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Literature cultural activity pdfs
Zootopia Movie Guide & Stereotypes Discussion
Zootopia is not only a great movie, but also has important ideas about stereotyping and how we treat each other in a diverse society. Thus, it's a perfect film to show students as a springboard to deeper content and thinking. So, I created this product to use in the middle school classroom, based on the film.
This product is broken up into three parts:
Part 1-Movie guide: students answer questions as they watch the movie, about the plot of the film.
Part 2-Critical thinking: Students answer que
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6th - 9th
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
Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola Christmas Book Study Activities
Engage your learners with this exciting holiday book activity. The Legend of the Poinsettia, as retold by Tomie dePaola, is a delightful book. In this activity, students will learn about legends and the rich Mexican culture. Included in this resource are comprehension questions and skills-based graphic organizers for the book study.IN THIS ACTIVITY...Legend PosterMap of Mexico and Facts (Students list the facts from the Google Site provided)Poinsettia Facts (Information resources from the Google
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â December Bundle - Project Based Learning - Christmas and December Activities
Family Crest/Coat of Arms -- Directions, Rubric, Shield Templates
Includes:* Student Directions (half-sheet), which includes a list of heraldic symbols, animals, colors, and their MEANINGS.* Grading Rubric that has super clear expectations* Analysis Sheet for students to write out a description for their Coat of Arms and each symbol's meaning* 5 different shield shape templates ***Suggestion: Copy the rubric and Analysis Sheet onto the back of the Coat of Arms template before giving it to the students. That way, they can color their Coat of Arms on the front,
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Not Grade Specific
Reader's Theater: Aztec, Incan, & Mayan Civilization Myths (intermediate)
Review key elements of the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec ancient civilizations while focusing on differentiation in reading fluency! This reader’s theater set features 3 popular myths/legends from history written on 3 separate reading levels (each with a lexiled reading level) for a total of 9 plays. Each script contains 6-8 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups with over 20 different characters provided! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ohio 5th Grade Social Studies Reader's Theater Bundle
Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Story: How the Birds got their Songs and Colours
This Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime story pack contains 5 fun activities for Kindergarten/Grade 1 students to incorporate ELA and cultural studies with art and drama.1. Dreamtime Story: How the Birds got their Songs and Colors2. Find Words in the Story activity: focusing on 7 words (and, it, was, the, some, birds, color and colors)3. Australia map and animals: coloring activity4. Rainbow Birds art activity with student instruction poster5. Detailed notes for performing this story with your cla
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PreK - 1st
Trickster Tales Digital Escape Room: Native American Mythology & Archetypes
UPDATED 2023! This trickster tales digital escape room uses stories from Native American mythology and examples of traditional tricksters in pop culture to help students better understand the archetype. This fun digital breakout challenge is full of puzzles, riddles, and games that even the trickiest of tricksters would be proud of. The breakout challenge is completely digital, Google Classroom compatible, and ready to go! The trickster tales are from Native American mythology, but some of the r
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8th - 12th
Shakespeare's Macbeth Script Adapted for Middle School Reader's Theatre Drama
This Adapted Macbeth Script for Middle School is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's classic play. Whether you are teaching Macbeth to low ability students, or using it as an easy way in to the original script, this will save you time. In here you'll find an adapted script with no less than 15 bonus Macbeth teaching resources to engage your Middle Schoolers (and up) during this topic. My support* and the notes included serve as a Macbeth teacher guide, so this download supports even first-
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Shakespeare Introduction Project & Macbeth Script for Middle & High School
Stereotypes Activity Handout - A Creative Way to Address Prejudice, Grades 7-12
Address stereotypes and prejudice in the classroom with this print-and-go fun activity! This is a perfect lead-in to any novel study addressing issues like gender, race, culture, cliques, or bullying. I like to use this before To Kill A Mockingbird, but it would be a great addition to a unit on The Hate U Give, 13 Reasons Why, The Outsiders, The Scarlet Letter, The House on Mango Street, or any other novel addressing those difficult-to-teach topics. Students circle images they most identify with
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7th - 12th
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African Folktales Read Aloud Activities with A Story A Story Anansi the Spider
Are you looking for the perfect February folktale lesson? This popular folktale from West Africa explains where all of the other Anansi folktales come from. This story retold by author Gail E. Haley makes a great introduction during African American History Month. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOOK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT.This product is also part of several BUNDLES that can be found here:20% savings Fables and Folktales BUNDLE30% savings Book Extension Activities #1 BUNDLE35% savings Book Extens
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Read Aloud Book Activities - Folktales, Fables, Seasonal #1 - Story Elements
Everybody Cooks Rice: A Book Companion
This product includes several activities for the book Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley. This book is great for the culturally responsive classroom! It takes a journey through a very diverse neighborhood and takes a look at culture through food. It incorporates lots of thinking maps and integrates several social studies skills.
