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7th grade arts & music guided reading books under $5
Read Aloud Play: Stolen Childhoods--Lewis Hine's Crusade to End Child Labor
At the height of the Great Depression, the pioneering photography of Lewis Hine freed generations of children from having to slave away for pennies an hour in coal mines, canneries, and textile mills. Hine often risked physical harm to photograph children in deplorable working conditions, but his work eventually led to the establishment of America’s child labor laws. Originally published in the Oct. 31, 2011, issue of Scope Magazine and republished in the Feb. 27, 2012, issue of Junior Scholasti
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4th - 7th
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)
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used to create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.~A worksheet with 10 reading compr
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6th - 10th
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
Teaching Music History - Music in the Classical Era: 1750-1825
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the Classical Era, approximately 1750 - 1825. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers, including Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Rikki Tikki Tavi Reader's Theater from The Jungle Books
Originally published by Scholastic, here's another of my classroom plays getting new life on TpT! Rikki Tikki Tavi, Rudyard Kipling's classic short story from The Jungle Books, tells the story of a courageous mongoose who must protect an English family living in India from vengeful cobras. The product includes my original play script, a comprehension quiz, teacher notes and key, plus the original text broken into sections corresponding with the scenes from the play. It makes for some excellent c
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4th - 7th
Teaching Music History - Music of Ancient Greece
This text serves to assist in the instruction of Music of in the Ancient Greek society. Subjects covered include mythology, musical instruments, culture, Greek philosophy, famous figures, and musical theory. A discussion question worksheet is also included, and can be used as an in-class guided discussion activity or an individual homework assignment.
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5th - 12th
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Composer Profiles - Composers in the Romantic Era (1825-1900)
This supplemental text to Music in the Romantic Era: 1825-1900 can be used in addition to the main text or as an independent biographical resource. Contained is a series of brief accessible biographies of prominent composers in the Romantic Era. Composers include Antonin Dvorak, Camille Saint-Saens, Edvard Grieg, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Liszt, Franz Schubert, Frederic Chopin, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, Gustav Mahler, Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, Modest Mussorsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Kors
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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
Teaching Music History - Music in the Renaissance: 1400-1600
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the Renaissance Period, approximately 1400 - 1600 A.D. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers in Renaissance history. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment and evaluation are also included and can be
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Diego Rivera - Artist biography in Spanish
Diego Rivera was a Mexican muralist and painter whose frescos brought to life daily living in Mexico. This resource features three versions of his biography, all written in Spanish: Simplified, Standard, and Complex. SIMPLIFIED: The Simplified version is a half-page biography written with high frequency words and cognates. It may be understandable to students in their second semester of Spanish 1, especially if the class uses a communicative, Comprehension-based approach with a strong focus on e
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: 10 artistas que debes conocer
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!
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Mexican Culture Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
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
Composer Profiles - Twentieth Century Composer Biographies
This supplemental text to Music in the Twentieth Century: 1900-2000 can be used in addition to the main text or as an independent biographical resource. Contained is a series of brief accessible biographies of prominent composers in the Modern Era. Composers include Aaron Copland, Alban Berg, Arnold Schoenberg, Bela Bartok, Charles Ives, Dmitri Shostakovich, George Gershwin, Giacomo Puccini, Gustav Holst, John Philip Sousa, Leonard Bernstein, Paul Hindemith, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Richard Strau
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Guided Reading Packet
This 24-page reading packet is designed to help students read, comprehend, and analyze Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. The packet divides the Act into scenes and guides students towards developing a greater understanding of the play's events. The download includes a PDF to ensure compatibility across devices, as well as an editable Word Doc that you can alter to best meet your students' needs! This resource can also be helpful for distance, online, and hybrid learning!The packet also contains 13 page
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Guided Reading Packet Bundle (Acts 1-5)
Teaching Music History - Chant in the Middle Ages - 500-1000 A.D.
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the early Middle Ages, approximately 500 - 1000 A.D. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, major figures in Medieval history, and a brief history of early Gregorian Chant. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment and eval
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Teaching Music History - Music in the Baroque Era (c.1600-1750)
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the Baroque Era, approximately 1600 - 1750 A.D. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment and evaluatio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Teaching Music History - Egyptian Music
This essay surveys Music History in the time of the Ancient Egyptians, from approximately 3000 B.C.E. to 31 B.C.E. Culture, religion, musical instruments, and performance techniques are covered in an easy to understand, user-friendly manner. A list of discussion questions that can be used in class or for homework is also included.
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3rd - 12th
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Frida Kahlo Biography on a Famous Hispanic Artist (English Version)
This biography is on the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It discusses: her family background, tragic accident at age 18, her recuperation during which she starts to paint, her artistic influences and her marriage to Diego Rivera. This reading is accompanied by 10 short answer reading comprehension questions.Answer key included. A wonderful addition to any unit on art, Mexico 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
Also included in: Top 5 Biographies @35% off! Women's History Month (English Version)
Salvador Dalí - Artist biography in Spanish
Widely recognized for his surrealist art, Salvador Dalí is one of the most famous Spanish artists of all time. This resource features three versions of his biography, all written in Spanish: Simplified, Standard, and Complex. SIMPLIFIED: The Simplified version is a half-page biography written with high frequency words and cognates. It may be understandable to students in their second semester of Spanish 1, especially if the class uses a communicative, Comprehension-based approach with a strong f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: 10 artistas que debes conocer
Fernando Botero - Artist biography in Spanish
Fernando Botero is a Colombian artist known for the round, voluminous figures that he painted in his works. This resource features three versions of Botero's biography, all written in Spanish: Simplified, Standard, and Complex. SIMPLIFIED: The Simplified version is a half-page biography written with high frequency words and cognates. It may be understandable to students in their second semester of Spanish 1, especially if the class uses a communicative, Comprehension-based approach with a strong
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: 10 artistas que debes conocer
The Brothers Grimm: The Shoemaker & the Christmas Elves Readers Theater
The Brothers Grimm are known for dark, often violent tales, but the story of the Elves and the Cobbler is one of the only fairy tales with a Christmas theme—and a happy one at that. It tells the story of a kind-hearted shoemaker who receives some unexpected help just when he needs it most. Down to his last bit of leather with which to make shoes, his livelihood is saved by mysterious visitors—elves— who show up each night to finish the shoemaker’s work. To repay the elves for this Christmas mira
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4th - 7th
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