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High school critical thinking music guided reading books
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Latin Music: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango, Cueca (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A 1.5 page reading that discusses the culture and history of five Latin dance styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango and Cueca. The reading also includes some Spanish vocabulary in a glossary up top and 15 true/false readings comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Note: This reading is in English and is ideal for beginner Spanish students, as a Sub Plan or for hispanic heritage! I also offer similar readings in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
Prince Royce Biografía: Biography on Afro-latino Bachata Singer + Song Activity!
This 5-page file includes:~A biography on the singer Prince Royce, whose parents emigrated from the Dominican Republic to the United States. It talks about his childhood and his musical career as well as a bit about his personal life. Reading also includes a short history of Bachata music. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions.~A song activity for the song "Corazón sin cara". You can play the song for students to fill in the missing words.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult 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
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7th - 10th
Flamenco Cultural Reading on Spanish Dance (English Version)
This 4-page file includes:~A 2-page reading on flamenco. The reading discusses in detail the origins of this artistic dance form. Each of the three parts receives its own paragraph: the dancing, singing and guitar playing. The reading also mentions some current flamenco artists. The reading is preceded by a detailed list of specialized vocabulary.~A worksheet based on the reading with nine comprehension questions.~Answer key. Here is a link to an amazing performance by Sara Baras to show student
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7th - 10th
Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool Novel Unit
Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool Novel Guide This amazing coming of age story is set at the end of the World War II. Two boys, Early and Jack burdened with loss and grief, find their way from being “washed away”. “Navigating Early” is a captivating novel. It can be read out loud in lower grades or a formal novel study in higher grades.This Novel Unit is includes: Lesson Objectives Chapter by chapter short answer/ reading comprehension questionsNew VocabularyWord Search Activities Foreshadowi
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6th - 9th
Reggaeton: Latin Urban Music of Puerto Rico Reading (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A cultural reading that talks about reggaeton music. It covers the historical and cultural significance of this Caribbean music as well as some popular artists. The reading features a glossary of Spanish/musical words.~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 10th
A Little History Of The World
This is a reading guide for those who choose to use the EH Gombrich book "A Little History of the World" for a Social Studies or Language Arts middle school learning environment.
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6th - 9th
Folk Music in World Culture
Folk Music in World Culture is a comprehensive text that covers world music around the globe. Ancient and modern practices of musical instruments, performance, and cultural significant in society is covered with illustrations of foreign cultures and their own unique musical customs. A suggested listened list is also provided for those who would like to listen to this music on YouTube.
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7th - 12th
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Mariachi Cultural Reading: Traditional Mexican Music (English Version)
This reading serves as a great introduction to Mexican music. It focuses on Mariachi, its history, traditions, instruments and costumes. The reading includes 7 short answer reading comprehension questions.Answer key included.Ideal for Mexican culture study, beginner Spanish students, hispanic heritage and/or Sub Plan!
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Mexican Culture Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
10 Great Songs for the Classroom: Tupac, The Cranberries - Guided Song Responses
Song Study Anthology: Teaching THROUGH song is a widely accepted practice in both the English Language Arts and Social Studies classroom. Songs are accessible, familiar, joyful and interactive for students. They lift the energy, bringing the class together through great lyrics, beat and rhythm. As a teacher, I can cover a lot of curricula through song. The auditory appeal of music allows students to stay engaged and to deepen their understanding across a wide selection of genres, topics and idea
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teaching Music History - Music in the Movies
This text outlines a brief history of music at the movies, beginning from the first "talkies" to the advent of new technologies enjoyed by the top film composers of the present day. The essay covers nearly one hundred years of film music development, including examples from such prominent film composers such as Bernard Herrmann, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, and James Horner, among many others. Perfect for a General Music or Music History class discussing music in multimedia and popular cultur
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Carlos Santana Biography on Famous Mexican-American Musician (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A biography about the life and times of the famous Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana. It discusses his early life in Mexico, career in the United States, his most popular songs and bit about his personal life. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.~Answer Key. NOTE: This reading is in ENGLISH, I also offer the same biography in Spanish.
