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Common Core RI.9-10.7 cultural activities
Women's Suffrage Movement: Susan B. Anthony Trial Scavenger Hunt Activity
Your students will walk in the shoes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton as they learn about the Women's Suffrage movement and the trial of Susan B. Anthony. This scavenger hunt uses primary sources! What better way to learn about the past than to analyze historical photos and documents. Your students will use close reading skills, decoding, and teamwork to complete 7 different tasks with clues. This resource is similar to an escape room, but allows for more flexibility as it can span over the course of t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
Women's History Month Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity Digital & Print
DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Women's History Month Internet Scavenger Hunt. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. Perfect for distance learning! 25 questions that will keep students engaged as they search for answers on the internet. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!Students work through the scavenger hunt independently with no prep necessary. Perfect for a sub-plan, too!WHAT'S INCLUDED:■ Printable handout with 25 scavenger
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6th - 12th
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Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Malala Yousafazai Analysis
In this rhetorical analysis over Malala Yousafzai's speech to the United Nations, your students will apply concepts of rhetoric to a famous speech given by a modern figure. Rhetorical/Literary Devices Covered (8 questions): ✔️ Ethos ✔️ Pathos ✔️ Logos ✔️ Allusion ✔️ Anaphora ✔️ Parallel Structure Critical Thinking Topics (4 questions): the value of education as a force against oppression the pen > the sword This activity can be used during a unit study of the book I Am Malala or as an iso
Grades:
9th - 12th
NEW Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit (Allende, Esquivel, Márquez)
In this fantastic Latin Folktales and Magical Realism unit, you will study characteristics of Latin folktales, analyze Latin cautionary folktales (El Silbón, El Sombrerón, La Llorona, La Siguanaba) and Latin animal folktales (Boitatá, El Cóndor y El Colibri, El Zorro, Jukumari), then explore genre elements of Magical Realism, and identify elements of Latin folktales and Magical Realism in A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (Gabriel García Márquez, short story), Like Water for Chocolate (Laura Es
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Song of Roland: Presentation of Select Portions of the Epic
This unit covers basic information about the early Middle Ages. Activities include research assignments and creative writing. Students present groups of Laisses as sportscasters calling a football game, a 60 Minutes newscast, a comic book, and a funeral eulogy. A student emcee provides pertinent details that tie the story together. This is a fun way to get students to think critically, be creative, and present their productions. My class of high-risk English II students loved this challenge. COM
Grades:
7th - 12th
Mini Unit on Thanksgiving
*This lesson is for high school and mature middle school classes. I've rounded up great materials and resources to get your students talking about what really happened with the Pilgrims and the Natives, and how we have celebrated them for the past 100 years. Day 1: Gallery Walk of Photos and ArtworkI've compiled a set of 8 photos from the 1921 300th anniversary celebration of the Pilgrims' arrival and their first Thanksgiving with the Natives. Students will complete a KWL and then a gallery walk
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Medieval Lives Project (Life in the Middle Ages Simulation Activity)
In this class-wide simulation project, students will learn about the realities of daily life in high medieval European society. By focusing on a “type” of medieval person, building a character based on that type, researching cultural details of life for their character, determining their character’s relationship to other characters, and presenting their character both formally and creatively, students will work together to build a medieval town—as its inhabitants! Project designed for grades 7-1
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
9th & 10th Grade English Social Justice Two-Week Unit
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in my two-week social justice unit for ninth and tenth-grade English students. I created this unit based on the principles of antiracism and social justice. The unit aligns with Common Core State Standards for reading informational/literary texts and writing and Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Standards. I hope to share this affordable two-week unit that encourages students in ninth and tenth grade English to dive deeper into their origins to unearth person
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9th - 10th
Mark Twain Packet
From Electric English...
This is a comprehensive packet for Mark Twain, several of his short stories, and his anecdotes/maxims. You might notice as you peruse my store that each of these items is listed individually, as well as, bundled. For example, the answer key for the assessment is listed separate from the assessment itself.... This is not because I am greedy or want to squeeze one more dollar out of you. Had I included the answer key with the assessment, I would have listed the price at a
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10th - 11th
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Persepolis: Intro to the memoir with a game, video, and more!
Students will begin by reading the first page of the memoir which includes a brief history of Iran. This is very important for them to know while reading the text, so I came up with a quick and fun activity that forces students to engage the history by matching fun images to the historical details. It's more fun if it's timed and students work in teams. Next, students will watch a 4-minute comedy video and answer or discuss three (3) questions about Iranian culture. The intro packet also inclu
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Leyenda de Susona Ben Suzón- Multiple Choice and Discussion Questions
Are you teaching legends in Spanish class and looking for a new legend for your students? This legend coveres themes of family loyalty, culture, love, and betrayal. This assignment has a three page reading on the famous legend from Seville, Spain on the sefardí jewish girl named Susona Ben Suzón. There are 14 multiple choice questions based on the reading and 10 discussion/reflection questions. This makes a great sub plan. This assignment is for Dual Language, AP Spanish, Heritage Speakers, Span
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Islamic Art and Images of Muhammad: Islam's Influence on Art History and Style
Islam is a large world religion with a complex history. In an effort to share some of that complexity, this lesson uses primary and secondary sources to show how the faith has influenced the history and style of Islamic art. Because of the complexity, I chose to address this topic in a detailed way with the awareness that it is not encompassing of all sects of Islam.
This lesson addresses various aspects of Islamic culture. The focus is on how the Islamic faith influenced art and style in M
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9th - 12th
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Life in Ancient Greece in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLs
Life in Ancient Greece in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLsWelcome :) This is my comprehensive worksheet on the fascinating topic of daily life in Ancient Greece with a focus on mythology and what it reveals about the Greeks. This engaging resource is designed to enhance your students' understanding while fostering their reading skills and inspiring a deeper interest in history!The centerpiece of this worksheet is a meticulously crafted, three-page reading that offers an accurate and comprehe
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: History Readings for ELL Resources Bundle for World and U.S. History
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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"The Cold War" Reading in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLs
"The Cold war " Reading Worksheet in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLsWelcome :) This is my comprehensive worksheet on the fascinating topic of the Cold War with a focus on the ideological conflict, nuclear arms race, and the space race. This engaging resource is designed to enhance your students' understanding while fostering their reading skills and inspiring a deeper interest in history!The centerpiece of this worksheet is a meticulously crafted, three-page reading that offers an accurate
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: History Readings for ELL Resources Bundle for World and U.S. History
Medieval Times QR Code Historical Stations Activity
This activity is a collection of six QR code station activities that students will visit to learn and record information about the Middle Ages. The activities are designed to be engaging and informative, and they cover a variety of topics, including:Station #1: Medieval Torture DevicesStation #2: The InquisitionStation #3: The Black Plague Station #4: FeudalismStation #5: The Medieval Catholic ChurchStation #6: The CrusadesEach activity includes a QR code that students can scan with their smar
Grades:
9th - 12th
Cinco de Mayo Webquest (GOOGLE SLIDES)
A student Webquest on the history of Cinco de Mayo. Includes introductory videos, questions on important figures, history, food, music, traditions, and interesting facts, along with links to websites with all of the information.
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6th - 12th
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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
The Indus River Valley Civilization Reading in English and Spanish for ELLs
The Geography of India and the Indus River Valley Civilization Reading in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLsWelcome :) This is my comprehensive worksheet on the fascinating topic of the geography of India and the emergence of the Indus River Valley Civilization. This engaging resource is designed to enhance your students' understanding while fostering their reading skills and inspiring a deeper interest in history!The centerpiece of this worksheet is a meticulously crafted, three-page reading
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: History Readings for ELL Resources Bundle for World and U.S. History
"Daily Life in Ancient Egypt " Article in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLs
"Daily Life in Ancient Egypt " Article in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLsWelcome :) This is my comprehensive worksheet on the fascinating topic of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt with a focus on the lives of women, merchants, and scribes. This engaging resource is designed to enhance your students' understanding while fostering their reading skills and inspiring a deeper interest in history!The centerpiece of this worksheet is a meticulously crafted, three-page reading that offers an accurate a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: History Readings for ELL Resources Bundle for World and U.S. History
Unit: Animal Farm by Orwell - ELA 9 (EDITABLE)
Profile:Unit: Novel- Animal FarmClass: ELA 9-10Bundles: 6Essay Type: 4 Argumentative and 1 Informative/ExplanatoryText Sets: 5Prompt Type: 2 Topic and 3 Standard5 Thematic TopicsReading Skills: 5Links to Resources: 45Keys: 46Assessments: 18Writing Skill: Formal WritingScaffolding Levels: 5Activities: 99Creator: Erica Villilo26 Recommended Exemplar Texts from CCSS, Springboard, CommonLit, and Holt’s Elements of Literature on 18 different CCSS Anchor Standards 5 Writing Prompts: 2 Topic and 3 Stan
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9th - 10th
30 Days Series Viewing Guide - Muslims and America
This guide is based on the episode titled "Muslims and America" from Morgan Spurlock's 30 Days Series (the director and filmmaker of "Supersize Me.") This episode is 45 minutes.In this episode, Morgan Spurlock documents David Stacey journey for 30 days in a Muslim home. David is a Christian husband and father from West Virginia. Like many of his fellow Americans, he has gained new awareness in recent years of the Muslim presence in the country. He has some prejudices and preconceived notions abo
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9th - 12th
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"Religion in Ancient Egypt " Article in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLs
"Religion in Ancient Egypt " Article in English and Spanish for ELLs / ESOLsWelcome :) This is my comprehensive worksheet on the fascinating topic of Religion in Ancient Egypt with a focus on the gods and goddesses, religious festivals, and funerary practices. This engaging resource is designed to enhance your students' understanding while fostering their reading skills and inspiring a deeper interest in history!The centerpiece of this worksheet is a meticulously crafted, three-page reading that
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: History Readings for ELL Resources Bundle for World and U.S. History
Spanish 3-4. The Spanish conquest, the sword, the cross and the pandemics
Because our students have lived through a pandemic, they have a much better sense of the danger, power, dire consequences and in some cases, personal loses during and after a pandemic. Several pandemics raged immediately following the arrival of Europeans to the Americas. Convey that moment and give your students a better understanding of the impact of the conquest.Show the consequences of the conquest from another point of view.Compare what gold meant to the Spaniards and to the inhabitants of
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9th - 12th
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