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Common Core RL.11-12.3 cultural activities
They Called Us Enemy Novel Study
There are four activities in the introduction document. Students have a brief slide deck; a primary source news article from the San Francisco Chronicle, 1942; an explanation of Japanese Relocation Centers; and videos with multiple perspectives to better understand the events that led up to Japanese-Americans' incarceration during WWII. There are four documents for students to take notes on a template for characters, conflict, significant quotes, and summaries. The notes are broken up every 50 p
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11th
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The Handmaid's Tale:Political Influences--a Power Point Presentation
The Handmaid’s Tale is a powerful story, even if it had been totally invented—but when students learn of the historical background and political forces that influenced Margaret Atwood’s novel, richly illustrated in this Power Point presentation, they get an even deeper glimpse into the creative minds of writers like Atwood (and Orwell and Miller and others) who draw from source materials and their own fiery imaginations to create works that seem even more relevant today than when they were firs
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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"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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Motivational Notes in Spanish - Class Community, Social Emotional Intervention
Students love these colorful Motivational Notes in Spanish! Whether you teach English Learners, Spanish, or want to recognize students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds, these notes deliver personalized, positive, and powerful motivation. *Also, check out 300 Motivational Notes in English. We know that building strong relationships is key, and personalized motivational notes - especially in a student's home language - is one sure way to show a student or colleague that they matter. I have the
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Introduction to Greek Tragedy AP Lit High School English Sophocles Euripides
All you need to introduce the elements of Greek Tragedy as a preview to a longer unit or on its own.28 editable Google Slides - can be formatted for TPT Easel or Pear Deck for an interactive experiencePDF version of the Slides - for print or digital distributionCovers the basics (it’s a lot!) of Greek Tragedy, including:Roots - history and extensionsTerms - all the vocabulary students need to know and use to describe and interpret the actionPhilosophies - reasoning behind the choices made by inn
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9th - 12th
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Mexican Gothic Reading Guide and Discussion Questions (Remote or In-Person)
This 50- page download includes a reading guide with comprehension and literary analysis questions for Silvia Moreno-Garcia's novel Mexican Gothic. Students will explore Mexican culture, literary devices, as well as develop a clear understanding of the plot and Gothic elements. The novel is a fantastic update to more classic Gothic novels. It's sure to be a hit with high school students.The reading guide and discussion questions focus on the elements of Gothic Literature, fairytales, and Coloni
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Native American Myths (for high school)
These activities are used to help introduce students to the structure of Native American traditional literature/creation myths. (I use these activities before I start teaching Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian. As this text is a modern creation myth.) Here is what is included:pre-reading information (a pdf that gives background on the literature along with its structure and characteristics)a creative writing project asking students to create their own myth using the language/structu
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9th - 12th
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Unit: Legends & Tall Tales/Mythology, Folklore/Creative Writing/ELA7-12|EDITABLE
Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 15Steps: 16Original Products: 9Links to Resources: 10Rubrics: 2Brainstorm about heroes with MY ORIGINAL HONORS WKSH: Heroes (CCSS.ELA.W.9)Research with LINK R4S: Module 2- Finding Information about a hero (CCSS.ELA.W.7)Read LINK: Tale of Sir Launcelot.pdf (CCSS.ELA.R.10)Practice standardized testing vocabulary with MY ORIGINAL WKSH Vocabulary Usage: Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake (CCSS.ELA.L.4-6)Read LINK: The Sword in the Stone.pdf (CCSS.
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7th - 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
The Historical Macbeth - A Power Point Presentation
Macbeth would be a doozy of a story, even if it had been totally invented—but when students learn of the historical background that spawned the play, illustrated richly in this Power Point presentation, they get an even deeper glimpse into the creative mind of William Shakespeare in taking these source materials from Scottish history and assembling them into a story truly timeless. This presentation notes the facts and the fictions that Shakespeare wielded in writing Macbeth, and speculates as t
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10th - 12th
Explore Othering in society, impact on marginalized groups, Critical Thinking
Explore Othering in society, impact on marginalized groups, Critical ThinkingFRANKENSTEIN versionThis product is designed to help students think about the process of Othering. Through Othering, people classify groups of individuals and judge them based on surface-level characteristics, such as race or ethnicity. As evidenced in history and still present in society today, Othering can lead to harmful movements, including marginalization or exclusion of certain populations. Therefore students need
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Christmas Carol: A Play Told in Six Scenes
This wonderful story written by Charles Dickens is a must for students and teachers looking for a fun and simple dramatic reading or a staged production to share with the school or family and friends. Adapted for the stage by Carol J. Macy. Dickens has an important message about kindness and caring verses striving for material wealth. Each scene asks for only minimal props and costume pieces. Victorian Christmas music can be uploaded online or purchased on a CD. Students will LOVE acting ou
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4th - 12th
Native American Literature Power Point and Notes
This power point and guided notes introduces Native American Literature and celebrates the relationship between Native Americans stories and their culture. The power point looks in depth at Southeastern, Plains, and Northwestern tribes of Native Americans and looks at the cultural differences of these regions and how that connects to their Literature. The Guided notes help students follow along with the power point and strengthen the understanding of this topic.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hyperdoc: Byronic Hero in Frankenstein Letters 1-4, An Introduction (EDITABLE)
provides notes about The Byronic Heroprovides a chart for students to fill out with examples of the romantic notes in the letters 1-4 to introduce Frankensteinprovides both a group and individual optionkey included
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7th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)
Persepolis questions and study guide
This document is complete with literary and historical terms students need to know to read and analyze the graphic novel, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. It also includes chapter questions.
