High school english language arts cultural activities for Google Apps

English Language Arts, Geography, Social Studies - History

Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month SUPER RESEARCH BUNDLE

What is Culture? 5-E Intro Lesson | FUN Cultural Traits Activity | Google

Created by

Social Studies Stuff

This fun, intro lesson challenges your class to explore what culture means and ways cultures vary worldwide. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “What in the World?” warm-up activity featuring Manu Martian, an alien who has crash-landed and is utterly confused. Examine culture and cultural traits through his observations of Earthlings, then introduce key vocabulary and concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, s

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Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Cultural Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Intro to Cultures FUN 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Cultural Traits | Google Resources

Hispanic Heritage Month: Digital Choice Board Activity {7-12}

Created by

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Spanish

Whether you're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month in September or incorporating more LatinX voices to diversify your curriculum, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different articles, videos, poems, and stories.The goal of a choice board is to primarily provide choice to students - an opportunity to self-navigate their interests and explore new ideas. This activity can be used as a bell ringer, a weekly activity, or a 1-2 day lesson plan with rea

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Classroom Community, Reading, Women's History Month

Also included in: Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations

DAILY SLIDES: Women's History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lesson

Created by

Teachin' in the Sun

This Women's History Month Daily Slide Pack is a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of NOTABLE, INFLUENTIAL, AND STRONG WOMEN IN HISTORY! Women's History Month is celebrated during the month of MARCH. Each day includes a Hero with a famous quote, illustration, video to watch, and mini Bio paragraph.This google slides activity is so easy to use! As seen in preview- It is organized so you are able to go day by day, or click at random!! The icons on the screen will take you to each activi

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

Also included in: DAILY SLIDES: Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons YEAR LONG BUNDLE

Black History Month: Digital Choice Board Activity {7-12}

Created by

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Whether you're celebrating Black History Month in February or incorporating more Black voices to diversify your curriculum, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different articles, videos, poems, and stories.The goal of a choice board is to primarily provide choice to students - an opportunity to self-navigate their interests and explore new ideas. This activity can be used as a bell ringer, a weekly activity, or a 1-2 day lesson plan with reading and discus

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Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Thanksgiving

Also included in: Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations

Thanksgiving Activities Nonfiction Lesson on Hot Topics: Black Friday

Created by

Julie Faulkner

This informational text lesson for Thanksgiving is ready-to-go to engage your high school students this November. With leveled texts, standards-based questions, creative activity, and a text-based writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate! Student Experience: The encroachment of Black Friday into Thanksgiving Thursday has been a trend years in the making. This mini unit is designed to get students not only thinking and questioning this topic, but also analyzi

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Grades:

9th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.W.1

Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities for Teens, Mini Unit, BUNDLE

First Day of School Back to School Ice Breaker Activity with Writing Prompt

Created by

Secondary Strategies

Here it is: the PERFECT Ice Breaker to start the school year. Don't know what to do to get to know your students? Print out this fun Back to School All About Me Ice Breaker Activity for the first day or week of school, or share the Google Slides™️ with your students. Ideal for use in Every type of classroom and grades 6 - 12. Comes with complete instructions for students AND complete, easy-to-follow "How to Post to Google Classroom" instructions for you. Using terms that teens can relate to, thi

Subjects:

Classroom Community, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Social Studies - History

CCSS:

W.6.10

, W.7.10

, W.8.10

, W.9-10.10

, W.11-12.10

Also included in: Ice Breaker Bundle English and Spanish | Back to School | New Year

History of Halloween: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)

Created by

Lessons in Humanities

Looking for an engaging and informative way to teach your students about the history of Halloween? Look no further than our Halloween History Google Slides presentation and trivia game! This comprehensive educational resource covers the ancient origins of the spooktacular holiday, from Celtic customs to Christian festivities, and includes fascinating facts about jack-o'-lanterns, trick-or-treating, and bobbing for apples.As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be challenging to create quality le

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Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Games, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Fall & Winter Festivals Bundle: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)

Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations

Created by

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Reading Strategies

Whether you're celebrating Black History Month in February, elevating Hispanic voices in September, or simply looking for easy and meaningful ways to expand the voices present in your curriculum, these digital choice board activities will help students gain exposure to 25 different articles, videos, poems, and stories on each different board.WATCH A VIDEO PREVIEW INSIDE THE PRODUCT HERE!The goal of each choice board is to primarily provide choice to students - an opportunity to self-navigate the

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

English Language Arts, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Studies - History

Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest

Created by

A World to Explore Store

Do you want to help your students learn about Hispanic heritage? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom environment and support diversity? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more about Hispanics living in our country. This is all you need to celebrate this month! No background knowledge needed by you or the students! This research activity is perfect for Hi

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Also included in: Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activity and Mexican Americans Research WebQuests

The Pedestrian Mini Unit by Ray Bradbury, Lesson Plan

Created by

Julie Faulkner

In this unit for Bradbury's "The Pedestrian," you will find classroom-tested strategies, activities, and high-order thinking questions. The easy-prep structure of this unit is designed to guide students through the texts, and as they go, the questions and thinking build. The overarching questions are present and addressed in every segment, and the work prepares students for the culminating task. A unit plan such as this one gives the teacher ultimate flexibility in instruction, assessment, and

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 11th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.W.1

Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Digital Choice Board Activity

Created by

Asian Studies, English Language Arts, For All Subjects

Whether you're celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May or are incorporating more poetry and poets to diversify your curriculum, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different resources across the categories of: stories, poetry, art & music, books and culture.The goal of a choice board is to primarily provide choice to students - an opportunity to self-navigate their interests and explore new ideas. This activity can be us

