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8th grade Thanksgiving asian studies graphic organizers
Ancient India Caste System: Informational Text, Worksheet, & Sorting Activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED?1. A one-page informational text that describes key information about the caste system (PDF & Easel)2. A worksheet that checks for understanding of content found in the informational text (PDF & Easel)3. A caste pyramid sorting activity that is great for interactive notebooks (PDF & Easel)4. Answer Keys (PDF) WHAT ARE PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? “This was the perfect resource both for teaching and reviewing the Hindu Caste system with my students. I especia
Grades:
4th - 9th
Turkey Nonfiction Reading Passage Middle School Thanksgiving Reading Activities
This middle school reading level nonfiction reading passage has students read about turkeys. It goes through the anatomy of turkeys, facts about them, and the history of turkeys in America. Then there are 6 different activities including a page of comprehension questions, graphic organizers to practice identifying the story elements of nonfiction text, a graphic organizer for identifying the nonfiction text features, a Venn diagram to compare and contrast wild and domestic turkeys, a blank turke
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5th - 8th
Ancient China Geography | Learn Geography of China and Evaluate Statements
This Ancient China Geography lesson provides an engaging view into China's geography, environment, and how the environment determined peoples' way of life in Ancient China. Students engage with this resource by completing a guided graphic organizer as they read stations and handouts about several of China's geographic features. Students complete a map to learn about SEVEN geographic features around China's landscape, learn how these features have impacted life, and verify and debunk several (14
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5th - 8th
History of Thanksgiving Reading and Crossword Activity
In this Thanksgiving history lesson activity, students complete three hands-on activities to learn about the history and origins of the Thanksgiving holiday. Students complete a focused reading assignment that introduces readers to the origins of this holiday, what it was like, and the major participants in the first Thanksgiving celebration. In this first activity, students are introduced to the role of Native Americans like Squanto, the Pilgrims, William Bradford, and the experiences of this
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5th - 8th
Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages for Text Structure - PDF and Digital
Make nonfiction text structure fun and easy to teach this Thanksgiving with high-interest reading passages! This bestselling set of Thanksgiving reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, and nonfiction text structure lesson plans will provide the perfect activities to fill your Thanksgiving week with fascinating facts and rigorous reading practice! (Don't worry, Virginia teachers: the vocabulary page is also adapted for teaching this topic as organizational pattern.)Here's what's inclu
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Bundle - Printable & Digital
Mulan Movie Guide Questions with KEY
Allow your students to watch Disney's Mulan while experiencing culture and answering meaningful questions that all pertain to accurate cultural depictions. Through these questions, students are engaged in retaining factual information as well as opinion and critical thinking based questions. Students will be asked questions on topics such as: The nomadic group of conquers in the movie--the Huns (or Mongols) The Great Wall of ChinaConfucianism & filial piety (respect and honor to parents and
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5th - 11th
Ancient India: Eightfold Path & Four Noble Truths: Buddhism Reading Activities
This lesson contains a skills guide on the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, from ancient India. It is a good opportunity for students to learn about the details of Buddhism, share their own opinions, and initiate a meaningful classroom discussion.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Ancient India: Fact-Checking the Mauryan & Gupta Empires of Ancient India!
In this Maurya and Gupta Empires of Ancient India student activity, students will work as research fact-checkers to learn about the empires of Ancient India. Each student will receive a list of data regarding the Mauryan (Maurya) and Gupta empires of Ancient India. Students then will closely examine their text to find the errors! Errors must be corrected while correct facts need to be confirmed! This Ancient India lesson is included in the Ancient India Unit bundle located here!Students shou
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5th - 8th
Indus River Valley Civilization Lesson Plan - Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
Students learn about the Indus River Valley Civilizations straight from the source as they examine actual images from the Mohenjo Daro and Harappa archaeological excavation sites! The bundle includes a complete, detailed lesson plan, a corresponding PowerPoint presentation, a fun archaeological investigation activity, a graphic organizer handout, and a student reading handout. Teacher answer key included!This lesson is ideal for engaging all kinds of learners, involving visuals, kinesthetic move
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8th - 12th
Buddhism- Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path Student Centered Lesson
This is a student centered learning activity emphasizing cooperative learning. There are eight featured stations students will go to gather information on the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment. The stations are literacy based text readings with visual prompts, and graphics that feature philosophical principles on this topic. This aligns very well with Common Core practices and standards. There is also a small PowerPoint section that you can use to display the learning objective, launch your motiva
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7th - 12th
Ancient Chinese Philosophies: Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
This fun, creative, simulation-based lesson is LOVED by my students - they remember it years later! Brush off your acting skills, because you'll have to try your hardest to keep a straight face as you lead students through a role play that they don't even know they're in!
