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Ancient Athens, Greece: Architecture, the Olympics, & Democracy
Athena, Aphrodite, Ares, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus too, Oh, we call on you to help us learn about the things of Greece that are ancient and old. Athena, give us wisdom to learn about the great architecture of Greece and the Olympics too! We must not forget about democracy, on which the U.S government was founded upon. We can't wait to play a game to review and to get ready for our own Olympics and Greek Festivals too!
Enjoy this interactive unit of fun with one 20 paged student interactive te
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2nd - 4th
The Butterfly, a Holocaust Poem - Close Read and Short Answer Response
Looking for a meaningful way to honor Holocaust victims? With respect and dignity, Pavel Friedmann's poem, The Butterfly, guides students through a close reading of the text, a paired short answer response, and the option to create their own butterfly in honor of Holocaust victims. The teachers in my middle school found this activity to be a meaningful closure to a Holocaust unit. If you’re looking to sample poetry close reading, CLICK HERE to sign up and download my free poetry sub plans. Downl
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5th - 9th
Save Me a Seat Vocabulary Pictures
Multi-page document with vocabulary words and corresponding pictures to assist with comprehension of this amazing book!
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3rd - 5th
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Black Out Poetry Civil Rights Reading, Writing & Art Project
Resource for Black History Month and Martin Luther King, Jr. DayThe purpose of these activities is to help students read deeply while reading excerpts from historical civil rights speeches. So often, civil rights leaders like Dr. King are discussed as if they were super heroes. They are, in a sense, super heroes. But it’s important for students to realize that they were also regular people, often with very humble beginnings who found themselves in situations, environments and racist conflicts th
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5th - 7th
Stolen Words A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - Stolen Words A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “Stolen Words” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it shares informat
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K - 4th
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
When We Were Alone A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - When We Were Alone A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “When We Were Alone” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it sha
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K - 4th
When I Was 8 A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - When I Was 8 A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “When I Was 8 ” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it shares inform
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K - 4th
St. Patrick's Day Depth & Complexity Print & Go Low-Prep Activities Test Prep
Looking for a fabulous selection of St. Patrick's Day activities that use the Depth & Complexity framework? This print-and-go activity pack has Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science activities, all in one great resource. You'll find St. Patrick's Day writing prompts, fiction and non-fiction pieces to read, Depth and Complexity frames to complete, a brochure to create, leprechaun problems to solve, Irish geology to explore, and more! Of course there is a digital version included fo
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3rd - 6th
"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
Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa Language Activities - Print and Digital Versions
These fun Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa activities for kids focus on reading and language. The worksheets are a great way to keep students productive and motivated around the holidays. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included. --- RESOURCE DETAILS ---What a great way to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa! This set has you covered for school or home with a digital Google Slides™ version. These 16 Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Language worksheets are perfect for 3rd grade, 4
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3rd - 5th
Interactive Read Aloud - Miguel's Book Dilemma
Do you love to read aloud to your class? It's one of my favorite things to do as a teacher!!This resource is SUPER special because it includes EVERYTHING you need to have a successful Interactive Read Aloud experience with your class!!Included in this Resource:1. An Engaging TextAn original book, "Miguel's Book Dilemma"Custom illustrations in color and black and whiteTeacher versions with language for a quick, no prep, interactive read-aloud experienceStudent versions with just the text and ill
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1st - 6th
THE OUTSIDERS 34 Slang Phrases - Spraypaint Graffiti (by S.E. Hinton)
Learners will love this Graffiti & Spraypaint design and might even be tricked into enjoying themselves while taking notes on the slang language in the novel. This two-page organizer will help students keep track of the meanings of the 34 slang phrases.SUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONStudents will look at a bunch of the slang the Greasers and Socs use in the novel. They’ll guess at what they think the various terms and idioms mean, then compare their thoughts to reality.TEXT: THE OUTSIDERS
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7th - 9th
Day of the Dead: Annotation Guide & Mini Research Assignment {7 - 12 ELA}
Try something other than Poe in your secondary English classroom this Halloween; instead, send them off to try a mini-research project! This mini-research project gives students the chance to learn about the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead while honoring the lives of amazing poets and authors who have died.This product has two parts: a mini-research project and a fiction/poetry reading annotation guide. The two parts can be used together or separately - that's up to you! The mini-research pr
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Fall Lessons and Activities for Secondary ELA
Sign Language Alphabet Practice, ASL, Fingerspelling Practice, Decode the Joke
Use this resource as a fun activity in centers, to do after other work is done, or as a morning warm up! These fun jokes have a secret word in the question and the answer! Decode the Sign Language Fingerspelling to solve the riddle!! Includes ten jokes! Great to use in a plastic sleeve for dry erase fun!! Please leave feedback on how this resource worked in your classroom! If you have any questions or suggestions to enhance this product please let me know! I would LOVE to collaborate with you an
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Ron McNair "Ron's Big Mission" Space History Comprehension Companion
This Ronald McNair Unit focuses on theme and the lessons we can learn from this heroic man who has made a great impact on our history today.