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6th - 12th
"The War of the Wall" by Toni Cade Bambara with analytical prompt
Essay Prompt: In "The War of the Wall," the narrator of the story tells us that he and his friend Lou react strongly to a newcomer to their neighborhood. Write an essay in which you analyze the influence of first impressions on the interactions between the boys and the painter lady.GUIDING QUESTION: What assumptions do the boys make about the painter lady, and why?
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Hyperdoc: Romanticism in Frankenstein Letters 1-4, An Introduction (EDITABLE)
provides notes about Romanticismprovides a chart for students to fill out with examples of the romantic notes in the letters 1-4 to introduce Frankensteinprovides both a group and individual optionkey included
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7th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)
Unit: Introduction to Novel- Animal Farm- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
PROFILE:Subject: ELAGrade Level: 9-10Unit: Novel- Animal Farm- IntroductionCreator: Erica VilliloINCLUDES:1 Agenda1 Quizlet3 Google Slides3 Website Links10 CCSS Anchor Standards23 Steps17 MY ORIGINALS15 Keys11 Assessments
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9th - 10th
A Comparative Study of Martin Luther King Jr & Malcolm X
A complete unit of instruction - include ALL answer documents - comparing and contrasting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Malcom X's early lives & speeches.This unit of study, which can be taught as a complete unit, or separated into 13 distinct activities gives students an opportunity to take a deeper look into each man and one of his influential speeches. It is created with ease in mind for the instructor, whether an experienced certified teacher or a home-educator new on the job. Everything
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9th - 12th
Who Would You Save Activity
The best way to get students thinking about essential questions is to put them into a situation which makes them think. This is one of my most favorite activities to do with students because it gets them thinking morally and logically. Students will read through the situation where they are stranded on an island and have to choose 3 people to save; everyone else will die. The people they have to choose from will not be an easy choice as they all have positive and negative qualities. After they c
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9th - 12th
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Directions: Character Archetype Infographic [CCSS.ELA.SL.5]
4 FilesSTANDARD: [CCSS.ELA.SL.5] Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.Task:Create an infographic INFOGRAPHIC Resources:Notes: DesigningNotes: Graphic Design Tips for Non-Graphic DesignersNotes: character archetypesHow to Write an OdeHow to Write an ElegyVideo: Getting Started with Canva on iPad TutorialNotes: Text on How to CanvaInfographic Requirements: (15 total)Grading: (Not All Categories Will Apply
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7th - 12th
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Unit: Introduction to Mythology & Folklore ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloStandards: CCSS.ELA.R.1CCSS.ELA.R.10CCSS.ELA.W.7CCSS.ELA.W.9CCSS.ELA.W.10CCSS.ELA.L.3CCSS.ELA.SL.1CCSS.ELA.SL.68 Original Products2 Links8 Activities
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7th - 12th
A Midsummer Night's Dream for Students
The Silly Shakespeare for Students edition of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream simplifies the famous play without dumbing it down. It’s perfect for introducing students to the Bard, in a fun way. Dr. Seuss meets Shakespeare!Author Paul Leonard Murray, director of the Belgrade English Language Theater, has cut the play down to an hour or so and made the language more accessible. But he’s kept all the funny parts! Not only that, the whole thing is written in rhyming couplets. Written for st
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5th - 10th
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TEXT SET: Animal Farm & Four Freedoms - ELA 9 (EDITABLE)
Profile:Subject: ELAGrade Level: 9-10Unit: Novel- Animal FarmEssay Type: Argumentative = Equal Quotes and Explanations for BOTH sidesText Set: #18Prompt Type: Standard = ELA Standard ReasonsThematic Topic: Conformity and Social PressureWriting Skill: Formal WritingStandard: CCSS.ELA.W.1 Argument AnalysisScaffolding Level: PartnerCreator: Erica VilliloIncludes:1 Bonus File: Agenda with 42 LinksList of 7 Recommended Exemplar Texts from CCSS, Springboard, CommonLit, and Holt’s Elements of Literatur
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9th - 10th
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