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Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core W.9-10.2 resources
The Gift of the Magi Short Story Unit - Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages
This "The Gift of the Magi" Short Story Unit contains a 50 page close reading unit on “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. Perfect for a short story interactive notebook, this Gift of the Magi teacher guide contains Gift of the Magi comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, Gift of the Magi activities, vocabulary words, foldables, close reading resources, graphic organizers, creative writing, and essay activities are all included. All activities are classroom tested and include creat
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6th - 9th
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Christmas/North Pole Career Exploration Activity: Holiday-Themed Project
This is a fun way for students to learn basic skills and requirements for a job or career. This is also a great way to bring the Christmas spirit into the classroom while completing course requirements in a creative way. Students are never too old to have fun with Christmas-themed activities!What's included?• Introduction activity• Assignment instructions• Job reflection sheet• Rubric (editable) Students will learn: • how to complete a job application• how to write a resume• how to write a cover
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5th - 10th
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CHRISTMAS POETRY WRITING ACTIVITIES 10 Christmas Poem Ideas Lower High School
Make writing a Christmas poem easy! Kids will love writing with this fun CHRISTMAS POETRY WRITING PACK featuring 10 different Christmas poem ideas and types to write. Get into the festive spirit this holiday season with exciting Christmas poetry writing activities. Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas by exploring the power of words and the beauty of poetry. Challenge your students to improve their poetry writing abilities while creating beautiful Christmas poem kids will be proud of!Encou
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5th - 8th
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Persuasive Christmas Letter LESSON and ACTIVITY - Ethos, Pathos, Logos -No-Prep
This is a great CHRISTMAS-inspired lesson and activity to use if you are trying to teach your persuasive techniques to your students for the FIRST time or to use as a REVIEW of ETHOS, PATHOS and LOGOS (i.e. persuasive writing techniques)!! Take a look at the preview to see what exactly comes with this product, but here are just a few highlights:PowerPoint Lesson on the 3 Elements of PersuasionPersuasive Christmas Letter Activity Original Persuasive Techniques Graphic Organizer"Elements of Persua
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6th - 12th
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It's a Wonderful Life - Literary Essay Writing (Christmas Activity)
This 10 page, Christmas themed assignment offers students the opportunity to practice the Literary Essay based on their response to the critically acclaimed film, "It's a wonderful Life". This assignment requires no prep and is a fantastic student led assignment which, after initial class discussion, should require very little prompting from teacher.
Assignment includes:
1. A brief introduction to the movie
2. A note-taking form to use while watching the movie
3. Instruction about literary th
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5th - 12th
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Holidays Around the World: High School Nonfiction Mini Unit
Create a museum all about holidays around the world in your high school English classroom using this fun resource! Students will "travel" to 6 different countries and learn about 6 different holidays: - Saint Nicolas Day in France - Hanukkah in Israel - Lunar New Year in China - Diwali in India - Kwanzaa in the Caribbean Islands and USA- Boxing Day in the United Kingdom Students will fill out a "passport" with information at all 6 destinations around your room, recording facts from a poster and
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8th - 12th
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Christmas ELA December Winter Writing Prompts RACE Writing with passages
Google Slides virtual classroom with digital writing prompts, articles ( informational text ) and videos, using RACE strategy is great for distance learning AND for in-class use! This set is just in time for December and Christmas. Prompts are written to resemble state test prompts. Students are asked to cite evidence, describe, explain, summarize, etc., using the RACE + Transitions strategy. Students can click the article links on their virtual chalkboard to read and watch highly engaging cont
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Digital Writing Prompts with RACE Strategy Full Year
Multi-cultural Holiday Research Project
This is perfect for the holiday season. Students are given the opportunity to explore a holiday within another culture. I have provided: the project assignment (with detailed explanation) and a comprehensive scoring rubric. The projects fulfills Depth of Knowledge 3. I have included an annotation component as well as a digital aspect.
