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Social studies literature circles for staff
All About Australia: A Country Study
Learn about the "land down under"!!Lots of information and fun facts about Australia! Set up in an informational book format so that you can focus on one topic at a time. Some of the topics include writing follow up activities to "show what you know"!Great for guided reading, literacy circles or shared reading activities!Includes Informational text about: Map of Australia Flag of Australia Australia and the Boomerang Animals of Australia Kangaroo Information Koala Information Snakes and Spider
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1st - 3rd, Staff
Also included in: Around the World ❤️ Bundle Number One
Is the Earth Flat? 1 Page Sci Literacy Article with Follow Questions
Is the world flat? Ridiculous right? Isn’t this what Christopher Columbus was all about in 1492? Yet still some people are unconvinced. Case in point is the Flat Earth Society which even in the 1970’s boasted a membership of over 3,500 strong. This is a one-page article on this unique perspective with follow up questions. This is just a starter article to initiate the subject and get some debate going.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Schwa Was Here Literature Unit
This humorous, gritty book is perfect for the pre-adolescent or middle school literature circle! With the literature book touching upon themes of "labels", fitting in, and families, coupled with sarcastic, appropriate tween humor, the activities in this book are tailor-made for cluster-groups or differentiation within the classroom, with an emphasis on collaboration and group discussion. Each chapter section includes vocabulary and journal prompts, as well as instructions for conducting smal
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5th - 7th, Staff
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Community - Road Signs!
GREAT activity for social studies/community unit, safety, reasoning, reading, verbal expression, & vocabulary development! Signs presented are ones that the students can commonly see in their environment.4 Slides. Students move the phrases to the box beside the associated sign. Each slide has one answer that is not a match.
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Wolf Art Printable- Literature Based Nature & Science Study
Take your literature based lesson up a notch by incorporating a corresponding art lesson! This blank wolf art printable can be taken in any direction. For a literature based approach I used this printable to go along with the book, "Bringing Back the Wolves, How a Predator Restored an Ecosystem" by, Jude Isabella. Your student will learn all about ecosystems, the food web, and how each animal affects the life of not only other animals, but the trees, the grasses, and even the tiniest creepy craw
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
"Trial" by Patterson - study guide / book club
"Trial" by Richard North Patterson -There is no book study guide on the Internet!!! So, I created this one! (again!)This 6-page study guide includes three parts* prereading = true/false and short answer questions related to characters and themes* during reading = how long will it take you to read?, links to interviews and interview comparisons, and more* postreading = questions to generate group discussion, and suggested "next reads"This is the 31st study guide I have created for my Zoom book cl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Sunflower by: Simon Wiesenthal Guided Reading Questions
28 Guided Reading Questions to go along with the story, The Sunflower. Page numbers are also included for every few questions as a guide for where questions can be found in the story.
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9th - 12th, Staff
Te Reo Māori Card Game - Mana the Questioning battle cards - AGES 7 - 100 :)
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Te Reo Māori (80 useful words and phrases).
These amazing looking cards feature stunning artwork as well as real New Zealand locations. Made in consultation with experienced teache
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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AHIMSA BY SUPRIYA KELKAR: A NOVEL STUDY UNIT & ACTIVITIES BOOKLET GRS. 5-8/ELA
This is a novel study unit booklet. It contains many activities related to this poignant story. It covers the themes, characters, author, and assignments. It has an historical essay on the caste system. It has an acrostic segment, too. There is a quiz w/answer key, word search, and a jumble activity. Thanks so much for visiting our shop. We are humbled. Reading is a fundamental part of the human experience!
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5th - 8th, Staff
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Spanish Influenza: Nineteen Days in 1919. (From the Diary of One Who Survived!)
During this time of COVID-19 and fear, it is comforting to know that an even more catastrophic pandemic happened 100 years ago, and many people survived. This is a true story of how a family with 9 children ages 19 to 6 handled the Spanish Influenza from the diary of the 19 year old caregiver- Hilda. How To Use This In The Classroom? A great study book that can be read to the class, day by day and then students can be encouraged to start their own flu diaries. Or - this paperback can be purchase
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
MEXICAN FLYBOYS in WORLD WAR II: AMERICA'S BROTHERS-Part Two
MEXICAN FLYBOYS of WORLD WAR II: AMERICA’S BROTHERS: Part TwoEver notice how multiculturalism grows out of war stories? And how the past has magic?This seminal historical article—brand-new and in two parts—innovates on every level! As a transnational narrative for education, it emphasizes heroic profiles. An astonishing unit profusely illustrated with photographs, all this, once again from published author Cynthia Buchanan. A one-of-a-kind article in 6,000 words as Part Two, added study guides
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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IDES OF MARCH: A HISTORY ACTIVITY: GRS. 6-12, ANCIENT HISTORY/LITERATURE
This is a history activity. Use it for a homework assignment, research assignment, or as a supplement to the play, Julius Caesar by Shakespeare. Use it to refer to the Ides of March in a literature circle, too. There are historical tidbits mentioned in this activity. Students can use history books or the internet to help them with the responses about this Roman holiday. Ancient Romans celebrated several events on this day, as well. Thanks so much for visiting, as well as for your support. We
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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MEXICAN FLYBOYS of WORLD WAR II: AMERICA'S BROTHERS-Part One
MEXICAN FLYBOYS of WORLD WAR II: AMERICA’S BROTHERS: Part OneEver notice how multiculturalism grows out of war stories? And how the past has magic?This seminal historical article—brand-new and in two parts—innovates on every level! As a transnational narrative for education, it emphasizes heroic profiles. An astonishing unit profusely illustrated with photographs, all this, once again from published author Cynthia Buchanan. A one-of-a-kind article in 1,200 words as Part One, added study guides
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Indian in the Cupboard Think-Tac-Toe Enrichment Activities
This Think-Tac-Toe enrichment activities grid for The Indian in the Cupboard comes with complete instructions. The activities are designed to incorporate higher-order thinking, reinforce research skills and writing, interspersed with the arts in order to springboard upon the concepts presented in the book, The Indian in the Cupboard. Perfect for gifted and talented, or high-achievers, or for use as a culminating activity!
