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Holidays/seasonal Common Core RI.9-10.4 cultural activities
Women's Suffrage Movement: Susan B. Anthony Trial Scavenger Hunt Activity
Your students will walk in the shoes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton as they learn about the Women's Suffrage movement and the trial of Susan B. Anthony. This scavenger hunt uses primary sources! What better way to learn about the past than to analyze historical photos and documents. Your students will use close reading skills, decoding, and teamwork to complete 7 different tasks with clues. This resource is similar to an escape room, but allows for more flexibility as it can span over the course of t
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Malala Yousafazai Analysis
In this rhetorical analysis over Malala Yousafzai's speech to the United Nations, your students will apply concepts of rhetoric to a famous speech given by a modern figure. Rhetorical/Literary Devices Covered (8 questions): ✔️ Ethos ✔️ Pathos ✔️ Logos ✔️ Allusion ✔️ Anaphora ✔️ Parallel Structure Critical Thinking Topics (4 questions): the value of education as a force against oppression the pen > the sword This activity can be used during a unit study of the book I Am Malala or as an iso
Grades:
9th - 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
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Mini Unit on Thanksgiving
*This lesson is for high school and mature middle school classes. I've rounded up great materials and resources to get your students talking about what really happened with the Pilgrims and the Natives, and how we have celebrated them for the past 100 years. Day 1: Gallery Walk of Photos and ArtworkI've compiled a set of 8 photos from the 1921 300th anniversary celebration of the Pilgrims' arrival and their first Thanksgiving with the Natives. Students will complete a KWL and then a gallery walk
Grades:
9th - 12th
Pizza Party Day Informational Article, Comprehension Questions, & Word Puzzles
Pizza Party Day is May 17th, so get ready for an engaging and educational Pizza Party Day in your classroom! Say goodbye to end-of-year chaos and hello to a fun-filled learning experience with our comprehensive informational article! Packed with fascinating facts about the history of pizza, its cultural significance, and various pizza styles around the world, this resource is tailored for middle and high school students. But that's not all! To enhance comprehension and make learning enjoyable,
Grades:
6th - 12th
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History of Prom Informational Text Reading Comprehension Questions Word Search
Get ready to engage your students with the ultimate end-of-year activity! Dive into the fascinating world of prom with our comprehensive informational article, complete with reading comprehension questions and a fun word search puzzle. Designed for middle and high school teachers, this resource explores the history and customs of prom in the US, offering insight into its evolution and significance. Keep your students captivated as they learn about this beloved tradition. Plus, with all the answ
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Informational Text and Activities for Valentine’s Day and Romeo and Juliet
High interest standards-based nonfiction text for Valentine’s Day and Romeo and Juliet. Includes 5 multiple choice, 2 short answer, 10 discussion questions, exit ticket, answer keys, and rubrics. Student Experience: Begin with a quick vocabulary-building activity. Then students read entertaining NYT informational text (“To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This”) that covers a study suggesting relative strangers can fall in love by asking and answering 36 questions. Then students respond to the artic
Grades:
9th - 12th
Donald Trump Multiple Choice Quiz Reading Comprehension "Immigration Policies"
PRINTABLE independent work packet with rhetorical analysis activities. You will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love analyzing Donald Trump's arguments and persuasive techniques. Compare Donald Trump's immigration policies to past presidents. A great lesson on current events.In this activity, students will...This highly engaging lesson teaches students to analyze and criticize Donald Trump by dissecting his words and ideas ab
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Entire "Ruby Bridges" Unit + Differentiated DAILY Lesson Plans - No Prep!
