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Close reading cultural activities for Easel
Black History Month Differentiated Close Reading Unit
This Black History Month biography unit will introduce your students to 12 influential African Americans throughout different times in American history. This unit is designed to maximize student success since every article is offered in three levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you!
This is the perfect way to introduce your students to the contributions that African Americans have made in the areas of science, literature, politics, art, entertainment, educ
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography BUNDLE
Mulan -Woman Warrior (Close Reading) Taste of China! Lantern Riddles!
"The Legend of Mulan" is a story of a woman warrior from Ancient China. Hua Mulan lived during China's Southern and Northern Dynasties (589-420 B.C.) This is a beautiful story about a woman who was brave enough to do what she felt was right for her family and country. This legend was passed down through many generations. (Updated 5/16/19)The trademark of a legend is that it is passed down by word of mouth or through some written records and this is one fine example. This packet gives an account
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Fish Cheeks Holiday Short Story and Mini-Research Activity
Looking for a way to tie a powerful short story and a Thanksgiving activity into one short but challenging project? Look no further. This three-day plan will help you incorporate Amy Tan's personal narrative, "Fish Cheeks," with a meaningful dive into cultural customs around the dining table. Students will complete a compare + contrast activity and a mini-research project. A perfect way to combine close reading, research, and writing in a unique, cross-curricular way!Check out the PREVIEW to see
Grades:
6th - 7th
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Dia de los Muertos Reading Passage
This non-fiction reading passage teaches students about the history of Dia de los Muertos, also known as, the Day of the Dead. This informational reading passage includes 1 page of multiple choice questions, 1 page of short answer questions, and 2 separate writing prompts.Standards such as compare/contrast, summarizing, main idea, and others are shown in this reading passage. This passaged is designed for 4th - 5th grade students. It still could be used in a 3rd grade classroom as a lesson to te
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Tell-Tale Heart by Poe. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. ESL Beginner Unit.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to ESL and ENL beginners and newcomers. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. Please open up the preview for details to make sure the text is right for your classroom -- it will be a challenge for your ELLs, but hopefully worth it.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also pri
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Australian Poetry Close Reading MULGA BILLS BICYCLE by Banjo Paterson
This Poetry Analysis Workshop for close reading using Australian Poet Banjo Patterson's 'Mulga Bill's Bicycle' helps students learn to dig deep in poetry analysis. This great Australian poem is fun story of an overconfident horseman who decides that riding the newly invented bicycle will be too easy for him.Workshop takes 2-3 lessons. This great poem analysis can be printed in a small booklet. Perfect for snippets of analytical thinking and textual analysis practice between other units, or for a
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Notice and Note Analysis: Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan
NO PREP. JUST PRINT!Read this "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan text set, which combines contemporary literature and Notice and Note strategies for older students. Students will have the opportunity to identify and analyze different Notice and Note Signposts from the texts including:Tough QuestionsWords of the WiserAha MomentThis set includes:Chunked text set complete with an annotation sidebarTeacher guide to identifying and analyzing the N&N signposts used for this textGraphic Organizer where stude
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Grades:
6th - 12th
American History by Judith Ortiz Cofer close reading - cultural study w/KEY
"American History" is a short story about a Latino girl's coming of age when she must face the reality that some people find themselves to be superior to others because of ethnicity. The close reading guides students to focus on text moments and make inferences, draw conclusions, and identify characterization, mood, and theme.The EASEL activity teaches students to recognize internal and external conflict.For more short story lessons and tools for teaching the elements of literature, please click
Grades:
7th - 11th
Satire: Mark Twain's "Advice to Youth" close reading w/ vocab EASEL & KEY
This famous piece is a great example of satire with Mark Twain calling out the faults of society through his "advice." The questions each focus on one paragraph's use of satirical techniques like reversal or hyperbole. The first EASEL activity allows students to complete the worksheet on their computers or you can download and print the worksheets. The second EASEL is using context clues to determine the meaning of words that appear in the essay = self-grading.For more lessons and tools for tea
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Las Posadas Reading Passage and Comprehension Activities
This lesson was designed to teach students about the Christmas cultural celebration of "Las Posadas". The lesson is in English. The following activities are included: 1. Las Posadas Article 2. Vocabulary Words 3. Crossword Puzzle 4. Cloze Sentences 5. The Nativity (black and white)
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Mexican Holidays Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
Black History: Annie Turnbo Malone; Inventor
Students will enjoy learning about the remarkable life and career of Annie Turnbo Malone, the woman who Invented the first line of Hair Care Products and cosmetics for Black women. In this lesson activity pack, you will find:A Colorful Annie Malone Poster/Visual Vocabulary Word Cards Biography/Close ReadComprehension Questions Creative Writing and Illustrating My Invention Creative ActivityPlease don't forget to leave feedback to let me know how you are enjoying and using my resources, and to e
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Black History Month INVENTORS; BUNDLE
Cultural Lesson: "The Writing on the Wall" close reading on Angel Island w/KEY
This article, written by poet Camille Dungy, looks at the poetry that encapsulates the history and conditions of Chinese immigrants who were held on Angel Island, United States between 1882 and 1943.The close reading is a two-column chart. In the left column, students are directed to select specific text or define a word. In the right column, students draw conclusions or make inferences about the text in that particular section of the article.The EASEL activity helps students practice recogniz
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8th - 11th
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INSIDE OUT & BACK AGAIN: Reading Comprehension Questions
As your class reads Inside Out and Back Again, give your students these guided reading questions to review the literary elements and consider the beautiful figurative language. These worksheets help students pay close attention to the poetic elements in the story, while helping them gauge how well they comprehend the characters, setting, conflict, and plot.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Winter Games Reading Passage
This Winter Games 2018 reading passage is directed towards 4th and 5th graders. This is an engaging passage that teaches students about the current Olympics, explanations of the symbols, and the history of the original Olympics thousands of years ago!
