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Short stories cultural activities for Easel Activities
Pourquoi Activity * Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky (W/Answer Key)
Pourquoi tales are so much fun to teach! They are folktales that tell how or why an animal or object in nature came to be the way that it is. Kids are naturally curious so they love these type stories. Includes activity to write and publish student written pourquoi tales online, as well as writing planning sheet.This resource includes the following formats:· Printable PDF· Answer boxes for students to complete the activity on a device
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2nd - 4th
Tell-Tale Heart by Poe. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. ESL Beginner Unit.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to ESL and ENL beginners and newcomers. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. Please open up the preview for details to make sure the text is right for your classroom -- it will be a challenge for your ELLs, but hopefully worth it.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also pri
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Mulan -Woman Warrior (Close Reading) Taste of China! Lantern Riddles!
"The Legend of Mulan" is a story of a woman warrior from Ancient China. Hua Mulan lived during China's Southern and Northern Dynasties (589-420 B.C.) This is a beautiful story about a woman who was brave enough to do what she felt was right for her family and country. This legend was passed down through many generations. (Updated 5/16/19)The trademark of a legend is that it is passed down by word of mouth or through some written records and this is one fine example. This packet gives an account
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3rd - 5th
NEW Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit (Allende, Esquivel, Márquez)
In this fantastic Latin Folktales and Magical Realism unit, you will study characteristics of Latin folktales, analyze Latin cautionary folktales (El Silbón, El Sombrerón, La Llorona, La Siguanaba) and Latin animal folktales (Boitatá, El Cóndor y El Colibri, El Zorro, Jukumari), then explore genre elements of Magical Realism, and identify elements of Latin folktales and Magical Realism in A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez, short story), Like Water for Chocolate (Laura Es
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
American History by Judith Ortiz Cofer close reading - cultural study w/KEY
"American History" is a short story about a Latino girl's coming of age when she must face the reality that some people find themselves to be superior to others because of ethnicity. The close reading guides students to focus on text moments and make inferences, draw conclusions, and identify characterization, mood, and theme.The EASEL activity teaches students to recognize internal and external conflict.For more short story lessons and tools for teaching the elements of literature, please click
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7th - 11th
Pourquoi Activity / How the Sun Was Brought Back to the Sky (Answer Key Included
Pourquoi tales are so much fun to teach! They are folktales that tell how or why an animal or object in nature came to be the way that it is. Kids are naturally curious so they love these type stories.This resource includes the following formats:· Printable PDF· Answer boxes for students to complete the activity on a device
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2nd - 4th
CHICKEN SUNDAY by Patricia Polacco - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. Perfect for:Literature CirclesBook ClubsGuided ReadingComprehension CheckSpeaking and Listening SkillsFormative Assess
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2nd - 4th
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Anansi Tied Tiger - Folktale Story Digital Book & Questions / World Legends
This product includes:A complete text of the folktale "Anansi Tied Tiger" which includes graphics that support comprehension, in digital format (16 pages)5 Discussion and Writing response questionsI used multiple sources to create my own version of the folktale "Anansi Ties Tiger". This text has an emphasis on cause and effect, and character development. Each page as "EL friendly" text and pictures that support comprehension. Advanced words are bold and defined on the page. The digital stor
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1st - 10th
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Also included in:Â Legends, Folktales Around the World - Short Texts & Activities
Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence (A Stolen Generation story) EASEL, story - w/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 wi
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8th - 12th
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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
It's Time for Holi! (Children's Book)
IT'S TIME FOR HOLI! helps children gain an understanding of the Indian culture by learning more about Holi, the festival of colors. This story begins during the winter season, with a boy who is anxiously waiting for spring and the celebration of Holi to begin. When Holi day finally arrives, he can't wait to celebrate. He decides to use his colored powders-- before his family and friends arrive! As he explores the different colored powders, he starts to relate the colors to what he sees happening
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PreK - 5th
Lights, Camera, Diwali! (Children's Book)
Light, Camera, Diwali! helps children gain a better understanding of Diwali, the Indian festivals of lights. Through this engaging story, children learn how Indian-American families celebrate Diwali in their homes. Dia receives a camera as a Diwali gift and uses it to capture her memories of this special day. She takes photos of her family decorating clay lamps, creating unique rangoli designs, preparing sweets called ladoos, setting off firecrackers and more! This captivating story also helps c
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PreK - 5th
The Playground of Many Colors Story and Activities
The Playground of Many Colors is a short story with reading comprehension activities for ESL students. The unit contains the following parts: 1. The Playground of Many Colors 2. Discussion Questions 3. Vocabulary Group Activity 4. Drawing and Writing Activity 5. Vocabulary/Dictionary/Writing Activity 6. Crossword Puzzle and Key
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â Short Stories and Activities Bundle
Ferdinand the Bull Word Search Connect Vocabulary
Add some fun to your reading of Ferdinand the Bull. This word search is a quick and easy addition to your reading. The words have been chosen to serve as conversation topics with your class. Ferdinand is a beloved book and character that can be used in so many areas of study.Introduction to the Spanish languageSocial Studies unit on Spain Character EducationIt includes words such as "matador" and "bumble bee" and "toro". Great for substitutes, short schedule days, and early finishers. Introduce
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2nd - 8th
Marlena and Jac - Short Story about Friendship
This short story set in a 5th-grade city school focuses on friendship and is written to emphasize vocabulary by including a glossary of academic words and incorporating them multiple times throughout the text. Lexile level is 410-800. Also included are:* a 5-paragraph non-fiction essay related to the narrative * an opinion paragraph to make connections between various styles of writing* a short comprehension quiz to assess CCSS (RL4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2)* suggested Literature Circle questions
Grades:
4th - 5th
The wolf and the seven young kids.
Children's stories to improve reading and learning and prizes for some fun questions
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PreK - 5th
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