. This passaged is designed for 4th - 5th grade students. It still could be used in a 3rd grade classroom as a lesson to te
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3rd - 5th
Presidents' Day Freebie | Differentiated Biography of Abraham Lincoln
This part of myPresidents' Day Close Read Unit . It is closely aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Informational Text. Included is a biography of Abraham Lincoln, and text dependent questions. The article is offered on three different levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you! Perfect for increasing exposure to rigorous texts, whole group instruction, small group instruction, homework, individual reading and responding and much more!The larger Pres
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1st - 4th
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges: Help your students learn about Ruby Bridges and her important contributions to our nation's history.
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Included in this Ruby Bridge's product:
*A 5 page reading passage about Ruby Bridges (appropriate for grade levels 2-3).
*A mini book about Ruby Bridges with authentic and historical photographs (appropriate for grades 1-3).
*A anchor chart/mini poster of facts about Ruby Bridges with authentic photographs. Gr
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1st - 3rd
Life in Kenya Reading and Writing Activity
Compare and Contrast Activities, Non-fiction Articles, and Writing Activities to help your students celebrate cultural diversity as they learn about life in Kenya. This compare and contrast lesson was designed to cover important reading and writing standards, as well as introduce your students to what life is like for children in Kenya. The non-fiction article will keep your students engaged and serve as a mentor text for a writing activity. With this writing activity, your students will have t
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Cultural Diversity: Life Around the World Bundle
Black Lives Matter Lessons and Activities
During these difficult times in our nation, our students have to be informed. Our students will have many questions and it is our duty to inform them!This product includes:A history pageVocabulary words Read and Respond pages Coloring Sheets Black Lives Matter BadgesGraphic OrganizersO.R.E.O WritingTake Away Page
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K - 6th
Eastern Woodland Native American Lessons, Activities and Diorama Pop up Book
Study Eastern Woodland Native Americans with your students. This unit has lessons and activities for a detailed study of Eastern Woodland Indians. Students will make their own diorama pop up books. The lessons on this group of First Americans include close reading selections covering the history of the eastern woodlands such as: Daily life, customs, spirituality, the first Thanksgiving, and the forced migration of the eastern woodland tribes. This unit is a great source of informational text
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2nd - 4th
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Life in Peru Reading and Writing Activity
Compare and Contrast Activities, Non-fiction Articles, and Writing Activities to help your students celebrate cultural diversity as they learn about life in Peru. This compare and contrast lesson was designed to cover important reading and writing standards, as well as introduce your students to what life is like for children in Peru. The non-fiction article will keep your students engaged and serve as a mentor text for a writing activity. With this writing activity, your students will have th
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Cultural Diversity: Life Around the World Bundle
People of the Plains | Native American Region | Activities | Diorama Pop Up Book
Study the Native American region of the People of the Plains with your class. This unit has lessons and activities about the Plains Indians. Topics include buffalo hunts (and why the people of the plains are also known as the people of the buffalo), daily life, arts and crafts, their forced migration to reservations, and life today. This unit is a great source of informational text. The final activity allows students to create a diorama pop-up book about the people of the plains. The lesson
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2nd - 4th
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REMEMBRANCE DAY John McCrae Biography Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
ESL Bundle of 4John McCrae (Biography) is an informational reading and writing unit for upper elementary students. It can be utilized equally in an ELA class or a Social Studies class and is perfect for observing Remembrance Day in Canada. This product consists of four texts and activities to accompany each one. There are three biographical texts about John McCrae - these are continuous but do not have to be done all at once.Each of the three texts about McCrae begin with a “before you read” qu
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4th - 6th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Passage & Writing Prompt
Here's a quick activity to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Have your students read the quick passage about Martin Luther King, Jr., then respond to the writing prompt!
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2nd - 5th
Black History Month JUNETEENTH- Distance Learning
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth a holiday celebrated on the 19th of June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.This resource includes: ✏Read and respond passages to build knowledge ✏ Informational Writing Pages ✏Graphic Organizer ✏ A Coloring Sheet ✏Create a Juneteenth Magazine Cover ✏ Qui
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PreK - 6th
Also included in: Black History Month- Timeline
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