Check out my other holiday themed lessons:
A Christmas Carol Constructed Responses
A Christmas Carol Literacy Stations
A Christmas Carol 3-D Scene Analysis
Christm
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday Lesson Plan Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning
Christmas Tree Argument Essay Practice | Artificial vs Real
Are you looking for a functional holiday-themed writing activity for your high school English class? With this resource, your students will practice argument writing on the topic: Which is better: an artificial or real Christmas tree? This product is a comprehensive, 18-page writing from sources practice packet that is modeled after the Part 2 Argument Essay of the NYS Regents exam (with 2 texts omitted), but it can be rationalized as practice for any test with an argument essay.It includes:An
Grades:
9th - 12th
What Christmas Is As We Grow Older Q&A Analysis of Dickens Sub Plan
Looking for a no prep resource that will elevate your students study of What Christmas Is As We Grow Older to the next level? This resource will make your life easier. It includes an in-depth analysis of Charles Dickens's essay that is sure to engage and inspire your students! With detailed discussion questions and answers that reflect on student's real life situations, and discuss detailed literary elements in plot, themes, characters, and everything. You'll have everything you need to guide yo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Christmas Triology Q&A Analysis of Dickens Sub Plan CCSS
Character Analysis: Christmas Stocking Shopping Spree
Elevate Literary Understanding with a Christmas Stocking Shopping Spree! Transform your literature classroom with this engaging assignment focused on character analysis using whatever novel you are currently studying in class. Deepen Understanding:Students delve into the complexities of a character through a hands-on activity of creating a Christmas Stocking for a chosen character. Analysis of key quotes strengthens textual interpretation skills and justifies their choices as to what goes into
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7th - 11th
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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote Quiz and Answer Key (Google Drive)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this self-grading, plot-based quiz on Truman Capote's holiday-themed short story "A Christmas Memory." The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with coming-of-age fiction. An answer key is provided. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Point of viewThe c
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8th - 12th
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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather Quiz and Answer Key (Google Drive)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this self-grading, plot-based quiz on the short story "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the followi
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8th - 12th
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"At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov Quiz and Answer Key (Google Drive)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this self-grading, plot-based quiz on the short story "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Th
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8th - 12th
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"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" by Fyodor Dostoevsky Quiz and Answer Key (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this self-grading, plot-based quiz on Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "The Heavenly Christmas Tree," otherwise known as "The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree." The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable opt
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8th - 12th
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Christmas Writing Unit - 4 Essay Activities Resources, Graphic Organizers
Introducing essay writing for Christmas has never been easier! This writing unit with 4 complete essay prompt lessons (argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive) guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a 5-paragraph (or more/less) essay. The unit includes: argumentative writing graphic organizer, expository writing graphic organizer, narrative writing graphic organizer, persuasive writing graphic organizer, argumentative rubric, expository rubric, narrative rubric,
Grades:
9th - 12th
Middle/High Seasonal Conversation Starters: Growing Bundle
Get your middle/high school students inspired and talking with a collection of all of our seasonal conversation starters/icebreakers! Our conversation starters packages encourage critical thinking and allow students to discuss topics that are both relevant and important to them while simultaneously increasing their vocabulary and ability to effectively express themselves. Our packages are extremely versatile and have been used as bell-ringers, as supplementary material for topics covered in cla
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Kwanzaa Writing Unit - 4 Essay Activities Resources, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
Introducing essay writing for Kwanzaa has never been easier! This writing unit with 4 complete essay prompt lessons (argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive) guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a 5-paragraph (or more/less) essay. The unit includes: argumentative writing graphic organizer, expository writing graphic organizer, narrative writing graphic organizer, persuasive writing graphic organizer, argumentative rubric, expository rubric, narrative rubric, p
Grades:
9th - 12th
Holiday Traditions Around the World ELA Winter Holidays and Traditions Lesson
Engage students through a fun and accessible lecture while exploring the diversity of winter holiday traditions celebrated around the world. Students will compare and contrast holiday traditions around the world while thinking about their own family traditions. Lesson includes Christmas traditions of the USA, Chile, the Netherlands, Japan, and Nigeria and winter holidays such as Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and Winter Solstice. This Lesson Includes:74 Slide PPT USA, Chile, the Nethe
Grades:
9th - 12th
Hanukkah Writing Unit - 4 Essay Activities Resources, Graphic Organizers
Introducing essay writing for Hanukkah has never been easier! This writing unit with 4 complete essay prompt lessons (argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive) guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a 5-paragraph (or more/less) essay. The unit includes: argumentative writing graphic organizer, expository writing graphic organizer, narrative writing graphic organizer, persuasive writing graphic organizer, argumentative rubric, expository rubric, narrative rubric,
Grades:
9th - 12th
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