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High school Thanksgiving reading cultural activities

Preview of DAILY SLIDES: Black History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lessons

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
Preview of Bundle: Emergency Sub Plans for Spanish Teachers

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
Preview of The ULTIMATE Beowulf Bundle with Answer Keys, Assessments, and Creative Projects

The ULTIMATE Beowulf Bundle with Answer Keys, Assessments, and Creative Projects

Created by
Bespoke ELA
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
Preview of DAILY SLIDES: Women's History Month Hero of the Day Morning Meeting/ Mini Lesson

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
Preview of Spanish Quinceañeras: Reading and Substitute Plan

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
Preview of Thanksgiving Activities Nonfiction Lesson on Hot Topics: Black Friday

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
Preview of La Navidad: Christmas in Spanish-speaking Countries Reading & Sub Plan

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
Preview of Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) Spanish Class activities ALL LEVELS

Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) Spanish Class activities ALL LEVELS

Created by
Modern Mayberry
At my school, we have a two day week before we are out for Thanksgiving break. I have my Spanish 1 students answer questions about their own Thanksgiving celebrations & make their own personal turkeys to display the things for which they are thankful. Everything is done in Spanish. The students love telling about themselves and celebrating holidays, so we both win - they have fun, and I get to see them use Spanish! For my upper level students, we read a passage (all in Spanish) about
Preview of El Año Nuevo: New Year's in Spanish-speaking Countries Reading & Substitute Plan

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
Preview of Three Kings' Day / El Día de los Reyes Magos: Reading & Substitute Plan

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.
Preview of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind- A Complete Study

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind- A Complete Study

Created by
GoEnglish
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
Preview of Cajas de cartón: Comprehension and Analysis Questions and Additional Resources

Cajas de cartón: Comprehension and Analysis Questions and Additional Resources

Created by
Contaremos Doce
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
Preview of Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) BILINGUAL activity unit

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) BILINGUAL activity unit

Created by
The Scribble Lab
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
Preview of The History of Thanksgiving Activities Middle School

The History of Thanksgiving Activities Middle School

Searching for Thanksgiving Activities for Middle School ELA? This History of Thanksgiving PDF is the perfect reading to help your Language Arts students understand the facts of the complicated history of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The best part? There is NO-PREP required for teachers! Simply Print & Go! Save yourself time and stress the week of Thanksgiving! Included in this resource is a four-page informational article, "A Brief History of Thanksgiving," that is based on facts from primary s
Preview of San Fermin Running of the Bulls Reading

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
Preview of Thanksgiving Activities in Spanish - Día de Acción de Gracias

Thanksgiving Activities in Spanish - Día de Acción de Gracias

Created by
Debbie Wood
Are you looking for an engaging educational resource to celebrate Thanksgiving in your Spanish language classroom? Try these NO PREP printables! This unit includes a bilingual reading, comprehension questions, vocabulary, grammar and so much more.Click here to SAVE MONEY on my SPANISH THANKSGIVING BUNDLE.1. Bilingual Reading Includes a brief history and a description of the Thanksgiving celebration. It includes a two-page reading in both English and Spanish. This allows for differentiation in
Preview of *I am a DREAMER* Butterfly Read Aloud "Dreamers" Book Craft - Hispanic Heritage

*I am a DREAMER* Butterfly Read Aloud "Dreamers" Book Craft - Hispanic Heritage

Created by
MaiStoryBook
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
Preview of Cinco de Mayo: Reading, Activities, & Substitute Plan for Spanish Class

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
Preview of Carnaval: Latin American Carnival Reading Activities and Substitute Plan

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
Preview of Spanish Thanksgiving Activities | Puerto Rico Reading Acción de Gracias

Spanish Thanksgiving Activities | Puerto Rico Reading Acción de Gracias

Looking for a Thanksgiving lesson plan for Spanish 1 and 2 students with real Latinx culture? Celebrate and teach high frequency verbs with a Spanish-speaking country that celebrates El Día de Acción de Gracias! Introducing the Puerto Rico guide to Spanish Thanksgiving activities! Finding a cultural reading with relevant activities that your Spanish 1 students can actually understand can be challenging for comprehensible input classrooms. Look no further for a colorful Thanksgiving activity on t
Preview of Thanksgiving Vocab Puzzles | Día de Acción de Gracias | Wordsearch and Crossword

Thanksgiving Vocab Puzzles | Día de Acción de Gracias | Wordsearch and Crossword

Are you looking for an easy and low-prep way to review Thanksgiving vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! These fun word puzzles (in pdf form) are a great way to practice or review holiday vocab with your students. There are 25 Thanksgiving-related words included in the five puzzles. Click here to save 20% by purchasing this in a bundle with my other Thanksgiving-related resources!This file includes:one crossword (with clues in English)one word search (with clues in Englis
Preview of St. Patrick's Day History Reading, Worksheet, and Celtic Cross Activity

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
Preview of History of Mexico's Independence Day - Reading & Sub Plan

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
Preview of Indigenous Peoples' History & Culture:  Digital Choice Board Activity

Indigenous Peoples' History & Culture: Digital Choice Board Activity

Whether you're celebrating Indigenous People's Month in November or are incorporating more indigenous voices and experiences 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, books and tradition.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 ri
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).

If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital reading resources to help your student learn a reading concept, look no further! TPT has an extensive collection of resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any need across grade levels.

Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.

Fun and engaging reading activities to try

Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:

Interactive Phonics Activities

Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.

Word Hunts

Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.

Reader's Theater

Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.

Interactive Read-Alouds

Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.

Comparative Analysis

Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.

By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.

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There are many different types of reading resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular reading lessons include: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and balanced literacy.

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Educators can save time preparing reading lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for reading resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of reading lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.

How can I make my reading lessons fun and engaging?

Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.