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12th grade short stories cultural activities
Dreaming in Spanish Mega Book Bundle: Spanish Level 1-3: 17 stories+Activities
Dreaming in Spanish Mega Book Bundles features 16 resources spanning from Spanish 1 (Novice) to Spanish 3 (Intermediate). These resources can be used as part of curriculum as the themes are rich and varied, or they can be used to supplement a Free Voluntary Reading Program. Each resource listed below has a preview! Spanish 1 Stories (Some of these stories are also a part of the "School Unit Bundle" click here for details). El bolígrafo (Relationships/ school supplies)En la cafetería (Having cour
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7th - 12th
Tell-Tale Heart by Poe. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. ESL Beginner Unit.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to ESL and ENL beginners and newcomers. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. Please open up the preview for details to make sure the text is right for your classroom -- it will be a challenge for your ELLs, but hopefully worth it.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also pri
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Halloween Short Stories for Highschool Reading Activities and Spooky Audio
Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without scary STORIES!!!! Get this awesome resource and find three super creepy freaky stories for teenagers plus spooky audio for each story!What's included in this resource:Before reading and after reading activities. Comprehension questions. Vocabulary Exercises. Creative writing tasks and much more!Students should have at least a B1 level of English as these stories are authentic and not meant for learners of English. Bonus! HALLOWEEN SHORT FILMS! Nothing will
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10th - 12th
New Year's Spanish 2 Activity: Reading and Goal Setting!
New Year's Goal-setting activity & Reading!About this resourceNo te metas con mis metas is a New Year goal-setting activity for level 2 or beyond. In addition to providing step-by-step goal-writing prompts, students will learn about the importance of making goals with a good dose of interesting compelling input and graphics to keep them engaged. What’s included in this resource? 1. Article #1: No te metas con mis metas is a short reading about the origin of the expression “Borrón y cuenta nu
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7th - 12th
Geraldo No Last Name by Sandra Cisneros Short Story Unit
Sandra Cisneros’ “Geraldo No Last Name,” a vignette from her novel, The House on Mango Street, is an excellent choice for exploring multi-cultural perspectives, theme, author’s craft and more. Created for high school and advanced middle school students, this comprehensive, 30+ page short story unit on "Geraldo No Last Name" includes TONS of activities and handouts to help students analyze and appreciate the story, including:Pre-Reading “Connections” Activity—to build interest, activate prior k
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7th - 12th
"Totem" by Thomas King Resource Bundle + Answer Keys
This bundle includes two resources to be used with Thomas King's short story, "Totem". "Totem" is a great piece of Canadian literature that highlights the racism experienced by Indigenous Peoples of Canada, through use of symbols, irony, and allegory.Resource #1: Discussion questions handout to accompany the short story "Totem" by Thomas King. The handout has 6 discussion questions and asks students to answer in full sentences, with reference to the text. These would work well as an individual o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tierra Incógnita Teaching Resources - Episode 2
Resources to teach Tierra Incógnita from Disney+. Preview all episodes due to some "jumpy" content that might scare younger students. Appropriate for middle school through high school. 100% Editable! You can edit this resource to fit your context.This resource is broken into halves and includes two lecturas with comprehension activities. We watch 1/2 an episode on one day and complete the embedded reading together. Then on the following day, we review the embedded reading, complete the comprehen
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Tierra Incógnita Teaching Resources COMPLETE SEASON 1
Amy Tan's "Fish Cheeks": Questions w/Answer Key, 2 Worksheets + More!
I use these questions to help my students gain a deeper understanding of Amy Tan's story about identity and assimilation. Questions can be used as a reading guide or as an assessment. This product also contains an EDITABLE matching vocabulary exercise, two (2) EDITABLE True-False exercises intended as exit tickets (or bell ringers the next day for review) as well as answer keys for both, and a characterization worksheet. This product allows for multiple entry points and a comprehensive look at
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6th - 12th
Write an Original Creation Myth
Great exercise for the beginning of school, especially for Lang Arts or US History! Have your students create their own origin myth-- include a modern slant to catch their interest! Includes an example: How Rabbit Brought Fire to People.(Creek)
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6th - 12th
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Native American Origin Stories Questions
With questions allowing students to prove retaining and creative thinking, these worksheets cover the stories of the Onondaga's "Earth on Turtle's Back," the Modoc's "When Grizzlies Walked Upright," a short version of "The Navajo Origin Legend," and excerpt from the government document of the "Iroquois Constitution." All questions were aimed at providing an activity while reading from Prentice Hall's An American Experience textbook for 11th grade English. Some questions are creative writing and
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8th - 12th
Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
This bundle includes the Norse Mythology Unit as well as the Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit.NORSE MYTHOLOGY UNIT In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to T
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8th - 12th
Fairytale Mini-Unit (Multicultural Reading and Creative Writing!)
Includes presentation, linked texts, and SIX engaging reading and writing activities! Fairytales the most commonly shared stories across cultures and centuries. In this one week mini-unit, students will learn about the structure of a fairytale, participate in read-aloud story-time, read cross-cultural versions of a beloved classic (Cinderella), and reflect on the way cultural values appear in the stories people share. They will also create and share their very own fairytale in a student showcase
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5th - 12th
"American History" by Judith Ortiz Cofer: Close Reading Lesson (editable)
"American History" by Judith Ortiz Cofer: Close Reading Lesson for ELA 9-12
This lesson guides students through a close reading of Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “American History,” a short story told from the perspective of a young Puerto Rican girl living in New Jersey. Students will use this text to make insights about the American experience.
Guiding Question: What does Judith Ortiz Cofer reveal about the American experience in the United States in her short story “American History”?
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9th - 12th
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Their Eyes Were Watching God: Introduction Activities, Notes and Lessons
Their Eyes Were Watching God Introductory Activities: These lessons are the perfect way to introduce Zora Neale Hurston's life, the novel, earlier work, and influence on the African American Community through reading short passages, notes, and thematic discussion questions. Students will walk away with an understanding of Hurston, the time period she wrote the novel, and a better understanding of themselves. This beautifully written novel celebrates being a black woman in the early 20th century
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9th - 12th
El Último Viaje - Spanish Novel Level 3+ FVR/Teaching Materials
If you have a FVR/SSR set, or even a classroom set of the novel "El Último Viaje", the materials below will help you navigate the content and themes addressed in the novel. El Último Viaje Click Here For The Preview (Amazon)Synopsis: As a design student, Valeria wants to play an intricate part of the vibrant, colorful, international fashion, and modeling industry in Medellín, Colombia. Her beauty is her passport, and her connections catapult to new heights. Adrenaline, ambition, and adventure d
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Story Spanish 2+ Preterite, Imperfect- El Cantante Day of the Dead Connection
This is a short story about a boy who interrupts a lesson on the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos/Día de los Muertos) to sing a few romantic lines of the song "Despacito" (student friendly lines!) to a girl in class. His teacher teaches him a lesson that he'll never forget. This can be used as a class reading or as FVR. This resource is part of a Bundle of exciting stories for ALL levels of Spanish. All stories include scaffolding activities and additional resources ignite student engagement and
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8th - 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
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Snow by Julia Álvarez — Short Story Analysis
Snow by Julia Álvarez is a short story about a young immigrant girl named Yolanda experiencing New York snow for the first time. This story is a quick read, excerpted from the novel How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents, only 435 words in length!Alvarez captures the emotional struggle of adapting to a new culture, especially during a time of great turmoil. As if learning a new culture isn’t a challenge enough, Alvarez highlights how the transition goes beyond the obvious elements of finding on
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8th - 12th
Harry Potter Reading Activity Bundle
Come along on the magical adventure of Harry Potter and his friends! Enjoy the magic and engage students in the world of Harry Potter! Read through passages and create different stem activities! Students will love this activity bundle and get excited about reading all about Harry Potter and his fantastic adventures!WHAT'S INCLUDED:4 Reading PassagesHarry Potter and Platform 9 and 3/4Harry Potter and The Secrets of GryffindorHarry Potter and The Magical PotionsHarry Potter and The Sorting Hat4 Re
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education
Bronx Bound: The Zoo Adventures of Noah's New York Brood , story for kids
Join the Jones family on their wildest adventure yet in Bronx Bound: The Zoo Adventures of Noah's New York Brood! Ten-year-old Noah, his ever-prepared Aunt Maggie, and his mischievous twin cousins Max and Maya embark on a hilarious and heartwarming journey through the bustling Bronx Zoo. From swinging monkeys and majestic lions to playful penguins and graceful dolphins, Noah encounters a kaleidoscope of creatures that ignite his curiosity and challenge his perspective.Packed with fun, laughter,
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5th - 12th
Context Clues and Textual Evidence in "Marriage is a Private Affair"
This activity includes pre-reading ideas, comparison/contrast between video clips and story, 2 vocab quizzes to be paired with a section using context clues, and identifying textual evidence from the story. Answer keys included for handout and vocab. quizzes.
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9th - 12th
What, of this Goldfish Would You Wish Analysis
Engaging, fun PowerPoint to get kids excited about the story, understand difficult concepts, guide them through activities, and provide cultural background knowledge before reading.Multiple graphic organizers and worksheets with standards-based questions.Fun activities (without losing rigor)End-of-unit project in Spanish and EnglishThis full unit focuses on Israeli's Etgar Keret's wonderful short story, "What, of this Goldfish Would You Wish." This one-week unit helps students navigate through t
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8th - 12th
CREATIVE WRITING: FOLKTALE OR FABLE BASED ON A PROVERB
Thorough guidelines for a creative writing project in which students select a product or idiomatic expression and write a myth, fable, folktale, fairy tale, or legend to illustrate it. Includes a list of 70 proverbs to choose some, as well as definitions of key terms.
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4th - 12th
Spanish Cultural Readings Bundle | Incan and Mayan Legends
This bundle includes two legends from the Incan and Mayan cultures. The two readings come with beautifully illustrated Google Slideshow versions, one-page printable PDF versions in both color and black/white, comprehension questions, and a teacher answer guide. This engaging bundle is perfect for Spanish learners of all levels who are interested in learning more about these fascinating cultures.Both stories are written in present-tense Spanish to be accessible to learners of all levels. I’d love
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7th - 12th
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