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Writing-expository cultural activities
Country Report Lapbook Activity and Writing Report | Graphic Organizers
This is a fun project for upper grades researching country for reports! It is time to take a journey around the world. Turn your research into a lapbook to present all of your findings. Included:Title pageCountries of the world listinstructions on how I use this in my classroomTitle pages: people and placeshistorylifestylesocietyculture and fast factsbibliography6 graphic organizersPage for hand-drawn mappage for hand-drawn flagCountry contrast pagebrochure templatepage to write a recipeediting
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind- A Complete Study
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Young Reader Edition is a compelling story about William who innovates an idea to help bring electricity to his small community in Malawi. His story is inspiring, and TRUE. This story is sure to touch the lives of your students! We have created EVERYTHING you need for a complete study of this book. This product includes:-An engaging virtual field trip-Chapter comprehension questions for each chapter-Three quizzes with answer keys-A comprehensive end of book exam wi
Grades:
6th - 9th
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History of Halloween Passage & Dia de los Muertos Reading Comprehension October
Halloween and Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) are two holidays with rich histories. This resource includes everything you need to teach your students about the history of these important traditions. The two reading passages provide information on the origins of each holiday, and the accompanying activities help reinforce key concepts. ***New -- Audio support now available for both reading passages ***Students will love using the vocabulary cards to learn keywords, and the links and QR co
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Veterans Day Smiley Face Craft and Writing | Military Hats | Thank You
Veterans Day Smiley Face Craft and Writing | Military Hats | Thank YouGive your students the opportunity to learn and reflect on the many services and sacrifices that are made by our military members. Write veterans a thank you letter, describe the brave service men who make up the many branches, or draw pictures of the kind acts that they perform. Students can enjoy this meaningful writing opportunity and create a super cute craft!This resource includes:- a black and white smiley craft option-
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Not Grade Specific
Ceremonial Plants Indigenous People in Canada | Research Activity
Focus on research skills with this low-prep project that teaches reading/creating maps, reading photographs and diagrams, notetaking and synthesizing information to research sacred plants of the Indigenous People in Canada used for healing, medicine and in their special ceremonies such as smudging and prayers.Specific instructions are included to teach each of the skills. This no prep package includes:complete teacher lesson plan including possible modifications for differentiation.maps showing
Grades:
4th - 6th
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High School Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages and questions, plus writing
This Christmas Informational Text lesson for high school students includes an engaging 3 page text passage: "Anti-Claus? Confessions of a Santa Dissenter" A one page handout that can be printed or projected includes: --discussion starters/free write prompts about students' background and opinions on the cultural impact of Santa or "The Santa Myth." --reading and vocabulary questions that lead students to identify the author's claim and reasoning for his stance on Christmas. A fully printable wri
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Black History Month Writing and Bulletin Board Set
Black History Month Writing and Bulletin Board Set:
Get to the heart of Black History Month with this festive bulletin board set and writing activity that you can leave up the whole month long!
Option #1: Students can hone their research skills by writing biographies of 15 influential African-Americans. Writing paper and a research graphic organizer is included.
Option #2: Students can write acrostic poems about each important person. Acrostic poems can be descriptive or historical, or both
Grades:
1st - 6th
Native American Unit | Native American Regions
Ready to learn about the different regions of Native Americans? This Unit has many hands-on & visual activities to engage your students.Native American Regions Included:►The Southwest► Plains► Eastern Woodlands► Pacific West Coast ►California You will find motivating lesson plan ideas & templates for informational text and expository writing lessons. This download also includes activities to go along with Native American myths/legends/fables. This unit contains up to 4 weeks' worth o
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Country Report Research Template
This is a comprehensive template for students to use while researching a country.
Includes:
- Glossary of important geography terms
- Blank dictionary to fill in while researching
- Research covers: food, clothing, transportation, shelter, celebrations, traditions, religion, animals, interesting facts
If you like are studying countries around the world, be sure to check out:
Postcards from Around the World
Countries Around the World: Find and Correct the Mistakes
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Oklahoma Land Run
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:
5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Oklahoma Resources Bundle
Country Research Template
This is a clear and simple way for students to record information about a country.
Categories Include:
- Country Name
- Country Flag
- Currency
- Capital City
- Language
- Food
- Clothing
- Animals
- Shelter
- Interesting Facts
Ideally, this should be printed on 11*17 paper, but can be printed on 8.5*11 as well.
