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Common Core RI.7.1 cultural activities
Lunar New Year 2024 | Year of the DRAGON Reading Comprehension | Spring Festival
Chinese New Year in 2024 starts on Saturday, February 10th!It’s the Year of the DRAGON!Did you know that the Chinese believe that people born in the Year of the DRAGON are strong, tenacious, and ambitious? Do you know what the lucky colors and numbers are for people born during the Year of the DRAGON?Find out more by close-reading interesting text all about the Year of the DRAGON.Create a Cool DRAGON Collage, perfect for a 2024 Year of the DRAGON Bulletin Board!*** This resource has been updated
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4th - 7th
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Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension | Writing | Centers
Are You Ready for Chinese New Year? This resource works for any year!Chinese New Year is a wonderful opportunity to teach an important part of Chinese culture to upper-grade students! This packet explores the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year, biographical information about Confucius, and interesting information about the Chinese zodiac.Students will utilize higher-level thinking activities in order to explore and think critically about Chinese New Year. Students will:ASK | What is
Grades:
4th - 6th
4 Tools for Teaching "The Danger of a Single Story" Google Slides and Form
This is my best selling resource! Add it to your classroom today!Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "The Danger of a Single Story" Ted talk is an incredible speech to watch with students 6-12. I watch the talk and read the transcript with my tenth graders, and the discussion and reflection after each view are consistently impressive. To help my students discuss the talk meaningfully, I developed these four printable tools: two listening guides, a text-connection tool, and a SOAPSTone analysis. The liste
Grades:
6th - 12th
St. Patrick's Day History Reading, Worksheet, and Celtic Cross Activity
This St. Patrick's Day reading activity tells the story of St. Patrick in Ireland and how the holiday came to be celebrated today. It is written in an engaging way for younger students to understand the history behind the real Saint Patrick and how his myth has grown today.After the reading, students answer 5 short reading comprehension questions, then either color or create their own Celtic Crosses using included templates.☘ This is a fantastic holiday activity for your students! ☘ Both an edit
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
Hispanic Heritage Month Bell Ringers - 24 Hispanic Heritage Bellringers
This month-long bellringers resource is the PERFECT Hispanic Heritage Month activity to introduce your middle school and high school students to a diverse group of Hispanic and Latinx individuals. Each bell ringer is designed to introduce students to an influential individual and contains a text-dependent question for students to answer. Question types include analysis, making connections, making inferences, comparisons, and more.This Hispanic Heritage Month resource requires NO PREP-just PRINT
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Sneetches Have a Dream-Comparing Genres with a Similar Theme (MLK)
Unleash the Power of Literature and History with Our Compelling Activity! Dive into a transformative learning experience with our thought-provoking activity that compares Dr. Seuss's timeless classic, "The Sneetches," with Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. ✨ Explore Themes of Equality and Acceptance: Immerse your students in the whimsical world of Sneetches while drawing parallels to Dr. King's powerful message of equality and unity. Critical Thinking Meets Literature: Ch
Grades:
5th - 9th
Back to School Activities for Middle School ELA All About Me Community Building
Make your first week back to school fun, easy to prep and meaningful for your middle school ELA students. These ready to print resources will help you get to know your students, build community in your classroom, and assess reading and writing skills in the first week of school. This bundle contains 8 ready to print activities to make your first week of school as easy as possible. You'll love getting to know your students in creative and unique ways. Your students will love engaging in a variety
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6th - 9th
Jihad: What is it? Students understand meaning behind jihad & role in Islam!
This resource on Jihad and Islam engages students on the true meaning of jihad, how it is viewed in the Muslim community, and how jihad has been misinterpreted by radical groups. Students work individually or in pairs to analyze the information regarding jihad and answer the six overarching questions -- then students complete a writing prompt to document the "realizations" they have had regarding jihad. A key is included as well as a 1:1 Google-compatible version!This resource is included in m
Grades:
5th - 8th
Native American Heritage Month Bell Ringers - 24 Middle School ELA Bellringers
This month-long bellringers resource is the PERFECT Native American Heritage Month activity to introduce your middle school and high school students to a diverse group of Native American individuals. Each bell ringer is designed to introduce students to an influential individual and contains a text-dependent question for students to answer. Question types include analysis, making connections, making inferences, comparisons, and more.This Native American Heritage Month resource requires NO PREP-
Grades:
6th - 9th
"Farewell to Manzanar" WebQuest - Pre Reading
This product is a pre-reading activity for "Farewell to Manzanar" in which students will research and learn about the following:Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston Pearl HarborJapanese Internment Manzanar Relocation CenterLiving Conditions Children's experiences within the campsIncluded are the following:Google Slides Presentation which contains information, videos, and links to credible resources Research guide where students can record their information: via Google Docs - this can be printed or uploaded
Grades:
7th - 10th
October Activities | Italian American Heritage Month | Italy Logic Puzzle
Did you know October is National Italian American Heritage Month?Your students will love reading about a wide range of Italian American achievements and contributions during OCTOBER!This informative and engaging resource uses fun facts and puzzles to help students better understand the origin of October's Italian American Heritage Month as well as its' historical figures and cultural impact on American society.These activities are a fun and interesting way to teach about Italian American Heritag
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5th - 8th
AROUND THE WORLD THEME MEGA BUNDLE Multiculture Camp Earth Day End of the Year
***BUNDLE & SAVE 25%!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this low-prep, 152-page/slide Around the World End of the Year Theme Day Activities MEGA BUNDLE! It includes everything you need to have a thematic day to celebrate diversity, culture, and the world and have a Middle-Grades (4-8) Fun Day in ELA with your students! What is Around the World Day? Enjoy the day (or week!) while still learning with this fun, themed resource! Students will l
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3rd - 12th
Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Assignments Digital
Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension - Nonfiction Digital Assignments: Teach your students about how Christmas is celebrated around the world with traditions, practices, and customs from different countries with this ready-to-use digital resource! The countries covered are China, Colombia, Denmark, and The Congo. This fun and engaging resource is an excellent cross-curricular activity that connects well with social studies and exposes students to other cultures many of them may not b
Grades:
6th - 9th
Claudette Colvin Complete Novel Study (Quizzes, journal prompts, & activities)
Looking for an all inclusive resource to use as you teach Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice? I've got you covered! Winner of the Newbery Honor Award this non fiction book is an incredible way for middle and high schoolers to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and the people who were major players. This bundle includes the following for each of the 10 chapters:multiple choice quizzes (and answer key)vocabulary word listjournal writes (with rubric)discussion questionsextension activities
Grades:
7th - 9th
AROUND THE WORLD DAY BUNDLE End of the Year Theme International Day Multiculture
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this low-prep, 95-page/slide Around the World End of the Year Theme Day Activities Bundle! It includes everything you need to have a thematic day to celebrate diversity, culture, and the world and have a Middle-Grades (4-8) Fun Day in ELA with your students! What is Around the World Day? Enjoy the day with this fun, themed day! Students will learn about countries around the world through research, art, STEM, team-
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3rd - 12th
Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations_Middle & High School Black History
This passage is about the ancient Ghana, Songhai, and Mali empires. Long before the colonial period, there were great African kingdoms whose rulers presided over magnificent courts. Their merchants traded in gold, salt, and other goods with faraway countries, often traveling vast distances over caravan routes across the plains and deserts. African American Black History Course_Lesson Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations· Lesson 1 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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Christmas Traditions in the USA - ESL ENL Powerpoint
This eye-catching seasonal presentation is an introduction to Christmas in the USA. It presents vocabulary words in a meaningful context. Students can use visuals and context clues to determine meaning of the new words. It is suited for beginning and intermediate English Language Learners.
I have attached notes on many of the slides explaining the reasons we have certain symbols for Christmas--such as the wreath, the Christmas tree and stockings.
I have attached a list of vocabulary w
Grades:
4th - 12th
Hispanic Heritage Month | Native American Month | Cultural Diversity BUNDLE
Discover the power of cultural heritage with this comprehensive resource! With 9 months of engaging activities, including informational texts, quizzes, puzzles, and more, your students will be captivated by the richness of Hispanic, Italian, Native American, and other heritage celebrations. Each month brings a new opportunity for learning and growth. Don't miss out on this unique and educational experience!Check out the PREVIEWS to see everything that is included...By purchasing this BUNDLE, you
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5th - 8th
Asian American & Pacific Islander Month Bell Ringers - 30 AAPI Month BellRingers
This month-long bellringers resource is the PERFECT AAPI Heritage Month activity to introduce your middle school and high school students to a diverse group of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals. Each bell ringer is designed to introduce students to an influential individual and contains a text-dependent question for students to answer. Question types include analysis, making connections, making inferences, comparisons, and more.This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Mont
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5th - 9th
Current Events Reading Comprehension_News Articles_Middle & High School_2024-Jan
Current events news PDF lesson plans for students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. For middle and high school students. (Politics). First Execution in USA by Nitrogen Gas (Business). Economic Growth (Culture) Madonna Sued for Late Concerts. (Science) Hearing Loss Breakthrough. (World) 245,000 Holocaust Survivor
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6th - 12th
Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage
Looking to add some engaging and differentiated activities to your Native American literature unit? Check this out!Activities include:Native American History Month Informational TextDefine an Unfamiliar Word with Depth and ComplexityNative American Heritage Month QuizInformational Text About Famous Native AmericansWord Search – Use Words in Context to Fill in the Blanks of Famous Native American ContributionsFamous Native Americans Logic PuzzleOver 1.5+ Hours of Activities (6 separate activities
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5th - 8th
COUNTRY WRITING BUNDLE Around the World Narrative Informative Opinion Prompts
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, 15-page Countries Around the World Writing Bundle Prompts & Papers! Students will watch videos (links provided) and/or research a country of their choice to answer one (or more!) of the writing prompts. SIX prompts (2 narrative, 2 informative, and 2 opinion), video links, suggested research websites, list of countries, revising and editing checklists, and 5 world-themed writing papers are include
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4th - 12th
COUNTRY RESEARCH GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS | Cause Effect Descriptive Sequence Problem
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with these FOUR no-prep Countries Online Research Graphic Organizers. Descriptive, problem/solution, cause/effect, and sequence graphic organizers are included, as well as a list of suggested internet sources (separate file to easily load to your school LMS) and a list of countries to choose from. This provides a QUICK and EASY way to keep students engaged, develop cultural understanding, practice research skills, thin
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3rd - 12th
COUNTRY ONE DAY RESEARCH BUNDLE | Compare Contrast Art Analysis NO PREP
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with these THREE no-prep Countries Compare & Contrast One Day Online Research & Art Analysis. The THREE options are: compare/contrast two countries; research about one country; art from two different countries compare/contrast and art analysis. A list of suggested internet sources (separate file to easily load to your school LMS) and a list of countries to choose from are also included. This provides a QUICK an
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3rd - 12th
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