This is an informational reading passage that includes:
One reading passage
Non-Fiction Graphic Organizer
One page of short answer questions
One page of multiple choice questions
Written response question
One Research page
Answer Key
I hope that
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Grades:
4th - 5th
SATIRE: "How to Write About Africa" article close read & analysis w/ KEY, EASEL
This close reading of the satirical article "How to Write About Africa" focuses on cliches and misconceptions writers tend to make when writing about Africa. The article is broken into sections for close reading with each section followed by text-based questions.It is important that students recognize a satirical tone of verbal irony and the purpose of using it to criticize an issue.The assignment can be given as group discussion work or individual work.EASEL OPTION: You can assign for student
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Chinese New Year Reading Passage UPDATED 2021
**UPDATED VERSION FOR 2021** IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE CURRENT VERSIONThis is a 4th/5th Grade leveled reading passage that can be used to teach your students about the history of the Chinese New Year. It is an informational reading passage that covers standards in reading such as sequencing, main idea, using context clues, as well as inferencing questions.This product includes one nonfiction reading passage, one page of multiple choice questions, one page
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Reading Passage: Ruby Bridges
This reading passage is about 300 - 350 words. It is perfect for Black History Month. It is about Ruby Bridges. It also includes vocabulary practice and comprehension questions. It is geared toward 6th and 7th graders.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Black History Month: George Washington Carver; Inventor & Scientist
Students will learn about the remarkable life and career of George Washington Carver. A man who was born into slavery and went on to become a great botanist and agriculturalist. In this lesson activity pack, you will find a Biography/Close Read, Poster, Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary Cards, and Writing activity.Please don't forget to leave feedback to let me know how you are enjoying and using my resources, and to earn TpT credits that can be used for future purchases. :)
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Black History Month INVENTORS; BUNDLE
Danica Patrick: Women in Sports
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the life of Danica Patrick. As you study sports players, Women's History, and/or American heritage this activity will be a great addition. This can be used as a whole class assignment or as an individual mini-research project. This is ideal for 1-4th grade students, although some older students may enjoy the activities. Activities included in this product:Coloring cover pageKWL chartVocabulary previewOne page reading passageReadin
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: Women in Sports Mini Biography Research Bundle
Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence (A Stolen Generation story) EASEL, story - w/KEY
"Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence" is a fictional narrative about a nonfiction event - when the author's mother escaped a mission where Aboriginal children were held for forced assimilation during the Aboriginal Act in Australia. Because they were kidnapped from their parent, they became known as The Stolen Generation.The lesson focuses on sensory language, diction, mood, and setting as the author uses rich, descriptive language to explain the tension and the escape route. The story is included wi
Grades:
8th - 12th
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A Lesson on Stereotypes: "The Danger of a Single Story" - video, discussion
This lesson allows students to open up to one another about stereotypes by watching the amazing TedTalk “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The lesson includes the whole class watching the video. (video link included)The worksheet includes a script for the video that students can annotate and mark as they listen in preparation for the group discussion.The group discussion encourages students to share experiences and opinions with one another in a small Socratic approach.M
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Thanksgiving in Mexico Reading Comprehension
This is a cultural reading about the practices of Mexico during the Thanksgiving season. This version is in English only.
Grades:
8th - 10th
Martin Luther King, Jr's Montgomery Bus Boycott Speech Analysis w/ KEY & EASEL
Martin Luther King was a master of using persuasive techniques in his speeches. This analysis focuses on the use of parallelismrepetitionanalogiesemotionally charged languagelogicThe prompts require students to choose and mark text as well as explain the devices and their effects.The EASEL activity allows students to practice identifying and fixing parallel structure.For more lessons and projects on civil rights, please click here.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
MLK's use of rhetorical devices - PowerPoint engagement lesson with KEY
This lesson includes excerpts from Martin Luther King's Montgomery Bus Boycott Speech to teach and reference before students analyze "I Have a Dream." Each slide has a student engagement question to allow for whole class discussion and participation. The rhetorical devices being analyzed include:emotionally charged languageparallelismrepetitionanalogy - extra slide using examples from other texts.This lesson not only helps students identify the devices but learn how to explain the effect they ha
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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