If you want something more detailed for the students to complete their research report, check out my
COUNTRY RESEARCH REPORT TEMPLATE
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Grades:
K - 4th
Holiday Traditions Around the World Research Dodecahedron Project
Traditions Around the World is a wonderful way for your students to explore and learn about other countries/cultures and compare and contrast them to their own.This can be used as a "Christmas Around the World" project (which is how I use it), OR, as a social studies project on current and/or ancient traditions and cultures.How It Works:Students work in groups of three to complete FOUR mini-assignments each relating to a chosen country/culture. Once completed, students turn their hard work into
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Grades:
4th - 6th
All About My Country Research Project for Multicultural and ESL Classes
Are you looking for an engaging and culturally enriching project to help your middle and high school intermediate and advanced ESL students learn about their heritage? This All About My Country Project is designed with your students' diverse cultural backgrounds in mind, providing a comprehensive and interactive exploration of their heritage. In this month-long project, your students will go on a deep exploration of their country of origin. They’ll research, interview, present, and write an essa
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7th - 10th
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INFORMATIVE WRITING LESSONS UNIT & RESEARCH PROJECT BUNDLE Around the World
***SEMESTER-LONG UNIT! UPDATED 2024! BUNDLE & SAVE 30%!*** Teach informative research writing in a way that is engaging and memorable with this no-prep 416-page Informative Writing & Country Research Unit BUNDLE with Writing Skills, Project, Presentation, & Party. In this unit, students will learn critical Research and Informative Writing Skills, then use these acquired skills to create a research project about a country of their choice. They will present their projects at a culminat
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Family History Project - Heritage Research - Family Tree - Social Studies
Students enjoy learning about their own PERSONAL HISTORY as they learn the history of people around the world. Personalize learning of your Social Studies curriculum with a look at where your students are from. This quick and engaging Family Heritage project will help them learn how their ancestors (or they) got to the country they currently live in.Students will:Research the meaning of their nameInterview family membersCreate a family treeIdentify the countries and continents they're fromDraw
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Coat of Arms Project
After reading a brief history of coat of arms, students will create their own personalized coat of arms with a creatively designed shield, illuminated letters, motto with a banner, and a one page written report. Students may also research their own family coat of arms. This is a great project for expressing artistic and writing skills.
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Winter Holidays Around the World Research RAFT Writing Task
Have your students research winter holidays from around the world with this RAFT writing task. This task can be used in 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, or 7th grade. This RAFT writing task has students selecting 1 or 2 countries to research its winter holiday. When students have finished, they can either create a brochure, poster, or a webpage to show their learning. If students choose 2 countries, they will be comparing/contrasting the countries holidays. If students choose 1 countr
Grades:
4th - 7th
Family Values Bundle - 20 Questions, Defining Roles, Parent-Teenager Assessment
Family Values. This is a combination package that combines three activities regarding families and family values. Activity #1: 20 Questions About FamilyAre you looking for a way for your students to open up about life in their family and how they fit into their family structure? This activity has always been helpful for me to start the discussion with students about the institution of family in either an Writing class, a Psychology Unit, or a Sociology Unit. Geared toward middle school or high
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Grades:
7th - 12th
AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH UNIT MEGA BUNDLE Writing Skills Report Present Theme
***BUNDLE & SAVE 40%!*** Teach informative research writing in a way that is engaging and memorable with this no-prep 568-page Around the World Research Unit MEGA BUNDLE-Writing Skills Lessons, Research Report, Presentation Project, Party, and Theme Day. Use this thematic unit to celebrate diversity, and culture, while students practice research skills, report writing, technology skills, manners, presentation, speaking, and listening skills! First, students will learn and practice a variety
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
First Day of School Ice Breaker for Creative Writing Classes Activity
Have your Creative Writing students do this fun Back to School Ice Breaker activity on the first day of school, and you’ll hook them for the whole year! Using terms that teens can relate to, this visually appealing “selfie” allows students to share some info about themselves in a way that they’ll truly enjoy. It also provides you a succinct snapshot of your new students without sentencing yourself to hours of reading lengthy answers to standard inventory questions (that can be overwhelming for s
Grades:
9th - 12th
Country Report Complete Primary Packet!
This fun primary country report packet includes all the pages for students to make a country report, in addition to learning the seven continents! This packet includes black and white and color copies for most pages for easy printing, continent maps and quizzes, and many 'report' pages for teachers to choose and pick from, including:
Name of Country
Capital
Continent
Using a Compass Rose
Language Spoken
Favorite Foods
Favorite Past Times
Flag
Country Snapshots
Writing Prompts
Currency
Country F
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH & THEME DAY BUNDLE Report Presentation End of the Year
***BUNDLE & SAVE 30%!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING AND FUN into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 193-page/slide Around the World Research Project & Theme Day BUNDLE for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. Use this thematic project and celebratory days to celebrate diversity, and culture, while students practice research, writing, technology, presentation, speaking, listening, STEM, art, and teamwork skills! Students will complete an in-depth Re
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
New Years Reading Passage 2024 & Goal Setting Craft Activity BUNDLE
Happy New Year! Get a BUNDLE of a set of New Year's Reading Passages and a New Year Flap Book Craft!The New Year Reading Passages & Comprehension ActivitiesYou get two reading passages that explain the origins of New Year's Day, the modern calendar, and how different cultures celebrate the holiday. These passages have been designed for maximum engagement for students. You also get vocabulary cards with keywords and definitions and links to additional websites and videos. Finally, you get re
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Immigration Projects
This set includes 2 different projects on immigration. Students will have the opportunity to pretend to be an immigrant from a country and research. Students will also have the opportunity to research a famous immigrant from a list that is provided for the teacher. This set includes directions, materials needed and rubrics.
Grades:
4th - 7th
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