Elementary reading cultural activities for Microsoft Word

AP Spanish Reading and Email Reply Practice: Reina de belleza afromexicana

Created by

Lectura titulada "Reina de belleza afromexicana quiere vencer el racismo escondido en México" cuál está relacionada al tema de AP belleza y estética sobre los estándares de belleza en Latinoamérica, en este caso, particularmente en México. En el artículo, la reina de belleza habla sobre el bullying que experimentó por ser la primera reina de belleza afrolatina en llegar a concursar en Miss México. Producto incluye:Preguntas esencialesPreguntas antes de leerPreguntas Piensa / Contesta / Comparte

Subjects:

ESL / ELL / EFL, Reading, Spanish

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Afrolatinos | Actividades para el mes de la historia negra | en español

Thanksgiving Reading in Spanish | Lectura Día de Acción de Gracias

Created by

Spanish and Film Studies Store

Reading 100% in Spanish on the importance of Thanksgiving in the United States, and I combined it with another short article on how latinos celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States.The product includes:2 short readings combined into 1 reading.Multiple choice reading comprehension questions written in AP style formatA creative writing activity where students write what they are thankful for this year.Written 100% in Spanish.Editable to make changes.Images to scaffold and make the reading more

Subjects:

Reading, Spanish, Thanksgiving

Grades:

2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Día de Acción de Gracias Bundle | Thanksgiving in Spanish Bundle Activities

AP Spanish Reading: Carolina Herrera | Apropiación cultural, ¿plagio u homenaje?

Created by

Spanish and Film Studies Store

Reading, AP format written questions & Email Reply Writing Activity for the unit Beauty and Aesthetics or any lesson on fashion, clothing, indigenous communities, plagiarism, equality, respect, cultural appropriation, beauty, author rights, marginalized communities, indigenous people's rights, Carolina Herrera, Venezuela, Mexico and more.For this reading, I included an authentic article from a renown Mexican newspaper that explains why the Mexican government is placing a law into effect to p

Subjects:

ESL / ELL / EFL, Reading, Spanish

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Winter Holidays Around the World - Project

Created by

No Frills in Fifth

This is a research report about winter holidays celebrated around the world. I have included the directions to the project, as well as a list of appropriate holidays for your students to research. These directions are very clear and are perfectly suited for 5th grade, but they can easily be adapted for 3rd grade and all the way up to high school. You can choose to make this project homework, or it can be completed in class. I gave my class approximately 4-5 class periods to work on it, and that

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, World History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Research, Cultural Activities

Pre-reading The Breadwinner Afghanistan Taliban Info

Created by

Ms Mockingbird

Information sheet on Afghanistan to prepare your students for The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. Includes a brief history of the country and the Taliban, followed by 8 concrete comprehension questions to solidify students' knowledge of the topic. Key terms in this activity will be useful for students to know as they read The Breadwinner.

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, World History

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities

The Umbrella by Jan Brett Story Sequence

Created by

Graciela Reed

Let all students participate in the story by using these cards to teach sequencing, characters, and character traits. I've also included an umbrella that can be used to retell.

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

Los desafíos mundiales: La vaquita marina peligro de extinción | Lectura y Video

Created by

Spanish and Film Studies Store

The vaquita is not only the world's smallest cetacean, but also the most endangered marine mammal. It’s currently estimated that only 10-15 vaquita remain and their population has decreased at an astonishing rate. Very current article from 2019 and 2020.This activity includes:Authentic reading followed by comprehension questions regarding the vaquita marina.Authentic video followed by written responses regarding the different factors affecting the vaquita marina population and the strategy to tr

Subjects:

Reading, Spanish, Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Esperanza Rising Lit Unit- Anti-Racist/Migrant Worker & Hispanic Culture Study

Created by

Stephanie Madison

This is a complete unit for upper elementary school students or middle school students to study the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. It includes a Rationale, Goals & Objectives, Supporting Texts Set Lists, Lesson Overviews, PreAssessment, Formative Assessments for every Lesson, & Complete, Detailed Lesson Plans. This is a 10 hour unit that will cover 10 class periods of approximately 60 minutes each and includes homework assignments.

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

Bell-Ringer Reading Comprehension Passage: Rosa Parks & Montgomery Bus Boycotts

Created by

Sean's Social Studies and Language Arts

Included is a reading passage regarding Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and the Harlem Hell Fighters as a bonus along with comprehension and context clue questions from the articles. It's a great way to begin any class to promote history, social justice, reading-comprehension, and vocabulary.

Subjects:

Black History Month, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3

, CCRA.R.10

"The Proudest Blue" 3rd Grade Lesson Plan on Diversity and Multimedia

Created by

Cam's Culturally Cohesive Classroom

How can students use their knowledge of multimedia mediums to enhance their reading of texts and make personal connections to different cultures? Using The Proudest Blue, a story of a pair of Muslim sisters who are extremely excited to go to school who are laughed at and belittled by peers because of their tradition of the hijab. These connections will allow students to learn more efficiently, as they learn through the “mirror” (learning from seeing themselves in the lessons) and “window” (learn

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

Student Goal Sheet- College, Career, Academic, and Personal

Created by

Everything's Fine in 209

This chart prompts students to create college, career, academic, and personal goals. 1 sheet includes two charts, so teacher must cut sheets in half to distribute. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can giv

