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7th grade Common Core RI.6.2 cultural activities
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
Holiday Activity Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa - Middle School
This No-Prep, Print & Go Holiday Resource is the perfect way to engage your Middle School ELA Students during December! Students will learn about three cultures' winter celebrations--Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa--while practicing important ELA skills! After reading three informational texts, students will compare and contrast the holidays and practice writing excellent paragraphs!Included in this .pdf file are three informational articles discussing the history of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Christmas Holiday Mega Bundle - Middle School ELA
African Cultures in Black Panther 5-E Lesson | Investigate Wakanda | Microsoft
A STUDENT FAVORITE EVERY YEAR! A GREAT BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCE TOO!This lesson examines “Wakanda” to learn about Africa’s cultural diversity & the real African traits that inspired Marvel's "Black Panther" movie. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a “Sorting Hat” warm-up to clear up common misconceptions about Africa. Next, explore how the filmmaker blended traits of various African
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Egyptian Art and Egypt Geography Nile River Primary Source DBQ Activity
Enrich your study of Ancient Egypt Geography and Agriculture with SIX Primary Source DBQ Analysis Activities – plus two bonus DBQs!Read and analyze an excerpt from the Hymn to the Nile. Then, examine 5 separate tomb paintings depicting agriculture and fishing in Ancient Egypt. Finally, compare paintings for 2 BONUS analyses! Complete Answer Keys included! Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional re
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6th - 9th
St. Patrick's Day History Reading, Worksheet, and Celtic Cross Activity
This St. Patrick's Day reading activity tells the story of St. Patrick in Ireland and how the holiday came to be celebrated today. It is written in an engaging way for younger students to understand the history behind the real Saint Patrick and how his myth has grown today.After the reading, students answer 5 short reading comprehension questions, then either color or create their own Celtic Crosses using included templates.☘ This is a fantastic holiday activity for your students! ☘ Both an edit
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4th - 9th
Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
What's not to love about ancient Egypt gods and mythology?! Feel safe as your students uncover the dramatic story of conflict between Osiris and Seth. Excite as they discover the role of each god at the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony. Discover the relationship between Egyptian gods and Egyptian geography.Enjoy the FUN of Egyptian Mythology without the stress of mature themes that students uncover during online research. Share the dramatic stories, but with MIDDLE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE TEXT AND GRA
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6th - 9th
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
Ancient Egypt Mythology and Gods Book of the Dead Primary Source DBQ Activity
Discover the Egyptian Mythology Book of the Dead and Afterlife, including the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony, with this fun Primary Source DBQ. Enrich students' knowledge of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, Mythology, and Religion as they analyze artwork and magic spells from 5 Key Episodes of the Book of the Dead. Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional resources required. Files are provided
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6th - 9th
Halloween Depth and Complexity Frames and Print-and-Go Activities
This Depth and Complexity Halloween Activity Pack is chock-full of print-and-go activities to help you celebrate Halloween while addressing loads and loads of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies standards. If you're looking for a way to celebrate Halloween while still learning, this activity pack is perfect!You'll find Depth and Complexity Halloween fiction, writing prompts, original non-fiction pieces to read, Depth and Complexity frames to complete, image analysis, three l
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Fall Activities Depth and Complexity Print and Go Autumn BUNDLE
Christmas Reading Comprehension Task Cards
Students will learn about Christmas Around the World with these 10 Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Task Cards! Included in this resource are:10 Nonfiction Reading Passages, each with information about Christmas in a different country. 5 Questions per task cardTotal of 50 QuestionsStudents will read about Christmas traditions, customs, and celebrations in Italy, Germany, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, China, Spain, Brazil, Jamaica, and China. Each task card contains a set of 5 text-dependent
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5th - 8th
The Great Wall of China Lesson
The Great Wall of China Lesson Plan is ideal for teaching about the reasons for building the Wall, building methods used, the uses of the Great Wall, and its affects on the Chinese culture. This file is also available in Nearpod Format. For teacher access please email me @ mrslenamed@gmail.com The lesson covers main questions about the Great Wall of China:Its lengthReasons for building the Wall, Time-frame, who and how the Great Wall of China was builtPost lesson assessment, and Extension activi
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5th - 7th
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
Jihad: What is it? Students understand meaning behind jihad & role in Islam!