CLICK HERE to find an introductory lesson on THEME!CLICK HERE for a differentiated THEME lesson that can be used with the mentor text listed in this Ron McNair Unit as well as any other mentor text of choice!
Within this document, you will find:
- Teacher page: Mentor text suggestions
- Two Ron McNair Influential Posters including famous & memorabl
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1st - 3rd
The Roaring Twenties: Introductory Article (Magazine Format Reading)
If you are looking for an overview of the Roaring Twenties, this 4-page magazine format article will not only allow your students to practice reading with non-fiction text features, but is high interest and well-rounded.This article is set up similar to a magazine with 4 pages of reading that contain text features (ex. headings, fact boxes). I like to staple the article to form a booklet. Comprehension questions and answer keys are included!The article covers the following content:-What were the
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5th - 7th
Bowwow Powwow Lessons - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This learning resource has SEVEN different activities to support the charming story, Bowwow Powwow, written by Brenda J. Child. It uses comprehension strategies: Connection, Recall, Summary, Opinion, Sensory Writing Activity, Word Search for Early FinishersPLUS... an informational mini-book that describes: Powwows, the Arena, the Emcee, the Arena Director, the Grand Entry, the Drumming, the dances and i
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K - 4th
Also included in: Powwow Lesson BUNDLE Indigenous Inclusive Learning
Christmas Around the World Book
This product includes:
• 9 passages about the Christmas/holiday celebrations in different countries (each 4-6 paragraphs long)
• a matching scrapbook page for each passage to record important information
• a passport and 9 individual stamps for each country
• boarding passes- to get your students excited about their trip around the world!
• a world map with a key for students to complete
• continent maps dividing each section of the book
• cute clip art on every page!
When printed out, the boo
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Los Pollitos Dicen - Spanish and English Reader's Theater
A traditional Latin American children’s song turned into a fun reader’s theater script!
This can be used to teach your students fluency in Spanish, English, or both! Great for Literacy Centers and more!
This set includes:
-Translations in Spanish and English
(3 sets: full color, colored script, and all black & white for easy printing)
-A Reader’s Theater Script for up to 8 readers
(3 sets: full color, colored script, and all black & white for easy printing)
Use it with or witho
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2nd - 12th
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Australian Multiculturalism - "My Two Blankets" 4H reading strategy + more.
“My Two Blankets” by Irena Kobald and illustrated by Freya Blackwood was the winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2015 Picture Book of the Year Award. It is a picture book that touches on issues such as refugees, multiculturalism and fleeing conflict.This resource includes 4H reading strategy resources, graphic organisers and reading comprehension task cards to support higher order thinking and deep comprehension of the text. Please view the Preview file to see an overvie
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3rd - 6th
Beowulf: 4 Scripted Prereading Activities w/ Hand Outs and Optional Assignments
This 21-page document includes multiple pre-reading activities you can use to introduce your students to the epic, Beowulf. The different activities involve individual, partner, or small group work that build on each other; however, it is not necessary that you do ALL of the pre-reading activities. You can pick and choose which one best suits you, the individuals in your classroom, and your allotted time frame.
These activities can be used again and again, year after year, and they can be easil
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Big Orange Splot Diversity ELA Art and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
Grow your students' understanding of diversity with these academic, FUN activities inspired by "The Big Orange Splot." Immerse your students in the tale of Mr. Plumbean, whose house becomes a symbol of breaking free from conformity after an unexpected seagull accident.This Lesson Features:Poster for Display: A poster designed to spark discussion and debate.Comprehension Questions: To deepen students' comprehension and encourage meaningful conversations.Creative Coloring and Transformation Activi
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Classroom Community Bundle for Grades 3-6 Print and Digital
Mayan Literature - The Popul Vuh
Students will have the opportunity to engage with one of the most enduring works of ancient Mesoamerican literature, the Popul Vuh. The Popul Vuh captures unique aspects of Maya culture, mythology, and understanding of the universe. This assignment allows students to examine primary source material and ask though-provoking questions about the text.
Aztec
Maya
Mayan
Olmec
Inca
Toltec
Plot
Setting
Rising action
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
American History
America
American
North Amer
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6th - 12th
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