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Common Core RI.8.9 cultural activities
The Sneetches Have a Dream-Comparing Genres with a Similar Theme (MLK)
Unleash the Power of Literature and History with Our Compelling Activity! Dive into a transformative learning experience with our thought-provoking activity that compares Dr. Seuss's timeless classic, "The Sneetches," with Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. ✨ Explore Themes of Equality and Acceptance: Immerse your students in the whimsical world of Sneetches while drawing parallels to Dr. King's powerful message of equality and unity. Critical Thinking Meets Literature: Ch
Grades:
5th - 9th
Donald Trump Multiple Choice Quiz Reading Comprehension "Immigration Policies"
PRINTABLE independent work packet with rhetorical analysis activities. You will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love analyzing Donald Trump's arguments and persuasive techniques. Compare Donald Trump's immigration policies to past presidents. A great lesson on current events.In this activity, students will...This highly engaging lesson teaches students to analyze and criticize Donald Trump by dissecting his words and ideas ab
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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#2 - Out-Of-This-World Simulation Adventure - Grade 6, 7, 8
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School - 3 Unit Program*** Empower your students to become visionaries! Highlight this school year by taking your students to exoplanet Kepler452b! Kepler's STARS is a compelling, timely, detailed three-unit simulation adventure with real life application. It is designed to initiate conversations on relevant global topics such as national identity, the plight of displaced persons, and climate change. Kepler's Stars fuses intrigue, drama and discovery to unde
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-4
#2 - Aventure de simulation hors du monde - Grade 6e, 7e, 8e année
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School - 3 Unit Program*** Donnez à vos élèves les moyens de devenir des visionnaires ! Highlight this school year by taking your students to exoplanet Kepler452b! Kepler's STARS is a compelling, timely, detailed three-unit simulation adventure with real life application. It is designed to initiate conversations on relevant global topics such as national identity, the plight of displaced persons, and climate change. Kepler's Stars fuses intrigue, drama and
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
CLASS: Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: All 32 CCSS Anchor StandardsSteps: 115+Original Products: 75+Links to Resources: 100+Rubrics: 5+11 Unit Bundles Include: Introduction, African, Sports, Pirates, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Arabian, Celtic, Italian, Norse, Greek
Grades:
7th - 12th
Guided Reading A- Z: Famous Art Paintings For Traditional Students
“Famous Art Paintings”Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Additional Criteria Grades 3-5Refer to Additional Reading Level Books such as: https://www.amazon.com/Childs-Introduction-Art-Paintings-Sculptures/dp/1579129560/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2/138-9216607-0241849?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1579129560&pd_rd_r=dc5fff14-ad21-4eda-9767-f12244815b5f&pd_r
Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: Grade 3: Bundle for Traditional Students
"Hidden Figures" Text Analysis for Black History & Women's History Months
This product is designed to be used with the 2016 film, "Hidden Figures" and is a perfect way to honor Black History Month as well as Women's History Month. Students will read two articles on the real women who inspired the film. Following the articles, students will watch the film and complete an analysis of the three texts. This resource includes introductory slides, two videos to provide background information on the time period, links to two articles, and a graphic organizer/worksheet for
Grades:
8th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - AOC "Women's Rights" Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate AOC's persuasive techniques by reading the speech2. An
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Door of No Return Nonfiction Connections
The Door of No Return nonfiction activity sets will build students’ background knowledge about the history of West Africa and culture of the Asante Kingdom. Because both influence and shape the characters and circumstances in the novel The Door of No Return, students will deepen their understanding of the text as they synthesize informational texts, conduct research, and engage in creative tasks. Students will also develop their critical thinking and practice essential skills aligned to the read
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: The Door of No Return Novel Study
Military Draft: Con - Disadvantages of using a Draft (article)
This article is about the history of conscription in America. It provides students with reasons why the draft should never be reinstated, using the events surrounding Vietnam as an example. Disadvantages of using a draft are clearly enumerated. PAIR this article with the DRAFT ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES GRAPHIC ORGANIZER and MILITARY DRAFT: Pro (a bundle is available that includes everything mentioned here). Students should complete the graphic organizer as they read both articles (in preparation
Grades:
6th - 9th
Black History Month: African American Artists Lesson
Are you looking for a way for your lower-level readers or Special Education students to learn good content that is aligned to the standards for general education? Are you looking for a quick, fun, educational lesson for your students? This is an interactive, yet simple lesson to teach your students about prominent African American artists! The entire lesson is no-prep and each answer is written verbatim on the Power Point presentation. Artists explored include the following: Langston Hughes, May
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Black History Month Bundle
Guided Reading A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for students with Autism
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Predictable language with: tactile, visual and auditory prompts for students with Autism. Students on the spectrum need a multi-media approach including: visual images, an auditory reinforcement, a tactile involvement and key words presented in different contexts 3 - 5 times. This educational resource pack is m
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: K - 2, Bundle for Students with Autism
Reggae, Calypso, Salsa & ‘Tambrin – An Introduction to Caribbean Music
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and 'Tambrin' is the series's 700-word introduction. It provides a brief survey of the historical conditions that gave rise to the Caribbean's modern music forms. This primer is an excellent resource for History, Social Studies and Geography teachers, or for instructors of the Fine Arts, looking to provide their stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Guided Reading A-Z: "Famous Art" for Hard of Hearing
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)This educational resource pack includes ASL and hands-on approaches: Modified for students hard of hearing: tactile, ASL and visual prompts applied. Students who are deaf versus hearing-impaired require accommodations determined by three factors: the degree of hearing loss, the age at onset, and the type of lang
Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: K- 2 Grade Bundle for Students Hard of Hearing
Braille, Guided Reading A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for Blindness
This educational resource pack includes audio and hands-on approaches: Modified for students with blindness: tactile, Nemeth Code Numbers, imagery of muffin pans and tennis balls (to replicate the braille alphabet) and auditory prompts applied. A media player is necessary.Students may require braille and tactile learning or the use of a computer with voice synthesizer. Visually impaired will also require enlarged print. Images and descriptions from world famous paintings with:(Level 1) A rec
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Braille Bundle, Grades 6 - 12 for Students with Blindness
Guided Reading, Levels A-Z: Famous Art For Students w/ TBI
This educational resource pack is modified with audio and visual prompts for students with Traumatic Brain Injuries and includes:Images and descriptions from world famous paintings with:(Level 1) Cut and paste descriptions to be matched to the appropriate images(Level 2) Learn key words/phrases regarding the paintings(Level 3) Complete a word search for key words(Level 4) Use a range of strategies including text features to gain meaning, draw conclusions and make predictions.Students with Trauma
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Grade K- 2, Bundle for Students w/ Traumatic Brain Injuries
Guided Reading A-Z "Famous Art Paintings" for Visually Impaired
"Students with Visual Impairments"Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)This educational resource pack includes accommodations for students with Visual Impairments: with visual, audio and color coding prompts.Students with visual impairments use a combination of vision with their other senses to learn, and they may require adaptations in lighting or
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Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: K - 2, Bundle for Visually Impaired
Guided Reading Levels A-Z: "Famous Art" for M H or Medical Conditions
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Students with Mental Health Conditions require sequential memory tasks, such as spelling, math, with step-by-step instructions. They may be more easily understood by dividing tasks into smaller ones. Students with Medical Conditions also require enlarged printed materials. Here are teaching strategies for students
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Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: K- 2 Grade Bundle for Students w/ M H or Medical Conditions
Guided Reading, Levels A- Z: Famous Art Paintings for Speech/Language Challenged
Guided Reading A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for Speech/Language ChallengesGuided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)This educational resource pack includes audio and visual prompts modified and accommodate for students with Speech and Language Challenges. Students may require one-to-one instruction or the use of a computer with voice synthesizer. Students
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Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: Grade K- 2, Bundle for Students w/ Speech & Language Challenges
K- 8: Guided Reading A- Z, Famous Art Paintings for Physical Challenged
This educational resource pack includes visual, tactile and auditory prompts. A media player for wav files is required to listen to these audio links.Also: Assistive computer equipment/software: voice-activated word processing (speech recognition), word prediction, keyboard and/or mouse modification (when possible).Images and descriptions from world famous paintings with:(Level 1) Cut and paste descriptions to be matched to the appropriate images(Level 2) Learn key wor
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Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: K- 2 Grades Bundle for Students with Physical Disabilities
ASL, Guided Reading Levels A-Z: Famous Art Paintings for Students with Deafness
Guided Reading Levels for Informational Text: Levels A - Z (Criteria Listed on Pages 8-26:I.C. Fountas & G.S. Pinnell, The Continuum of Literacy Learning, Janice Kite, ACS Literacy)Students who are deaf require accommodations determined by three factors: the degree of hearing loss, the age at onset, and the type of language or communication system they use. They both may use a variety of communication methods including lip reading, cued speech, signed English and/or American Sign Language.Im
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Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: ASL, K- 5 Grade Bundle for Students with Deafness
Immigration Authentic Performance Task
Immigrant rights project based learning task to accompany La Linea by Ann Jaramillo.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Syrian Refugee Articles
Use these 3 articles in a variety of ways within your middle grade classroom! Can be used as part of a history or English class to help facilitate discussion, reading strategies, writing, and more.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
The Underground Railroad: Study Guide
The Underground Railroad: Study Guide contains additional photos about The Underground Railroad, and cover pages. Your students can use this study guide with the free The Underground Railroad: Bibliography to research, write the corresponding text for each photo, and create their own activity! It is a study guide to The Underground Railroad. It is a great, U.S. History lesson, especially for a rainy day when there is no outdoor recess. Everything is included for $1. All of The Underground
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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