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High school english language arts cultural activity videos
A Charlie Brown Christmas Lesson Plan
"Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!"
Is there any better way to start a discussion of a holiday than by watching the Charlie Brown special about it? I use this in my ESL and EFL classroom every year to teach international students about the holiday and to get my students thinking about Christmas and the meaning of the holiday. Plus it's just fun to watch!
This comprehension and discussion lesson plan (with complete Teacher Notes, Answer Keys, and differentiated questions) involves a critical watc
Grades:
1st - 10th, Adult Education
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Activities + Video
In May it is celebrated Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month . So I made this material for my classes and my students loved it, in fact I saw them very interested. This resource includes: p1: reading "How One Woman's Story Led to the Creation of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month" p2: - Explain what the text is about. - Look for words in the dictionary. - Reading comprehension questions. p3: - Match the sentences.- Match the images to the paragraphs of the text. p4:- Video "C
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Holidays / Seasonal / Cultural Bundle, Distance Learning
Actividad Auditiva: Belleza y Estética: La mujer afrocolombiana y la desigualdad
Comprensión interpretativa auditiva: La reina del pueblo: la belleza y la brecha de riqueza en Colombia. Para esta sección, podrás ver un documental de ocho minutos sobre la belleza colombiana. Antes de ver, lee atentamente las siguientes declaraciones y subraya las palabras claves. Mientras ves el reportaje, circula la respuesta más adecuada, Cierto (C) o Falso (F), y responde de acuerdo a la información que aparece en el video. El segmento se reproducirá una sola vez. Includes questions in Eng
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Afrolatinos | Actividades para el mes de la historia negra | en español
TED Talk Analysis Graphic Organizer
TED Talks expose students to topics that expand their world knowledge. TED Talks are incredibly powerful short lectures delivered by people from all disciplines, walks of life, cultures and communities.
In an effort to address CCSS on Speaking and Listening, students can choose a topic and analyze the talk for rhetorical devices and persuasive technique, diction and personal responses.
This is a Word document that allows the boxes to expand as students type their responses; it also allows
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Mark Twain Packet
From Electric English...
This is a comprehensive packet for Mark Twain, several of his short stories, and his anecdotes/maxims. You might notice as you peruse my store that each of these items is listed individually, as well as, bundled. For example, the answer key for the assessment is listed separate from the assessment itself.... This is not because I am greedy or want to squeeze one more dollar out of you. Had I included the answer key with the assessment, I would have listed the price at a
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10th - 11th
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CCSS:
2:47
The changing face of Britain from 1960s to 1980s
The changing face of Britain from 1960s to 1980s. A description of all the aspects involved: political transformation, social and cultural changes, economic shift, technology advancement, social unrest and activism. It is a short video to give a general view of the main events of that time.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
5:43
Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night - Video Lesson
Pocket History animated video. Every year on November 5th, Britain celebrates the event known as 'Bonfire Night' or sometimes 'Guy Fawkes Night' with fireworks and bonfires all over the country. This short, gruesome but humorous video tells the history behind the event. The story follows the plot by a group of Catholics to assassinate the first Stuart king of England, James 1, by using gunpowder in an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. It illustrates why the plot failed and also shows
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Fiber Animals Full Workshop from M5 Ranch School
Included in this workshop is a colorful and engaging text lesson to project for your students, a link to an in depth video lesson all about fiber animals, their wool, and wool products, fun and informative A to Z learning and coloring pages, a quiz and quiz key, activity worksheets, and extend the learning with additional resource links and book lists.M5 Ranch School is the creation of entrepreneur and rancher, Mary Heffernan ofFive Marys Farms. Workshops are designed for teachers and classrooms
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PreK - 9th
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Also included in: Winter Themed Workshop Bundle From M5 Ranch School
Harry Potter Christmas
In this class, we explore the secular Christmas traditions of wizards and witches mentioned in the popular "British Wizard" books and films. While some of their customs are exclusive to the magical world, many overlap with those of normal British humans, so along the way, we'll learn about British holiday traditions as well!▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE ▬▬▬▬▬▬This course has four parts to it. Each part consists of a downloadable video presentation hosted on Google Drive, along with some re
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Harry Potter-Inspired Bundle: Videos + Extension Activities
Culture resource: Your cultural identity video & research worksheet
Two resources on the topic of cultural identity. The resources are offered in multiple formats for your convenience.RESOURCEYou will receive:• an engaging video (01.36 mins) in several formats (mp4, flv, wmv) describing five elements of cultural identity with or without music (6 videos in total)• a Word and PDF version of a cultural research questionnaire (1 document)The video introduces:1. Your people2. Your language3. Your place4. Your cultural mentor5. Your cultureCreated with fantastic high-
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Culture resources bundle:Video, Questionnaire, Worksheet
0:50
ITALIAN CHANT: AL BAR IN ITALIA VIDEO BUNDLE
This rhythmic chant was created to review vocabulary for the Italian bar experience. Low tech. Students tap a pencil or their feet. Repeat after teacher. Can be done in rounds with boy and then girl voices. As a summary activity, have students write their own similar chant using vocabulary for foods, restaurant and/or Italian bar. Perform in front of class! Great for any age beginner.
INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE ARE:
ONE PREVIEW VIDEO
ONE FULL VIDEO
ONE SUPPORTING DOCUMENT
Credit to:
Digita
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Grades:
PreK - 9th
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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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Hispanic Heritage 9 Read Alouds
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Trough Books About:(Read Aloud Links to...)Celia CruzGabriel García MárquezRoberto ClementeTeresa CarreñoSonia SotomayorFrida KhaloMario MolinaEllen OchoaCesar Chavez
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Grades:
1st - 10th
Dollar Street Comparison Presentation (Poverty Lesson)
ELA students will be able to practice their presentation skills by comparing their home life to those across the world by using this Google Slides template and the web site: https://www.gapminder.org/dollar-street
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Personality, Happiness, "A Bad Day" ESL Lesson + Video
A 60-90 minute conversational lesson about personality traits, happiness and bad days. This lesson is suited for Beginner 2 (A2) to Intermediate 2 (B2) levels.This lesson includes: Personality traits discussionReading comprehension and discussion about happy habitsA "3 minute motivation" YouTube video about grandmothers giving advice for bad daysPhrasal verbs Question sentence structure (Optional)
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teaching Anti-Semitism: video quiz and close reading
This lesson includes an Edpuzzle video quiz with in-depth historical content on Anti-Semitism and its role in the Holocaust. Students gave amazingly insightful answers as the video progressed and required more critical thinking and empathy.The close reading that follows provides specific information about the Anti-Semitism decrees and process that began in 1930s Germany.
Grades:
8th - 11th
4:45
Women's Rights & Sheroes
This video and worksheet package guide students in exploring how their communities teach gender expectations, how those affect women’s rights inside and outside of that community, and the inspirational women in their communities.
Grades:
6th - 12th
1:00
French Café Chant VIDEO BUNDLE
This rhythmic chant is meant to review vocabulary for the French Café. Low tech. Students tap a pencil or their feet. Repeat after teacher. Can be done in rounds with boys and then girls voices. As a summary activity have students write their own similar chant using vocabulary for foods, restaurant and/or café. Perform in front of class! Great for any age beginner class!
INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE ARE:
ONE PREVIEW VIDEO
ONE FULL VIDEO
ONE SUPPORTING DOCUMENT
Credit to:
Digital Paper De
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Grades:
PreK - 9th
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Lección: Maná ¿Dónde jugarán los niños?
This lesson is an analysis of Maná's song ¿Dónde jugarán los niños? which covers topics about the environment and our future wellbeing. Teachers will lead and guide the students through a series of language acquisition exercises. In the first exercise, the teacher will guide the students through typically terms related to song and songwriting. In the second exercise, students will monitor and revise their vocabulary knowledge. In the third exercise, students will activate their prior knowledge.
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9th - 12th
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Being neighbourly video, questionnaire & describing neighbour worksheet
In this topic, learners think about how to be a good neighbour, to talk and write about their experiences of being a good neighbour. In the video, 7 ways to be neighbourly is highlighted through a series of images being drawn. Each point is a discussion prompt. The questionnaire builds content for describing their experiences and ideas. The language content in the comprehension worksheet looks at adjectives, synonyms and paragraph structure. Use these resources for a unit of work on the communi
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Paris or New York? Discussion. Speaking. Travel. Choices. Writing. Essay. ESL.
An activity about travel and discussing preferences using a beautifulvideo / commercial comparing Paris and New York. Students imagine the chance and income to live in either city. Which would they choose? Why? Beautiful presentation prompts students for many categories and to discuss pluses and minuses. Contains link to the pptx version and video. Also a persuasive essay organizer to print out and provide students for writing out their argumentative essay. ESL, EFL, ESOL, watching, worksheets,
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Memorial Day Distance Learning, Activities + Video
Memorial Day is coming, so I created this beautiful resource. Memorial Day is one of the most important days in our country, that is why we must take advantage of the opportunity to bring our students closer to our history. It includes: p1: - Questions on the subject. p2: - Text "Memorial Day. History and Traditions". p3: - Reading comprehension questions. - Make a timeline. p4: -Search and transcribe the traditions of this day. -Watch the video "What Is Memorial Day For Kids & Preschoolers
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: Holidays / Seasonal / Cultural Bundle, Distance Learning
Human Rights Through Media Literacy Project
Description
The Human Rights through Media Literacy Project is a student-centered, authentic multi-literacy learning project providing a demonstration of a cross-curricular/discipline, multi-media and Media Literacy that is tailored to meet the academic needs and curricular objectives of the students and teachers.
The project will enable students to develop an awareness of human rights issues through the medium of documentary films. To that end students will be involved in producing mini-docum
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Human Rights Video & Questions Google Doc
*!Google Doc!*Fully Editable13 follow-up questions to a video clip from You-Tube about the history of human rightsVideo Clip is hyperlinked in the document
Grades:
4th - 12th
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