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Literature cultural activities for Easel Activities
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Story of 9/11 Novel Guide
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide. Ideal realistic fiction resource that masterfully tells the story of September 11th, the fallen towers and their legacy, which lives on in all of us. History is alive.This pack includes:Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answers. Character(s) analysis New VocabularyCause & Effect ChartKLW ChartThemes ActivityEssay TopicExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching about September
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4th - 7th
Nanberry Black Brother White by Jackie French - Chapter Comprehension Questions
Here we have chapter questions for the novel 'Nanberry Black Brother White' by Jackie French. The questions are presented in three different formats - the size 25 font for screen projection, the size 14 font for printing, and a digital copy as well so your students can complete the questions on a device. The three sizes are shown in the thumbnails.There are questions on every chapter to check understanding of the text through a range of comprehension questions. Perfect to check your students' un
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3rd - 8th
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Maria Had a Little Llama Packet
Reading Maria had a Little Llama with your class and in need of some no-prep worksheets? This packet helps students to understand the story and translate some words found in Spanish. What's Included:reading comprehension questionswriting prompts Venn Diagram to compare the book to the original "Mary had a Little Lamb". Llama coloring page
Grades:
1st - 3rd
THE JUNKYARD WONDERS Polacco - Comprehension & Text Evidence *Answers Included
28 Comprehension Questions and Answer KeyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read.
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2nd - 4th
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid: Reading Guide Questions
A full set of 20 printable worksheets of reading guide/discussion questions for the book, Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. In PDF or Digital Activity for TPT Easel. This novel was one of Barack Obama's favorite books of 2017. It is a great book for delving into discussion because it explores the refugee crises and what it means to emigrate and adapt to new places and so it helps students to better understand these critical and timely issues. Each worksheet contains about six questions for students to
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Exit West by Mohsin Hamid Reading Guide and Emigration Activity Bundle
Origin of the Seasons (Persephone) - Myth plus questions, Digital and Print
Complete story plus 10-question short-answer quiz…….In Greek mythology, one of the earliest and most powerful tales is that of Demeter and Persephone, which explains the origin of the seasons. Students grades 5-9 especially love Greek mythology, and this haunting and powerful tale of the kidnap of the kidnapping of Persephone, and the brilliant bargain that the goddess Demeter made to save her daughter, is a fascinating story. This product contains a free version of the myth, complete with ill
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5th - 9th
Beowulf Pre-reading - "Life in 999" with comparison chart & paragraph + KEY
The lesson includesCompare and contrast graphic organizerExpository ParagraphRubric for paragraphTeacher keyThe article "Life in 999" is a valuable pre-reading to Beowulf as it introduces the social climate and culture of the time period. Students document and compare conditions in the year 999 to modern existence, focusing on conditions such as social structure and mortality threats.The paragraph prompt that follows also focuses on making comparisons between then and now.I've provided a key to
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Teach Haiku Poetry With Examples and a Printable Template
There are two examples of traditional haiku included. You also get four other examples displayed on colorful backgrounds. The four have also been placed all on one page in black and white for printing. You get a definition page and a template students can use to write their own haiku poetry. Use digitally on any device or print. NEED MORE POETRY RESOURCES?You might like these other poetry resources in my store.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:This resource is not intended to cover the standards associated
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: BUNDLE for Teaching Haiku and Cinquains with Examples and Templates
Greek Mythology Research and Essay Project - Directions plus Essay Examples
Are you looking for a good project of high rigor for finishing up a junior high Mythology Unit? Here is a composition assignment on Greek/Roman mythology, complete with examples.This lesson includes:*Directions for a research and 300-word composition project on a Character description of a character from Greek mythology* A list of suggested character -- gods, goddesses, human heroes, monsters from mythology* a sample composition -- a character description of the god Zeus*a second sample composi
Grades:
6th - 9th
Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence (The Stolen Generation) EASEL activity, story, KEY
"Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence" is a fictional narrative about a nonfiction event - when the author's mother escaped a mission where Aboriginal children were held for forced assimilation during the Aboriginal Act in Australia. Because they were kidnapped from their parent, they became known as The Stolen Generation. The lesson focuses on sensory language, diction, mood, and setting as the author uses rich, descriptive language to explain the tension and the escape route. The story is included w
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7th - 12th
A Thousand Splendid Suns: the Afghan and Muslim caste system with KEY
This reading is designed to introduce students to the caste system with its long-standing prejudices and the beliefs of Sunnis and Shiites. It is simple and helps students understand the allusions and references in the novel as well as the cause of the civil war that occur after Russia withdraws in Part 2.The EASEL activity allows students to complete the assignment on their devices.For lessons, close readings of additional texts, study guides, PowerPoints, etc. for teaching A Thousand Splendid
