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8th grade Common Core RI.6.1 cultural activities
Hispanic Culture Lesson: Story of Mexican Flag Reading ~ in English
Teach your students the story and significance behind the Mexican flag in this reading lesson on Hispanic culture.Included in this lesson is a reading in English about the history and symbolism of the Mexican flag, comprehension questions, and coloring sheets of both the Mexican flag and a detailed coloring sheet of the emblem in the middle of the flag.This English language mini-lesson can be adjusted for different grade levels: * Younger grades (preK-3) can color the coloring sheet of the Mexi
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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
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
Grades:
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
Grades:
6th - 9th
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
Back to School Activities for Middle School ELA All About Me Community Building
Make your first week back to school fun, easy to prep and meaningful for your middle school ELA students. These ready to print resources will help you get to know your students, build community in your classroom, and assess reading and writing skills in the first week of school. This bundle contains 8 ready to print activities to make your first week of school as easy as possible. You'll love getting to know your students in creative and unique ways. Your students will love engaging in a variety
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6th - 9th
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
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
Native American Heritage Month Bell Ringers - 24 Middle School ELA Bellringers
This month-long bellringers resource is the PERFECT Native American Heritage Month activity to introduce your middle school and high school students to a diverse group of Native American individuals. Each bell ringer is designed to introduce students to an influential individual and contains a text-dependent question for students to answer. Question types include analysis, making connections, making inferences, comparisons, and more.This Native American Heritage Month resource requires NO PREP-
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6th - 9th
AROUND THE WORLD THEME MEGA BUNDLE Multiculture Camp Earth Day End of the Year
***BUNDLE & SAVE 25%!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this low-prep, 152-page/slide Around the World End of the Year Theme Day Activities MEGA BUNDLE! It includes everything you need to have a thematic day to celebrate diversity, culture, and the world and have a Middle-Grades (4-8) Fun Day in ELA with your students! What is Around the World Day? Enjoy the day (or week!) while still learning with this fun, themed resource! Students will l
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3rd - 12th
October Activities | Italian American Heritage Month | Italy Logic Puzzle
Did you know October is National Italian American Heritage Month?Your students will love reading about a wide range of Italian American achievements and contributions during OCTOBER!This informative and engaging resource uses fun facts and puzzles to help students better understand the origin of October's Italian American Heritage Month as well as its' historical figures and cultural impact on American society.These activities are a fun and interesting way to teach about Italian American Heritag
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5th - 8th
Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations_Middle & High School Black History
This passage is about the ancient Ghana, Songhai, and Mali empires. Long before the colonial period, there were great African kingdoms whose rulers presided over magnificent courts. Their merchants traded in gold, salt, and other goods with faraway countries, often traveling vast distances over caravan routes across the plains and deserts. African American Black History Course_Lesson Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations· Lesson 1 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Assignments Digital
Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension - Nonfiction Digital Assignments: Teach your students about how Christmas is celebrated around the world with traditions, practices, and customs from different countries with this ready-to-use digital resource! The countries covered are China, Colombia, Denmark, and The Congo. This fun and engaging resource is an excellent cross-curricular activity that connects well with social studies and exposes students to other cultures many of them may not b
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6th - 9th
Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon 2024. Explore China's rich cultural heritage surrounding its Lunar New Year traditions, including the Chinese Zodiac. Discover how each major Lunar New Year, aka Spring Festival, tradition is drawn from Ancient Chinese Folktales. Learn how Lucky Foods are homophones for desirable qualities, such as prosperity and good fortune. Perfect ELA/SS Cross Curricular Activity and Primary Source DBQ. What's Included:Eighteen 1/2-page Reading Passages detailing
Grades:
5th - 10th
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
AROUND THE WORLD DAY BUNDLE End of the Year Theme International Day Multiculture
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this low-prep, 95-page/slide Around the World End of the Year Theme Day Activities Bundle! It includes everything you need to have a thematic day to celebrate diversity, culture, and the world and have a Middle-Grades (4-8) Fun Day in ELA with your students! What is Around the World Day? Enjoy the day with this fun, themed day! Students will learn about countries around the world through research, art, STEM, team-
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3rd - 12th
Christmas Traditions in the USA - ESL ENL Powerpoint
This eye-catching seasonal presentation is an introduction to Christmas in the USA. It presents vocabulary words in a meaningful context. Students can use visuals and context clues to determine meaning of the new words. It is suited for beginning and intermediate English Language Learners.
I have attached notes on many of the slides explaining the reasons we have certain symbols for Christmas--such as the wreath, the Christmas tree and stockings.
I have attached a list of vocabulary w
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4th - 12th
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
Hispanic Heritage Month | Native American Month | Cultural Diversity BUNDLE
Discover the power of cultural heritage with this comprehensive resource! With 9 months of engaging activities, including informational texts, quizzes, puzzles, and more, your students will be captivated by the richness of Hispanic, Italian, Native American, and other heritage celebrations. Each month brings a new opportunity for learning and growth. Don't miss out on this unique and educational experience!Check out the PREVIEWS to see everything that is included...By purchasing this BUNDLE, you
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5th - 8th
A Long Walk to Water - Pre-Reading Stations & Anticipation Guide
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park has a rich historical context that is critical to understand before reading. The various pre-reading activities in this product allow students to engage with the novel before even opening it. Included activities are a photo gallery walk, a Water Footprint assessment, a book cover "tasting", a look at text features, journal questions, historical context, and more!
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5th - 8th
Asian American & Pacific Islander Month Bell Ringers - 30 AAPI Month BellRingers
This month-long bellringers resource is the PERFECT AAPI Heritage Month activity to introduce your middle school and high school students to a diverse group of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals. Each bell ringer is designed to introduce students to an influential individual and contains a text-dependent question for students to answer. Question types include analysis, making connections, making inferences, comparisons, and more.This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Mont
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5th - 9th
Current Events Reading Comprehension_News Articles_Middle & High School_2024-Jan
Current events news PDF lesson plans for students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. For middle and high school students. (Politics). First Execution in USA by Nitrogen Gas (Business). Economic Growth (Culture) Madonna Sued for Late Concerts. (Science) Hearing Loss Breakthrough. (World) 245,000 Holocaust Survivor
Grades:
6th - 12th
Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage
Looking to add some engaging and differentiated activities to your Native American literature unit? Check this out!Activities include:Native American History Month Informational TextDefine an Unfamiliar Word with Depth and ComplexityNative American Heritage Month QuizInformational Text About Famous Native AmericansWord Search – Use Words in Context to Fill in the Blanks of Famous Native American ContributionsFamous Native Americans Logic PuzzleOver 1.5+ Hours of Activities (6 separate activities
Grades:
5th - 8th
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