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Common Core RL.6.10 cultural activities
Chinese New Year Readers Theater Script - Lunar New Year - The Great Race
No prep necessary! This Chinese New Year Reader's Theater script tells the mythological story of "The Race for the Zodiac." It's fun and easy way to introduce middle grade students to an important Chinese New Year legend. Includes 16 speaking parts. Just print and go!As an American expat living in Shanghai, I love Chinese New Year and have really enjoyed creating activities to go with this granddaddy of all Chinese holidays. "The Race for the Zodiac" story is famous here in China because it tell
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Chinese New Year Activity Bundle - Lunar New Year Research - 2024 Update
Hawaiian Mythology: Who was Maui? **The Red Apple Exchange**
Hawaii is one of my favorite units to teach! So much interesting history, espcially their mythology. With the movie Moana being so popular, kids love learning about one of their favorite characters and the meaning behind his fish hook and his fire story!Included in this download:A reading passage called "Who was Maui?" that serves as an introduction to the lessons.Reading comprehension worksheet over "Who was Maui?" that asks students to cite evidence and make inferences.Summaries of 4 differe
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Grades:
4th - 6th
EXTRA CREDIT, by Andrew Clements: A PDF/EASEL Book Club Packet
This is an independent-work, custom-designed packet created to support CCSS for students in grades 4-7 as they read EXTRA CREDIT by Andrew Clements. The packet may be printed and/or used digitally by uploading to Easel. If you are not familiar with Easel digital products, here are a few links you can follow to better understand: What is Easel by TpT? Getting Started Guide FAQ for Buyers Included are 18 student pages which divide the text into four reading assignments with questions and
Grades:
4th - 7th
Sing Down the Moon
Looking for a way to get your students referring to the text as they answer questions? These text based comprehension questions and activities for Sing Down the Moon, by Scott O'Dell are just what you need!
What's included:
* 1 quiz for every chapter- four text based comprehension questions for each quiz
* Compare and Contrast Activities- focus on comparing characters and settings
* Skill sheets for Common Core Literature Standards grade 4-6:
- Theme
- Plot Line
- Character Study
- Questioning
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Fatty Legs and A Stanger at Home Orange Shirt Day Novels Bundle
Fatty Legs and A Stanger at Home Residential School Novels Bundle | Indigenous History and Orange Shirt Day Lesson This resource includes: Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsNew Vocabulary activities Text-to-self questionsThemes activity Cause & Effect activity Character Analysis activity Extension Resources (Reading, Video & Map) Post-reading questions Answer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching about Residential Schools Teaching Canadian History Teaching about First Na
Grades:
4th - 7th
Haiku - Teaching the Traditional Form - Resources and Worksheets
Teach the traditional form of haiku to your students!
Students will learn about the history of haiku, the rules of haiku, kigo, and some of the most famous haiku poets, as well as their work.
Students will do a rigorous study of one or more haiku poems and reflect on the contrasting images and ideas within the poem.
Students will use resources to compose their own haiku poems.
Includes the following:
• Notes for teachers
• What is a haiku?
• Famous haiku poems (15 in all)
• Spring kigo
• Sum
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Christmas Readers Theater | The Legend of the Poinsettia
Help your students increase fluency and prosody during December with this readers theater about The Legend of the Poinsettia. This story follows a young girl throughout Las Posadas (a religious festival in Mexico) and ends with her gift to the Holy Child. Keep your students engaged around the Christmas holiday season with this touching story.In this resource you'll find:Teacher InstructionsA Printing GuideA 7-page long script of The Legend of the PoinsettiaA pronunciation & translation guide
Grades:
4th - 6th
SEL PDF lesson plans and Epub (pdf) Book package, "Unleashing Greatness"
This awesome Epub (pdf) book, “Unleashing Greatness, A Black Hero’s Quest” and the 44 SEL lesson plans based on the book are the perfect combination and just what teachers need if they are looking to include culturally relevant and social emotional learning experiences in their classrooms. “Unleashing Greatness” isn't just a book; it's an invitation to self-knowledge and an understanding of the world. It encourages readers to delve into the animals, places, and science of Africa, fostering a se
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6th - 9th, Staff
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-1
Short story: ELEVEN, introduction and digital vocabulary study PowerPoint lesson
Purpose: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros: this introductory lesson provides digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Fun facts, photo visuals, and video clips support the story details. The lesson also includes vocabulary study, practice, and assessment. GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension and aligned to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learni
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4th - 8th
THE CIRCUIT Hispanic American Heritage introduction and vocabulary study
PURPOSE: THE CIRCUIT BY FRANCISCO JIMENEZ: This introductory Powerpoint lesson provides digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. This lesson also includes vocabulary study, practice, and assessment GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms PDF FILE. Plus, eac
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4th - 12th
Short story ELEVEN Hispanic Heritage Intro & vocabulary lesson bySandra Cisneros
This PowerPoint Lesson has been designed to provide a captivating pre-reading background introduction to Sandra Cisneros’s semi- autobiographical story, "Eleven." This carefully crafted resource is a must-have for educators and students alike, offering an immersive text for learning of the struggles of Mexican American children.PDF LINK INCLUDEDPlus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson!This comprehensive educational PowerPoint i
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Short story: 7th GRADE Hispanic American Heritage introduction & vocabulary ppt
Purpose: "Seventh Grade by Gary Soto:nnthis introductory lesson provides digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. The lesson also includes vocabulary study, practice, and assessment. GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension and aligned to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms, literature circles,