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

French Activities Across the Curriculum Book 1

Created by

Mary Ellen Page

French Activities across the Curriculum provides education, entertainment, and enjoyment for students learning the French language. They develop critical thinking skills in writing, reading, and vocabulary expansion. Each unit offers something different in terms of content and format. Students have fun as they are learning. All answer keys are provided. Materials are appropriate for Grades 5-12 and college and are great for home schoolers. Activities vary in difficulty, thus the wide range

Subjects:

French, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Games, Cultural Activities

Dr. King Week Plan

Created by

Special Needs Support

Running out of ideas for Dr. King, self-confidence, equity, and inclusion? Simply click and go. The planning for one week is done for you. This plan includes clickable links to resources as you support your students.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Black History Month, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 4th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

Lecturas en el imperfecto | las celebridades y el acoso escolar de superación

Created by

Spanish and Film Studies Store

Have your students read biographies from their favorite celebrities from the Spanish speaking and non spanish speaking world all written in the imperfect tense! The celebrities talk about their growing up experience and what they had to do to overcome many obstacles such as bullying and discrimination for being different. Includes questions for every reading!Over 9 readings. I like to do a jigsaw and then have studens share their information._______________¡Haga que sus estudiantes lean biografí

Subjects:

ESL / ELL / EFL, Reading, Spanish

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

ESOL/ESL/TESOL Multicultural Lesson and Story Plans

Created by

Bailey Hughes

Looking for ways to incorporate multicultural education and children's literature? Don't want to do the hard work of creating your own ideas? Well than take advantage of these story and lesson plans designed around the culture of West Africa! Aligned with the Sunshine (Florida) State Standards these story plans and lesson plans over 5 different books are sure to make your students jump for joy! The books include "A Story, A Story", "Zomo the Rabbit", "The Planting of Trees: The Story of Wangari

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Esperanza Rising Chapter Activity Choice board

Created by

TheCreativeTeacherSpot

Students choose 1 activity to complete after each chapter. If there are size issues, adjust the text size and type. Message me if you need assistance.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

Duck for President Voting Stickers

Created by

Alyssa Seeto

After reading the story Duck for President by Doreen Cronin, my students will practice voting in an election by choosing who they would vote for President: Duck or Farmer Brown. These stickers were made for AmazonBasics Round Labels 2.5" (and I used the Word Avery Template 5294).

Subjects:

Autumn, Elections - Voting, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

Personificación

Created by

Sandia Watermelon

Match the picture card to its correct Spanish personification sentence.

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Spanish

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Centers

Hearing Our Way Questions-Summer 2016-Jonathan

Created by

Mrs G's Shopp

Comprehension Questions that accompany the Summer 2016, Hearing our Way magazine issue. Includes 15 reading comprehension questions (written responses) about the magazine student feature-Jonathan.

Subjects:

Reading, Speech Therapy, Writing

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

Reading Comprehension No. 2 - African Folktale: How Spider Got His Legs

Created by

Teach Each Child With Love

Main Idea, Sequencing, Extended Response: Here is a short 30-45 minute Reading Comprehension activity for grades 3-5, for advanced students in 2nd grade, and for English Language Learners. With multiple ways to assess understanding, the questions at the end include extended response and multiple choice, and ask students to summarize the main idea as well as determine a sequence of events. This passage is an original retelling of the African Folktale that explains how spiders got their legs.

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

, RI.4.5

...

reading comprehension Native American Indian digital ressources for 5th grade

Created by

Selestya Digital Resources

Title: "Native American Indians: The First Inhabitants of North America"In this engaging reading comprehension, students will delve into the captivating world of Native American Indians, the original inhabitants of North America. They'll discover the diverse cultures, unique traditions, and incredible resilience of these indigenous peoples who have inhabited the continent for thousands of years. This exploration will help them gain a deeper understanding of the rich history and contributions of

Subjects:

For All Subjects, Native Americans, Reading

Grades:

5th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Cultural Activities

Also included in: NATIVE AMERICAN aapi heritage MONTH MAY ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER BUNDLE

Read Across America School Wide Plan

Created by

The Reading Toolbox

Read Across America WeekCelebrate the Magic of Reading during the first week of March! This week long plan includes engaging ideas for each day of the week. Also includes:Parent Form Letter you can use to invite parents to be guest readersDiverse Character costume ideas for Character DayDiverse book selection ideas for global school wide read aloud Thank you for your purchase!Follow me on twitter and Leading for Literacy Blog for literacy ideas and coaching tips. Premium subscribers receive invi

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.K.10

, RL.1.10

, RL.2.10

, RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

...

Multicultural Lesson Middle Eastern Countries

Created by

Elementary Teaching Treasures

This multicultural lesson focuses on the countries within the Middle East. The goals of the lesson focus on students acquiring knowledge about the traditions of the cultures, holidays, art, music, literature, and similarities among cultures.

Subjects:

Arabic, Other (Social Studies - History), Reading

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

Esperanza Rising Reader's Response Packet

Created by

Lorraine Buffman

Esperanza Rising is a wonderful text filled with opportunities to teach and practice inferring, visualizing, tier 2 vocabulary, figurative language, author's message, character change, and much more of the required points of the fifth grade CCSS. This packet is a chapter to chapter guide to help lead teaching, and more importantly to have students respond meaningfully to the text. Many of the questions require students to practice their skill of supporting answers with appropriate details from

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

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