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Middle school short stories cultural activities $5-10
India! Diwali Bundle Packet—Lesson, Story of Prince Rama, Worksheets, 3 Crafts
This is an all-encompassing BUNDLE that teaches young students how Indians authentically celebrate their country’s biggest festival of the year, Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Includes lessons, worksheets, and three crafts!INDIA! Diwali, Bundle Packet includes the following, all as Adobe files:Lesson - introduction to Diwali, history, background, and celebrations; provided in a slideshow format to show images to students (no need to print)Story of Prince Rama - abridged version of one of Hindu
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K - 6th
The Scholarship Jacket Mini-Unit (Great for Distance Learning)
Engage your middle schoolers with a short story about fairness, integrity, and overcoming prejudices. "The Scholarship Jacket" by Marta Salinas is a great story to teach character analysis, theme, and critical thinking skills. Everything you need to support student comprehension, foster text-to-self connections, and assess learning throughout is included. This unit is the ultimate resource for differentiated learning and text analysis anchored in a central text.As part of the mini-unit, you will
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6th - 10th
Le Chandail de Hockey Lesson Sequence
This sequence of four lessons focuses on pre-, during- and post-reading strategies in the Core French classroom. It also incorporates French culture and history in an engaging way with a focus on oral communication, listening skills, reading skills, and teamwork.This ready to use package includes: - A powerpoint presentation- Outline of lessons and learning goals- Vocabulary match-up activity (printable)- Sequencing activity (printable)- Reading strategies visuals
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4th - 8th
Spanish Short Story- Ar verbs, school supplies, classes, Infographic, Activities
Looking for a creative way to teach basic -ar verbs and school supplies? Check out this resource! This resource contains: 1. A short story about two- Colombian boy-crazed teens who go shopping for school supplies at a local papelería (the infographic of the Papelería and sales is included). While they discuss common topics about school, boys, and ditching class (Raquel), they stumble upon an all too common situation in the local store. They'll have the chance to look beyond their privilege and
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7th - 10th
Write an Original Creation Myth
Great exercise for the beginning of school, especially for Lang Arts or US History! Have your students create their own origin myth-- include a modern slant to catch their interest! Includes an example: How Rabbit Brought Fire to People.(Creek)
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6th - 12th
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Iguazu Falls Legend Bundle in Spanish and English
Read the Iguazu Falls Legend, a story about Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil with these two differentiated readings and tasks (Spanish AND English). The perfect reading for teaching about Argentina, myths and legends, natural wonders, or history. There are two differentiated texts, vocabulary, comprehension, and images for retelling the legend.Students read a novice or intermediate Spanish or English text about Iguazu Falls Legend then complete vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a writ
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7th - 10th
Amy Tan's "Fish Cheeks": Questions w/Answer Key, 2 Worksheets + More!
I use these questions to help my students gain a deeper understanding of Amy Tan's story about identity and assimilation. Questions can be used as a reading guide or as an assessment. This product also contains an EDITABLE matching vocabulary exercise, two (2) EDITABLE True-False exercises intended as exit tickets (or bell ringers the next day for review) as well as answer keys for both, and a characterization worksheet. This product allows for multiple entry points and a comprehensive look at
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6th - 12th
Bolivia Comida Legend of the Corn Bundle
Read the Bolivia Comida Legend of Corn in Spanish and English with these differentiated readings and tasks. The perfect reading for teaching about corn, maíz, food, culture, ancient civilizations, and more. There are three Spanish and 2 English differentiated texts, pre-reading, 3 vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and images for retelling the Bolivia Comida Legend of Corn in Spanish AND English.Students read a novice or intermediate Spanish or English text of the Legend of Corn, th
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7th - 10th
Life Skills Building Healthy Family Relationships Journal | Child Development
Life Skills Healthy Relationships Journal is a perfect lesson to help your students understand the importance of building strong, healthy, family relationships. This lesson will allow students to collaborate with family members to create a journal. This no prep lesson will allow teachers to enjoy a stress free lesson on Building Healthy Family Relationships. This product takes the guess work out of lesson planning. There are engaging activities to give students a more meaningful and enjoyable ex
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8th - 11th
Red Dog - Film Study
Booklet for the film study 'Red Dog'. The booklet includes a range of questions, camera angles and research and assessment tasks.
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7th
Folklore: North Central & South America: Settlers, Indigenous, Maya, Inca, Aztec
America's Folkore COMPLETE UNIT 6-9 Weeks. DISTANCE LEARNING and Electronic OptionPerfect for Matching with Social Studies courses on Early CivilizationsThis comprehensive unit has everything you need bundled together for your Distance Learning (DL) or In-Person Folklore Unit.It covers North American, Central American, South American, and South Pacific (Samoan) folklore and mythology. I have already taught this unit in person and through distance learning this year. It includes additional items
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6th - 9th
Mythology unit activities for teaching archetypes: Just the fun stuff bundle!