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7th - 10th
Cuban Music Cultural Reading: Afro-Cuban / Jazz / Mambo (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A reading on the history of Cuban music and how a blend of European and African cultures has led to the emergence of a great musical society! Discusses afro-jazz, rumba, son and mambo. Also talks about the influence of African percussion instruments on Cuban music, the revolution and the Buena Vista Social Club. ~A reading comprehension page with 9 questions.~Answer key.Note: This reading is in English and is ideal for beginner level Spanish students, as a Sub Plan or
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7th - 10th
Heart of Darkness - 9 sets of MC Q, Discussion prompts, Quizzes, and Map Work
Created by a veteran AP Lit teacher, these pieces were developed to lead students to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the novella than they otherwise might discover. The high-level multiple choice questions help polish this test-taking skill, along with close reading strategies, analysis through discussion, and map orientation to the Congo journey. Supplement as you wish, but this Bundle can provide everything you need to take your students, along with Marlow, deep into the heart of
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11th - 12th
Merengue Lectura: Spanish Cultural Reading on Hispanic Music
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading on Merengue dancing from the Dominican Republic. It discusses its emergence in the 19th century, the various instruments used from Africa, Europe and the indigenous Taino populations. It also discusses how it became popular in the 20th century and how it is danced. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~A separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key.Level: Spanish 2+
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Spanish Reading Bundle on the Dominican Republic: 4 Lecturas @35% off!
Bad Bunny Biography on Puerto Rican Rapper (English Version)
A biography on the famous Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. It discusses his early life in Puerto Rico, how he was discovered on SoundCloud and his success as the most streamed artist of all time. Also discusses his Super Bowl appearance and the other hispanic artists he has worked with. Includes 6 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.Answer key included. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar biography in Spanish in my store here
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7th - 10th
Le Petit Prince | Reading comprehension | Compréhension de lecture | French
The main goal of this resource is to enhance the reading comprehension skills of your students, based on a very popular book all around the world, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.Based on the reading level of your readers, you may choose how you would like them to use this resource: ⭐ For (highly) advanced readers, you can let them read the book on their own and answer the questions independently chapter by chapter. ⭐ For intermediate-level readers, you can start the book by guided
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman: Cycle of Poverty -Guided Song Response + Answer Key
"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman is beloved and appreciated by students from all backgrounds. First released in 1988, the song chronicles the gritty reality of a woman trying to escape the cycle of poverty, only to find herself in the very situation she began. Beautiful to listen to, compelling to view in music video, and engaging to read in lyrics!The GUIDED RESPONSE invites students to take a closer look at Tracy Chapman's:story tellinguse of literary devices, including metaphor and repetitionvideo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hispanic Music BIG Bundle: TOP 20 Readings at 50% off! (English Version)
This Hispanic Music BIG Bundle includes my TOP 20 readings on famous hispanics singers, musicians and music types at 50% off!This Bundle includes13 Biographies on Hispanic Musicians:1. Shakira 2. Celia Cruz 3. Selena Quintanilla 4. Enrique Iglesias Biography5. Jennifer Lopez 6. Gloria Estefan 7. Gustavo Dudamel8. Tito Puente 9. Prince Royce + Song Activity 10. Bruno Mars 11. Jose Feliciano 12. Bad Bunny13. Carlos Santana7 Readings on Hispanic Music1. Cuban Music: Afrojazz, Rumba2. Mus
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7th - 10th
A Brief History of Music for Young Adults - Full Text
This complete version of the original text A Brief History of Music for Young Adults by Dr. Andrew Lesser contains all of the chapters posted on Teachers Pay Teachers in one volume. The text has been updated and revised for greater continuity, along with the addition of discussion questions and classroom activities for each chapter. It also includes all Composer and Artist profiles, along with a comprehensive list of influential theorists, composers, and musicians covered in the text.
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9th - 12th
Tango Cultural Reading on Music and Dance from Argentina (English Version)
This cultural reading talks about tango. It covers the historical and cultural significance of this dance in Argentina, the Buenos Aires district of La Boca and the life and music of Carlos Gardel, the most famous Argentine singer of all time. Includes 7 true/false reading comprehension questions.Answer key included.Ideal for Hispanic heritage, music class or beginner Spanish students as a sub plan.NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 10th
Shakira Biography on Famous Colombian Singer (English Version)
This biography is on the famous Colombian singer Shakira. It talks about her mixed heritage, unique performance style, success in both English and Spanish, charitable work and family life. The reading is followed by 7 reading comprehension questions.Answer key included. 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 as well!
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7th - 10th
Speak by Laurie Anderson Assessment: Evidence-based Theme Paragraph
Speak, a Coming of Age novel by Laurie Anderson, is one of the most thoughtfully woven young adult novels. In reading this novel, students can delve deeply into relevant themes, connecting the text to their life and the world. They can also learn how to write their own Coming of Age story with active voice, clever wit, compelling use of literary devices, and more. This packet is useful for the final assessment on the novel, whereby students either individually or in groups choose a theme, or un
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7th - 11th
THE SERAFINA SERIES, Teaching guide & activities for 4x Books, 24 pages
THE SERAFINA SERIES, Teaching guide & activities for 4x BooksDiscussion questions and activities for the following books:Book OneSerafina and the Black CloakBook TwoSerafina and the Twisted StaffBook ThreeSerafina and the Splintered HeartBook FourSerafina and the Seven Stars24 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
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4th - 12th, Staff
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