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4th - 6th, Staff
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Literature Unit
This literature unit, perfect for whole-group, cluster-groups, or independent study, includes vocabulary and journal prompts for each chapter section, as well as ideas for research projects: Native Americans - perfect for grade 4, and a Sea Creatures science research project. There is also a multi-disciplinary Final Project idea sheet, perfect for differentiating instruction within the classroom!
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4th - 6th, Staff
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The Groveland Rape Case of 1949
"The Groveland Rape Case of 1949" is an aid to the study of this landmark case in the Civil Rights struggle. It will be found useful is you are studying the topic in school or college (whether in history, social studies, journalism, etc.) or if your are reading either of the two books on the subject ("Devil in the Grove" by Gilbert King and "The Groveland Four" by Gary Corsair).
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1. Activities;
2. A summary of the case and of alternative scenarios;
3. Two timelines (one based on King an
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Upper Primary/Middle School Mental Health & Wellbeing Superheroes 1
Just in time for back to school - Our Diverse-ed Team of Mental Health & Wellbeing Superheroes character cards aimed at Upper Primary are perfect for tackling issues such as stress, anxiety and anger, diversity and inclusion in the classroom.Resources included in this download include collectible character cards, a challenge card, journal activities, task cards, and 2 quote posters. All themed around our superhero's unique abilities.There will be 6 characters with 6 unique superpowers to co
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5th - 10th, Staff
Ten: Five Five Companion Study (Novel) Guide
For classrooms, home schooling, DEAR programs, independent study, book discussion groups, or anyone with a healthy thirst for knowledge about the Vietnam War and/or K-9 units during the war, this reproducible study guide will help you. It has a pre-reading multiple choice section, a chapter-by-chapter reading guide, a post-reading activity and projects from many different educational disciplines that allow for real-life connection to the story and further exploration into subtopics presented in
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES BY JULIA ALVAREZ
This word search reminds us of important concepts and characters in this historical fiction genre. This novel teachers us of the importance of a righteous leader, in a nation! Use this as a supplemental activity in your novel study. Thanks so much for visiting! Gracias!
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass : An American Slave
Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave By Frederick Douglass Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is the moving autobiography by the former slave and prominent abolitionist. With unabashed honesty Douglass recounts his early years on a Maryland plantation, his relationships with his masters, his momentous discovery of the link between literacy and bondage, and his eventual flight to freedom. A bestseller when published in 1845, Narrative of the Life of Fre
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
"Now Is The Time For Indigenous-Mexican-American & Chicano People's Unity!"
“People’s Poetry, ESL Pronunciation and Message Clarification: Unity! Now Is The Time For Indigenous-Mexican-American & Chicano People's Unity!"” by Norma Flores features the poem: “Now Is The Time For Unity” and is available @teacherspayteachers.com It's a 9 page lesson in developing oral communication competency by turning current issues into poems for oral communication and message clarification interactions, while focusing on [ oʊ - aʊ ] Back Vowel pronunciation contrasts and peer asse
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Italian Literature Lecture. A Lesson on DANTE ALIGHIERI's Inferno
Italian Literature Lesson on DANTE's InfernoThis Great Educative Product is Ideal for Italian Literature Learners, especially High Schoolers and Higher Education Students or any Learner interested in Medieval Literature in the Italian Penisula. This Lecture is also aimed to Homeschooling Italian Language Learners and Italian Cultural Institutes' Activities for Foreigners.This Lesson contains a Brief Introduction to the Literary Work and a Helpful Explication of "Legge del Contrappasso" and Dante
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Bundle with Italian Literature and History Lessons! 3 in 1! $9.25 SAVED!
"Wind is the Carrier of Song" - Lesson Plan & Extension Activities
This package includes the 2 page lesson plan and 15 pages of printable extension activities for Richard Wagamese's story "Wind is the Carrier of Song," from his memoir, One Native Life. Through discussions, written reflections, and small group activities, students will explore Canada's role in the Truth and Reconciliation process as a result of the Indian Residential School System, the White Paper, and other historical injustices against Indigenous people. Suitable for: Grades 11-12, higher educ
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
I See You Never: Bystanders In Migrant America (Bradbury Virtual SEL / DEI)
This lesson provides organizers that guide students through an SEL/ELA lesson on the relationship between bystander and protagonist in migrant America. The pdf includes links to FREE videos: a FULL lesson with paused reflections (PREFECT for virtual learners), or an audio-visual of the story and a closing reflection. This is great for ELA, SEL, and Social Studies for students in 6-12 and can also support counseling and advisory sessions that develop social-awareness and an understanding of jus
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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