If you already have a unit on mythology and are looking for activities to add engagement and enthusiasm, this bundle is for you. While the activities focus on Native American myths, this digital escape room and choice board/stations activity can be used with any other mythology unit to diversify the cultures you're covering in class, help students make connections to elements of mythology in modern media, and encourage deeper analysis through comparison and contrast between characters featured i
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8th - 11th
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Legend of La Quinceanera in Spanish and English Bundle
Read the Legend of La Quinceañera in Spanish and English with these differentiated readings and tasks. The perfect reading for teaching about quinceañeras, culture, holidays, spooky stories, and more. There are three Spanish and 2 English differentiated texts, pre-reading, 3 vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and images for retelling the Legend of La Quinceañera in Spanish AND English.Students read a novice or intermediate Spanish or English text of the Legend La Quinceañera Ghost,
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7th - 10th
Greek Theatre: Extensive super bundle
An extensive bundle, which includes the following:A 6-week Greek Theatre scheme of work, exploring chorus, masks and myths. This scheme comes complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!4 short 2-page scripts, ideally for children aged 10-14 years old; Perseus and Medusa, Theseus and the Minotaur, Daedalu and Icarus, The Labours of Hercules.
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6th - 9th
South Pacific Folklore: Samoa Folklore, Legends, and Myths Close Reading Unit
This lesson focuses on four folk tales from the Samoan islands located in the Pacific Ocean. Giving students a diverse range of literature and experiences is an important aspect of every culturally conscious educator and this lesson will be a great addition to your curriculum.
This is part of a larger bundle that you can also find in my store! The South Pacific Folklore by itself should take 1-2 weeks, while the entire unit can last 6-9 weeks. It has listed standards and essential questions.
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6th - 10th
What, of this Goldfish Would You Wish Analysis
Engaging, fun PowerPoint to get kids excited about the story, understand difficult concepts, guide them through activities, and provide cultural background knowledge before reading.Multiple graphic organizers and worksheets with standards-based questions.Fun activities (without losing rigor)End-of-unit project in Spanish and EnglishThis full unit focuses on Israeli's Etgar Keret's wonderful short story, "What, of this Goldfish Would You Wish." This one-week unit helps students navigate through t
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8th - 12th
Spanish Cultural Readings Bundle | Incan and Mayan Legends
This bundle includes two legends from the Incan and Mayan cultures. The two readings come with beautifully illustrated Google Slideshow versions, one-page printable PDF versions in both color and black/white, comprehension questions, and a teacher answer guide. This engaging bundle is perfect for Spanish learners of all levels who are interested in learning more about these fascinating cultures.Both stories are written in present-tense Spanish to be accessible to learners of all levels. I’d love
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7th - 12th
Creative Storytellers: Daily Writing Adventures for Middle School
Unleash the power of imagination and creativity in your middle school classroom with our comprehensive collection of over 30 daily writing prompts for crafting engaging short stories. Designed to inspire students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, this resource has been meticulously curated to encourage creative thinking and storytelling skills. Whether used as daily bell ringers or a structured part of your curriculum, these prompts offer a unique opportunity for students to explore various narrative
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6th - 8th
Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience 5-8
Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity64 pages Grade 5 to 8All stories also available individuallyDiscover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and
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5th - 8th
Economics: Goods & Services, Wants & Needs, Short Stories, Saving & Spending
Economics: Goods & Services, Wants & Needs, Short Stories, Saving & Spending
Empower your children and students with essential financial literacy skills through our engaging book, "Economics: Goods & Services, Wants & Needs, Short Stories, Saving & Spending." This comprehensive educational resource is designed to make learning economics fun and relatable for young minds. Through captivating short stories and interactive lessons, kids will grasp the fundamental concepts o
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4th - 8th
Egyptian Mythology: Creation
Egyptian mythology has many great stories to be read. However, one of the more popular stories is that of the main pantheon.With this bundle you will receive the following:- Egypitan creation myth of Osiris, Isis, and Horus- Students Reading Guide with an Answer Key- Google Form quiz over the creation myth
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7th - 12th
What in the World is a Jesse Tree? A Simple, Meaningful Advent Experience
Are you looking for hope with your students and/or children this Christmas? A simple but meaningful Advent practice? This series has everything you need.As you prepare for Christmas this year with your students, I invite you to sit by the Jesse Tree.To guide you and your students through the Jesse Tree experience, I’ve created a Jesse Tree Advent Series to lead you through simple but meaningful biblical stories and practices each day of advent. For 24 days, sing a Jesse Tree song, hang an orname
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4th - 9th
Braceros Program: Latin X History/Social Justice Movements
This identity-based curriculum lesson is one of 4 within the LatinX History/Social Justice Movements Module (available as a bundle on my TPT). The lesson includes:
-Anchor text
-Supplemental texts
-Vocabulary
-Discussion questions
-Social Justice work
-Performance task
-Grading rubric
-CCCS alignment (common core)
-Social Justice standards alignment
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6th - 12th
Bronx Bound: The Zoo Adventures of Noah's New York Brood , story for kids
Join the Jones family on their wildest adventure yet in Bronx Bound: The Zoo Adventures of Noah's New York Brood! Ten-year-old Noah, his ever-prepared Aunt Maggie, and his mischievous twin cousins Max and Maya embark on a hilarious and heartwarming journey through the bustling Bronx Zoo. From swinging monkeys and majestic lions to playful penguins and graceful dolphins, Noah encounters a kaleidoscope of creatures that ignite his curiosity and challenge his perspective.Packed with fun, laughter,
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5th - 12th
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