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12th grade civics literature circles
The Hate U Give - Novel Study
Great book for the 2017 school year!Includes questions, vocabulary/slang and culturally significant people, places, things, technology etc that is applicable to students in 2017 and helps to paint a picture of the type of life this girl leads.This novel would be great for a class dealing with 'tougher' students. It's topical in it covers the 'Black Lives Matter' issues happening across the United States currently and is a very engaging book. Lots of reference to cultural icons and contemporary p
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
The Devil's Highway by Luis Urrea- Learning Stations/Introduction Stations
These learning stations are created as an introduction to the true story, The Devil's Highway. In these six learning stations, students will be presented with components of the text that will front-load concepts they’ll need to understand prior to reading so that they can better understand the text. They can also be used in conjunction with literature circles.These learning stations can be done in person, with students physically rotating from station to station, or they can be done digitally an
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10th - 12th
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Study Unit to be used with both My Sister's Keeper and Never Let Me Go
I completely revised this unit on Wednesday, August 18th, 2015.
Changes include: More in-depth study questions-- for all chapters, more test questions for the Never Let Me Go test, movie guides for both novels, and a few bonus activities for My Sister's Keeper (a journal prompt and in-class group discussion activities).
Please download a preview to see all of the fun and refreshing changes!
This unit is designed to be used before, during, and after the reading of both novels My Sister's Kee
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Sun Is Also a Star Novel Study
Now a major motion picture starring Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton! The #1 New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Finalist from the bestselling author of Everything, Everything will have you falling in love with Natasha and Daniel as they fall in love with each other. Summary Natasha is being deported today. She is being deported because her father made a mistake. Because of his mistake, her future is ruined. Daniel is on the path that his parents want. Go to Yale, become a doctor, m
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9th - 12th
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Pres. Barack Obama 2016 Speech at the Democratic Convention-Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention delivered in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 2016. This resource includes 85 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. U
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6th - 12th
Reading Comprehension with Questions - Economics, Internationalism, Scarcity
This is a page and half reading that comes with questions based on the reading.This has 8 short answer questions that all come directly from the reading. This reading covers-Scarcity-Internationalism-Globalization-Supply -Demand-Exports-Imports-Commercial
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Maya Angelou Internet Quiz
Multiple choice quiz format. Students use credible internet sources to find answers. Takes anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes to complete, barring technical/computer issues. Quiz is 3 pages and includes an extra credit question. Use your own point system to score this. Answer key included. Works well with contemporary poetry unit, pop lit, and social/cultural studies. A turnkey assignment for a digital learning day.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
No Taxation without Representation Socratic Circle Lesson Plan
This lesson plan includes a socratic circle with reading passage and questions over the concept of No Taxation without Representation.
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7th - 12th
"Now Is The Time For Indigenous-Mexican-American & Chicano People's Unity!"
“People’s Poetry, ESL Pronunciation and Message Clarification: Unity! Now Is The Time For Indigenous-Mexican-American & Chicano People's Unity!"” by Norma Flores features the poem: “Now Is The Time For Unity” and is available @teacherspayteachers.com It's a 9 page lesson in developing oral communication competency by turning current issues into poems for oral communication and message clarification interactions, while focusing on [ oʊ - aʊ ] Back Vowel pronunciation contrasts and peer asse
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
ESL Kid's Endurance Poems from Ukuleles & Soccer to Garages
“ESL Endurance Poems: Ukeleles,Vehicles, Witches, Wheelies, Soccer & Garages,” written by Norma Landa Flores is a 21 page collection of multicultural poems focusing on the pronunciation of specific consonants. Each poem is followed by three multiple choice questions which students answer and discuss with each other in class as they are encouraged to integrate their own values to their answers. This Series of Endurance Poems & Stories is available @teacherspayteachers.com in the Oral Comm
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Kids Need A Place To Call Home: ESL Oral Communication Skills
“All Kids Need A Place to Call Home: ESL Oral Communication Skills,” written by Norma Flores and available @teacherspayteachers.com, is a 10 page lesson in developing Oral Communication Skills by demonstrating Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation and Critical Thinking observable behaviors through Oral Readings of Socially Significant Narrative Stories, Oral Discussion, Dialogues and Pronunciation Improvement Assessment Interactions.Page 2 features a Vowel Pronunciation Diagram of the mouth and whe
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Freedom of Speech Essay Project
The student will: (1) Activate and build background knowledge about the historical background on First Amendment freedom of speech rights with particular focus on freedom of expression in a public school setting and the Supreme Court decision in Tinker v. Des Moines. (2) Analyze the relevant primary-source documents and identify arguments with varying points of view. (3) Evaluate the arguments for and against freedom of speech and expression in schoolI have made it a priority to emphasize the im
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civics/Economics Full Course Bundle!
Multicultural ESL Poem & Speech Skills "Try Peace, Please!"
“Social Fairness - “Try Peace, Please” ELL-ESL Poetry, Pronunciation & Oral Communication Skills” was written by Norma Landa Flores, M.A. in Multicultural Speech Communication, for teacherspayteachers.com specifically to reach and teach language arts students through self-tutoring, home schooling and distance learning methods that require minimum teacher assistance, except for role modeling appropriate pronunciation of key words, color coded and highlighted throughout the poem. The method of
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Multicultural ESL Speech Skills "Covid-19 Face Mask!"
