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High school reading cultural activities for ESL-EFL-ELL
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
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2nd - 12th
Spanish Restaurant Menu Project
This is a restaurant menu project for Spanish I. Students will design a restaurant menu that serves traditional Spanish dishes from a Spanish-speaking country of their choice. This project includes an introduction page with all the project requirements, 2 restaurant menu examples, a 2-page project planner/graphic organizer, and a grading rubric for student presentations.
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* A menu cover with the restaurant name in Spanish, the days and hours of operation, address, and phon
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6th - 12th
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
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6th - 12th
The ULTIMATE Beowulf Bundle with Answer Keys, Assessments, and Creative Projects
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
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8th - 12th
Spanish-Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities Bundle
This is a bundle of 15 resources over the 21 Spanish-Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities. In this bundle you will receive a Spanish-speaking country profile project, 2 map labeling activities, a matching quiz activity, 2 internet scavenger hunt activities, a 2 page coloring activity and a windsock craftivity with the 21 flags of the Spanish-speaking world, a passport mini booklet activity, an interactive notebook activity, 7 vocabulary activities, 3 vocabulary games, 2 grammar activi
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6th - 12th
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Flags of Spanish-Speaking Countries Coloring Sheets
This is a 2 page coloring activity with the 21 flags of the Spanish-speaking world. Students follow a color by number key to color in each section of the flags. Only five colors are needed: rojo, amarillo, verde, azul cielo, and azul (red, yellow, green, sky blue, and blue). This is a great activity when reviewing Spanish-speaking countries, Hispanic culture, holidays, colors, or as an emergency substitute activity. Can be printed 2 sided or separately. Makes a great classroom decoration. Exampl
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K - 10th
Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
ESL Activities: Conversation Cards
These are 72 conversation cards for your ESL classroom. They can be used as a warm up activity and are a great way to get students settled in at the beginning of class. In addition, they can also be used as writing prompts. Each topic is color coded. The topics include• “Getting to Know You”• “Food”• “Your Neighborhood/ Housing”• “Free Time”• “Feelings/Emotions”• “The Past”• “Holidays”• “The Future”• “If…” (Conditional)ESL Conversation Cards Set 2 is available here ESL Activities: Conversatio
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: ESL Speaking Activities: Bundle
Hispanic Heritage Month Projects and Activities Bundle
This is a bundle of 5 resources to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. In this bundle you will receive 5 papel picado templates, a research project over famous Hispanic Americans, a research project over Hispanic holidays and traditions, a set of 48 task cards, and an internet scavenger hunt activity. Answer keys and examples are included. Purchase this bundle and save over 25% off the following resources:
Papel Picado Tissue Banners
Hispanic Heritage Month Project: Famous Hispanic Americans
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6th - 12th
Papel Picado Tissue Banners
This is a set of 5 papel picado templates for making a colorful tissue paper banner. This is a fun craft for secondary students to make and display when celebrating Hispanic holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, Hispanic Heritage Month, or Mexico's Independence Day. You may choose to have younger students simply color in the templates and display them on the walls. These templates are available in both color and blackline. They make a great festive decoration as a boarder around your classroom walls.
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Projects and Activities Bundle
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
Grades:
2nd - 12th
ESL Newcomers Curriculum K-12 | ESL Activities | ESL Lesson Plans
A K-12 Newcomer Curriculum is here! Purchase the ELL Newcomer K-12 Curriculum today and you will have: A Yearlong Curriculum (7 units with clipart for younger ELL Newcomers) A Yearlong Curriculum (7 units with real photographs for older ELL Newcomers) 28 digital centers for younger ELL Newcomers28 digital centers for older ELL Newcomers 12 monthly speaking and writing picture promptsEnglish Language Proficiency Assessment (Printable and Digital)Newcomer Icebreaker Activities 30 Templates for Dig
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K - 12th
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
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7th - 12th
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
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8th - 12th
Spanish Date Vocabulary Bundle
This is a bundle of 5 resources over days of the week, months of the year, seasons, and numbers 1-31 in Spanish. In this bundle you will receive, 48 Spanish task cards, 3 vocabulary activities, 2 sets of vocabulary games, a reference sheet with a list of 25 important dates and holidays in Mexico, and a Spanish date practice over Mexican holidays. Answer keys and examples are included. Purchase this bundle and save over 28% off the following resources:
Spanish Days, Months, and Seasons Task Card
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3rd - 10th
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
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8th - 11th
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.
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8th - 11th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind- A Complete Study
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
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6th - 9th
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Cajas de cartón: Comprehension and Analysis Questions and Additional Resources
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
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9th - 12th
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) BILINGUAL activity unit
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
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PreK - 12th
Spanish-Speaking Countries (Cultural Facts) Interactive Notebook Activity
This is a 3 page interactive notebook activity over the 21 countries of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will color, cut, and paste the flags of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries to their notebooks. Next, students will flip up each flag and write one or two cultural facts about each country. Cultural facts may include information about the countries holidays, celebrations, traditions, beliefs, sports, music, and food. Instructions are given on the first page.
This activity was designed to b
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Vocabulary Bundle
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Welcome Signs - In Different Languages Set 1
This set includes 50 countries with welcome greetings in the official language of that country! Use to decorate your classroom or use in a lesson!Countries included are: U.S.A., India, France, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, China, Cyprus, Vietnam, Ireland, Greece, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Spain, Portugal, Braz
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PreK - 12th
ESL Lesson Plans | ESL Back to School Reading Lesson | ESL Activities
Are you looking for an engaging ESL lesson? This ESL lesson includes vocabulary, speaking, writing and listening activities for ESL students. Also included in this ESL lesson is a Digital Version! This ESL lesson is perfect for newcomers, intermediate, and advanced ESL students. In this ESL lesson students will have access to speaking and vocabulary activities. Also, ESL students will access the four domains of language. What’s Included:Digital Version of Lesson3 Levels of Differentiated Text Au
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3rd - 12th
*I am a DREAMER* Butterfly Read Aloud "Dreamers" Book Craft - Hispanic Heritage
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
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K - 11th
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