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Common Core RI.7.4 cultural activity microsofts
Christmas Traditions in the USA - ESL ENL Powerpoint
This eye-catching seasonal presentation is an introduction to Christmas in the USA. It presents vocabulary words in a meaningful context. Students can use visuals and context clues to determine meaning of the new words. It is suited for beginning and intermediate English Language Learners.
I have attached notes on many of the slides explaining the reasons we have certain symbols for Christmas--such as the wreath, the Christmas tree and stockings.
I have attached a list of vocabulary w
Grades:
4th - 12th
Intro to Harlem Renaissance
A 2-day presentation with embedded activities that can be used as an introduction to the Harlem Renaissance. Includes questions about critical thinking, informational texts, and a poem analysis. Works well as an interactive lesson that can be done fully online. The Exit tickets (google form comprehension checks) will be posted as free resources in my store to go along with this lesson!
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6th - 8th
"I Have a Dream" Pear Deck
This Pear Deck endeavors to lead students through the interpretive process of decoding allusions by identifying them, researching them if necessary and connecting them to the larger themes of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will use founding historical documents such as the “The Gettysburg Address,” “The Emancipation Proclamation” and the “Declaration of Independence” along with the early American song “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)” to determine how King’s use of allusion impacts t
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month: African American Artists Lesson
Are you looking for a way for your lower-level readers or Special Education students to learn good content that is aligned to the standards for general education? Are you looking for a quick, fun, educational lesson for your students? This is an interactive, yet simple lesson to teach your students about prominent African American artists! The entire lesson is no-prep and each answer is written verbatim on the Power Point presentation. Artists explored include the following: Langston Hughes, May
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Black History Month Bundle
Our Stories: Black History Month- Angela Davis
Our Stories are a collection of reading passages focusing on African-Americans' achievements. Many of the people may be new to students and adults. Each story is written in a first-person perspective and contains reading strategies that help with comprehension, vocabulary, and building background knowledge. Please Note: The PowerPoint and hyperlink document is in a Zip file. The Angela Davis collection includes: an activating strategy, vocabulary terms to help build background knowledge or guide
Grades:
6th - 9th
Field Trip Scavenger Hunt
San Antonio- Mission San Jose field trip scavenger huntStudents take a field trip to the mission and complete the following scavenger along with watching the missions 23 minute video (shown every 30 minutes). My TPT page also has the key, and map of the mission to correlate with the scavenger hunt.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Introductory Exercise: Employment Application Listings
From Electric English...
These are the specific employment listings with detailed descriptions that accompany the Employment Application...
Even though you will introduce this process in the first couple of weeks of school, this will actually be an activity that you implement year round into your classroom... Question. Why should teachers take on the burden of all the tasks necessary for a highly functioning classroom when there are several capable hands to help with the work?
Answer. They sho
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Syrian Conflict Articles & Analysis
Allow your students to deeply understand the Syrian conflict with these various articles that shed light on different perspectives of the issue. Have students collaborate in answering the given analysis questions to show their understanding.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Introductory Exercise: Employment Application
From Electric English...
Even though you will introduce this process in the first couple of weeks of school, this will actually be an activity that you implement year round into your classroom... Question. Why should teachers take on the burden of all the tasks necessary for a highly functioning classroom when there are several capable hands to help with the work?
Answer. They shouldn't.
This activity will involve the students filling out job applications for various responsibilities in the cl
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Introductory Exercise: Employment Application - Class List
From Electric English...
This is the template that accompanies the whole Employment Application project. It is simply a neat template for you the teacher. You will fill in the names of the students for each job and post it somewhere in your class. This way, both you and your students will have a constant reminder of who is responsible for what. It works wonders, believe me. Especially if your brain is slightly addled like mine....
As always, I have posted everything, individually, in case ther
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Introductory Exercise: Employment Application - Job Monitors' Template
From Electric English...
This is the template that accompanies the listing for the Job Monitors. It is what the student will use weekly to help them stay organized and perform their task to the best of their ability. They will turn this form into you at the end of every week, or whatever time frame works best for you :)
As always, I have posted everything, individually, in case there is just a small portion of this that will be useful to you. However, that being said, I have also posted this t
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Introductory Exercise: Employment Application - Agenda Administrator Template
From Electric English...
This is the template that accompanies the listing for the Agenda Administrator. It is what the student will use weekly to help them stay organized and perform their task to the best of their ability. They will turn this form into you at the end of every week, or whatever time frame works best for you :)
As always, I have posted everything, individually, in case there is just a small portion of this that will be useful to you. However, that being said, I have also poste
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Worksheet: Writing With Vocabulary
A writing activity using 10 vocabulary words from the short stories "No Witchcraft for Sale" and "In the Shadow of War"
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Vocabulary Usage Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10
Project: Planning a Trip to Europe
Detailed descriptionIn this 6-page unit, Students practice and perfect their logistical thinking, time management, mathematical understanding, and geography skills by planning their dream trip. Given a set budget and time frame, students are asked to plan their ideal getaway. All details must be taken into consideration and their final project will reflect their understanding of a variety of disciplines.Included:•Detailed teacher directions for use•Project directions for students•Grading Rubric•
Grades:
6th - 12th
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