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8th grade Common Core RI.6.8 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
Inspiring Voices: Common Core Aligned Black History Formative Assessments
Elevate your classroom experience with "Inspiring Voices," a comprehensive bundle of 44 formative assessments inspired by iconic figures in Black history. This resource seamlessly integrates the richness of Black history into your curriculum, offering a diverse array of short answer and multiple-choice questions. Aligned with Common Core standards, this bundle provides a powerful tool for fostering deep understanding and appreciation for the contributions of Black leaders throughout history.Key
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Black History Month/February Formative Assessment Bundle
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - AOC "Women's Rights" Speech
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 AOC's persuasive techniques by reading the speech2. An
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6th - 12th
Puerto Rico is More than just Salsa – A Mini Curriculum
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption – A Mini Curriculum
The spirit of the Islands comes alive! 'Destination: Music' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption' is the powerful 3200-word climax of the series. Incorporating all the lessons learned in previous essays, it discusses the uniquely miserable conditions endured by Jamaica's slaves, and the unique cultural output that emerged as a result. Included in the analysis are the theories of repatriation theories
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Hola, Flamenco – A Mini-Curriculum Devoted to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed mini-curriculum dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibrant introduction to Spain, to European History, and to one of the world’s most beloved cultural genres.***An exci
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Month: African American Artists Lesson
Are you looking for a way for your lower-level readers or Special Education students to learn good content that is aligned to the standards for general education? Are you looking for a quick, fun, educational lesson for your students? This is an interactive, yet simple lesson to teach your students about prominent African American artists! The entire lesson is no-prep and each answer is written verbatim on the Power Point presentation. Artists explored include the following: Langston Hughes, May
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Black History Month Bundle
Destination Caribbean – The Historical Roots of Reggae, Calypso, Salsa + Tambrin
'Destination: Caribbean’ is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using the region's most popular music forms – Reggae, Calypso, Salsa, etc. – like a time machine, transforming rhythms, lyrics and melodies into a vehicle for understanding the historical conditions that created them. Many of the Caribbean's traditional dance steps, costumes, instruments and religions evolved as methods for slaves to preserve their culture and undermine their captors. As we discover through reading, a Rastafaria
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Romany: Centuries of Discrimination (Complete Mini Curriculum)
If you are lucky enough to have traveled in Europe, you’ve probably seen members of the Romany ethnic group gathered outside of popular tourist sites, Known variously as Roma, Gypsies, Tsingani, Boyash, Zingari, Kipti and, in Spanish, Gitanos, the Romany rank among Earth's most marginalized ethnic groups.'The Romany, Centuries of Discrimination,' is a 400-word informational text that can help teachers supplement their lesson plans for a variety of subjects - from History to the Arts to Ethnic St
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Guided Reading A-Z: "Famous Art" for Hard of Hearing
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)This educational resource pack includes ASL and hands-on approaches: Modified for students hard of hearing: tactile, ASL and visual prompts applied. Students who are deaf versus hearing-impaired require accommodations determined by three factors: the degree of hearing loss, the age at onset, and the type of lang
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K - 8th
Also included in: K- 2 Grade Bundle for Students Hard of Hearing
Guided Reading A- Z: Famous Art Paintings For Traditional Students
“Famous Art Paintings”Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Additional Criteria Grades 3-5Refer to Additional Reading Level Books such as: https://www.amazon.com/Childs-Introduction-Art-Paintings-Sculptures/dp/1579129560/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2/138-9216607-0241849?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1579129560&pd_rd_r=dc5fff14-ad21-4eda-9767-f12244815b5f&pd_r
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K - 8th
Also included in: Grade 3: Bundle for Traditional Students
Calypso: Trinidad’s Captivating National Art – A Mini Curriculum
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad.Why did Calypso
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month or Women's History Month Research Project
Help your students understand the power of black girl magic in this engaging research project. Even better is that students are able to showcase their different skills and abilities in either digital or non-digital form. This can be used in place of a formal informative essay but still teaches students how to craft and present well- curated information to a reader.
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5th - 12th
'Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – A Mini Curriculum
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad. Why does 'Tamb
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Guided Reading A-Z "Famous Art Paintings" for Visually Impaired
"Students with Visual Impairments"Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)This educational resource pack includes accommodations for students with Visual Impairments: with visual, audio and color coding prompts.Students with visual impairments use a combination of vision with their other senses to learn, and they may require adaptations in lighting or
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K - 8th
Also included in: K - 2, Bundle for Visually Impaired
Carnival & Calypso in Antigua – A Mini Curriculum
The island of Antigua lies approximately 450 miles north of Trinidad, a distance that was all but unfathomable to slaves during colonial times. Yet despite their physical separation, these enslaved populations and the unique musical cultures they created would evolve to be remarkably similar. Calypso Music is perhaps the best example of this.'Carnival & Calypso in Antigua 'is an 850-word journal-style essay that features interviews with Antiguan media personalities and music historians. Payi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Guided Reading Levels A-Z: "Famous Art" for M H or Medical Conditions
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Students with Mental Health Conditions require sequential memory tasks, such as spelling, math, with step-by-step instructions. They may be more easily understood by dividing tasks into smaller ones. Students with Medical Conditions also require enlarged printed materials. Here are teaching strategies for students
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K - 8th
Also included in: K- 2 Grade Bundle for Students w/ M H or Medical Conditions
Guided Reading, Levels A- Z: Famous Art Paintings for Speech/Language Challenged
Guided Reading A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for Speech/Language ChallengesGuided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)This educational resource pack includes audio and visual prompts modified and accommodate for students with Speech and Language Challenges. Students may require one-to-one instruction or the use of a computer with voice synthesizer. Students
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K - 8th
Also included in: Grade K- 2, Bundle for Students w/ Speech & Language Challenges
K- 8: Guided Reading A- Z, Famous Art Paintings for Physical Challenged
This educational resource pack includes visual, tactile and auditory prompts. A media player for wav files is required to listen to these audio links.Also: Assistive computer equipment/software: voice-activated word processing (speech recognition), word prediction, keyboard and/or mouse modification (when possible).Images and descriptions from world famous paintings with:(Level 1) Cut and paste descriptions to be matched to the appropriate images(Level 2) Learn key wor
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K - 8th
Also included in: K- 2 Grades Bundle for Students with Physical Disabilities
ASL, Guided Reading Levels A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for Students with Deafness
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Students who are deaf require accommodations determined by three factors: the degree of hearing loss, the age at onset, and the type of language or communication system they use. They both may use a variety of communication methods including lip reading, cued speech, signed English and/or American Sign Language.Im
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K - 8th
Also included in: ASL, K- 5 Grade Bundle for Students with Deafness
Haiku Close Reading: 3 Differentiated Informational Texts + Response Activities
Haiku. You probably know them as 3-line poems with 5, 7, and 5 syllables. But what are they really?!Invite your students on this exploration of the beauty of the Japanese language and the poetry of haiku! By engaging with this set of 3 leveled texts, you learners will discover what makes Japanese unique, learn the real rules of writing haiku, and meet the poets that brought this artform to life... even when they were still kids!This collection of texts and close reading response activities inclu
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5th - 8th
Puerto Rico is More than Just Salsa – Match 'Em & Comprehension Worksheet
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The lesson can be used to support social studies, English language arts, and social justice, and social emotional learning. It embeds several online interactive games and can be used as a virtual learning tool. The learning tool features video and audio recordings along with songs and an integrated writing activity.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Immigration Authentic Performance Task
Immigrant rights project based learning task to accompany La Linea by Ann Jaramillo.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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