“Surviving in My Covid-19 Face Mask, ELL-ESL Poetry, Pronunciation & Oral Communication” was written by Norma Landa Flores, M.A. in Multicultural Speech Communication, for teacherspayteachers.com specifically to reach and teach language arts students through self-tutoring, home schooling and distance learning methods that require minimum teacher assistance, except for role modeling appropriate pronunciation of key words highlighted throughout the poem. Parts of the conversations in the poem
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Kumeyaay-Mexican-American-Hispanic-Chicano People Against Climate Change
“Ghost Dancing People Against Climate Change: Kumeyaay-Mexican-American-Hispanic-Chicano People Against Climate Change” was written by Norma Landa Flores, M.A. in Multicultural Speech Communication, for teacherspayteachers.com specifically to reach and teach language arts students through self-tutoring, home schooling and distance learning methods that require minimum teacher assistance, except for role modeling appropriate pronunciation of key words, color coded and highlighted throughout the p
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
ESL Farmworkers, Dreamers, Lawyers & Hearing Impaired Poems
“ESL Tolerance Poems: Farmworkers, Dreamers, Lawyers & Hearing Impaired,” written by Norma Landa Flores is a 17 page collection of multicultural poems focusing on the pronunciation of specific consonants. Each poem is followed by three multiple choice questions which students answer and discuss with each other in class as they are encouraged to integrate their own values to their answers. This Series of Tolerance Poems & Stories is available @teacherspayteachers.com in the Oral Communica
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Social Justice: People's Poetry & ESL Speech Skills, 43 Teachers Are Missing!
“ESL Pronunciation Skills & People’s Poetry: 43 Teachers Are Missing!,” was written by Norma Landa Flores as part of her, Multiculturally Socially Significant series of Oal Communication Lessons. The 10 pages include: a socially significant poem, questions for discussion, pronunciation lesson & two criteria-referenced assessment forms, on a digital download and is available on PDF @teacherspayteachers.com Page 2 is the poem: “43 Teachers Are Missing,” by Norma Landa Flores.The lesson is
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
ESL Speaking Skills "Tolerance Poems: Longing To Be Free"
“ESL Speaking Skills, Tolerance Poems: Longing To Be Free,” written by Norma Flores and available @teacherspayteachers.com, is a 10 page lesson in developing public speaking skills for multicultural non-mainstream students in grades 6-9 and above.Page 2, features the Poem, “Longing To Be Free” describing the plight of Central American children trying to cross the border into the United States. It focuses on developing pronunciation proficiency by contrasting [ i ] & [ ɪ ] vowels in the poem
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Tolerance Story: George Washington's Festival of Friendship in East L.A.
“ESL Communication Tolerance Stories: George Washington’s Festival of Friendship in East L.A.,” written by Norma Landa Flores, M.A. Speech Communication, is available on digital download at: teacherspayteachers.com, It is a 10 page Oral Communication and Pronunciation Lesson that features the story/poem entitled, “George Washington’s Tolerance in East L.A. ” on page 2 plus directions for how to articulate the consonant [ dʒ ] as in George.Page 3 contains “Multiple Choice Questions for Discussio
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Military Intervention Essay Project
I have made it a priority to emphasize the importance of developing critical thinking skills, and strategies that my students can use to become more engaged and active citizens as adults. I want my students to gain experience working with their peers towards common goals and collaborating to solve problems. My students need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively both through writing and public discourse. My students need to be independent knowledge seekers and understand how to find i
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civics/Economics Full Course Bundle!
Famous Speeches
Questions that engage thinking (and answers) for the following speeches: Luther before the Diet of Worms (1520), Sojourner Truth (1851), King George VI (1939), Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (1863), Franklin Delano Roosevelt First Inaugural Address (1933), George Washington’s Resignation Speech (1783) Speeches are available free online and most are on audio in YouTube
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7th - 12th
The "Superman Theory" in Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment Assignment
What is the "superman theory" in Crime and Punishment?Follow these directions to answer the Focus Question.ReadReview information about Russia in the 19th century and about the German philosopher Frederich Nietzsche's "superman theory."ResearchRead a brief biography of Feodor Dostoevsky and a key passage from his novel Crime and Punishment.RespondComplete a chart with examples from Crime and Punishment and write a paragraph explaining the "superman theory" in the excerpt from the novel.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civics/Economics Individual Projects Bundle
Enough is Enough--Time to Fix our Overpopulated Shelters!
Humane Education, as well as Character Education, is mandated in the State of Florida. But more than that, our county shelters are killing at a rate of 150 animals per WEEK! We need to educate our students the effects of non spaying/neutering has on our animals and shelters.
This hands-on activity ties to the book, It's Raining Cats and Cats by Jeanne Provost. Perfect for grades 1-3 but we have been using the title with our middle school kids for fund raising events.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Friends for Freedom Activity Bundle
Friends For Freedom was chosen as one of our 2022 Civics Education Literacy Program (CELP). This product is to be paired with the book as a resource for teachers. We focus on bringing Civics Education into the classroom through literacy!This activity bundle includes 2 versions of word searches, Venn Diagram (multiple versions), and a Read & Respond graphic organizer (multiple versions). We hope you find this resource helpful and to continue to bring in Civics Education into your classroom!
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K - 12th
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