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.10

Also included in: Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations

Dystopian Literature: Digital Choice Board Activity

Created by

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Literature

Whether you're studying a classic dystopian novel like Fahrenheit 451, Animal Farm, 1984, ro Brave New World or you're exploring some of the most amazing YA dystopian texts in literature circles, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different supplementary resources across the categories: stories, poetry, art, books and film, all within the genre of dystopia.This choice board is designed with inquiry-driven learning in mind: the title of the board is an ess

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Grades:

7th - 12th

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Also included in: Dystopian Literature: Mega Bundle of All Resources

Gothic Literature: Digital Choice Board Activity

Created by

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Literature

Whether you're studying a classic gothic novel like Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, or Dracula or you're exploring some other texts in literature circles, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different supplementary resources across the categories: stories, poetry, pop culture, books and around the world, all within the genre of gothic fiction.This choice board is designed with inquiry-driven learning in mind: the title of the board is an essent

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Also included in: Fall Lessons and Activities for Secondary ELA

History of Christmas in America: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)

Created by

Lessons in Humanities

Delight your students with a captivating exploration of the rich history of Christmas in the United States. This enthralling lesson unfolds the evolution of this beloved holiday, from its ancient origins in the Middle East and Europe to the festive celebrations we cherish today. Your students will be enchanted by the stories of the Christmas tree, mistletoe, wreaths, and even the timeless tune of "Jingle Bells."Furthermore, the lesson explores the fascinating background of the Nativity, Saturnal

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Games, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Winter Festivals Bundle: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)

4 Tools for Teaching "The Danger of a Single Story" Google Slides and Form

Created by

Moore English

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

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Spanish and Film Studies Store

CCSS:

RL.9-10.6

, RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.6

, RI.6.8

...

Also included in: Things Fall Apart Synthesis Bundle / 9 resources / 100+ questions / 50+ pages

Elemental Movie Guide in English | Chronological Questions | Pixar 2023 Film

Created by

34 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order 100% in ENGLISH. Includes pre-listening, during listening and post listening questions. Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key and Images to help scaffold for diverse learners. *Editable to increase or decrease rigor!Perfect for any Unit on: Immigrants, Perseverance, Generational Trauma, Diversity, City Life, Emotions, Family, Traditions, and more!Synopsis:Disney and Pixar's "Elemental," an all-new, original feature film set in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Film, Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Movie Guides, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Elemental Movie Guide Bundle | English & Spanish Movie Guides | Bilingual

ESL Newcomer Curriculum - Year Long - Lesson Plans Included

Created by

EFL - ESL - ELD, Holidays/Seasonal, Other (Specialty)

Are you looking for a year long curriculum for your secondary ELL Newcomers that is engaging AND language-centered? This bundle includes over 1000 pages of resources and has 40 weeks of lessons! This GIANT bundle will have you prepared for your school year.Check out the scope and sequence HERE!Your students will have a variety of ways to learn with the many different activities included. Students will work on vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking and listening, and MUCH MORE! There are als

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Asian Studies, Classroom Community, Reading

DAILY SLIDES: Asian American AAPI Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons

Created by

Teachin' in the Sun

ThisAsian American & Pacific Islander Heritage AAPIDaily Slide Pack is a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of NOTABLE, INFLUENTIAL, AND STRONG Asian American And Pacific Islanders IN HISTORY! AAPI Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of MAY. Each day includes a Hero with a famous quote, illustration, video to watch, and mini Bio paragraph. This google slides activity is so easy to use! As seen in preview- It is organized so you are able to go day by day, or click at rand

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

Also included in: DAILY SLIDES: Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons YEAR LONG BUNDLE

ESL About Me Research Unit - Project Based Learning - Secondary ELL

Created by

Back to School, EFL - ESL - ELD, ESL / ELL / EFL

Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your ESL ELL students that are FUN? Your students will have the chance to research their origin countries and share their culture with the class. NO PREPYour Students Will:Develop vocabularyAnalyze textApply knowledgePractice speaking and listening skills while completing the activitiesWork on developing writing skillsComplete researchHave the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their heritageThis unit is PACKED with activ

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Grades:

5th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

Also included in: ESL ELL Project Based Learning Thematic Unit BUNDLE! ALL levels of MLs-NO PREP

ESL Newcomer Bundle - Back to School - ELL - Project Included

Created by

Back to School, EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (Specialty)

Are you on the hunt for a jam packed bundle for your secondary ELL Newcomers that jumpstarts the first 6 weeks of school? This bundle includes over 200 pages of resources - better yet resources that require no planning on your part! Start this back to school season off right for you and your ESL students.The bundle comes with a scope and sequence already made for you! You can choose to have the first 6 weeks of school planned for you.Your students will have a variety of ways to learn with the ma

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Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Personal Narrative Writing Bundle - Secondary ESL ELL - Newcomer

Created by

EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (Specialty), Writing

Are you wanting an ENGAGING bundle that covers personal narrative writing for your secondary ELL students? This bundle has everything you need to help your secondary ELL Newcomer multilingual students read, write, speak, and listen within the personal narrative genre!Your Students Will:Learn new vocabularyApply knowledgeComplete researchPractice skills while completing the activitiesHave the opportunity to work on speaking and writing skillsWork on developing personal narrativesHave the opportun

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

December Celebrations Around the World: Digital Choice Board Activity

Created by

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Literature

December marks a huge variety of holidays around the world and this activity gives you the quick, bell-work, short, supplemental activities that you need for literacy, writing, and critical thinking during the holiday time of year. This digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different supplementary resources across the categories: stories, poetry, pop culture, books and traditions around the world, all within the theme of December celebrations.This choice board is

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types: