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12th grade close reading cultural activities for Google Apps
4 Tools for Teaching "The Danger of a Single Story" Google Slides and Form
This is my best selling resource! Add it to your classroom today!Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "The Danger of a Single Story" Ted talk is an incredible speech to watch with students 6-12. I watch the talk and read the transcript with my tenth graders, and the discussion and reflection after each view are consistently impressive. To help my students discuss the talk meaningfully, I developed these four printable tools: two listening guides, a text-connection tool, and a SOAPSTone analysis. The liste
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6th - 12th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Paired Text Lesson, Printable/Digital
With this no prep activity for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, you'll be set to share important messages for Black History Month as well as meet several standards while engaging your high school students creatively. The resource includes everything you need to be successful while covering Martin Luther King, Jr.'s essay "The Purpose of Education." Student Experience: This lesson takes King's "The Purpose of Education" and pairs it with a song from popular culture, Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
Inauguration Poem- On the Pulse of the Morning by Maya Angelou (close reading)
These Google resources provide a structured lesson to conduct a close reading and high-level analysis of Maya Angelou's inaugural poem "On the Pulse of the Morning." Angelou delivered her poem for Clinton's presidential inauguration in January 1993. At the time, she was only the second poet to speak at a presidential inauguration (Frost spoke at Kennedy's), and she was the first black and first female poet.In this resource, you will receive:Lesson plan breakdown for pre, during, and post-class a
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9th - 12th
AP Spanish Reading: Las viviendas en América Latina | Los desafíos globales
One of the most popular and difficult topics on the AP Exam has been the question about living situations or "las viviendas" in Latin America. It appeared in 2021 and in other recent years. It has basically appeared twice in the last 8 years of the Cultural Comparison part of the AP Exam.This specific reading talks about: different living situations in Latin American countries, their economies, poverty levels, cost of living per country and major cities and more.Activity includes: 1 Authentic Re
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Identity Discussion: Poem "Two Names, Two Worlds" with Questions & Activity
Here is a great poem titled "Two Names, Two Worlds" by Jonathon Rodriquez - a poem where he compares/contrasts assumptions he and the world around him make based on his name. Use this piece to initiate and facilitate class discussion on identity and the many factors that influence this. This poem was included in the Facing History and Ourselves Unit found at facinghistory.org. There are many great activities and passages to use for free on that website, and I highly recommend using that website
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Entire Unit - Bundle Package
AP Reading ¿Qué es ser chicano y por qué son distintos a otros latinos en EEUU?
Lectura del 2022 y 2 Gráficas con preguntas opción múltiple estilo AP Spanish Language and Culture y una pregunta de respuesta libre. Mixed text activity. ¿Qué es ser chicano y por qué son tan distintos a otros latinos en EE.UU.?Actividad Interpretativa: Lectura y Texto Visual (Gráficas) con preguntas de comprensión estilo AP opción múltipleAbout the reading:The reading explains the definition of Chicano. How it started and how it was evolved and the political connotations it carries. Who can an
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Poems of the Harlem Renaissance: Comprehension and Analysis (Fully Editable)
No American Literature curriculum is complete without a study of the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. This lesson presents the poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar, Claude McKay, and Langston Hughes with questions embedded in the text of each poem which will guide your students to a comprehensive understanding of each poet!This fully editable lesson includes questions for the following poems:"Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar"We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar"To One Coming North" by Claude McK
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Harlem Renaissance Unit: Poems, Short Stories, and Rhetorical Analysis
La Vida Moderna | Authentic | San Valentín Scaffolded | Reading | Comprehension
Are you looking to provide your Pre-AP & AP Spanish students with meaningful reading practice as they prepare for the rigorous readings of the exam? Are you in need of a substitute plan that will serve your advanced learners? ¡Para Aquí! EL ARTE DE PESCAR PAREJA, an authentic reading, lends itself to be read during February, as we celebrate love, but that fits well into the AP theme of La Vida Contemporánea as our students struggle with a fast moving world and the complicated task of findi
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10th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Literary Investigations Project
Uncover the Layers of The Great Gatsby with Our Comprehensive Literary Investigation Project! ✨Dive into the opulent and tumultuous world of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby with our meticulously designed Literary Investigation Project. Perfect for high school English classes, this project invites students to explore the depths of one of America's most iconic novels through critical thinking, collaborative discussion, and creative presentation.Why Choose Our Great Gatsby Project?Engaging T
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9th - 12th
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Lesson Plan - Argument Writing Activity for HIGH SCHOOL
**Product Description:**Elevate your Black History Month curriculum effortlessly with our "Empowering Voices" lesson plan bundle! Dive deep into the influential speeches of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, fostering critical thinking and analytical writing skills. This all-in-one package includes a meticulously crafted lesson plan, ready-to-use digital and physical worksheets, and an engaging presentation—all designed to seamlessly integrate into your classroom. Embrace the easy-set, no-pre
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
All - American Slurp Presentation
"All-American Slurp" is a short story by Lensey Namioka that explores the experiences of an Asian immigrant family, the Chens, as they adapt to American culture. The story is narrated by a young Asian-American girl who observes the cultural clashes and humorous misunderstandings that occur when the Chens attend an American-style dinner party. The Lins, originally from China, try to fit in by mimicking the behavior of their American hosts, but their efforts lead to comical mishaps, highlighting t
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5th - 12th
The House on Mango Street & In the Heights: Making Connections Google Slides
If you are reading The House on Mango Street, this is a perfect assignment for helping students make connections. Students are required to use evidence in order support text-to-text connections between a song from In the Heights and The House on Mango Street. Then students must make a connection between the authors' purposes in writing their works by reading an article and watching an interview. Finally, students make a text-to-world connection. HOW DOES IT WORK?The slides are constructed in Goo
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7th - 12th
Little Things are Big - Jesus Colon - Close Reading + Main Idea + Writing
This resource facilitates text-based analysis in writing and discussion both independently and collaboratively -- it engages students through collaborative thinking around text analysis, making evidence-based claims, and close reading skills through scaffolded reading guides. I use this story to teach close reading strategies as well as making evidence-based claims supported by reasoning. I ground the lesson in making claims that are idea-based, rather than plot-based using "universal ideas" (ab
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Art/Photos- Harlem Renaissance Unit Launch
At the start of every unit, teachers need a good attention grabber... something highly engaging to provide context for the unit while activating prior knowledge and introducing new themes. Use this photograph/works of art material as a unit launch for the Harlem Renaissance! Before digging into the poetry, philosophy, and literary works of the New Negro Movement, students take immerse themselves in the vibrant and powerful photos and works of art from this social era. These materials have been d
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8th - 12th
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"Hair" by Elizabeth Acevedo; Full Text, Videos, and Questions
This is a google slide document that has the full text of Elizabeth Acevedo's "Hair" and an aesthetically pleasing way to present her literary work. This document also includes questions that start with comprehension questions and progress to questions that push students to think critically about the author's craft and purpose. You may assign this individually and give students their own copy to take notes on via the commenting tool, on the speaker notes, or right on the slide. Or you can make
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7th - 12th
Violent Video Games: How do they affect their players and real life?
This mini-unit on the effects of violent video games on their players and society is designed to be completed independently by students, but could easily be converted to an in-class lesson. In that way, the lesson would be perfect for both remote and in-classroom learning.Students will be asked to listen to an NPR interview with Dr. Shankar Vedantam about the effects of violent video games on children. The link to the audio and a transcript of the interview are provided. Students are instructed
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Gender Expectations: Toxic Masculinity and Passive/Sexualized Femininity
"A Good Man is Hard to Find": Flannery O'Connor Lesson Slides
Learn all about "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor with these Google Slides that provide background information on Flannery O'Connor's life, the Southern Gothic genre, post-reading questions, and analyses prompts for the short story.
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8th - 12th
Also included in: "A Good Man is Hard to Find": Flannery O'Connor BUNDLE
Native American Origin Myths Lesson/Activity
These interactive slides provides students with a mini-lesson on origin myths and archetypes and allows them to explore the Onandaga origin myth, "The Earth on Turtle's Back." Students will read the story, watch a short animated video of the myth, and then respond to various prompts connected to the myth.
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6th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - Emma Watson "Women's Rights"
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate Emma Watson's persuasive techniques by reading the spe
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6th - 12th
"In Defense of a Loaded Word" by Ta-Nehisi Coates Analysis & Reflection
This contemporary activity could be utilized in conjunction with Civil Rights units, Black History Month activities, or novels and short stories that deal with racial or social injustices.Students will complete the following:Read the New York Times opinion editorial "In Defense of a Loaded Word" by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Watch the YouTube video "Words That Don't Belong to Everyone", an interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates.Respond to the critical analysis questions provided in the document from a reflect
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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In the Country We Love (Diane Guerrero)- Anticipation Guide PearDeck
Use this interactive Pear Deck (set in teacher-led mode) to introduce an anticipatory guide and game for the novel In the Country We Love by Diane Guerrero!Students will explore and analyze the cover, the title and the common themes that run throughout the book before reading. There is a "Guess the Word" catch phrase type of game that you can play as a whole class as well containing the overarching themes of the novel as the words to guess. At the end of the presentation, there are some initia
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9th - 12th
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The Circuit- SPANISH Cajas de Carton- Estudio de novela (google slides)
Every chapter focuses on reading comprehension strategies. Starting with chapter one, the focus is on what the author is trying to convey and how we can read that through what is written in the book. Chapter two brings in new skills: Text dependent questions, vocabulary development, summarization and visualization. Chapter three has students thinking about what questions they have about what they are reading. Chapters 4-12 all have the above mentioned strategies implemented into each sheet. The
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3rd - 12th
Novels in Verse Literature Circles
Students are devouring novels in verse! I love incorporating mentor texts in my classroom and have seen students discover their love for reading and writing through this project. Students will rotate through the roles of discussion director, mentor text advisor, connector, and analyzer as they work together to analyze and respond to their novel in verse. I have created a bundle of resources that includes everything you need to begin literature circles using novels in verse. You will receive teac
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6th - 12th
Tierra Incógnita Teaching Resources - Episode 1
Intermediate resources to teach Tierra Incógnita from Disney+. Preview all episodes due to some "jumpy" content that might scare younger students. Appropriate for middle school through high school.100% Editable! You can edit this resource to fit your context.This resource is broken into halves. We watch 1/2 an episode on one day and complete the embedded reading together. Then on the following day, we review the embedded reading, complete the comprehension activities, and have a short quiz.Inclu
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Tierra Incógnita Teaching Resources COMPLETE SEASON 1
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