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Holidays/seasonal Common Core SL.9-10.4 handouts
Tupac- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
My students are obsessed with conspiracy theories and with Tupac! In fact, I had one of my first truly magical moments in the classroom when I brought in Tupac lyrics. I was surprised that they even knew who he was, but the students' eyes lit up and they were engaged for the first time that year. The students loved Tupac so much that they bought me Tupac & Biggie figurines to sit on my desk. They were trying to tell me something more about this!!! While the assignment is high interest for y
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Princess Diana & British Royals- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Ans. Paragraph
A new generation of students is curious about Princess Diana and her sudden death because of the recent TV show, The Crown. This scandalous conspiracy features affairs, paparazzi, the British Royals, eating disorders, MI6, and a deadly car crash. Because of the tragic and sometimes racy nature of the content, I would recommend this for mature students only. You are busy, so the detailed summary I provide means that you do not have to listen to the podcast to assess student work. There are rigor
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month Activities: Common Core Poetry Fiction Music Movies and more
Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr, Kendrick Lamar, Maya Angelou, Frederick Douglas, Ralph Ellison, Malcolm X and more! Learn about Historical and Famous Black American men and women who shaped American culture, art, and politics with poetry, fiction, essays, and history using Common Core standards. Features:* Highlights of famous black historical figures and a research activity* Poetry Activities and ssessments on Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Billie Holiday, Kendrick Lamar* Deep readi
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9th - 12th
Salem Witch Trials - Crucible- Listening, Short Ans. & Paragraph
If you are looking for a hook to The Crucible, Macbeth, or even a way to recognize Halloween in your high school classroom, look no further. These three to four-hour, podcast-based tasks investigate the root causes of the Salem Witch Trials. This topic is relevant today because it shows the danger of extreme religion, patriarchy, and the powers of conversion disorder. My students and I learned a lot from these podcasts and we got a little chill from the frightening, and supposedly true, details
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Analyzing Holiday Advertisements
his lesson helps students analyze persuasive techniques in holiday advertisements and develop critical thinking skills. Students will:Identify persuasive techniques: Ethos (credibility), logos (logic), and pathos (emotion).Analyze ad effectiveness: How ads target audiences, appeal to emotions, and use stereotypes.Evaluate overall message of ad: The influence of persuasive techniques and their potential consequences.Through group analysis and discussions, students gain awareness of advertising ta
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8th - 12th
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FUN Language Arts Valentine's Day BUNDLE for Grades 7-12!
Celebrate the day of love with these THREE interactive activities that allow students to practice English Language Arts skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening while enjoying Valentine's Day! All of these materials are ready-to-go and will have your students examining, debating and creating. Teach your kids the Common Core State Standards without any complaints on this holiday - NO PREP NEEDED!This product includes:Valentine's Day THIS OR THAT Classroom ActivityA colorful PowerPo
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7th - 12th
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Jay-Z's Resilience- Evidence & Analysis- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
Jay-Z's perseverance is very uplifting and real. Jay-Z's life shows us that the most successful artist in the music business was repeatedly rejected and he never gave up. Jay-Z is an important figure and is relatable for many students, as they will face setbacks and we need to arm them with authentic stories where the setback was just the beginning! Further, this task is skill-based and works on formal paragraph writing. Specifically, it benefits organization and targets evidence and analysis s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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First Thanksgiving- Indigenous People- Listen, Short Answer & Paragraph
I have found that high school students appreciate an honest portrayal of the Historic First Thanksgiving rather than the glossy, Hallmark facade they already know. This podcast episode and the work materials guide students into the challenging truths of the first Thanksgiving. This encourages students to become open-minded and to question other well-worn assumptions that they hold.The podcast details: The precarious and often desperate nature of the early European settlers.Next, the weakened Wa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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First Day of School Activity -- Classmate Interviews
In this assignment, students will first write 8 unique and interesting interview questions, using the suggested sentence stems if they need inspiration. Encourage your students to be as creative as they'd like with their interview questions -- you'll be surprised by the results! After the class has created their interview questions, pair students together and have them interview one another, recording their partner's answers. Later, have them present their partner's responses to the class. I loo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: First Day and Week of School -- BACK TO SCHOOL Bundle!
RuPaul's Resilience- Evidence & Analysis- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
RuPaul's Drag Race captured our hearts. But RuPaul was not always successful and spent most of his life being rejected. This message is important for our students who will also face major obstacles in their lives. Let's support them by normalizing the ups and downs of life.This task is skill-based and works on formal paragraph writing. Specifically, it benefits their organization and targets evidence and analysis skills. You are busy! So, the answer keys provided summarize all of the likely ev
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lady Gaga's Resilience- Evidence & Analysis- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
Your students probably know Lady Gaga for her catchy ballads, incredible acting, or her unique appearance and voice. It may shock them to learn that Lady Gaga was not always successful and she faced a great deal of rejection and bullying in her young life. This task teaches listening and writing skills while also showing our students that rejection or loss is a valuable part of life. Our students benefit from this perspective now more than ever. Further, this task is skill-based and works on
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Biography interview first day of class activity icebreaker
Great activity for the first day of school or the first day of a new semester. Have students interview each other and present their partner to the class. For time's sake I have them pick only 10 of the questions to share with the class. Great way the students to get to know each other and for you as the teacher to get to know your students.
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7th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-4
Veterans Day & Propaganda- WWI Christmas Truce- Listen, Short Ans, & Paragraph
This podcast episode, and accompanying work, supports veterans because it highlights some of the many grim realities of war and their impossible return from battlefields. Too much propaganda exists to support the military and not the soldier; and we should debunk it, starting with the WWI Christmas Truce. This topic appeals to my students because they love challenging the status quo. They love a different, nuanced take on a topic that they have studied one way for years.Topic highlights include:
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Literary Critique: What is a Classic?
Teaching students how to judge literature is challenging, but it can be accomplished in a way that’s interesting and fun for all! This Classic Unit is comprised of four lessons that will both interest and engage your class while learning about literature.
The unit begins with identifying and defining the term “classic” from classic cars to art, music, literature, etc. – Teacher picks the categories. Students then identify classics and fads from their own lives, and this is a springboard for dis
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9th - 12th
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Ida B. Wells Additional Information from Ted-ed
This document is additional information that should be used alongside the Ida B. Wells video and questions posted in my store. There is a bundle available with both as well!
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Ida B. Wells Ted-ed Lesson
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