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: A Thousand Splendid Suns Complete Thematic unit BUNDLE w/KEYS
CHAINS by Laurie Halse Anderson * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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4th - 6th
Ancient Greece Article CLOSE READ on history, Delphi, theater, influences w/KEY
This lesson is a close reading of an article that includes 7 responses for students on:The myth behind the Temple of Delphi and its purpose for examining one's lifeThe Greece city-statesThe purpose of the Greek dramasThe impact of ancient Greece on modern livesWhy we study ancient GreeceTEACHER KEYThe questions draw on sections of the article but also require students to infer, draw conclusions, and explain their positions on choosing relevant information in the text.This is an effective pre-rea
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Jan Brett THE THREE SNOW BEARS - Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
24 Comprehension QuestionsI also have this product available in a Discussion Card format.Rationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads stu
Grades:
1st - 3rd
A Thousand Splendid Suns analysis of the poem "Kabul" with KEY
Students identify literary devices of personification, alliteration, metaphors, and sensory language and answer text-based questions on meaning.The Easel Activity provides practice for identifying alliteration, metaphors, similes, and personification.For lessons, close readings of additional texts, study guides, PowerPoints, etc. for teaching A Thousand Splendid Suns, please click here.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: A Thousand Splendid Suns Complete Thematic unit BUNDLE w/KEYS
A Thousand Splendid Suns analysis of the poem "Kabul" with KEY
Students identify literary devices of personification, alliteration, metaphors, and sensory language and answer text-based questions on meaning.The Easel Activity provides practice for identifying alliteration, metaphors, similes, and personification.For lessons, close readings of additional texts, study guides, PowerPoints, etc. for teaching A Thousand Splendid Suns, please click here.BEFORE ASSIGNING: Remember to remove the key.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: A Thousand Splendid Suns Complete Thematic unit BUNDLE w/KEYs (Google)
Rubia and the Three Osos Lesson
This literature pack includes:Spanish/English vocabulary related to the storyDiscussion QuestionSpanish Vocabulary Flashcards2 printable activity sheets for students to complete⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱Looking for more literature resources? Check out my *Growing* Literature resource bundle! *Growing* Literature Resource Bundle⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱Customer Tips:Click this link to Follow Me! This will keep you updated on future products and freebies. Don't forget to provide a quick comment/rating on this pr
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Elementary Spanish Literature Activities Bundle *Growing*
MINI LIT UNIT:Black culture Real.Fict. AUTHOR'S PURP "Going Down Home w/ Daddy"
Black culture/Realistic Fiction using a FREE book on Epic! "Going Down Home with Daddy" written by: Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by: Daniel MinterUsing author's purpose academic vocabulary and open-ended response:Students determine the author's purpose and message for the story and use provided vocabulary to share their understanding. Students choose important illustrations from the story and share their written response for why the author included the illustrations for the reader.
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3rd - 5th
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Jan Brett THE MITTEN - Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
21 Comprehension Questions * Fun Cause/Effect LessonI also have this product available in a Discussion Card format.Rationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Leve
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1st - 3rd
Epic Hero Traits Chart - great for Odyssey, Gilgamesh, Beowulf!
Students apply each trait to a hero they are reading about or researching.For the epic hero research project, traits PowerPoint and Google Slides and lessons for epic heroes, please click here.
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9th - 12th
Hispanic Authors Summary Booklet
This lesson was designed to introduce students to Hispanic authors. The following ten authors are in this lesson: 1. Gary Soto 2. Isabel Allende 3. Sandra Cisneros 4. Christina Gonzalez 5. Francisco Jimenez 6. Jimmy Santiago Baca 7. Rudolfo Anaya 8. Julia Alvarez 9. Oscar Casares 10. Pam Munoz RyanThe pictures of the authors and the information under the pictures can b
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6th - 9th
TED Talk: An Invitation to Men Who Want a Better World for Women (Worksheet)
This worksheet is based around the topic of feminism rooted in the TED Talk: An Invitation to Men Who Want a Better World For Women, with speaker, Elizabeth Nyamayaro. This is a great entrance ticket / do now, or Exit ticket / CFU when teaching on Ethos, Pathos, or Logos. This would also be a low-stakes review for the aforementioned topics, as well as a conversation starter for a Socratic Seminar.The worksheet pushes students to consider their own experiences in comparison or contrast to that of
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8th - 12th
French - Littérature, Discuter et écrire à partir des citations
Thank you for visiting my site and taking the time to check out this product. I hope you think it will be as useful and fun in your classroom as it is in mine.This activity is perfect for upper-intermediate and advanced language students in high school and college. You may find it works exceptionally well in your IB, AP, or college-level language courses. This print-and-go activity can be spread over 2-4 class periods depending on the length of your class, how much time you give students to c
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Thank You, Sarah: Thanksgiving Activity
This literature activity brings the story into the classroom and into the real world. Kids will advocate for real change just like Sarah from the story did.
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3rd - 7th
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