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Common Core RI.8.5 cultural activities for Montessori
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
Emergency Lesson/Sub Plans - The Evil Eye Close Read and Superstition Research
These handouts will take students through a Close Read of an informational article about the Evil Eye and provide an extension research activity for further learning about superstitions from around the world. This 2-3 day lesson is what I keep tucked aside in an Emergency Lesson Plan folder, but I have also used it with younger students, reluctant readers, and Fundamentals classes. I would suggest to begin the lesson by asking students about superstitions they are already familiar with. Lead the
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
1980s Reading Comprehension Digital Self-Checking Game & CER Activity
Engage your students in an immersive exploration of 80s popular culture with this interactive, self-checking digital game! Designed for grades 5-8, this resource combines reading comprehension with fun, text-dependent questions your students could play during ELA, History, or Social Studies. Dive into the rockin' world of the 1980s as students read a non-fiction article and test their knowledge with interactive questions. This activity is perfect for independent practice, small groups, station w
Grades:
5th - 8th
HMH Collections MyPerspectives "Quilt of a Country" Analysis and Vocab Questions
This fully editable set of activities push students to analyze Anna Quindlen's argument and evidence in the essay "Quilt of a Country" AND work with her advanced vocabulary.This text is PERFECT for election season as it prompts students to think about what it means to be an American and a productive citizen.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
INFORMATIONAL TEXT TEST PREP: TRAILBLAZING BLACK MUSICIANS
This packet contains one informative article about iconic Black Musicians, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 extended response questions. It highlights musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Jimi Hendrix, Beyonce and more. This is a great resource for: -Test Prep-Informational Text Analysis-Black History Month-Sub Plans-Homework-Independent Work An answer key is included on the last page.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Springboard Unit 3: The Challenge to Make a Difference Interactive Notebook
This notebook is tied to CA Springboard curriculum for 8th grade students and can be used for any history or English class teaching about the Holocaust. Some slides are pulled directly from Springboard Online and edited to fit the slide style. Slides connected to Springboard curriculum will have a removable label for copyright purposes. Other slides are pulled from reputable education sources as supplemental, adjusted to fit the notebook and will also be labeled with their watermark. Any slides
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Donald Trump Multiple Choice Quiz Reading Comprehension "Immigration Policies"
PRINTABLE independent work packet with rhetorical analysis activities. You will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love analyzing Donald Trump's arguments and persuasive techniques. Compare Donald Trump's immigration policies to past presidents. A great lesson on current events.In this activity, students will...This highly engaging lesson teaches students to analyze and criticize Donald Trump by dissecting his words and ideas ab
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Ancient & Modern China - Reading & Writing Activities BUNDLE
Help your students develop their reading and writing skills as they learn about Chinese history and society from ancient times to the modern era with the 4 resources included in this bundle:* Students read about Chinese dynasties, famous emperors and philosophers; about Chinese history, geography, and culture; and about the Chinese zodiac and Chinese New Year. * Students write an acrostic poem about China; write answers to questions about information paragraphs they read; write opinion paragrap
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Socratic Seminar - Introduction (What Is Socratic Seminar?)
Transform students' critical text analysis and discussion skills by running Socratic Seminar (also known as Paideia and Harkness in some circles) with them. Not all discussion should go through the teacher - students need to be able to respond to each other. Both the physical layout of the classroom as well as the expectations for the Socratic Seminar will facilitate this. This document will orient you and your students to know what to expect when beginning your Socratic Seminar journey.Included
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
CLASS: Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: All 32 CCSS Anchor StandardsSteps: 115+Original Products: 75+Links to Resources: 100+Rubrics: 5+11 Unit Bundles Include: Introduction, African, Sports, Pirates, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Arabian, Celtic, Italian, Norse, Greek
Grades:
7th - 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
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
The Door of No Return Nonfiction Connections
The Door of No Return nonfiction activity sets will build students’ background knowledge about the history of West Africa and culture of the Asante Kingdom. Because both influence and shape the characters and circumstances in the novel The Door of No Return, students will deepen their understanding of the text as they synthesize informational texts, conduct research, and engage in creative tasks. Students will also develop their critical thinking and practice essential skills aligned to the read
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: The Door of No Return Novel Study
"I Have a Dream" Pear Deck
This Pear Deck endeavors to lead students through the interpretive process of decoding allusions by identifying them, researching them if necessary and connecting them to the larger themes of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will use founding historical documents such as the “The Gettysburg Address,” “The Emancipation Proclamation” and the “Declaration of Independence” along with the early American song “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)” to determine how King’s use of allusion impacts t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Guided Reading A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for students with Autism
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)Predictable language with: tactile, visual and auditory prompts for students with Autism. Students on the spectrum need a multi-media approach including: visual images, an auditory reinforcement, a tactile involvement and key words presented in different contexts 3 - 5 times. This educational resource pack is m
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: K - 2, Bundle for Students with Autism
Chinese Culture – Grammar, Reading & Writing Activities & Chinese Zodiac Clipart
This bundle includes 2 China resources that you can use when teaching about Chinese culture: C is for China, an A-Z book about China, and Chinese Zodiac Animals Clipart, a set of 12 pictures of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. The China alphabet book can be used when teaching about Chinese New Year, for teaching about China in Social Studies classes, and for writing and grammar practice in Language Arts classes. The clipart product can be used as a bulletin board display, to decorate teachin
Grades:
4th - 8th
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
ELA Test Prep with EOG Question Stems: Women's Biographies
Nonfiction ELA Test Prep for EOG test.Teach reading informational text with power standards. Students will complete questions with text evidence, context clues, literal comprehension, figurative language, summarizing, and main idea. This is designed to teach reading informational text standards for 7th grade in a rigorous way as well as expose them to the influential stories of 3 historical women. The focus in this resource is on using question stems that are designed to look like EOG style
Grades:
6th - 8th
Reggae, Calypso, Salsa & ‘Tambrin – An Introduction to Caribbean Music
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and 'Tambrin' is the series's 700-word introduction. It provides a brief survey of the historical conditions that gave rise to the Caribbean's modern music forms. This primer is an excellent resource for History, Social Studies and Geography teachers, or for instructors of the Fine Arts, looking to provide their stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Grades:
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
Braille, Guided Reading A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for Blindness
This educational resource pack includes audio and hands-on approaches: Modified for students with blindness: tactile, Nemeth Code Numbers, imagery of muffin pans and tennis balls (to replicate the braille alphabet) and auditory prompts applied. A media player is necessary.Students may require braille and tactile learning or the use of a computer with voice synthesizer. Visually impaired will also require enlarged print. Images and descriptions from world famous paintings with:(Level 1) A rec
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Braille Bundle, Grades 6 - 12 for Students with Blindness
Guided Reading, Levels A-Z: Famous Art For Students w/ TBI
This educational resource pack is modified with audio and visual prompts for students with Traumatic Brain Injuries and includes: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 words/phrases regarding the paintings(Level 3) Complete a word search for key words(Level 4) Use a range of strategies including text features to gain meaning, draw conclusions and make predictions.Students with Trauma
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Grade K- 2, Bundle for Students w/ Traumatic Brain Injuries
Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 10Steps: 8Original Products: 6Links to Resources: 17 Rubrics: 2
Grades:
7th - 12th
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