English language arts cultural activities for Microsoft PowerPoint and for special education

DAILY SLIDES: Black History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons

Created by

This Black History Month Daily Slide Pack is a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of NOTABLE African Americans! Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February. Each day includes a Hero with a famous quote, illustration, video to watch, and mini Bio paragraph.This google slides activity is so easy to use! As seen in preview- It is organized so you are able to go day by day, or click at random!! The icons on the screen will take you to each activity for seamless and easy

Subjects:

Black History Month, Classroom Community, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

Also included in: DAILY SLIDES: Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons YEAR LONG BUNDLE

Class Recipe Book (Christmas, Holidays, Mothers / Fathers Day, Thanksgiving)

Created by

J'adore Kinder

DIY Class Recipe Book Perfect for special holidays, like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Fathers' Day, Mothers' Day! Create your own class recipe book by interviewing your students on their favourite special dish to eat with their families! OR, have students complete the recipe pages themselves! See the product photos and preview for more! For younger students, this often results in hilarious recipes (see below!) For older students, this is a good activity on writing clear instructions a

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

DAILY SLIDES: Women's History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lesson

Created by

Teachin' in the Sun

This Women's History Month Daily Slide Pack is a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of NOTABLE, INFLUENTIAL, AND STRONG WOMEN IN HISTORY! Women's History Month is celebrated during the month of MARCH. Each day includes a Hero with a famous quote, illustration, video to watch, and mini Bio paragraph.This google slides activity is so easy to use! As seen in preview- It is organized so you are able to go day by day, or click at random!! The icons on the screen will take you to each activi

Subjects:

Classroom Community, Reading, Women's History Month

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

Also included in: DAILY SLIDES: Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons YEAR LONG BUNDLE

Mexico Unit! Growing Bundle: Geography, History, Hispanic Culture, Literacy ~Eng

Created by

Kid World Citizen

This comprehensive Mexico unit in English is the single best resource for teaching about Mexico in your classroom! Combining activities and resources about Mexican history and geography, Hispanic culture, math, literacy, and art, this unit offers engaging lessons that present an authentic and well-rounded perspective of Mexico. It's a great way to bring several Holidays Around the World into your classroom, and to offer students a more expansive view of Mexico that moves way beyond common stereo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Spanish

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

World Mythology Unit

Created by

A Helping Hand

***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly, as well as organized and numbered all folders and activities for ease of use. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.Introduction FolderContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageIdeas for Introduction Videos and ArticlesInter

Subjects:

Ancient History, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities, Lesson

India! Diwali Bundle Packet—Lesson, Story of Prince Rama, Worksheets, 3 Crafts

Created by

My Cool World Crafts and Activities

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

Subjects:

Asian Studies, Short Stories, Visual Arts

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Cultural Activities

THE WATER PRINCESS VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP [DIGITAL LINK]

Created by

Love4Learning

GOOGLE SLIDES LINK INCLUDED IN POWERPOINT!The Water Princess by Susan Verde is a great picture book story that focuses on the water shortage crisis specifically in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Beautifully illustrated, it follows young Gie Gie who has to walk every day to get water by waking up early and walking to the nearest water source. This book is a great way to connect multiples subjects (ELA, Social Studies, and Science) and make real world connections to the students' lives and the world.

Subjects:

African History, Close Reading, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

Native Americans - Overview of Tribes in North America

Created by

Katherine Reynolds

Native Americans - Overview of Tribes in North America. This is a power point with 27 slides with a quiz reviewing Native PowerPoint Common Core Assessment American Tribes of North America. Natural Resources Culture Groups Region Physical Surrounding Nomadic Totem Poles Iroquois Cherokee Apache Navajo

Subjects:

Informational Text, Native Americans, Vocabulary

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities

"Born on the Bayou" Louisiana Unit

Created by

Miss Caroline's Class

A fun unit filled with Louisiana facts for your students! Perfect for Mardi Gras or Louisiana History for young learners. Louisiana Love Facts & History Power pointWrite the RoomReaderWriting- "What is one new thing you learned about Louisiana?" This is a compressed zip file

Subjects:

Geography, Reading, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 7th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities, Centers