Grades:
4th - 8th
Coyote and The Rolling Stone - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is for 3 students. It is based on a Goshute tale of how Coyote didn't listen to his brother. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy easily. This one does have a colored picture on the first page but the rest is black and white. The problem with many other reader's theaters is that students spend a lot of time waiting for their part. Wh
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3rd - 6th
DANCING HOME Reading Quiz Chapter 1 - 4
DANCING HOME by Alma Flor Ada and Gabriel M. Zubizarreta Google Form Reading Quiz Chapter 1 - 4FORCE COPY! EDITABLE!NO PREP NECESSARY! 10 questions - 10 pointsScore automatically! Want reading quizzes for the rest of the text? Check out my store for the bundle! If you encounter an issue with your file, notice an error, or are in any way experiencing a problem, please contact me, and I will be more than happy to help sort it out. You can email me at mrsmintonedu@gmail.com.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Women's History Month/ELA: "Life doesn't frighten me" (Maya Angelou, 1978)
This 50-slide presentation consists of 3 lessons based on the Maya Angelou 1978 poem, "Life doesn't frighten me." 1. The first lesson focuses on theme. It includes a writing exercise for students focusing on things that frighten them, and how they have addressed their fears.2. The second lesson focuses on rhythm, and introduces and teaches trochee, iamb, and anapest, with fun and accessible examples and exercises, from familiar sources. They are then applied to the poem. More advanced stude
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Women's History Month/ELA (Poetry): Three Works by Maya Angelou
A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Cards for Classroom & Distance Learning
This product includes 134 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, The Long Walk to Water, written by Linda Sue Park. This book is an inspiring fictional story that is both enjoyable and engaging and based on a true story. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure, Animals, Tradition, Aggression, Compassion,
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Culturally Relevant Middle School Student Book Tasting Menu
Before you launch book clubs, host a "book tasting" event in your classroom!What is a book tasting? A book tasting is a chance to expose students to different genres, authors, topics, etc.. and to get them engaged and excited about reading! The books included in this menu are written by a group of rising diverse star authors who write about authentic, culturally relevant topics that relate to my student population - mostly African American students who hail from a variety of socioeconomic, cul
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Fatty Legs by Jordan-Fenton Residential Schools Day Novel Guide
Fatty Legs by Jordan-Fenton the Orange Shirt Day Novel GuideIndigenous History Residential Schools CanadaThis resource includes: Pre, During and Post Reading Activities Chapter-by-chapter Reading Comprehension QuestionsNew VocabularyText to self questionsPost Reading questions/reading workshopCause & Effect Activity Themes Activity Character Analysis Activity Extension resources (Reading, Video & Map) Answer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching about Residential Schools Teaching Canadi
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4th - 7th
Song of the Hermit Thrush; Native American folktale; poetry link
This is a handout, that would accompany the PowerPoint presentation also at this site, for a one day lesson on the Iroquois folktale The Song of the Hermit Thrush, as found in the book Legends of the Iroquois. The lesson contains a poetry link with comparisons and vocabulary embedded within. It also contains leveled questions, some multiple choice or short response, with a graphic organizer and creative writing prompt to conclude. It is ready to print and use. I would take one class period f
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6th - 7th
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FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES
Are you at a loss for what to have your students do for Black History Month? Take a gander at this EDITABLE PowerPoint. Activities that range from the typical research Black History Icons Presentations (for younger Grades) to more advanced analyses of intense topics and activities for older grades. You'll bond with your students, learn from and about your students, and have fun with them. Check em out!This UNIT includes:1. Song Analysis Activities2. Movie Madness [Analyses]3. Creative Writing Ac
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES [BUNDLE]
FUN WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES
Are you at a loss for what to have your students do for WOMEN'S History Month? Take a gander at this EDITABLE PowerPoint. Activities that range from the typical research WOMEN's History Icons Presentations (for younger Grades) to more advanced analyses of intense topics and activities for older grades. You'll bond with your students, learn from and about your students, and have fun with them. Check em out!This UNIT includes:1. Song Analysis Activities2. Movie Madness [Analyses]3. Creative Writin
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: FUN WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES [BUNDLE]
Sweet Tea & Cookies: A Multicultural Family Celebration of the American South
Sweet Tea & Cookies is a multicultural family celebration of the American South. But it’s not about state flags, birds, flowers, and capital cities. Rather, this guide digs deeply into the soul of the South.You’ll hear from all kinds of people because the story of the American South is wrapped up and intermingled with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. There are contributions that have been made by Indigenous peoples, Black folks, white folks, and others who have come together to
Grades:
1st - 6th
CHAINS by Laurie Halse Anderson * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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4th - 6th
Book Reading Badges & Stickers - Diversity Set (Set 4 0f 8)
Why you need thisYour classful of students will be motivated to read more Motivate reluctant readersStudents will be excited to explore and broaden their reading tastesEarning badges begets a love for readingA love for reading begets reading badgesStudents want to collect them allStudents LOVE the badges and want to show them offBadges have cool merit badge stitching detail They are great locker, desk, and bulletin board decorations3rd through 8th graders will love earning these badgesThroughout
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: 46 Reading Book Badges & Stickers - Complete Set
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