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High school reading cultural activities
Bundle: Emergency Sub Plans for Spanish Teachers
Are you a Spanish teacher in a hurry? Often, it can be very difficult to make substitute plans for a foreign language class. We want our students to be able to answer the questions without feeling the need to translate. These are packets ready for you to print and go when you are in need of an emergency sub plan.Included in this bundle are four of my non-holiday specific emergency Spanish sub plans. You get four for the price of three. Each packet includes cultural readings in English and includ
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6th - 12th
DAILY SLIDES: Black History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons
This Black History Month Daily Slide Pack is a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of NOTABLE African Americans! Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February. 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 activity for seamless and easy
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2nd - 12th
The ULTIMATE Beowulf Bundle with Answer Keys, Assessments, and Creative Projects
In this mega Beowulf Bundle, you will find 36 lessons and activities that include thorough answer keys with textual evidence where applicable to take your Beowulf unit to the next level. You will also find creative activities, quizzes, and an EDITABLE multiple-choice test to use at the end of your unit. There are MORE than enough resources here to create an engaging Beowulf unit for your students.This bundle is organized by pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities and includes
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8th - 12th
DAILY SLIDES: Women's History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lesson
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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2nd - 12th
Spanish Quinceañeras: Reading and Substitute Plan
This reading a good emergency substitute plan to keep handy. It includes three articles on Quinceañeras as well as comprehension questions following each article. The articles are written in English, so any level of Spanish can use it. Also included is a crossword puzzle featuring some of the terms from the articles and a key.Also check out my Quinceañera planning project:My Dream Quinceañera Planning ProjectAnd my Quinceañera Puzzles Pack here with additional puzzles: Quinceañera Puzzles PackKe
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7th - 12th
La Navidad: Christmas in Spanish-speaking Countries Reading & Sub Plan
This packet includes information and activities about Christmas in Spanish-speaking countries from around the world that can be used anytime during November or December. It is also a good emergency substitute plan for Spanish teachers to keep handy.Included in the packet:-Three articles written in English related to Christmas in Spain and Latin American countries- Comprehension questions that follow follow each article- A Venn diagram to compare and contrast Christmas celebrations- A crossword p
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8th - 12th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind- A Complete Study
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Young Reader Edition is a compelling story about William who innovates an idea to help bring electricity to his small community in Malawi. His story is inspiring, and TRUE. This story is sure to touch the lives of your students! We have created EVERYTHING you need for a complete study of this book. This product includes:-An engaging virtual field trip-Chapter comprehension questions for each chapter-Three quizzes with answer keys-A comprehensive end of book exam wi
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6th - 9th
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San Fermin Running of the Bulls Reading
This packet includes reading passages and activities about the history and facts about the San Fermin festival (Running of the Bulls) in Spain. The reading includes three articles with questions for each, and a crossword puzzle that follows.
This is a great reading to keep in your emergency sub plan file for your Spanish class. It can be used with any level of Spanish. The reading is in English and includes a key.
Also check out my Running of the Bulls Puzzles Pack for only $1!
Running of
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7th - 12th
Cajas de cartón: Comprehension and Analysis Questions and Additional Resources
This packet is designed for heritage Spanish speakers or advanced Spanish students. I used this novel with my first-year Spanish language arts students. They were mixed grades 9 and 10 but none had ever had a Spanish class before. My classes had significant variation in reading and writing proficiency, though all students were fluent listeners and speakers of Spanish. For some, this novel was a breeze while for others, it was quite challenging.I introduced this novel toward the end of the fi
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9th - 12th
Cinco de Mayo: Reading, Activities, & Substitute Plan for Spanish Class
This is a reading activity for Spanish class about Cinco de Mayo. It is also a good emergency substitute activity to keep handy in your sub folder. It can be used any time in Apri or Mayl. It includes three articles related to Cinco de Mayo and its traditions. Comprehension questions follow each article. Also included is a crossword puzzle featuring some of the terms from the articles.
The articles are in English, so this can easily be used at any level and you can confidently leave it with a s
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7th - 12th
El Año Nuevo: New Year's in Spanish-speaking Countries Reading & Substitute Plan
This is a reading activity about La Nochevieja and El Año Nuevo (New Year's) in Spanish-speaking countries that can be used anytime during December or January. It is also a good emergency substitute plan for Spanish class to keep handy. It includes three articles related to New Year's in Spain and Latin American countries. The articles are in English, so this can be used at any level and with a sub. A key is included.
Comprehension questions follow each article. After reading the articles and a
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8th - 11th
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) BILINGUAL activity unit
Incorporate classroom diversity with this fun BILINGUAL unit! This is also a great resource for upper grade students learning Spanish as a second language. In this unit, students will have the opportunity to get familiar with the common symbols associated with the holiday as well as learn about the traditions taken place during this unique celebration.Activities included in this unit are: - word wall cards - writing activities - anchor charts (color & black and white) - write the room activ
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PreK - 12th
Three Kings' Day / El Día de los Reyes Magos: Reading & Substitute Plan
This is a short reading passage about Three Kings' Day in Spanish-speaking countries. It is great to keep handy in December and January as an emergency substitute plan. The reading is a page and a half, and there are eight questions and a crossword puzzle that follow. A key is included and the reading passage is in English, so it will work for any level of your Spanish class.
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8th - 11th
DAILY SLIDES: Asian American AAPI Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons
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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2nd - 12th
Carnaval: Latin American Carnival Reading Activities and Substitute Plan
This is a reading activity for Spanish class about Carnaval, or Latin American Carnival during the time of our "Mardi Gras." It is also a good emergency substitute activity to keep handy in your emergency substitute folder. This packet includes three articles related to New Year's in Spain and Latin American countries. Comprehension questions follow each article. Also included is a crossword puzzle featuring some of the terms from the articles. The articles are in English, so this can easily be
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7th - 12th
*I am a DREAMER* Butterfly Read Aloud "Dreamers" Book Craft - Hispanic Heritage
Perfect art/craft activity to accompany the children's book, "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales, a story about refugees, immigration, family, and keeping hope alive through dreamsGreat for Reading Centers for all grade levels! Read aloud the story "Dreamers" or watch MaiStoryBooks FREE interactive read aloud video, and then encourage students to create a *I am a DREAMER* Butterfly craft to reflect, record, and share about their dreams for themselves, their future, their family, and the world. Product i
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K - 11th
La corrida de toros/ Bull-fighting/ Reading, Writing, Debate- Spanish 2+
Updated Version!Customizable Compatible with digital learning (Google Docs)Glossary addedCritical thinking does not have be relegated to the upper-level courses in Spanish; students can start young in their language journey. This is precisely why, I created this resource: to explore complex, controversial issues in a comprehensible, and accessible language for students. La corrida de toros resource centers around two engaging, yet comprehensible articles about the age-long debate regarding the
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8th - 11th
St. Patrick's Day History Reading, Worksheet, and Celtic Cross Activity
This St. Patrick's Day reading activity tells the story of St. Patrick in Ireland and how the holiday came to be celebrated today. It is written in an engaging way for younger students to understand the history behind the real Saint Patrick and how his myth has grown today.After the reading, students answer 5 short reading comprehension questions, then either color or create their own Celtic Crosses using included templates.☘ This is a fantastic holiday activity for your students! ☘ Both an edit
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4th - 9th
Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
History of Mexico's Independence Day - Reading & Sub Plan
This is a reading passage about the history of Mexico's Independence Day. Often confused with Cinco de May, this packet should set your students straight! The reading includes two articles with comprehension questions, information about the independence days of other Spanish-speaking countries, and a crossword puzzle.This is a great reading to keep in your emergency sub plan file for your Spanish class. The reading is in English and includes a key. You can also check out National Hispanic Herit
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9th - 12th
Spanish Reading Passages- Biografias (A BEST seller!)
UPDATE!!Biographies PART 2! LOOK!!!! click here >>>>>>>part 2 available now! Easier biographies for the lower grades. 20 biographies for students 3rd grade and above. Please note the biographies are in SPANISH.Great for dual language classrooms and bilingual education.Designed for bilingual elementary students but perfect for Spanish I. Includes the short biography ofJohn F. KennedyAnne FrankDaliHelen KellerCesar ChavezPablo PicassoSonia SotomayorHillary ClintonBill ClintonG
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2nd - 12th
Dreaming in Spanish Mega Book Bundle: Spanish Level 1-3: 17 stories+Activities
Dreaming in Spanish Mega Book Bundles features 16 resources spanning from Spanish 1 (Novice) to Spanish 3 (Intermediate). These resources can be used as part of curriculum as the themes are rich and varied, or they can be used to supplement a Free Voluntary Reading Program. Each resource listed below has a preview! Spanish 1 Stories (Some of these stories are also a part of the "School Unit Bundle" click here for details). El bolígrafo (Relationships/ school supplies)En la cafetería (Having cour
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7th - 12th
Bundle: Emergency Sub Plans for French Teachers
Are you a French teacher in a bind? Often, it can be very difficult to make substitute plans for a foreign language class. We want our students to be able to answer the questions without feeling the need to translate. These packets are ready for you to print and go when you are in need of an emergency substitute plan for your French class.Included in this bundle are my four emergency French sub plans. You get four packets for the price of three. Each packet includes cultural readings in English
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6th - 12th
1960s Music Analysis Project
I created this project because my high school students had a hard time understanding the societal/cultural impact of pop culture.
So I brought it back to the 1960s….
This is an interdisciplinary project that looks at the music/lyrics of the 1960s and applies that to understanding culture and gaining a broader view of the world. Focuses on understanding the politics of this historical time, analysis of lyrics (poetry/essays) of the time, and describing the effect of the music on today’s cultur
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9th - 12th
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'60S TIME CAPSULE The Outsiders Pre-Reading Activity 14+ Pop Culture References
This ‘60s Scavenger Hunt pre reading assignment is an immersive exploration of 1960’s pop culture, allowing students to interact with the several cultural references that are made throughout the book. Each topic in the Slideshow has a direct connection to the book. This way, when students come across pop culture artifacts while reading the book, they are able to draw upon the pre reading information. The '60s Scavenger Hunt addresses the following pop culture references: The BeatlesElvis Presley
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7th - 9th
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