Christmas Around The World - Germany

Created by

Carrie Whitlock

Did you ever wonder where some of our Christmas traditions come from? In this Christmas Around the World series, we explore the traditions of other countries that contributed to the traditions that many share around the world. This product features a 13 page PDF presentation on Christmas in Germany as well as an activity pack with ideas for classroom activities. At the end of the presentation are three questions for a class discussion comparing and contrasting the traditions to the ones you do

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Christmas Around the World Set 2 - Italy, Germany, and Australia Bundle

DAILY SLIDES: Asian American AAPI Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons

Created by

Teachin' in the Sun

ThisAsian American & Pacific Islander Heritage AAPIDaily Slide Pack is a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of NOTABLE, INFLUENTIAL, AND STRONG Asian American And Pacific Islanders IN HISTORY! AAPI Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of MAY. Each day includes a Hero with a famous quote, illustration, video to watch, and mini Bio paragraph. This google slides activity is so easy to use! As seen in preview- It is organized so you are able to go day by day, or click at rand

Subjects:

Asian Studies, Classroom Community, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

Also included in: DAILY SLIDES: Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons YEAR LONG BUNDLE

Harlem Renaissance Introduction Lesson PowerPoint Presentation with Worksheet

Created by

O Some Great Stuff for English Teachers

Intrigue your high school ELA or American history students with this engaging HARLEM RENAISSANCE Introduction Lesson PowerPoint presentation, full of compelling information, illustrative and attractive graphics, and engaging linked videos--a comprehensive look at the vibrant, exciting, historic Harlem Renaissance, the Great Migration, the literature, the jazz, the politics, the launch pad of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States! The Harlem Renaissance introduced to America and the wor

Subjects:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, U.S. History

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.11-12.9

Also included in: Harlem Renaissance Introduction Presentation with Poet Presentations and Essay

An Introduction to Folklore - Editable Presentation, Activity, Folktale Quiz

Created by

21stCenturyLit

For many reasons, including the popular modern movies that have come to pervade theaters, students LOVE to learn about and read folktales! Why not satisfy the multicultural literature standards by providing students with an opportunity to read what they can so easily connect and relate to? Introduce students to one of their favorite genres with this folklore introductory lesson and engaging presentation that provides relevant discussion opportunities and real-world examples!Looking for a more ve

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, World History

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Also included in: ELA Grades 9-10 Quarter 1 Full Curriculum - Short Stories, Fairy Tale Unit, CCSS

Christmas Around The World - Russia

Created by

Carrie Whitlock

Did you ever wonder where some of our Christmas traditions come from? In this Christmas Around the World series, we explore the traditions of other countries that contributed to the traditions that many share around the world. This product features a 14 page PDF presentation on Christmas in Russia as well as an activity pack with ideas for classroom activities. At the end of the presentation are three questions for a class discussion comparing and contrasting the traditions to the ones you do i

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Reading

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Christmas Around the World Set 3 - Brazil, The Netherlands, Russia Bundle

The Dreaming or Dreamtime - Aboriginal Creation Stories | Lesson + X-ray Art

Created by

My Cool World Crafts and Activities

Introduce students to Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and their importance in Australian culture. The Aboriginal people called the place before the beginning of creation as the time of the Dreaming or Dreamtime. Students will learn about the Dreaming and how the Aboriginal people explained how their world was created through Dreaming stories, art, and dance. They will explore three Dreaming stories that depict the creation journey of various Australian animals. The Dreaming or Dreamtime is an impo

Subjects:

Australian History, Informational Text, Visual Arts

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Australia! The BIG Bundle Grades K to 2—Crafts, Lessons & Activities

Intersectionality Lesson - Start of Year - Identity & Diversity

Created by

Social Justice ELA Teacher

My students loved this lesson, and I hope your students do too! We do this during the first week of school before talking about our syllabus and class culture. It’s a great way to learn a lot about your students at the start of the year while building a class culture that is affirming of all aspects of their identities. The structure of this Intersectionality Lesson:Informative slide about the social and personal aspects of identity.Informative slide and video about intersectionality with three