This resource on Jihad and Islam engages students on the true meaning of jihad, how it is viewed in the Muslim community, and how jihad has been misinterpreted by radical groups. Students work individually or in pairs to analyze the information regarding jihad and answer the six overarching questions -- then students complete a writing prompt to document the "realizations" they have had regarding jihad. A key is included as well as a 1:1 Google-compatible version!This resource is included in m
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5th - 8th
All About China A - Z: Facts & Photos about Chinese Geography, History, Culture
Use this China picture book to teach about Chinese culture, the geography of China, and Chinese history. Each page of this informational text contains 1 letter of the alphabet and a word connected to China that begins with that letter. Written in easy-to-understand paragraphs so ELLs at intermediate levels of language proficiency and up can comprehend it, every word is also illustrated with at least 1 photograph. Your students will learn about 26 different Chinese topics when they read the e
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4th - 7th
St. Patrick's Day Activities Bundle Middle School
Searching for a St. Patrick's Day Activity for your middle school ELA students? Check out this fun St. Patrick's Day Bundle! Your Language Arts students will have fun learning about the Irish-rooted holiday with multiple activities! This resource includes an informational article series about all things Ireland and St. Patrick; a short story written by Irish author Oscar Wilde, a literary analysis assignment; and, an informal (and FUN) persuasive writing assignment! Informational Articles:Studen
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6th - 8th
Valentine's Day SUPER Bundle|Reading Comprehension & Writing-Print & Digital
Ditch the Paper Hearts & Candy Corn: Celebrate Valentine's Day with Global Flair & Historical Heartthrobs! Is your classroom ready for a Valentine's Day celebration that goes beyond paper hearts and candy corn? This Teacher Resource Bundle is your treasure chest of engaging activities, fascinating facts, and diverse perspectives, guaranteed to make your February 14th lessons unforgettable! ✨Unwrap a world of love and laughter with:** Valentine's Day Around the World:** Embark on a virtu
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4th - 8th
ELA Intervention/ELL Unit Study: México (Full Unit)
This resource is an engaging educational resource focused on México, with a special emphasis on the phonics patterns of 'oi' and 'oy'. Created by Palabras Poderosas, this material is designed to enhance the educational journey with effective and captivating teaching materials.Key Features:Engaging Introduction: The resource begins with an overview of México and sets the phonics focus on 'oi' and 'oy', making it an ideal tool for linguistic development.Comprehensive Resource Description: Detailed
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Valentine's Day SUPER Bundle|Reading Comprehension & Writing-Digital Version
Ditch the Paper Hearts & Candy Corn: Celebrate Valentine's Day with Global Flair & Historical Heartthrobs! Is your classroom ready for a Valentine's Day celebration that goes beyond paper hearts and candy corn? This Teacher Resource Bundle is your treasure chest of engaging activities, fascinating facts, and diverse perspectives, guaranteed to make your February 14th lessons unforgettable! ✨Unwrap a world of love and laughter with:** Valentine's Day Around the World:** Embark on a virtu
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4th - 8th
Ancient Civilizations G.R.A.P.E.S Comprehension Check Worksheet
This resource is a perfect way to introduce G.R.A.P.E.S. into your classroom. The comprehension check comes with matching, true or false, multiple choice, and one short answer question that requires students to cite evidence from the reading. Includes an answer key!
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4th - 12th
Fall Festivals Around the World Comparative Writing Unit & Escape Room
This project-based reading and writing unit includes everything you need to teach your students the compare/contrast text structure through a multicultural fall harvest holiday theme! The culminating product is a beautiful poster showcasing two of the fall harvest holidays, on which students integrate text and visual features to inform their audience about the wide world of harvest holidays!⭐September '23⭐ New anticipatory engagement intro and slide animation! A One-Page set of the six informati
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4th - 8th
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NO PREP: Immigration and Culture in the United States UNIT! Virtual Field Trip!
Whether it is self led, or whole-group, this activity serves as a great foundation on the discussion of immigration, and how it has positively influenced American culture! This kid-friendly approach is engaging for students of varying ages. Throughout the activity, students are encouraged to engage in informational videos, peer conversations, virtual field trips, and a brief summative quiz at the end*. Students will be surprised to find how many of their most-loved trends are actually cultural
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3rd - 8th
Ancient Greece Virtual Field Trip with Pear Deck Google Slides
Discover ancient Greece with this virtual field trip using Google Arts and Culture and Pear Deck prompts! This engaging lesson provides opportunities for students to reflect on their experiences and convey their understanding. It can be done as a whole group or in self-paced mode, and additional websites are available for students to explore influential people and places of ancient Greece.Mixed-level questions are included to guide instruction and help students practice important ELA skills such
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Women's History Interactive Notebook
Geo Journeys is a line of interactive notebook products that focuses on integrating Close Reads, culture, geography, writing, and science/social studies content in an engaging way! Each Geo Journey includes a mini-booklet introducing the topic, information pertaining to the specific topic, maps, activities and interactive organizers that support each topic, Close Read comprehension questions, three writing prompts (informational, opinion, and narrative) that relate to the topic, and Geographical
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4th - 8th
Dia de los Muertos Bundle: Vocab, Video quest., Expository Reading, choice board
A Complete Unit with Vocabulary, Video Questions, Expository Reading, and Choice BoardA Comprehensive Resource for Teaching and Learning Engaging and Informative Activities for All LearnersA Fun and Festive Way to Learn About Mexican Culture Everything You Need to Teach Your Students About This Important HolidayThis is a complete and engaging unit that includes everything they need to teach their students about this important Mexican holiday. The product includes vocabulary, video questions, exp
Grades:
4th - 9th
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