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Common Core RI.11-12.7 cultural activities
Native American Myths Mega Bundle: 2 week unit & project based learning activity
This Native American Mythology unit bundle includes two weeks of activities to help students understand some of the key features of Native American Mythology and recognize the link between American Literature, American History, and current events. Use as Native American Heritage month activities or as part of a wider mythology unit.The bundle includes:2 days of slide presentations with background information on the Native American tribes and myths covered in the unit (The Earth on Turtle’s Back
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9th - 12th
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Women's History Month Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity Digital & Print
DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Women's History Month Internet Scavenger Hunt. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. Perfect for distance learning! 25 questions that will keep students engaged as they search for answers on the internet. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!Students work through the scavenger hunt independently with no prep necessary. Perfect for a sub-plan, too!WHAT'S INCLUDED:■ Printable handout with 25 scavenger
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6th - 12th
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Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Malala Yousafazai Analysis
In this rhetorical analysis over Malala Yousafzai's speech to the United Nations, your students will apply concepts of rhetoric to a famous speech given by a modern figure. Rhetorical/Literary Devices Covered (8 questions): ✔️ Ethos ✔️ Pathos ✔️ Logos ✔️ Allusion ✔️ Anaphora ✔️ Parallel Structure Critical Thinking Topics (4 questions): the value of education as a force against oppression the pen > the sword This activity can be used during a unit study of the book I Am Malala or as an iso
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9th - 12th
"Long Way Down" post-reading Activities Choice Board (Jason Reynolds)
Engage your students in meaningful post-reading activities with the "Long Way Down After Reading Choice Board" and watch as they develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for literature. Let's embark on this journey together.By incorporating this choice board into your curriculum, you empower students to explore "Long Way Down" through a lens that resonates with their interests and strengths. Whether they prefer writing, art, analysis, or interactive projects, this res
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10th - 12th
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SeeTheHuman Project Grade 11/12 Fostering Empathy
The SeeTheHuman Project: Fostering Empathy and Understanding in High School Students New Release: Engaging, Interactive, and Impactful Learning Experience! Overview:The "SeeTheHuman Project" is an innovative, comprehensive teaching resource designed for educators who wish to foster empathy, self-awareness, and critical thinking in high school students, particularly those aged 16 and older. This multimedia project, aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS), provides a unique approach to und
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Is Dark Tourism Okay? An Informational Article Comparison on Ethics & Tourism
This is an upper middle school/ high school level lesson that compares two age-appropriate articles on the growing business of dark tourism. This lesson brings in reading, history, technology, and writing. My high schoolers love this assignment because it allows them to read multiple perspectives about sensitive topics relevant to their age group and news (TIKTOK and living streaming at hollow sites).Students will discuss the ethical responsibility of tourists who visit places of historical sign
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8th - 12th
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Persepolis: Intro to the memoir with a game, video, and more!
Students will begin by reading the first page of the memoir which includes a brief history of Iran. This is very important for them to know while reading the text, so I came up with a quick and fun activity that forces students to engage the history by matching fun images to the historical details. It's more fun if it's timed and students work in teams. Next, students will watch a 4-minute comedy video and answer or discuss three (3) questions about Iranian culture. The intro packet also inclu
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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My American Dream Sounds Like...
This lesson plan is a personal-narrative synthesis, multimodal project in which students express how they interpret the American Dream through music. The inspiration for this came from an NPR program.
