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Common Core RI.8.8 cultural activities
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
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6th - 12th
Ruby Bridges Through My Eyes School Integration Lesson Plan
Through My Eyes by Rubby Bridges is an autobiography of Ruby Bridges, a pioneer of school integration and an icon of the Civil Rights movement. This resource is perfect for teaching American history, African American history, reading comprehension and writing skills. This is LA and U.S. History lesson plan:Benchmarks Pre-reading activities Reading activities Comprehension, Discussion and Essay QuestionsWord Search and VocabularyThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching
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Not Grade Specific
HMH Collections MyPerspectives "Quilt of a Country" Analysis and Vocab Questions
This fully editable set of activities push students to analyze Anna Quindlen's argument and evidence in the essay "Quilt of a Country" AND work with her advanced vocabulary.This text is PERFECT for election season as it prompts students to think about what it means to be an American and a productive citizen.
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8th - 10th
Donald Trump Multiple Choice Quiz Reading Comprehension "Immigration Policies"
PRINTABLE independent work packet with rhetorical analysis activities. You will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love analyzing Donald Trump's arguments and persuasive techniques. Compare Donald Trump's immigration policies to past presidents. A great lesson on current events.In this activity, students will...This highly engaging lesson teaches students to analyze and criticize Donald Trump by dissecting his words and ideas ab
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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#2 - Aventure de simulation hors du monde - Grade 6e, 7e, 8e année
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School - 3 Unit Program*** Donnez à vos élèves les moyens de devenir des visionnaires ! Highlight this school year by taking your students to exoplanet Kepler452b! Kepler's STARS is a compelling, timely, detailed three-unit simulation adventure with real life application. It is designed to initiate conversations on relevant global topics such as national identity, the plight of displaced persons, and climate change. Kepler's Stars fuses intrigue, drama and
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
#2 - Out-Of-This-World Simulation Adventure - Grade 6, 7, 8
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School - 3 Unit Program*** Empower your students to become visionaries! Highlight this school year by taking your students to exoplanet Kepler452b! Kepler's STARS is a compelling, timely, detailed three-unit simulation adventure with real life application. It is designed to initiate conversations on relevant global topics such as national identity, the plight of displaced persons, and climate change. Kepler's Stars fuses intrigue, drama and discovery to unde
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-4
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
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
The Door of No Return Nonfiction Connections
The Door of No Return nonfiction activity sets will build students’ background knowledge about the history of West Africa and culture of the Asante Kingdom. Because both influence and shape the characters and circumstances in the novel The Door of No Return, students will deepen their understanding of the text as they synthesize informational texts, conduct research, and engage in creative tasks. Students will also develop their critical thinking and practice essential skills aligned to the read
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7th - 9th
Also included in: The Door of No Return Novel Study
Nelson Mandela Speech Analysis Assignment
This assessment was designed as a final assessment for my Student Learning Objective but could be used independently.
Students will need access to three excerpts of speeches, "Court Statement, Pretoria, South Africa, 15 October-7 November 1963", "Statement from the Dock at the Opening of the Defense Case in the Rivonia Trial, Pretoria South Africa, 20 April 1964", "On Release from Prison, Cape Town, South Africa, 11 February 1990".