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- Learn key information about and principles of the early Chinese belief systems of Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
- Understand how different belief systems helped to stabilize ancient Chinese dynasties and
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Impact of Geography on India and South Asia Worksheet
In this 5 page packet, students label a map of the Indian subcontinent, complete a guided reading with graphic organizer, watch a 3 minute Discovery video clip, analyze images, and answer analytical summative writing questions in order to determine the way geography has impacted the development of the Indian subcontinent.Students learn the locations of modern countries in the area as well as the placement and significance of physical features such as the Ganges and Indus Rivers, Himalayas and Hi
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7th - 12th
Text Structures Newsletter: Thanksgiving Edition
In a newsletter format, articles about Thanksgiving are presented in different nonfiction text structures. Students read the newsletter and then complete a chart that identifies the text structure, signal words, author's purpose, and a useful graphic organizer. There is also an option to select two of the articles and complete a graphic organizer for each. This activity covers the following text structures: chronological or sequential, main idea, compare and contrast, cause and effect, or proble
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Text Structures Newsletters: Holiday Bundle
The Blind Side, Movie Viewing Unit, Questions/Activities
This movie pack for The Blind Side is designed for use as you show this film as a text. You can use it in its entirety or pick and choose what works for you. Student Experience: The anticipatory set activity will immediately draw students into the themes and ideas presented in the movie. While they watch, students will answer questions on the graphic organizer. The questions ask them to consider the movie as a whole and apply their knowledge and understanding of key ELA skills/terms. A writin
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Activities for Teens, Mini Unit, BUNDLE
Feudal Japan PowerPoint and Flipped Video Lesson
This Feudal Japan resource is a visually engaging and thorough PowerPoint along with guided notes, "flipped classroom" video, and Google Slides option! The presentation covers the major aspects that your students will need to know about Japan's feudal period, specifically during the Heian Period and ensuing centuries. Topics covered in the lesson include:Japan's geographyThe historical eras of JapanHeian SocietyThe Tale of GenjiShinto and important kamiZen Buddhism Shogun, daimyo, and samuraiBus
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
Thanksgiving Activities Middle School ELA and High School - Gratitude Lesson
Are you searching for Thanksgiving activities to implement with your students that also hold academic value? Engage and motivate with this nonfiction text and media analysis mini-unit! The materials focus on the theme of gratitude and feature real-life inspirational teens. The lessons help facilitate a positive growth mind-set and can empower students to become more proactive in their schools and communities.Students will read informational text articles and view video clips of inspirational tee
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Holiday Activities for High School English and Middle School ELA | Bundle
Geography of East and Southeast Asia Guided Notes
This set includes resources to teach the geography of East and Southeast Asia. This set includes:4 page guided notes handoutTeacher answer key17 page editable slides (available as PowerPoint and Google Slides) for teachers to use to teach the geography of east and southeast Asia to students as they fill out their guided notes.***If you enjoy this product, please leave a review & you can earn TPT credits for future purchases!
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â East and Southeast Asia BUNDLE
Thanksgiving Activities: Informational Reading Comprehension ESL Gen Ed
Use this informational text to teach about the history behind Thanksgiving for grades 3-6 and English Language Learners of all ages. The vocabulary, reading, compare and contrast, and grammar activities will engage your students as they interact with this historical event that has shaped American culture.This unit will easily take you through November. Visit my blog to see student samples and to see how I teach this unit.*** Important Update: This resource can be printed using the .pdf files
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Ancient China Mulan Movie Note Sheet
This is a graphic organizer to help students draw meaningful connections to Ancient China through the Disney movie Mulan. Topics included are: Honor and DutyThe Role of WomenThe Role of MenThe Role of AncestorsSuperstitionRespect for Authority
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4th - 12th
WWII Battles of the Pacific: Island Hopping *Bundle*
This lesson helps students understand the battle strategy of island hopping in the Pacific Theatre during World War II by examining photos and asking them to caption the photo.This bundle includes:Central Historical Question: How should we remember the war fought by the Japanese and the United States in the Pacific?Student worksheet with video brainstorm, graphic organizer, and synthesis questions.Gallery walk slide show with map of the Pacific Theatre, Photos and context for the following battl
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Population & Trade in Southern & Eastern Asia
Aligns to the Georgia Standards of Excellence: SS7G11 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia. a. Describe how the mountain, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia impact trade and affect where people live.This product includes:Reading passageCharts/MapsGraphic Organizer where students will determine the impact of physical features on population densityReflectio
Grades:
4th - 8th
ESL Newcomer Thanksiving Reading Comprehension & Activities
Help your Newcomer & Beginner Level ESOL understand the Thanksgiving Fall holiday in the U.S. Students will learn how and why Thanksgiving began and how it is celebrated today. The reading and activities will help your newcomer students understand this iconic American cultural holiday.**NOTE: This resource can be printed using the .pdf files or downloaded to your Google Drive. Upon downloading the resource, you will find the google drive link on page 3 of the Teacher's Guide.*** If you tea
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
ESL/EFL Thanksgiving Foods Lesson with Article, Worksheets and Graphic Organizer
This resource includes all the materials you need to teach your ESL students about traditional Thanksgiving Foods. In the download, you receive: 1. A Suggested Uses for Teachers Page 2. A Pre-Reading Vocabulary Worksheet 3. A 2-Page Article about Thanksgiving Foods with Visuals 4. Reading Comprehension Questions 5. A Graphic Organizer for describing the different foods 6. 2 Worksheets to practice the Food Names 7. An Answer Key is included for all worksheets This lesso
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Bundle: Thanksgiving Materials for Youth and Adult ESL/EFL Students
Thank you, Sarah - Thanksgiving Persuasive Letter Writing Unit
Want your students to write powerful letters that can help make a difference in the world? This unit begins with a dive into Sarah Hale's campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Then students go through detailed steps to write their own letters to make change happen.This packet includes:- Character word splash- Sequencing activity - link to the letter Sarah Hale wrote to Abraham Lincoln- brainstorming sheet for writing- two detailed graphic organizers to add details- letter writing tem
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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