223 results
High school literature cultural activities for Google Apps
The Pedestrian Mini Unit by Ray Bradbury, Lesson Plan
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
Grades:
9th - 11th
Also included in:Â American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
Dystopian Literature: Digital Choice Board Activity
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Dystopian Literature: Mega Bundle of All Resources
Gothic Literature: Digital Choice Board Activity
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Fall Lessons and Activities for Secondary ELA
December Celebrations Around the World: Digital Choice Board Activity
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations
Digital Choice Board Activity: Graduation & Coming of Age Theme
Making the transition out of high school and into the real world is a scary one, and it's likely your students haven't really had the time to process this or even think about what's going to happen at the end of the school year. If you have a class of graduating seniors that need something to do before the big graduation day, this choice board is the perfect activity to meaningly fill in some gaps!This digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different supplementary
Subjects:
Grades:
11th - 12th
Spanish novel Peter va a Colombia Assessments Speaking, Writing, Listening
These assessments were designed as summative presentational writing, interpersonal speaking, and interpretive listening for Spanish students reading the novel Peter va a Colombia by Craig Klein Dexemple. These Spanish novel assessments were designed for late Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 students. These Peter va a Colombia Assessments for novice Spanish class include✅ Editable Google resources for Peter va a Colombia in a Google Folder✅ In-class option for the summative writing assessment in Spanish✅ I
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 10th
Edgar Allen Poe Intro Slideshow with Fun Game for Students: Poe or Pop Music?
Hi everyone!!!! So I've been seeing a lot of teachers introduce poetry by comparing it to modern day music. In this introduction to Edgar Allen Poe, the slideshow includes:-Fun, yet dark/spooky slideshow!-Fun facts about Poe & his life to introduce the poet to your students -Includes game that can be played as a whole class, in small groups, or independently -Game is called: 'Who said it? Poe or a pop artist?"-Famous lines by Poe, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Drake, J
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Virtual Field Trip of Shakespeare's World for any Shakespeare Unit
This Google Slides activity takes students on a virtual field trip to Shakespeare's England. Students virtually visit Stratford-upon-Avon, including Shakespeare's birthplace and burial place. They then head to London to learn about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.At the end of their virtual field trip, students create an infographic about what they've learned while on the field trip. They also plan their very own Shakespeare-themed vacation, including where they would go and where they would stay
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Digital Choice Board Activity: The American Dream (for high school ELA)
The American Dream is a topic driving so much high school ELA curriculum, but sometimes can feel boring to students. If you're going to teach it why not use a juicy essential question? Using the Essential Question: Is the American Dream more likely to inspire or destroy? students will explore a variety of sources in search of the answer. This is the kind of activity that gives you the quick, bell-work, short, supplemental activities that you need for literacy, writing, and critical thinking
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander Full Novel Unit (Digital & In Person Learning)
Engage your students with this full unit novel study of The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. Enjoy little prep with this digital or print full unit. This six week unit offers your students chances to increase reading comprehension, learn about the African American culture, practice with figurative language, practice citing evidence, working with poetry and doing creative writing!This unit plan can be used digital or print and it offers activities for the poetry, learning stations to learn about po
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â The Crossover Unit Bundle with ESCAPE ROOM & FREEBIE BINGO REVIEW
Mi Nombre - Sandra Cisneros: Cuento, Preguntas, Proyecto, Pear Deck Google Slide
Lesson bundled activities for Mi Nombre by Sandra Cisneros 100% in Spanish. This short story is from the infamous book that takes place in Chicago, The House on Mango Street translated to Spanish by Elena Poniatowska. Great way to introduce students to latino literature without overwhelming them!Included in this product is:- Authentic Reading in Spanish- Reading Comprehension Questions in Spanish- Reading Comprehension Questions in English (For lower levels)- Paper Version and Digital Google Sli
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â La casa en Mango Street Bundle: Questions for chapters & other activities
Native American Mythology Unit
Looking for a Native American Mythology unit that will engage and inspire your students? This unit features lessons, resources, assignments, and assessments that boost student learning and creativity.The mini lessons in this unit include:- Interactive instruction that gets students thinking and discussing.- Culturally-Accurate slides with true native imagery.- Entertaining myth videos and texts from a variety of American tribes.- Assignments that ask students to reflect on learning.- Assessmen
Grades:
6th - 12th
CCSS:
Digital Choice Board Activity: The Media and our Sense of Self
When studying the media, commercials, or even rhetorical analysis, it's important for students to also consider the impact of these messages on our sense of self. Using the Essential Question: To what extent does the media impact our sense of self? students will explore a variety of sources in search of the answer. This is the kind of activity that gives you the quick, bell-work, short, supplemental activities that you need for literacy, writing, and critical thinking during any novel unit or l
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Digital Choice Board Activity: Great Leaders and Leadership | ELA Inquiry Lesson
If you've ever struggled to engage your secondary ELA students in critical thinking and discussion during a novel unit, you're not alone. Using the Essential Question: What does it take to be a great leader? students will explore a variety of sources in search of the answer. This is the kind of activity that gives you the quick, bell-work, short, supplemental activities that you need for literacy, writing, and critical thinking during any novel unit or lit circle unit that covers this topic. Thi
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Digital Choice Board Activity: The Power of Fear and Hope (for SEL and ELA)
Characters in all genres of fiction are faced with insurmountable odds and we are left wondering how these characters are motivated: is it more by fear or more by hope? This is the kind of activity that gives you the quick, bell-work, short, supplemental activities that you need for literacy, writing, and critical thinking during any novel unit or lit circle unit that focuses on the power of fear and the power of hope. This digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 2
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Me Gritaron Negra Poem Women's Black History Month Preterite Imperfect Sub Plans
"Me gritaron negra" is a Spanish language poem by afro peruvian poet Victoria Santa Cruz about Black identity. I explore the strong afro-latino presence of Latin America with this preterite and imperfect fill-in the blank listening activity. Students then reflect and answer comprehension questions about the poet's experience. No prep. 5 pages. Black History Month Spanish Class. Perfect for sub plans.*****************************************************************************You may also lik
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Distance or In-Person: Civil Disobedience-Comparing Points of View in Literature
This product focuses on the perspective of Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government," Gandhi's "On Nonviolent Resistance," and King's "Letter from a Birmingham City Jail" in analyzing the perspectives of civil disobedience presented in each.It includes:Instructional slidesbackground details for each textvocabulary development for Thoreau's textliterary focus of paradoxDigital worksheets that guide students through the close reading of each textPost-Reading analysis questionsI use this lesson du
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â Distance or In-Person Learning: Complete American Romanticism Unit
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Introduction Activities, Notes and Lessons
Their Eyes Were Watching God Introductory Activities: These lessons are the perfect way to introduce Zora Neale Hurston's life, the novel, earlier work, and influence on the African American Community through reading short passages, notes, and thematic discussion questions. Students will walk away with an understanding of Hurston, the time period she wrote the novel, and a better understanding of themselves. This beautifully written novel celebrates being a black woman in the early 20th century
Grades:
9th - 12th
The American Dream--Short Stories Lesson
This lesson is editable for your convenience--and does the planning for you! This lesson allows students to show understanding of major ideas and themes under the umbrella of The American Dream and Voices of Ethnic America through written format. We use a short story from the compilation of Growing Up Ethnic In America to achieve the objective.To begin with a Do Now/Warm Up, students listen to a song and identify how the American Dream is defined. We move onto vocabulary terms that will hel
Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
LORE Podcast Analysis, Presentation, and Writing
LORE Podcast is so mesmerizing! Students will be immediately hooked on learning about different cultures and their bizarre histories. This podcast has something for everyone while maintaining a completely appropriate listening experience for 9-12th graders (or beyond!)This bundle can be done in 8 classes, or last much longer or much shorter depending on what you want to do!You will find a breakdown of the project with a lesson planner which includes daily objectives, assessments, and materials.
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Digital Choice Board Activity: Rebels and Progress in Society | ELA Lesson
If you've ever struggled to engage your secondary ELA students in critical thinking and discussion during a novel unit, you're not alone. Using the Essential Question: Are rebels a requirement for society to progress? students will explore a variety of sources in search of the answer. This is the kind of activity that gives you the quick, bell-work, short, supplemental activities that you need for literacy, writing, and critical thinking during any novel unit or lit circle unit that covers this
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Read Like a Writer Diction Tone Lesson: Rhetorical Analysis - Literary Analysis
This resource facilitates text-based analysis in writing and discussion both independently and collaboratively -- it engages students through collaborative thinking around text analysis of diction and tone, making evidence-based claims, and close reading skills through scaffolded reading guides. This resource uses Abuela Invents the Zero by Judith Ortiz Cofer and an excerpt from Chapter 13 of Frankenstein to teach close reading strategies as well as making evidence-based claims supported by rea
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Killers of the Flower Moon | Movie Guide Questions 100% in English Chronological
28 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order 100% in ENGLISH. Includes pre-listening, during listening and post listening questions. Rated PG-13 and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key. Editable to increase or decrease rigor.Free to Stream on Apple TV!Great for Any Unit on: Indigenous Rights, Osage people, Native Americans, Indigenous People's Day, Synopsis:Based on David Grann's broadly lauded best-selling book, "Killers of the Flower Moon" is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Digital Choice Board Activity: Arab American Heritage Month | Diverse Voices
Whether you're celebrating Arab American Heritage Month in April or are incorporating more authors, stories and poets to diversify your curriculum, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different resources across several categories: 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 used as a bel
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations
Showing 1-24 of 223 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands