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Cultural activities for Easel Assessments under $5
Day of the Dead Reading Passage
Kick off your Day of the Dead lessons with this easy, print-and-go, one-page reading passage! It’s perfect for teaching your students the history of Day of the Dead. Help correct the misconception that Day of the Dead is “Mexican Halloween” and teach them the tru meaning behind the holiday. Your Hispanic students will love seeing elements that may reflect their culture. And non-Hispanic students will discover the beauty of another culture.This reading passage is great for supplementing your Día
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
Día de los Reyes Magos Reading Passage
Introduce your students to a Christmastime tradition with this Día de los Reyes Magos Reading Passage! This concise resource is tailored for 6th-10th grade students, providing insights into the history of the Epiphany as it is celebrated in Latin America and Spain.Dive into the rich traditions of this holiday through a one-page informational text, available in vibrant full color or practical black-and-white. Engage your students with a detailed exploration of Día de los Reyes Magos, correcting m
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
The Controversies of Christopher Columbus - Indigenous People's Day Columbus Day
The lesson of Christopher Columbus with today's perspective of stating the pros and cons as well as reviewing the history of Columbus' voyages and contributions. This lesson ends on a positive note and what we can learn from not only Columbus but from other controversial explorers and men who may have performed misdeeds.FOR THE SPANISH VERSION CLICK HEREThis lesson is NOT focused on one angle...that Columbus was a "bad" guy. All points will be covered and therefore this mini-lesson is appropriat
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Not Grade Specific
Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations_Middle & High School Black History
This passage is about the ancient Ghana, Songhai, and Mali empires. Long before the colonial period, there were great African kingdoms whose rulers presided over magnificent courts. Their merchants traded in gold, salt, and other goods with faraway countries, often traveling vast distances over caravan routes across the plains and deserts. African American Black History Course_Lesson Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations· Lesson 1 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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Mardi gras in French Cultural Reading Comprehension Printable & Google Forms™
Cultural reading comprehension practice on Mardi gras en Louisiane in print or as a self-grading Google Form™ in comprehensible French! Mixing reading with the history, traditions, and culture of this world event can be great discussion starters and discovery of Mardi gras. Your intermediate and advanced French students will follow along with 5 conversations between a boy from Martinique a boy from New Orleans as they discuss exactly what Mardi gras in Louisiana entails in a clear and organized
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Kaiju Reading Lesson Brief History and Name the Characters w Easel Fun Quiz!
Your students will enjoy reading about Kaiju and Godzilla history and reading the unique names of the Kaiju monsters. This is a great course for introducing the learners to Kaiju while practicing their reading, segmenting, and reading decoding skills. There is an Easel Quiz with 10 questions that you can send to the students to help them with reading comprehension skills.Enjoy...rrrrrrrrh!!
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Not Grade Specific
Washington D.C. virtual field trip ESL/EFL English
Get your students excited! Let them use English in 'real' life, because you are going to travel. It is a virtual field trip for English ESL/EFL learners around Washington D.C. The information is adapted for Pre-Intermediate learners (and higher) so your students don't get frustrated. Although the information is adapted for ESL learners, the virtual trip can also be used for native speakers as well!You are going to visit Washington D.C. - the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Air
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Growing BUNDLE English ESL virtual field trips
French Carnaval de Nice Culture Reading Comprehension Print & Google Forms™
Give your students a cultural look into le Carnaval de Nice with reading comprehension practice in this printable or self-checking digital Google Form™. There are 5 reading passages, texts between an American and a French girl. There are 14 questions questions to help comprehend what le Carnaval de Nice is like. Geared towards advanced beginners to intermediate learners, this comprehensible reading resource is ready to go! What are the questions like?There are 5 different sections of their corr
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7th - 10th
The Mighty Potato Chip: Create a Commercial
~The Mighty Potato Chip: Create a Commercial~Copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024. Popular science writer.Includes:* Definitions (vocabulary).*The history of potato chips.* The nutrients found in potatoes. (Know your product!)* Which potato varieties make for the best potato chips?* How to test for starch in a potato. (A scientific approach).* Design your own “potato logo” and write an advertisement for your own brand of potato chips. Templates are provided for the commercial with pe
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6th - 9th
Changing Racial Makeup of the US: Analyze Census Data with a Map Skills Lesson
I use this ready-to-go lesson and activity as a larger part of a middle or high school social studies lesson on diversity and American identity. Using data compiled from 2010 and 2020 United States Census Bureau and The New York Times, you and your students can look more closely at the shifting racial and ethnic makeup of the United States over the past forty years. This resource includes the following features:Includes Both Print & Digital Version (PDF & Google Workspace)Teacher's Notes
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8th - 11th
Activity 3: Enslavement & Slave Codes_Middle & High School Black History Course
Slaves were exported from Africa to many places in North and South America until 1865. By 1830 slavery was primarily located in the South, where it existed in many different forms. African Americans were enslaved on small farms, large plantations, in cities and towns, inside homes, out in the fields, and in industry and transportation.African American Black History Course_Lesson Activity 3: Enslavement and Slave Codes· Lesson 3 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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French Reading Comprehension le premier avril & poisson d'avril Print & Digital
A ready-to-implement reading resource to help intermediate French students learn about the history and culture of le premier avril. But, watch out because they might say “poisson d’avril” to you! Included are 4 reading passages between an American boy and a French boy regarding the traditions and present-day norms of April 1st in France. After each correspondence, there are comprehension questions (16 total). Available as a printable, self-grading Google Form™ or TpT Easel. Save the time of crea
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8th - 11th
Carnaval de Québec French Reading Comprehension Printable & Google Forms™
Le Carnaval de Québec reading comprehension practice in print and/or with self-grading Google Forms™?! QUOI?! Mixing reading with the history and activities of this cultural winter event in Canada can lead to great discovery, ALL in French. Your intermediate and advanced French students will follow along with 7 comprehensible conversations between a tourist and a tourism expert as they discuss exactly what le Carnaval de Québec entails in a clear and organized format. All 23 questions are set to
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9th - 12th
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Activity 6: Dred Scott Supreme Court Case_Middle & High School Black History
The Dred Scott case, also known as Dred Scott v. Sandford, was a decade-long fight for freedom by a Black enslaved man named Dred Scott. The case persisted through several courts and ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court, whose decision incensed abolitionists, gave momentum to the anti-slavery movement and served as a stepping stone to the Civil War. Lesson Activity 6: Dred Scott Supreme Court CaseLesson 6 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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Activity 5: Tubman & Underground Railroad_Middle & High School Black History
Known as the “Moses of her people,” Harriet Tubman was enslaved, escaped, and helped others gain their freedom as a “conductor" of the Underground Railroad. Contrary to legend, Tubman did not create the Underground Railroad; it was established in the late eighteenth century by black and white abolitionists. Lesson Activity 5: Harriet Tubman & Underground RailroadLesson 5 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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History of Jewish Diaspora and Timeline - Judaism Lesson
This lesson covers the history of the Jewish religion, culture, people & Jewish diaspora. It also contains a timeline from the start of Abraham to the 6 Day War & Reunification of Jerusalem in 1967 which will come in handy for referring to important periods in Jewish history. This lesson briefly summarizes and explains the various Jewish books and interesting beliefs and the origin of the Jewish faith. This will add to an instructor's other course work on religious studies and/or Judaism
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Not Grade Specific
Activity 4: Nat Turner’s Rebellion_Middle & High School Black History Course
Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion occurred in 1831. Turner's force eventually consisted of more than 40 slaves, most on horseback. The force was discovered and captured on October 30th. While in jail awaiting trial, Turner spoke freely with whites about the revolt. The Confessions of Nat Turner was published within weeks of the Turner’s execution on November 11, 1831, and remains one of the most important sources for historians working on slavery in the United States. African American Black History
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6th - 12th
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Activity 10: 54th Massachusetts Regiment_Middle & High School Black History
The 54th Regiment Massachusetts Infantry was a volunteer Union regiment organized in the American Civil War. Its members became known for their bravery and fierce fighting against Confederate forces. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment of the Civil War led by Robert ShawLesson 10 in the 72-part course series
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9th - 12th
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The Legend of the Cacao Tree Reading Comprehension
The people of Mesoamerican culture have passed rituals and legends from generation to generation as a manner of explaining the cycle of seasons, birth and death and to explain the astronomy of the night skies. Add an original legend to your reading activities about how the Mayan deity, Kukulkan shared the healing powers of the cacao tree with the people of the Americas (Approximates intermediate-advanced levels of The World Standards-Readiness Standards For Learning Languages).Included (Availabl
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The World of Chocolate Reading Comprehension Thematic Bundle
Activity 8: Black Abolitionists_Middle & High School Black History
David Walker, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth were Black abolitionists. Black and white abolitionists in the first half of the nineteenth century waged a biracial assault against slavery. Their efforts proved to be extremely effective. Lesson Activity 8: Black AbolitionistsLesson 8 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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Activity 7: White Abolitionists_Middle & High School Black History
William Lloyd Garrison, John Brown, and Harriet Beecher Stowe were white abolitionists. Black and white abolitionists in the first half of the nineteenth century waged a biracial assault against slavery. Lesson Activity 7: White AbolitionistsLesson 7 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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Cinco De Mayo PowerPoint presentation and Quiz
Cinco de Mayo is clebrated 5th MayCinco de Mayo Lesson Presentation is a no prep activity, and includes a Quiz in powerpoint form and as an EASEL listingSave yourself the time and energy of creating your own powerpoint about Cinco de Mayo.In this resource you will get all the relevant information you need to teach your students about this important day.Content:In this lesson presentation you will get information on the following:1. What is Cinco de Mayo?2. History of Cinco de Mayo?3. Who Celebr
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3rd - 6th
Chinese New Year: Informational Reading Passage
Do your kids know about Chinese New Year? Bring diversity to your classroom by exploring this traditional and symbolic holiday! Students will learn about the history, celebrations, and meanings behind Chinese New Year, as well as explore the differences between a lunar calendar and the Gregorian (solar) calendar.Assess your students' knowledge with three included activities:Short answer questions, directly aligned to Common Core standards and requiring students to utilize text evidence.A multipl
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5th - 7th
Also included in: 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Activities: Holiday Passages
Crossword puzzles about Africa Cities and General Knowledge
This printable pdf has 8 crosswords about Africa. I planned this to be used with a textbook, a reference book, atlas or other such resource. Of course, students can first test what they know by heart. About 80 African cities will appear in these crosswords. Note that these crosswords won't cover everything about these subjects, some capital cities won't occur in these crosswords. Some cities may occur several times throughout the material, but not in one crossword. Full answers included.Crosswor
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Africa Activity Bundle: Crosswords | Word Searches | Coloring
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