Students are required to analyze the statements and explain t
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8th - 12th
Puerto Rico is More than just Salsa – A Mini Curriculum
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Third Wave Feminism: Salt-N-Pepa Document Set (w/ research question)
These materials are a document set for students that provides organized research (articles, lyrics, and images) and is part of a larger unit on 90s Feminism and The Third Wave. The 90s hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa is the topic of focus for this document set. Students are to be focused on the following Research Question - How did Salt-N-Pepa’s music reflect issues related to Third Wave Feminism or women’s rights issues in general?The document set includes: a biography, album covers, fashion, music v
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8th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Military Draft: Con - Disadvantages of using a Draft (article)
This article is about the history of conscription in America. It provides students with reasons why the draft should never be reinstated, using the events surrounding Vietnam as an example. Disadvantages of using a draft are clearly enumerated. PAIR this article with the DRAFT ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES GRAPHIC ORGANIZER and MILITARY DRAFT: Pro (a bundle is available that includes everything mentioned here). Students should complete the graphic organizer as they read both articles (in preparation
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6th - 9th
Hola, Flamenco – A Mini-Curriculum Devoted to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed mini-curriculum 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, vibrant introduction to Spain, to European History, and to one of the world’s most beloved cultural genres.***An exci
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"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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Guided Reading A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for students with Autism
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Predictable language with: tactile, visual and auditory prompts for students with Autism. Students on the spectrum need a multi-media approach including: visual images, an auditory reinforcement, a tactile involvement and key words presented in different contexts 3 - 5 times. This educational resource pack is m
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K - 2nd
Also included in: K - 2, Bundle for Students with Autism
Destination Caribbean – The Historical Roots of Reggae, Calypso, Salsa + Tambrin
'Destination: Caribbean’ is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using the region's most popular music forms – Reggae, Calypso, Salsa, etc. – like a time machine, transforming rhythms, lyrics and melodies into a vehicle for understanding the historical conditions that created them. Many of the Caribbean's traditional dance steps, costumes, instruments and religions evolved as methods for slaves to preserve their culture and undermine their captors. As we discover through reading, a Rastafaria
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Romany: Centuries of Discrimination (Complete Mini Curriculum)
If you are lucky enough to have traveled in Europe, you’ve probably seen members of the Romany ethnic group gathered outside of popular tourist sites, Known variously as Roma, Gypsies, Tsingani, Boyash, Zingari, Kipti and, in Spanish, Gitanos, the Romany rank among Earth's most marginalized ethnic groups.'The Romany, Centuries of Discrimination,' is a 400-word informational text that can help teachers supplement their lesson plans for a variety of subjects - from History to the Arts to Ethnic St
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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
Third Wave Feminism: Punk and Riot Grrl Document Set (w/ research question)
These materials are a document set for students that provides organized research (articles, lyrics, and images) and is part of a larger unit on 90s Feminism and The Third Wave. The Riot Grrl punk rock scene and the group Bikini Kill are the topic of focus for this document set. Students are to be focused on the following Research Question - How did the Riot Grrl music scene reflect issues related to Third Wave Feminism or women’s rights issues in general?The document set includes: a biography, c
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8th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Guided Reading A-Z: "Famous Art" for Hard of Hearing
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)This educational resource pack includes ASL and hands-on approaches: Modified for students hard of hearing: tactile, ASL and visual prompts applied. Students who are deaf versus hearing-impaired require accommodations determined by three factors: the degree of hearing loss, the age at onset, and the type of lang
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K - 8th
Also included in: K- 2 Grade Bundle for Students Hard of Hearing
Guided Reading A- Z: Famous Art Paintings For Traditional Students
“Famous Art Paintings”Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Additional Criteria Grades 3-5Refer to Additional Reading Level Books such as: https://www.amazon.com/Childs-Introduction-Art-Paintings-Sculptures/dp/1579129560/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2/138-9216607-0241849?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1579129560&pd_rd_r=dc5fff14-ad21-4eda-9767-f12244815b5f&pd_r
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K - 8th
Also included in: Grade 3: Bundle for Traditional Students
Hinduism & Buddhism - The Basics
With more than 1 billion combined adherents worldwide, Hinduism and Buddhism rank among Earth's most-practiced spiritual traditions. However, due to their characterization in popular culture, many westerners see these great religions as confusing and outdated – or worse, as "hippy-dippy" nonsense, followed only by New Age yoga aficionados.This eight question worksheet employs various methods - including Fill in the Blanks, Identification/Short Answer, Compare/Contrast and "Match-Ems" - to help s
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Braille, Guided Reading A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for Blindness
This educational resource pack includes audio and hands-on approaches: Modified for students with blindness: tactile, Nemeth Code Numbers, imagery of muffin pans and tennis balls (to replicate the braille alphabet) and auditory prompts applied. A media player is necessary.Students may require braille and tactile learning or the use of a computer with voice synthesizer. Visually impaired will also require enlarged print. Images and descriptions from world famous paintings with:(Level 1) A rec
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Braille Bundle, Grades 6 - 12 for Students with Blindness
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