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World history Common Core RL.9-10.2 resources for Google Apps
Fairy Tales Around the World - Cinderella Fairytale Variants - World Folktales
Use these enchanting fairy tales from around the world and world folktales to explore other cultures! Students will analyze Cinderella around the world stories as fairytale genre examples and examples of multicultural folk tales. This teaching unit identifies the elements of a fairy tale, includes activities on inferring the theme or moral of the story, and analyzes how a world fairytale reflect a country's unique culture.The multicultural stories chosen for this unit reveal aspects of life with
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7th - 10th
In The Time of the Butterflies Chapter Lecture Notes: Visually Impressive
Visually interesting Google Slides Lecture notes for the entire novel, In the Time of the Butterflies, by Julia Alvarez. Slide deck includesBullet point summaries of major events from each chapter. A list of characters is mentioned for each chapter.Lists of themes for each chapter.Years for each chapter.This is the perfect accompaniment for lectures. It will remind students and you of the important events, characters, and discussion points for each part of the text as you click through this pres
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Assignment by Wiemer Novel Guide Jewish History
The Assignment by Liza Wiemer Novel Guide is ideal for teaching Jewish History and current events. This resource explores what happens when a school assignment that is (supposedly) meant to teach tolerance and ethics teaches the exact opposite. The story is based on true events and written for high school students. This novel guide includes;Learning objectives KLW Chart Pre, during, and post reading activitiesReading comprehension questions & answersText to self, text to world reflection que
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9th - 12th
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1001 Nights Background & Storyboard Summaries
Stories of magic and talking animals are not just for elementary kids!This project introduces students to the world of 1001 Nights with background information on the history of the tales, an introduction to the frame story structure, and a basic summary of Scheherzade's tales.After an introduction, students are provided with 6 retellings from 1001 Nights. They use these retellings to create an illustrated storyboard poster summarizing the tale.INCLUDED MATERIALS:Google Slides giving on 1001 Nigh
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Everything Sad is Untrue Pre-Reading Bundle
Terrible Things: Exploring Allegory: Digital/Print NO PREP Reading/Writing
Delve into the profound allegorical narrative of "Terrible Things," a poignant reflection on the Holocaust, through an engaging reading and writing activity pack. This comprehensive resource is meticulously crafted to foster critical thinking, empathy, and literary analysis among students of various levels.This activity pack offers a versatile blend of digital and print components, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for educators and learners alike. Immerse your students in thoughtful discus
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7th - 12th
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Creation Myth Poster Project w/ Rubric and Note Taking Page -- EDITABLE
In this project, students will delve into cultural narratives that explain the origins of the universe, also known as creation myths. Through a student-centered approach, participants will not only explore the diverse mythologies that have shaped civilizations throughout history but also actively engage in research, critical thinking, and creative expression to bring these stories to life on their posters. With rubric and note-taking page. FULLY EDITABLE.More from Active and Engaged ELA
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8th - 12th
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Greek Mythology - Gods/Goddesses Research and Presentation -- EDITABLE!
In this immersive, engaging activity, students will select a Greek god or goddess to delve into through extensive research. As they learn about the intricacies of their chosen deity, they will not only become experts on their gods or goddesses and their myths but also participate in a captivating role-playing experience. Students will bring ancient stories to life as they teach and enlighten their peers about the fascinating world of Greek mythology. This is consistently a student favorite!! Thi
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8th - 12th
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Myths of the Underworld Presentation - Project w/Rubric & Note-Taking Chart
In this student-centered, inquiry-based project, each student will embark on a personalized research journey, selecting and delving into the nuances of a specific underworld myth. Through engaging presentations, they will not only showcase their findings but also contribute to a collective understanding of the cultural significance and enduring resonance of these timeless tales. Includes a grading rubric, as well as a note-taking chart for students as they listen to their peers present their pro
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: MYTHOLOGY - Myths of the Underworld BUNDLE - EDITABLE
Explore Zeus: Greek Mythology Thematic Unit | Middle & High School ELA Gr. 8-10
Zeus is the king of the Olympian gods, so one might think he's in every story. Zeus has his mythology and stories that are directly related to him. Introduce your students to the god of thunder by providing a succinct mini-unit featuring everything from Zeus's birth, the Titanomachy, his role in the creation of humanity to Zeus and his first wife Metis, his nature and deeds, to King Ixion and how he got Zeus angry, and Zeus's infamous love affair with Europa, and his visit with Philemon and Bauc
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8th - 10th
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Exploring 'The Origin of Virtue': Plato's Protagoras Lesson Plan (8-12)
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with Plato's myth of creation recorded in The Protagoras — Socrates invites Protagoras, a Sophist, to discuss whether or not virtue is teachable. Protagoras begins his argument with a myth — the myth of the origin of virtue, a retelling of the Titan brothers Prometheus and Epimetheus. This lesson, part of a unit on Plato's myths, explores the text of Protagoras (320d-322d). This resource is optimized for distance learning. The product includ
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8th - 12th
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Nietzsche's Eternal Recurrence: Philosophy and 'Groundhog Day'
What is the meaning of life? You and your students are sure to come up with many answers to this question. Get your students engaged in philosophical inquiry by presenting them with Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of "eternal recurrence," paired with clips from the movie Groundhog Day (1993) starring Billy Murray and Andie McDowell.Note: The educational digital download is compatible with Adobe Acrobat PDF, Google Workspace (Docs, Drive), and Easel. Share on any device with students.This resource
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9th - 10th
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Historical Context of Golding's Lord of the Flies
This lesson provides an engaging introduction to the historical context of William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies. Students will explore the key historical events from World War II to the Cold War that shaped the world in which the novel was written. Through discussion and analysis of a handout with a timeline of events, students will gain a deeper understanding of the themes and motifs in the novel, such as the struggle between civilization and savagery, the loss of innocence, and the inhere
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9th - 10th
I Have Lived a Thousand Years - Interactive Notebook
This is a complete unit plan, and could be used both in a classroom environment, or for guided distance learning as a book study.In I Have Lived a Thousand Years by Livia Bitton-Jackson, students will follow 13-year-old Elli Friedman as she grows up in the devastating years of the Holocaust. In this hyperdoc / interactive notebook, I have gathered and linked videos from reliable sources that I use to teach students the historical events that are tied to the novel. The entire unit is planned ou
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7th - 10th
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Night Ch. 1 Multiple Choice Quiz
This multiple choice quiz covers events and concepts from Ch. 1 of Night. I encourage students to use the novel as they take the quiz to clarify what they know. Some of the questions are phrased to make sure students are comprehending the task as well as the content.
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7th - 10th
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