Your lesson plans are DONE! Just add your name, edit the date, hit print, and go!This curation is the ELL-differentiated LDC unit, "Ruby Bridges: Analyzing Conflict," complete with one month's worth of daily lesson plans, grouping, differentiation, vocabulary, handouts, reading passages, graphic organizers, CC standards, and more!The Google Drive folder link on download will contain:- Entire original LDC Unit Plan (PDF)- ONE MONTH of 4-page lesson plans, 56 pages total, editable on Google Docs -
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
We Should All Be Feminists Study Guide
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an excellent introductory text to ideas on gender equality, feminism, and storytelling. The study guide includes pre-watching / reading section, a while you watch / listen / read, and a post section that includes students analyzing rhetorical appeals. This lesson can be used with the TED Talk or the actual text. If you use it with the TED Talk, it can take 60-90 mins or longer depending on your students and/or how much discussion time you
Grades:
10th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - Emma Watson "Women's Rights"
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate Emma Watson's persuasive techniques by reading the spe
Grades:
6th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - AOC "Women's Rights" Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate AOC's persuasive techniques by reading the speech2. An
Grades:
6th - 12th
Decolonizing Beauty: Writing & Art Analysis (Distance Learning)
This project allows students to explore notions of beauty, how it is defined and represented in Western society, and how it is portrayed and personified, particularly by People of Color. Students will produce two products, one written, and one auditory or visual.Essential QuestionsWho defines beauty?What are Western notions of beauty?What does beauty mean to you?What has informed your notions of beauty?
Grades:
8th - 11th
Our Stories: Black History Month- Angela Davis
Our Stories are a collection of reading passages focusing on African-Americans' achievements. Many of the people may be new to students and adults. Each story is written in a first-person perspective and contains reading strategies that help with comprehension, vocabulary, and building background knowledge. Please Note: The PowerPoint and hyperlink document is in a Zip file. The Angela Davis collection includes: an activating strategy, vocabulary terms to help build background knowledge or guide
Grades:
6th - 9th
Distance Learning Informational Text & Activities for Romeo and Juliet
High interest standards-based nonfiction text for Valentine’s Day and Romeo and Juliet. Includes 5 multiple choice, 2 short answer, 10 discussion questions, exit ticket, answer keys. Student Experience: Begin with a quick vocabulary-building activity. Then students read entertaining NYT informational text (“To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This”) that covers a study suggesting relative strangers can fall in love by asking and answering 36 questions. Then students respond to the article by complet
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Robert Smalls Digital Lesson Plan - Black History Month - Interactive
Celebrate Black History Month with this informational text DIGITAL resource. The story of Robert Smalls is one of triumph, bravery, and overcoming adversity in a huge way. Smalls is one of the most interesting lesser known heroes from the civil war and his story inspires students in BIG ways. Smalls started his life as a slave and ended it as the owner of the home in which he was enslaved.Students will learn about this Civil War hero, read an article from The New York Times to further their unde
Grades:
8th - 11th
Frederick Douglass: Quotation Analysis Worksheet or Class Discussion Printable
This Frederick Douglass worksheet will help students to discuss, analyze, and understand the attitudes, feelings, and objectives of this famous African-American abolitionist. Twelve profound statements will provide a clear view on his perspectives on slavery, the United States, and morality.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bodacious Feb Black History Month Bulletin Board
Ready to print bulletin board celebrating Black History Month. Students will enjoy reader-friendly text and color images describing how African Americans' accomplishments, achievements, and actions through the lenses ofmath, science, engineering, technology, culinary arts, and music has shaped andmade the United States of America a great country. This bulletin board is age-appropriate for grades 1-12.
Grades:
K - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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INFORMATIONAL TEXT TEST PREP: EMMETT TILL & ED JOHNSON
**IMPORTANT NOTE**This packet contains information related to civil rights, racial injustice, and racial politics. It discusses the murder of Emmett Till and Ed Johnson. The following triggering topics are discussed: racism, lynching, white supremacy, rape, violence, murder. It is advised that this resource be carefully used after considering the culture of your classroom and community. ------Analysis and test prep practice for informational/nonfiction texts. This packet includes two nonfiction
Grades:
7th - 9th
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