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Free high school informational text cultural activities
Juneteenth - A Celebration of Freedom Informational Text
Written in a e-zine style, this high-interest informational text will introduce your students to the Juneteenth holiday and its significance. The resource can be used separately, or as a supplement to other materials, including my Juneteenth Celebration - Report Study Pages. Learners will discover the answer to several questions about Juneteenth, including why some people in the United States remained enslaved more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamationwhat the Juneteenth flag symb
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4th - 9th
Christmas Traditions from Around the World!
These Comprehension Readings are a great way to improve your students' knowledge of Christmas traditions around the world. Create understanding, open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity amongst your students by introducing them to how different countries celebrate this holiday.The Resource includes:- Detailed information about Christmas traditions from 8 different countries.- Word Box with each reading to explain difficult or troublesome vocabulary.- Comprehension questions with each reading to
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
World Cultures: What is Culture?
Teaching Tool for teaching world cultures for social studies. Gives examples, prompts students to create a concept/mind map of the aspects of their cultures. It makes connections to an online travel site for kids (optional), and ends with a critical thinking question about cultures. This is a great way to integrate social studies and literacy common core standards.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
"Memorial Day vs Veterans Day" - Reading Passage & Writing Connections - FREE
High-Interest highly informative, highly interesting, informational text reading passage and writing connections comparing and contrasting Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Includes high interest historical facts. Researched thoroughly and full of information that will generate discussion, writing, Venn diagram, etc. This is relevant reading material with engaging writing (such as a compare and contrast informative essay!)! Also includes writing connections! Wow! All this for free?!This lesson can
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Terry Fox Activity in-class Lesson Plans (As found online)
This is a shared resource, I came across while looking up things to do in regards to "Terry Fox" based activities-over time I will post a personalized and curriculum friendly set of lesson plans for 1 day intro activities to choose from, but for now, enjoy this free resource! Rate and Review!
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4th - 9th
Summer Olympics Trivia
This FREE resource contains Summer Olympics Trivia questions, adapted from Top End Sports (http://www.topendsports.com/events/olympics.htm). These 21 trivia questions could be used as an activating strategy to pique student interest in the Summer Olympics and inspire students to research events and athletes of the past and present.
Questions and answers could be used before, during, or after the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio to connect current events to culture, history, social studies, sci
Grades:
7th - 12th
Stonehenge Reading & Activities Sub Plan
This product features three articles on the history of Stonehenge and Britain's other stone circles and henges. Reading comprehension questions follow each article. There is also a crossword puzzle that reinforces the information found in the articles.This is perfect to keep handy in your emergency substitute folder for when you are out. A key is included. Just print and go!
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Holocaust Article "The Final Solution" - understanding the language/vocabulary
In teaching students the progression of the Holocaust, I use this before we read the novel Night or The Diary of Anne Frank to help them understand certain language associated with the Holocaust and to help them grasp the true horror of what the Holocaust is.For more lessons and unit studies on the Holocaust, please click here.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Night BUNDLE: Full UNIT, poetry, articles, study guide, PPT, tests, w/KEYS
Anglo-Saxon History Notes and Quiz-- Answer Key Included!
No study of Beowulf is complete without also studying the life and times of the Anglo-Saxons. This listing includes Anglo-Saxon history notes and a quiz with the answer key included! Anglo-Saxon History NotesThis handout contains an outline of key historical notes about the Anglo-Saxons and the epic poem Beowulf. You can use these notes as a class handout or as notes for a lecture. Also, consider having students select a topic from this handout to research and present to the class. Anglo-Sax
Grades:
8th - 12th
FREE Introduction to Myth Legends and Fairytales
An introduction to the basics of myth and story. Lesson discusses the definition of myth, legend, folklore, and fairytales and discusses the similarities and differences between these types of stories. Students will learn the defining characteristics of each kind of story and why they are important to the culture that produced them. Lesson includes an activity based on the essay "Why Stories Are Important", a notetaking assignment, and comprehension questions. What’s Included:45 slide PowerPoint
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â High School English Bundle Grammar Writing Literature Holidays Myth Rhetoric
The Scarlet Letter contemporary articles about privacy, punishment, and gossip
These articles, from 2014-2017, look at colleges using social media in admission decisions, the Peeple app, workplace free speech, and other issues. There follows a sheet of discussion questions in the agree/disagree format. Great for discussion and connecting this book to modern times.
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9th - 12th
El lago Titicaca Lectura | Spanish Indigenous Reading **FREEBIE**
This 3-page file includes:~A reading about the amazing lake Titicaca of Bolivia! It includes one paragraph each on: the size and altitude of the lake, the importance it has played in the lives of the indigenous people that have lived there for centuries, the unique animals that inhabit the lake. Also included is a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish.~Answer key.Level: Spanish 2+Editable word fileA great complement to the cultural study o
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Spanish Reading BIG Bundle: Cultura: TOP 20 Lecturas - Spanish 2+ (50% Off!)
Freebie Spanish 3, 4, AP|Theme Identity| Short Film|Activities|MovieTalk
Teaching Identity in Spanish 3, or beyond? Well, check out this short film and activity, perfect for delving into the theme of identity from a teen perspective. This activity is one of the introductory exercises students engage in during our unit on Identity. This activity is part of the Identity Bundle, which features over 30 activities including informational readings on identity. More resources will be added by Sept 5 2023! This award-winning short film can be found online while it is still
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10th - 12th
Free Christmas in Pakistan--Christmas Around the World(Power Point Presentation)
Free Christmas in Pakistan--Christmas Around the World
In this power point presentation students will learn about the country Pakistan. They will learn about its religion, currency and its founder. About its flag that how its colors represents the religious minority and majorities. A little bit about its geography (neighboring countries and its provinces, its capital city).
Especially they will learn about how Christmas festivity is celebrated here with enthusiasm and religious zeal. They will
Grades:
K - 10th
Defining World Literature: Reading and Questions Freebie / Google Form + Slides
Last year I had the chance to teach World Literature for the first time, but no one could give me a student-friendly definition of "world literature." So I wrote my own! This informational nonfiction article gives students insight into what "world literature" means and includes 10 side-by-side questions designed to guide and focus reading and reflection. The answers are included. Because I think teaching more diverse literature is an important part of being an English teacher, this resource is F
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9th - 12th
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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
10 tips to organize your very own Mini Food Drive
Want to organize a Food Drive in your local community? Want to see the impact of your Sadaqah and Zakah directly and teach it to your children?Check out our guide with 10 tips to organize your very own Mini Food Drive, co-authored with Sister Norhan Youssef, who has several years of experience managing a local food bank.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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LA DESCOLONIZACIÓN DE AMÉRICA LATINA: SU INDEPENDENCIA
This cultural lesson explores the complex history of how many Central and South American countries gained their independence in a process also known as the decolonization from Spanish/European power and how this rich history is also linked to the US observation of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The month of September is an important month for several Latin American countries as they celebrate their independence. In fact, so important that in 1968, US president Lyndon B. Johnson declared the first ob
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Five Pillars of Islam
This short resource document is perfect to help your students understand the five pillars of Islam.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
"American Indian" or "Native American" Article Reading + questions
This article reading is compatible with the Georgia Prehistoric Natives PowerPoint. This article brings in a multicultural perspective on American Natives and point of view.
This is great for class discussions, lit circles, socratic seminars, etc.
Enjoy!
Grades:
7th - 12th
After Killing Pop Star Selena Quintanilla, Yolanda Saldivar May Be Safer Article
This article was published on June 13, 2018 and can be used as an after-movie activity after the students have watched Selena (1997). It explains where Yolanda Saldivar is today as of 2018 and it also includes 8 questions that are related to what the students just read. You can use this as a guide reading, sub work, or pairwork. It is also a great discussion starter after watching the movie.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Month Biography Set
The Black History Month Biography set works as a great addition to any classroom as a supplemental resource working on literacy through reading and writing, while learning about historical Black figures. These questions ask students to track information from the text and analyze quotes.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Black History Month: Authors of Note Mini-Research Project
This product is a great way to incorporate both a mini-research project and topical project on Black authors. Students will be engaged when they get to choose which author to research and create a poster to demonstrate their learning. Great for bulletin-board work displays or hanging around the building during Black History Month (or year-round)!
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6th - 12th
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African American Inventors
This worksheet features a few African American inventors - individuals who identify problems and devise solutions. Throughout history, Black intellectuals have frequently encountered challenges, offering them the chance to develop practical solutions. This list featuring 10 Black inventors represents only a fraction of those who have contributed solutions still in use today.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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