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Middle school writing-essays cultural activities under $5
Martin Luther King Activities Argumentative Essay Writing Prompt, Black History
This 100% editable lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or for teaching argumentative essay writing with exemplars is no prep. Your high school students will be engaged and challenged as they work through the carefully paired texts and expertly written prompt. If your state has adopted Common Core testing, then this comparing and contrasting literary analysis is directly aligned with that format. If not, a task such as this one will definitely add a challenging component to your reading and
Grades:
8th - 11th
My Favorite Chaperone - Alternative Assignments: Creative Writing, Vocab, & more
Thank you for stopping by and looking at my product! If you purchase it and find it useful, please consider leaving me a review, or just a quick 4 star rating at the top of the page! Remember to click on the FOLLOW button, so you'll be notified of my sales.These are alternative assignments that you can do with your students during or after reading the short story, "My Favorite Chaperone," by Jean Davies Okimoto from the 8th Grade English Language Arts Collections book by Houghton Mifflin Harcou
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7th - 9th
Disney's Moana (2016) Movie Guide + Activities + Sub Plan + Best Value
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This packet includes, among five other teaching aids, a peer-reviewed handout of 15 essay questions designed to promote empathy, goal setting, kindness, and debate among students. This resource, while rigorous and pertinent to the film, goes beyond the scope of questions like "what's the setting and time period" and helps students put into practice character building ideas and concepts based on themes from the movie. A modified black-and-white printer ink-saving vers
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4th - 7th
Hispanic Heritage Brochure Creative Writing Project
No-prep, Hispanic Heritage brochure project for upper elementary students. Students will create an interesting brochure about any Hispanic country they desire to learn about. They are given guidelines as to what needs to be included, a link to a brochure maker if they choose to use it and a rubric to understand how they will be graded. This makes for a wonderful wall display when you are studying the Hispanic culture.
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4th - 6th
NIGHT: By Elie Wiesel - FINAL TEST
Night Product Descriptioncomplete test, 40 questions...The haunting memoir Night is Nobel prizewinner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel’s harrowing account of his internment at the Auschwitz concentration camp. This complete test covers the basic plot elements of this book, as well as tying it into fictional elements such as Irony and Allusion. The test is meant to be a final test after reading and discussing the book. It includes multiple choice, matching, sequencing, fictional elements, an
Grades:
7th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Night Bundle (Elie Wiesel) - Test, Study Questions, Enrichment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Argumentative Station w/ Pear Deck slides! NO PREP
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:**GO TO FILE**SAVE AS**DOWNLOAD A COPY AS A POWERPOINT (THAT WAY IT IS EDITABLE)Introducing "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Argumentative Text/Writing" – the perfect digital resource for educators looking to engage their students in argumentative text and writing. ***NO PREP REQUIRED!!! This resource features an exciting reading passage about two popular celebrities, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and includes multiple choice questions and a writing prompt powered by PearDeck
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5th - 9th
April Fools' Day Writing Prompts - Fun April Writing
Welcome to a world of whimsical writing adventures with our "April Fools' Day Writing Prompts" collection! Engage your students' creativity and imagination with this set of entertaining writing prompts perfect for April.Inside this resource, you'll find a treasure trove of prompts designed to spark laughter, creativity, and thought-provoking ideas. Whether you're an educator looking to inject some fun into your classroom or a parent seeking engaging activities for your child, these prompts are g
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompts | March Writing | March Activities | No Prep
Get your students into the St. Patrick's Day spirit while honing their writing skills with this engaging TPT product: '30 St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompts'. Perfect for educators seeking to infuse some Irish charm into their curriculum, this comprehensive resource offers a treasure trove of imaginative prompts tailored for elementary and middle school students. From whimsical tales of leprechaun adventures to thoughtful reflections on the significance of luck and tradition, these prompts cover
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1st - 12th, Staff
Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment for a Dear Martin Unit
Calling All English Teachers! Elevate Critical Thinking with "Dear Martin" Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment!Empower your students to engage deeply with literature through our Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment, centered around the impactful novel, "Dear Martin." This thought-provoking assessment is meticulously designed to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and a profound understanding of the novel's themes. Assessment Highlights:Exploring Social Justice Themes Dive int
Grades:
7th - 12th
Leap Year Writing Prompts | Leap Day Creative Writing Prompt
Leap into a world of creative expression with our Leap Year Writing Prompts! Designed to ignite imagination and foster writing skills, these prompts offer a unique twist inspired by the rare occurrence of leap years.Ideal for educators, homeschoolers, and writers of all levels, our prompts cover a variety of themes related to leap years, including time, adventure, and transformation.Keywords:Leap YearWriting PromptsCreative WritingInspirationLeap DayEducational ResourceHomeschoolingStorytellingI
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2nd - 10th, Staff
Thanksgiving Writing Activities & Prompts | Gratitude Journal For Kids
Embrace the season of gratitude with our "Thanksgiving Writing Activities & Prompts" - a Black and White Gratitude Journal designed for creative expression and reflection. This resource is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving activities, offering kids a space to explore thankfulness through writing. Key Features: Versatile Prompts: Engage young writers with thought-provoking Thanksgiving prompts, designed to be easily printed and enjoyed in black and white. Unleash Creativity: From turk
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Thanksgiving Writing Activities & Prompts | Colorful Gratitude Journal For Kids
Celebrate the season of gratitude with our vibrant "Thanksgiving Writing Activities & Prompts." This Colorful Gratitude Journal for Kids is a delightful resource designed to inspire young minds to reflect on the blessings of Thanksgiving through engaging writing exercises. Key Features: Festive Prompts: Encourage creative expression with Thanksgiving-themed writing prompts that prompt kids to explore gratitude in a fun and colorful way. Interactive Activities: From turkey tales to thankful a
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Class Recipe Book "How-To" Writing & Presentation
Fun Upper Elementary Project includes 6 pages. Put it all together to make a Class Book of Recipes. Great alternative to a holiday party.