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- Before Reading Questions: Activating prior knowledge and setting purpose for reading
- Bubble Map: Character traits of Carrie
- Vocabulary: 6 vocabula
Grades:
K - 5th
Character Traits: Identify + Show the Evidence Reading Passages
Need UNIQUE short reading activities? NO-PREP comprehension assessment? Look no further than this set of three worksheets with a Native American flair!Get this set of worksheets and all others in the ELA series as part of this bundle and save big! ELA Identify Complete BundleFEATURES• Three worksheets with four short (and leveled) passages on each. Each passage features one character trait.• Students must match each character trait from the word bank to a passage.• Student will also underline se
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Identify and Show Evidence Reading Passages - ELA COMPLETE BUNDLE
Native American Art Project: Horse Nations- Art & Literature Lesson
This Native American project is inspired by the book The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses and Tashunka. Basic art supplies are all you will need. These lessons were a favorite in my classroom and teach how illustration artists use repetition to create unity in art. Included in the bundle:Literature and art Q & A2 art project lesson directionsart exampleshow to draw handout2 assessments I can Statements K-8National Core Standards list. **Books not includedCheck out my store for more engaging Nat
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3rd - 8th
Native American Mythology Unit 1 week bundle Native American heritage & cultures
This Native American Mythology unit bundle includes a full week of activities to help students understand some of the key features of Native American Mythology and recognize the link between American Literature and American History. The end of the unit is a fantastic bridge between Native American myths and the literature of the earliest American settlers, which sets students up to better understand some of the conflicts that arose as settlers began to arrive from Europe.Use as Native American H
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8th - 12th
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Miguel de Cervantes BiografÃa y Lectura de Don Quijote - Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that serves as both a biography on the life of Miguel de Cervantes as well as a description of his most famous book Don Quijote. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section.~Answer key. A wonderful cultural reading as well as an adjunct on Hispanic literature for upper level Spanish students.Level: Spanish 3+ (various tenses)NOTE: I also offer an English version of this reading here
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Hispanic Writers Spanish Reading Bundle: Top 4 BiografÃas @35% off!
Malala's Magic Pencil 16 Book Extension Activities PLUS Mini Book
This book provides an opportunity to discuss the wider world with your elementary aged students. It is Malala's first picture book. The message of the book inspires hope.As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never
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1st - 4th
Also included in:Â Fourth & Fifth Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle
'60S TIME CAPSULE The Outsiders Pre-Reading Activity 14+ Pop Culture References
This ‘60s Scavenger Hunt pre reading assignment is an immersive exploration of 1960’s pop culture, allowing students to interact with the several cultural references that are made throughout the book. Each topic in the Slideshow has a direct connection to the book. This way, when students come across pop culture artifacts while reading the book, they are able to draw upon the pre reading information. The '60s Scavenger Hunt addresses the following pop culture references: The BeatlesElvis Presley
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7th - 9th
Dragons Love Tacos Activities by Adam Rubin Reading and Writing Activities
Did you know that "DRAGONS LOVE TACOS"? Pour the dragon heat on by throwing a taco party as you share this fun read-aloud book. These engaging activities go along with the precious book "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin. The book companion activities include writing, comprehension, a flipbook craft, and higher-level thinking. These lessons can be used as whole group activities or for differentiation.IN THIS UNIT:Writing activity – Why Do Dragons Love Tacos?Taco Graphic Organizer – Steps in mak
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1st - 3rd
Black History Month Book (African-American Inventions)
African-American Inventions
(A book for black history month about African-American inventions)
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Every February our country celebrates the contributions that many African-Americans have made to this country. There are many 1st and achievements that are a part of our nation’s history. African-American Inventions is a book that teaches children about everyday items that African-Americans have
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PreK - 1st
"Mad Magpie" by Gregg Dreise - Reading Comprehension Resources
58 pages!!"Mad Magpie" is a wonderful picture book by Australian Indigenous author and illustrator, Gregg Dreise, with strong anti-bullying messages told through an engaging narrative story.Free teacher notes and details about how to purchase the book are available via the Magabala Books website.This resource can be used for the following cross-curricula purposes and also for NAIDOC Week studies.Curriculum Integration:- Australian Indigenous Perspectives- Australian animals research (birds)- Soc
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3rd - 8th
Too Many Tamales Read Aloud Christmas Cultural Activities Procedural Writing
Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, a great example of Christmas Latino or Hispanic Heritage, is a warm and funny holiday story about a family tradition with a surprising twist. Story elements, sequencing, procedural writing and even cooking provide multi-level enrichment activities for this great read-aloud. Book is NOT included. You will receive these activities:Recipe, Materials List, Procedural Steps for making tamales in the classroomHow-To Procedural Writing to write about how to make tamalesS
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2nd - 3rd
Red Riding Hood and Lon Po Po
Little Red Riding Hood and Lon Po Po Comparing and Contrasting and much more.
Cinderella stories around the world are so much fun to teach, so why not take it further. This unit focuses on Little Red Riding Hood stories such as Lon Po Po, a story from China, and Honestly, Red Riding Hood was Rotten. This unit includes posters with guiding questions for each Common Core skill and activities to practice the skill or for assessment. This year, we were asked to use Red Riding Hood as an extension
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2nd - 3rd
Cinderella Around the World Traveler's Guide
Aligned with ELA Common core standard RL.2.9. 2.RL.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.These BLANK reproducible workbook pages are perfect for students to record story elements (story title, setting, characters, problem, and solution) for Cinderella stories from other countries. Simply choose a few or choose them all and create a custom Cinderella Traveler’s Guide for your students. Just copy
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2nd
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Native American Folktale Read Aloud - Coyote Steals the Blanket -Readers Theater
Explore Utah Ute Native American Fables and Folktales with book extension activities for a fun-filled favorite Coyote Trickster Tale by Janet Stevens with Coyote not learning his lesson yet again. Retelling, sequencing, readers' theater, and vocabulary all provide a review of story elements in the library or classroom. THE BOOK IS NOT INCLUDED.After an initial reading of this great story (check your library), your students will LOVE retelling using the character puppets. And they will all join i
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Read Aloud Book Activities - Folktales, Fables, Seasonal #1 - Story Elements
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