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10th - 12th
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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
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7th - 12th
Unit: Animal Farm by Orwell - ELA 9 (EDITABLE)
Profile:Unit: Novel- Animal FarmClass: ELA 9-10Bundles: 6Essay Type: 4 Argumentative and 1 Informative/ExplanatoryText Sets: 5Prompt Type: 2 Topic and 3 Standard5 Thematic TopicsReading Skills: 5Links to Resources: 45Keys: 46Assessments: 18Writing Skill: Formal WritingScaffolding Levels: 5Activities: 99Creator: Erica Villilo26 Recommended Exemplar Texts from CCSS, Springboard, CommonLit, and Holt’s Elements of Literature on 18 different CCSS Anchor Standards 5 Writing Prompts: 2 Topic and 3 Stan
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9th - 10th
Black History Month Unit - Christian Perspective
This Black History Month Slideshow offers *valuable resources to study significant historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Shirley Chisholm, and John P. Parker. It also contains curated videos that explore a Christian perspective on race relations, slavery in the Bible, and African influence on the Early Christian Church. Here's what you get!A Student Survey to introduce the unitLesson plans & assignments, aligned with CCSS for the following content:3 key texts8 curat
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8th - 12th
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Latin Women Writers: Sandra Cisneros, Julia Alvarez, Isabel Allende for 9-12
This digital and printable resource, ideal for high school students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month or Women’s History Month, highlights three hispanic female icons: Sandra Cisneros, Julia Alvarez, Isabel Allende. Great as part of high school ELA, Ethinic studies or Latin studies courses. Designed to be one day web search lessons or expanded into a mini unit. This easy-to-use resource can readily be a jigsaw in small groups or expanded by using the additional idea pages to continue students’
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9th - 12th
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Rigoberta Menchú: Presentación cultural
This activity includes a colorful Power Point presentation in Spanish about the Guatemalan activist Rigoberta Menchú. Would fit nicely into the AP Spanish Language & Culture sub-theme of Heroes & Historical Figures, or a unit on social justice. Themes from the presentation include biographical information, indigenous peoples of Guatemala, oppression, social justice, and activism. There is also a group presentation activity at the end of the presentation that would go nicely with passage
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9th - 12th
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Christmas Trivia Fun Quiz on Google Forms
Your students will love this fun Christmas Quiz that will test their knowledge on Christmas Trivia. You will love that it is completely Digital so therefore no prep!This quiz has 20 questions that are on a variety of Xmas topics, such as food, movies, reindeer, Christmas traditions and of course Santa! Made for all ages to enjoy and have fun.You can edit the resource if you like, use it as a quiz, or use it as an investigative research activity (allowing them to use the internet to find the answ
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Christmas Mega Bundle - Quiz, Jigsaws, Crosswords, Word search and more
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Hola, Flamenco – An Introduction to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited, melodious romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia – all filmed in gorgeous high definition 1080p. Welcome to the next generation of educational movie!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed documentary short dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Importance of Storytelling Choice Board
This assignment consists of a choice board for articles and TED Talks related to the importance of storytelling. Students will choose one article from three choices on storytelling and two TED Talks from five options (you can put your own options in and edit your copy of the slides to make it your own if you wish). Students will take notes on their selected article and answer some reflection questions. Next, students will select a TED Talk to view take notes, share a key takeaway, and rate the T
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9th - 12th
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TEXT SET: Animal Farm & I Am an American Day Address - ELA 9 (EDITABLE)
Profile:Subject: ELAGrade Level: 9-10Unit: Novel- Animal FarmEssay Type: Argumentative = Equal Quotes and Explanations for BOTH sidesText Set: #19Prompt Type: TopicThematic Topic: Ignorance and EducationWriting Skill: Formal WritingStandard: CCSS.ELA.R.7 Medium and GenreScaffolding Level: IndependentCreator: Erica VilliloIncludes:1 Bonus File: Agenda with 41 LinksList of 7 Recommended Exemplar Texts from CCSS, Springboard, CommonLit, and Holt’s Elements of Literature on Thematic Topic8 different
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9th - 10th
Nepantla, A Latinx/ Chicano Studies Mini-unit
This rigorous, culturally relevant, multimedia mini-unit inspired by Hispanic Heritage Month / Indigenous Peoples Day takes students on a journey through Latinx and Chicano identity with rap, poetry, TV shows, personal narratives, and vlogs all composed by Latinx artists and writers. The three-lesson unit goes beyond the superficial treatment of Hispanic Heritage and includes readings, discussion prompts, multimedia links, and a detailed lesson progression that includes engaging, culturally resp
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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"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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Persepolis Annotation Packet
Use this packet to engage students in annotation / analysis of various images throughout Persepolis. Students choose frames to analyze and comment on what makes each image significant / powerful. They also generate questions. The packet is broken up by section -- so it can be used throughout the entire reading.
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8th - 12th
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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
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Hola, Flamenco (Documentary)
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited, melodious romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia – all filmed in gorgeous high definition 1080p. Welcome to the next generation of educational movie!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed documentary short dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Community Engagement - Creating Public Art: Digital Story
This Digital Storytelling Unit is designed to be completed over the course of three to four weeks. Students, working in teams of three to four, will explore core curricular content and be required to make an engaging and creative short video about that content. This Digital Storytelling unit is part of a larger initiative called Meridian Stories (www.meridianstories.com).
Each Digital Storytelling Unit:
• Should take three to four weeks to complete;
• Is aligned to Common Core Curricular Standa
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6th - 12th
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