Includes:
Class Directions
Sample "How-To" Essay
Essay Writing Page
Recipe Card Page
Grading Rubric
Sample Picture of Class Cookbook Cover
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The House on Mango Street 4 Literary Analysis Prompts & Coloring Page Assignment
Encourage deeper literary analysis and artistic engagement with Cisneros’ acclaimed vignette-style novel The House on Mango Street through these integrated writing prompts and vibrant coloring activity. This reproducible 7-page supplement features prompts from Cisneros’ impactful coming-of-age story paired with analytical discussion questions targeted to central themes like gender roles, machismo culture, poverty perpetuating cycles, power found through voice and education. By responding in shor
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5th - 10th
Writing Assignments over Racism and Stereotypes (Personal Narratives)
Two different writing assignments where students choose a prompt and write about their own personal experiences with racism or stereotypes and reflect upon those experiences. I included a guide for students to use to help them organize their thoughts. I use this when reading themed passages and novels having to do with racism and stereotypes. It is in word document, so feel free to change the prompts and guided sentence stems as you see fit:)Thank you.
Grades:
5th - 12th
FRENCH: Reading to Writing Task: Restaurant
Students choose between two menus in French while visiting Montreal, Canada. Task is to read two menus and write 50 words in the target language based on the two texts. Prompts are given to guide students. Common Core style reading to writing response. Great follow up to the Food and/ or Travel units for beginning to intermediate students. Created for students taking the FLACS A exam.
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7th - 9th
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Black History Month Newspaper Article
An alternative to your typical informational essay. Students will research a historical figure and create a newspaper article to teach their peers about their historian. Makes an amazing bulletin board display.Choose from over 40 people who were contributors to the advancementof the nation. A blank template is provided if you find someone that isn't on the list provided. Templates, outlines, checklists, lists of historical figures, and a rubric are all included.A cross-curricular lesson that cov
Grades:
1st - 6th
Art History Lesson: Compare & Contrast Essay
Art History: Compare & Contrast Essay: This two page document includes a step-by-step process including: reading, interpreting, analyzing, researching, writing, proofreading, and editing. Additionally, this document includes a rubric to assist in the prewriting and revising process. This wonderful assignment is designed for Writing classes and Art classes. Great for Sub Plans! This is one of my best sellers! For more WRITING & ART lessons, visit Creativity in Motion
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: High School Art: SUB PLANS
Holiday Traditions: Home, Community & Around the World (Grades 4-8)
Time to celebrate the winter holidays! It is important for students to learn that a TRADITION is a custom, activity, or belief carried on from generation to generation, or repeated over a long period of time. Traditions are important because they represent our culture, allow us to celebrate diversity, and enable us to create lasting memories with our friends, family, and community!In these activities (best suited for grades 4-8), students will reflect and write about a special holiday tradition
Grades:
4th - 8th
Day of the Dead and Agriculture Connections: Exploring Sugar Cane Production
Day of the Dead and Agriculture Connections: Exploring Sugar Cane Production Unlock the captivating story of sugar cane production and its profound connection to the Day of the Dead with this educational and engaging resource bundle. 1. Sugar Cane Reading Passage: Delve into the fascinating journey of sugar cane production in this enlightening reading passage. Discover the agricultural process, its multifaceted uses, and the sustainable practices that make sugar cane a vital part of many culture
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: Day of the Dead Activity Bundle: Ag in the Classroom
Travel Informational Writing Research - Printable Worksheets Grades 6-12
*These worksheets can be printed and sent home for learning during the Corona Virus absences.This is a research project in which students can write about different countries! I have provided 7 different countries to choose from and 1 blank option in case you would like to allow students to pick a different country.I have provided two different versions of this resource. The first one allows students to do research independently. They must fill in the blanks in the template to provide information
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: ELA, Grammar, and Writing Printable Worksheets BUNDLE
A Long Walk to Water Informational Essay
A Long Walk to Water lends itself to a wide variety of research opportunities. Students will research the Nuer and Dinka tribes to complete an informational/expository essay. A venn diagram, note taking template, and complete informational essay template will guide your students to a successful finished essay.Included:1 Research Cover Page1 Venn Diagram2 Note Taking Templates5 Essay Template Pages1 Teacher Notes
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: A Long Walk to Water Bundle
Paired passages with writing prompts informational Writing Prompt Africa
Get your 5th grade or 6th grade students ready for state ELA writing tests while they learn some of the culture of Africa. A mentor text will give them examples of text based writing. Differentiated paired passages in two reading levels will introduce them to some of the customs of Ivory Coast. An expository writing prompt asks students to write an informational essay about how Ivorian customs are different from their own. Graphic organizers will help your writers keep themselves organized, a
Grades:
5th - 6th
Martin Luther King Jr. - Character trait writing assignment
Assignment: After reading various articles about Martin Luther King Jr. that the teacher assigns, students will choose three different character traits that they think best describe Martin Luther King Jr. After choosing those character traits, students will need to use text evidence to support their character trait choice, then explain in their own words why. Included:Character Trait List Student OutlineWriting SamplesSentence Starter Examples for paragraphsStandards Based Writing Rubric
Grades:
4th - 8th
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