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High school informational text cultural activities for Easel Activities
Thanksgiving Activities Nonfiction Lesson on Hot Topics: Black Friday
This informational text lesson for Thanksgiving is ready-to-go to engage your high school students this November. With leveled texts, standards-based questions, creative activity, and a text-based writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate! Student Experience: The encroachment of Black Friday into Thanksgiving Thursday has been a trend years in the making. This mini unit is designed to get students not only thinking and questioning this topic, but also analyzi
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities for Teens, Mini Unit, BUNDLE
Día de los Muertos - SPANISH Day of the Dead reading, worksheets & crafts
A fun way to teach your students all about el Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, in Spanish! This Día de los Muertos activity set is all in Spanish: readings, worksheets, activities. Worksheet instructions are provided in Spanish and English (separate pages). Perfect for a bilingual, dual-language, ESL, ESOL, EFL, ELD or ELL classroom!This 32 page set includes the following:- The history behind Día de los Muertos (reading passage)includes a detailed 2-page reading for older students, and
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Ain't I a Woman? by Sojourner Truth Rhetorical Device Annotation Activity
Whether you are using this speech to analyze rhetoric, tone, or diction, this annotating and highlighting activity will engage all learners. Print and digital options with optional rhetorical precis included. I recommend using paper and highlighters the "old-fashioned" way because it is far more kinesthetic, but the Google Slides file also allows for digital/paperless learning.This activity requires 5 different color highlighters. I recommend (1) blue (2) green (3) yellow (4) orange (5) pink to
Grades:
9th - 12th
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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
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
Inventor Poster {{Black History Month Research Project}}
This Inventor Poster is a great way to engage your students in research for Black History Month. In print or digital form, your students will get to know an African American inventor.What is included:1. Inventor Poster (8x10) - Students will use the internet or other resources to answer guided questions to fill in each section and learn more about an African American inventor. Display them in your classroom or in the hallway. Students will be proud of their work!2. Digital Poster (Google Slides)
Grades:
4th - 12th
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions on Racism
Find conversation starters about racism during Black History Month or year round with this high school reading comprehension passage and questions about racism. After all, feelings are raw and healing is needed. These nonfiction passages and questions shed light on several terms and issues related to Black lives matter. Each passage gives an account of the issues along with a brief mention of counter arguments that as we know, can be easily shot down. Questions and writing prompts will open disc
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
el 16 de septiembre - la independencia de Mexico
This lesson was designed to introduce el 16 de septiembre to beginning and Spanish I students. The lesson includes: 1. Article/Articulo 2. Cloze Sentences/Oraciones 3. Matching Activity 4. Answer Keys 5. 16 de septiembre cards in color and black and whiteThis lesson can be used in beginning, Spanish I, ESL, bilingual and dual language classes.
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Mexican Holidays Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
CHRISTIANITY World Religions Introduction Texts Activities PRINT and EASEL
Introducing Christianity. This resource is about Christianity from the perspective of its history, rather than about its rituals and belief system. There are three one-page reading passages:1) Christianity: Early Believers;2) Christianity: The First Fifteen Hundred Years; and 3) Christianity: The Last Five Hundred Years.Preceding the informational texts is a page of vocabulary words, four from each of the passages. An answer key is included for the vocabulary words. Each of the three passages
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8th - 10th
Also included in: WORLD RELIGIONS BUNDLE of 6 Resources PRINT and EASEL
Satire: Mark Twain's "Advice to Youth" close reading w/ vocab EASEL & KEY
This famous piece is a great example of satire with Mark Twain calling out the faults of society through his "advice." The questions each focus on one paragraph's use of satirical techniques like reversal or hyperbole. The first EASEL activity allows students to complete the worksheet on their computers or you can download and print the worksheets. The second EASEL is using context clues to determine the meaning of words that appear in the essay = self-grading.For more lessons and tools for tea
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Words Do Not Pay - research, speech analysis (w/ EASEL on parallelism) - w/KEY
The speech "Words Do Not Pay" is one of many well-crafted speeches Chief Joseph delivered to Congress appealing to him for the equal rights and freedom for his people.The assignment includes:1. Pre-reading research on the Nez Perce war and Chief Joseph with skills in: a. citing a source b. using quotation marks with copied text c. using explanation to explain significance of text d. keyword searches2. Speech analysis - students find examples of and explain the emphasis created by usi
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8th - 11th
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SATIRE: "How to Write About Africa" article close read & analysis w/ KEY, EASEL
This close reading of the satirical article "How to Write About Africa" focuses on cliches and misconceptions writers tend to make when writing about Africa. The article is broken into sections for close reading with each section followed by text-based questions.It is important that students recognize a satirical tone of verbal irony and the purpose of using it to criticize an issue.The assignment can be given as group discussion work or individual work.EASEL OPTION: You can assign for student
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
A Lesson on Stereotypes: "The Danger of a Single Story" - video, discussion
This lesson allows students to open up to one another about stereotypes by watching the amazing TedTalk “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The lesson includes the whole class watching the video. (video link included)The worksheet includes a script for the video that students can annotate and mark as they listen in preparation for the group discussion.The group discussion encourages students to share experiences and opinions with one another in a small Socratic approach.M
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Powerful Women In History: Sister Souljah
Introducing the Powerful Women In History Printable featuring Sister Souljah! These high-interest reading passages on powerful women in history will engage even the most reluctant readers! Reading and discussing these short passages is the perfect way to engage your middle school, high school, or homeschool student. Teach your students about empowering women from the past and present by engaging with short reading passages. Students will become stronger and more engaged readers through these sh
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Traditional and Modern Powerful Women In History Bundle
Powerful Women In History Reading Passage: Angela Davis
Introducing the Powerful Women In History Printable featuring Angela Davis! These high-interest reading passages on powerful women in history will engage even the most reluctant readers! Reading and discussing these short passages is the perfect way to engage your middle school, high school, or homeschool student. Teach your students about empowering women from the past and present by engaging with short reading passages. Students will become stronger and more engaged readers through these short
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Traditional and Modern Powerful Women In History Bundle
Powerful Women In History Reading Passage: Dolly Parton
Introducing the Powerful Women In History Printable featuring Dolly Parton! These high-interest reading passages on powerful women in history will engage even the most reluctant readers! Reading and discussing these short passages is the perfect way to engage your middle school, high school, or homeschool student. Teach your students about empowering women from the past and present by engaging with short reading passages. Students will become stronger and more engaged readers through these short
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Traditional and Modern Powerful Women In History Bundle
A Thousand Splendid Suns: the Afghan and Muslim caste system with KEY
This reading is designed to introduce students to the caste system with its long-standing prejudices and the beliefs of Sunnis and Shiites. It is simple and helps students understand the allusions and references in the novel as well as the cause of the civil war that occur after Russia withdraws in Part 2.The EASEL activity allows students to complete the assignment on their devices.For lessons, close readings of additional texts, study guides, PowerPoints, etc. for teaching A Thousand Splendid
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: A Thousand Splendid Suns Complete Thematic unit BUNDLE w/KEYS
Rwanda Genocide Article Annotation and Comparison to Holocaust
This lesson is meant to be used during the Holocaust unit as students learn about systemic genocide. Rwanda's genocide was rapid and brutal and internationally ignored. Skills with this lesson are:Annotating text with meaningful commentsForming questions beyond the textComparing and contrastingFor more lessons relating to the Holocaust, click here.
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8th - 12th
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Powerful Women In History Reading Passage: Greta Thunberg
Introducing the Powerful Women In History Printable featuring Greta Thunberg! These high-interest reading passages on powerful women in history will engage even the most reluctant readers! Reading and discussing these short passages is the perfect way to engage your middle school, high school, or homeschool student. Teach your students about empowering women from the past and present by engaging with short reading passages. Students will become stronger and more engaged readers through these sho
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Traditional and Modern Powerful Women In History Bundle
Black History Booklet for Middle Grades
These are not the usual individuals taught during February. This Black History booklet includes brief biographies on seven individuals: Carter G. Woodson, Claudette Colvin, Sherman "Jocko" Maxwell, Althea Gibson, Oscar Charleston, Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, and Guion S. Bluford. The booklet includes short answer questions, word search, double puzzle, writing prompt, and of course the answer key.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Black History Bundle
Revealing Hidden Figures | STEM 4 Justice Freebie | Teach for Justice
Representation is Intentional.Lack of representation leads to exclusion, promotes bias and prejudice, limits learning experiences, and misrepresents the current and historic contributions of a diverse group of STEM professionals. STEM 4 Justice promotes social justice by addressing the lack of diversity in STEM educational resources. Students and teachers will explore the possible reasons for the lack of diversity in STEM resources and act with intentionality to expand their knowledge of diverse
Grades:
6th - 9th
Words Do Not Pay - research, speech analysis (w/ EASEL on parallelism) - w/KEY
The speech "Words Do Not Pay" is one of many well-crafted speeches Chief Joseph delivered to Congress appealing to him for the equal rights and freedom for his people.The assignment includes:1. Pre-reading research on the Nez Perce war and Chief Joseph with skills in:a. citing a sourceb. using quotation marks with copied textc. using explanation to explain significance of textd. keyword searches2. Speech analysis - students find examples of and explain the emphasis created by using emotional, lo
Grades:
8th - 11th
California - Internet Research Activities
21 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on California. Students use a phone, tablet or laptop to search online about the people of California:their customs, their state flag, their state seal, a stamp and coin honoring their state, mountains and rivers in this state, big cities and lakes in this state, typical state wildlife, a popular song honoring the state, important moments in the state’s history famous people from this state, California missions, and mo
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4th - 10th
Also included in: New Teacher Activities - September (First Year Teacher) BUNDLE
Hawaii - Internet Research Activities
23 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on Hawaii. Students use a phone, tablet or laptop to search online about the people of this state: state flag and state seal, governor and state capital, a stamp and coin honoring this state, major mountains and rivers, large cities and lakes, state wildlife and major crops, a popular song honoring the state, important moments in the state’s history, famous people from this state, interesting facts about this state, a
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: New Teacher Activities - September (First Year Teacher) BUNDLE
How to Haggle: Bargaining article by Rick Steves
One skill every world traveler needs to develop is the ability to bargain and haggle in the marketplace! Have students read the article and answer questions based on what they've readThis is a great pair with any unit on shopping and making deals in any foreign language classroom!
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: En El Mercado: Spanish Market Unit!
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