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Writing

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

Earth on Turtle's Back & When Grizzlies Walked Upright Native American Myths

Created by

The Little Brown Bird Literature Resources

Bundle of 2-3 days worth of activities to introduce Native American Mythology, including an editable slide presentation in both PowerPoint and Google Slides, a link to an online game matching morals to children's stories, reading comprehension worksheets, a pre-reading fill in the blank cloze activity (printable or digital), a compare and contrast worksheet and a writing or class presentation assignment that has students creating their own origin myths about their least favorite school rules. U

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Native Americans

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.9

Also included in: Native American Mythology Unit 1 week bundle Native American heritage & cultures

learning to describe - bundle for ESL, EFL, ELL adult conversation

Created by

if life gives you melons you might be dyslexic

Hi, I’ve put together All my “description series” in one neat package!All the material that I’m including in this bundled unit, is sold separately on my TPT store.Here is a complete list of all the products that are included, click on each item link to read a detailed description and see a short video of each lesson:Describing ThingsDescribing Feelings – or are they emotions?Describing PlacesDescribing PeopleDescribing your locationDescribing fooddescribing your homeFor problems and questions, s

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, ESL / ELL / EFL, Vocabulary

Grades:

10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

Idioms collection bundle ESL, EFL, ELL adult and kid conversation

Created by

if life gives you melons you might be dyslexic

This presentation contains SEVEN POWER POINT NO PREP LESSONS in editable PPT format, containing 46 slides each with 20 idioms, 3 worksheets and teacher's notes. This collection includes 140 of the funniest and most difficult idioms for a non-native speaker to comprehend.The origin of each idiom (if known) are explained in the note section of each slide, some are absolutely fascinating!I love teaching idioms, mostly because they make absolutely no logical sense and they get the class guessing and

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Cultural Activities

Christmas Around The World - Mexico

Created by

Carrie Whitlock

Did you ever wonder where some of our Christmas traditions come from? In this Christmas Around the World series, we explore the traditions of other countries that contributed to the traditions we celebrate around the world? This product features a 10 page presentation on Christmas in Mexico as well as an activity pack with ideas for classroom activities. At the end of the presentation are three questions for a class discussion comparing and contrasting the traditions to the ones you do in your

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Christmas Around The World Set 1 - United Kingdom, France, Mexico Bundle

Black History Month Morning Greeting Slides- With Daily Facts! (DIGITAL ALSO)

Created by

That's Sojo

*UPDATED TO INCLUDE LEAP YEAR 2024*Black History Month can sometimes feel overwhelming. It is hard to know where to start the conversation. However, it is important to note that you each conversation is just that- a start. I have compiled an easy to use Powerpoint template to intentionally integrate Black History facts into your morning greetings/Powerpoint slides. Simply add a text box with the materials needed, other announcements etc. and have the students read the Black History Month fact of

Subjects:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

Family Celebrations Around the World - Exploring Cultures

Created by

Mrs Gray Loves Learning

Are you looking for an easy and simple way to explore how families celebrate around the world? Exploring culture and the diversity of our world is an integral part of our learning. In this set, students can compare and see how they celebrate is similar and different to eight celebrations around the world.Use the slideshow to guide lessons with ease, pose questions to lead discussions and explain how to complete the task. There is a guess the celebration that can be played as a game or display th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

English and Spanish Classroom Labels

Created by

Bruno's Blackboard

This product includes 36 classroom labels that are written in English & Spanish. The labels would greatly help English Language Learners, English as Second Language Students, Newcomers and bilingual classes. The labels come in 3 styels: color arrows, black and white arrows and plain. All designs are also editable, allowing you to add more labels to fit your needs. The labels also fit perfectly into Target Adhesive Rectangle Label Pockets.The labels include the following items:• Phone• Calend

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Grammar, Spanish

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Classroom Forms, Cultural Activities

Martin Luther King Activities Argumentative Essay Writing Prompt, Black History

Created by

Julie Faulkner

This 100% editable lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or for teaching argumentative essay writing with exemplars is no prep. Your high school students will be engaged and challenged as they work through the carefully paired texts and expertly written prompt. If your state has adopted Common Core testing, then this comparing and contrasting literary analysis is directly aligned with that format. If not, a task such as this one will definitely add a challenging component to your reading and

Subjects:

Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS: