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High school holidays/seasonal guided reading books
Brown Girl Dreaming by J.Woodson; A CCSS Aligned, PDF & Digital Book Study
OVERVIEW: If you like to inspire, teach, and motivate your students using award-winning, literature, don't overlook this amazing memoir: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (2015 Newbery Honor Award, 2015 Coretta Scott King Award, 2014 National Book Award, and 2015 E.B. White Read-Aloud Middle Reader Award). Use this PDF, custom-made, no-prep, CCSS aligned memoir-study to help your students focus, understand, and stretch themselves as they read. If you want to use it with distance lea
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5th - 9th
Selena Quintanilla Biografía: Spanish Biography of Famous Tejano Singer
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language biography of the famous Tex-Mex singer Selena Quintanilla. It includes a paragraph each on: her early life, her albums and awards, her marriage, her death and legacy. ~A worksheet with 9 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer Key.Level: Spanish 2 (Uses present and past tenses)
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Spanish Biography Bundle: Top 8 Biografías @40% off! (Latinos Famosos)
Black History - Digital Library (5 virtual book rooms) 130 books!
This digital library is the perfect spot to begin your much-needed conversations about Black History Month. This is a resource you can use not only in February but during every month, because representation matters! In this Google slide, you will find that the first slide has 5 book bins to choose from. The book bin links to another slide, which acts as a book room. There is a button in each book room that will send kids back to the main bookshelf. EACH OF THE BOOKS LINKS TO A FREE DIGITAL COPY
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PreK - 12th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Spanish Reading: Mes de la Herencia Hispana Lectura
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading about Hispanic Heritage Month: its history, how it is celebrated and its significance. It also discusses the differences between the terms Spanish, Hispanic and Latino. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2 (in present and past tenses)Makes for a great cultural reading for students of Spanish!
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Fall Holidays Spanish Reading Bundle: TOP 5 Lecturas @35% OFF!
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson is one of the most popular middle school science books that brings awareness to overfishing, biodiversity and ecosystems, toxins in food chains, human ocean pollution, evolution, adaptation, and extinction of the species. Concepts covered: The theory of natural selectionBiologically and commercially extinct fishBiodiversity & ecosystemOver-fishingHuman ocean pollution Effects of toxins in food chainOcean salinity and temper
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6th - 9th
Spanish Cultural Readings MEGA GROWING Bundle: 105+ Lecturas @55% off!
This Spanish MEGA Reading Bundle includes ALL of my current and future readings on Hispanic Culture and Holidays at 55% off! This is a GROWING Bundle, the price will increase as new readings are added. This bundle includes 275+ pages including the keys. These readings can be used on their own or as an addition to your individual units. Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, a reading comprehension section and an answer key.Includes the following readings:Holiday Readings:1. New Year
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9th - 12th
Semana Santa y Pascua Lectura - Holy Week and Easter Spanish Reading
This reading has two paragraphs. The first one is written from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Sevilla, Spain during Holy Week and discusses how she and her family are celebrating. The second paragraph discusses the various holidays around this period including Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter Sunday etc.The reading includes a glossary of specialized Easter vocabulary and 6 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Level: Spanish 1/2 (Present tense with harder vocabulary)V
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Emmett Till, Rosa Parks, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
This is a three-lesson unit by Reading Through History. The first lesson tells the story of the murder of Emmett Till and the subsequent trial that ensued. The second lesson is a biography of Rosa Parks, and the third describes the story and triumph of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The download includes enough material for three to four days of a history or reading class. The unit contains 13 pages of student activities that involve: guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs, t
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8th - 11th
El Día de Acción de Gracias Lectura - Thanksgiving Easy Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A simple present tense reading written from the first-person perspective of 12-year-old Claudia who has recently arrived with her family from Nicaragua and is celebrating her first Thanksgiving at her new friend Monica's house.It talks about the traditions, rituals and typical foods prepared on this day. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 10 true/false comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.~Answer key.Vocab includes:la
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Fall Holidays Spanish Reading Bundle: TOP 5 Lecturas @35% OFF!
El Cinco de Mayo Lectura - El 5 de Mayo Spanish Reading
This 5-page file incudes:~A reading about the true history of Cinco de Mayo, a celebration that commemorates the battle of Puebla of 1862. It includes information on the back story that led up to this famous event as well as a paragraph about how it is celebrated today both in Mexico and abroad. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabularyNOTE: There are 2 options for reading comprehension: ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment OR a w
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Celia Cruz Biografía: Spanish Biography on Afrolatina Singer
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish biography about the life and times of the famous Cuban singer Celia Cruz. It discusses her leaving Cuba after the revolution, her career in the United States, her marriage and her performances. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.~Answer Key. Level: Spanish 2+ (Mostly past tenses) Note: I also offer this reading in English in my store here.
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MLK Jr. - Letter from Birmingham Jail, the March on Washington, and the SCLC
Our second unit covering the struggles and achievements of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. The unit includes reading activities for the March on Washington, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the March on Selma, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The download includes enough material for four days of a history or a reading class. The file includes three reading activities, three sets of multiple choice reading comprehension questions, three stud
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8th - 11th
El día de la madre Lectura: Mother's Day Spanish Reading + Worksheet
This 4-page file includes:~A reading about how Mother's Day is celebrated in Mexico. It talks about the importance of motherhood and the customs surrounding the holiday as well as how it is celebrated with gifts, songs, a visit to church and going out for dinner. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with six comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment. ~A decorated page where students can create their own Mother's Day card in Spanish!~Answer key.
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Hispanic Culture: 86+ Readings MEGA Bundle @55% 0FF! (English Version) GROWING
This MEGA Reading Bundle includes ALL my current and future readings for beginning students of Spanish to learn about Hispanic culture at 55% off!This Bundle includes a mixture of cultural readings, holidays and travel destinations. These readings are IN ENGLISH and where necessary include a glossary to explain relevant Spanish vocabulary. This is a growing bundle, the price will increase as new readings are added.Includes 200+ pages with keys.Bundle includes the following readings:Cultural read
Grades:
7th - 10th
Día de los muertos Lectura y Cultura - Day of the Dead Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A reading from the perspective of a 15-year-old boy in Mexico celebrating the day of the dead with his family. It is written in the first person present tense and is therefore suitable for beginning students of Spanish. The emphasis is on the cultural significance of this holiday. Reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary ~A worksheet with 8 comprehension questions in Spanish.~Answer key.Level: Spanish 1/2 (In present tense)Here is a video link for this cel
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9th - 12th
The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever Comprehension & Activity Packet
This packet not only allows the student to learn and practice vocabulary and answer comprehension questions, but it also allows students to show understanding through creative means like, writing, drawing, and research.This is a great packet to use during guided reading because while some students finish quickly, and others take longer, they can work on the other enclosed activities.The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
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3rd - 9th
La Navidad Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Christmas
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in Spanish from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Central America. She talks about how she and her family celebrate the Novena, Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) and Christmas Day (Navidad). The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise in Spanish. ~Answer key.Level: Spanish 1/2 (90% in present tense)
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
El Día de los Reyes Lectura - Three Kings Day Spanish Reading
This Spanish cultural reading is on Three Kings Day or Día de los Reyes. It discusses its history and origins, how it is celebrated in Mexico with gift giving and the special foods which are prepared for this day including tamales and Rosca de Reyes. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.Level: Spanish 2 (present and past tenses)
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Spanish Culture Readings & Gallery Walk Celebration Bundle - 14 Resources
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate culture & celebrations of the Spanish Speaking World into to your Spanish Class? These gallery walk readings with comprehension checks are an easy and low prep way to include holidays, celebrations, and culture into your comprehension based classroom (CI classroom!)The variety of readings will keep your students engaged whether you choose to use them for a gallery walk, whole class readings, warm ups, or digitally. Each reading has glossed wo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Digital Workbook HMH Into Literature Grade 8 ELA UNIT 4 The Fight for Freedom
This ELA Google Slides Digital Workbook is aligned with HMH Into Literature Grade 8, UNIT 4 The Fight for Freedom. Keeping all student work for this unit in one place makes it easy to grade! Pages can be duplicated, and tables and textboxes are EDITABLE. Add pages to customize work for students! Easily assigned on Google Classroom for remote or hybrid learning, as classwork or homework.Unit texts referenced include "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh", "Oh Ca
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: HMH Into Literature Digital Notebook Grade 8 ALL UNITS BUNDLE
Spanish Biography MEGA Bundle: 98+ Biografías Hispanos @55% off + GROWING!
This Spanish MEGA Biography Bundle includes ALL of my current and future biographies of famous hispanic people at 55% off! Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, a reading comprehension section and an answer key. A total of 270+ pages!! This is a GROWING Bundle, the price will increase as new readings are added.Includes one biography on each of the following Hispanic people: 1. Eva Perón - Argentine First Lady2. Rigoberta Menchú - Guatemalan activist 3. Frida Kahlo - Mexican artist
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Selena Quintanilla Biography of Famous Tejano Singer (English Version)
This biography is on Selena Quintanilla who was a very popular Tejano singer. It talks about her early life, career, marriage, influence and early death. Reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. Perfect for women's history month, or Hispanic heritage!NOTE: This biography is in English, I offer a similar biography in Spanish in my store
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Monkey’s Paw-- A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
"The Monkey's Paw" is a classic tale of horror that every student will love. This study is intended to teach literacy standards. The study includes1. Text is divided for close reading.2. Questions are positioned by the appropriate text.3. The skills include:a. Defining unknown vocabulary.b. Analyzing dialogue.c. Analyzing setting.d. Characterization.e. Making inferences based on text.f. Analysis of the use of word choice and its effect.g. Analysis of foreshadowing.h. Analysis of sym
Grades:
4th - 9th
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