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Common Core RI.8.4 cultural activity microsofts
Christmas Traditions in the USA - ESL ENL Powerpoint
This eye-catching seasonal presentation is an introduction to Christmas in the USA. It presents vocabulary words in a meaningful context. Students can use visuals and context clues to determine meaning of the new words. It is suited for beginning and intermediate English Language Learners.
I have attached notes on many of the slides explaining the reasons we have certain symbols for Christmas--such as the wreath, the Christmas tree and stockings.
I have attached a list of vocabulary w
Grades:
4th - 12th
Emergency Lesson/Sub Plans - The Evil Eye Close Read and Superstition Research
These handouts will take students through a Close Read of an informational article about the Evil Eye and provide an extension research activity for further learning about superstitions from around the world. This 2-3 day lesson is what I keep tucked aside in an Emergency Lesson Plan folder, but I have also used it with younger students, reluctant readers, and Fundamentals classes. I would suggest to begin the lesson by asking students about superstitions they are already familiar with. Lead the
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
INFORMATIONAL TEXT TEST PREP: TRAILBLAZING BLACK MUSICIANS
This packet contains one informative article about iconic Black Musicians, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 extended response questions. It highlights musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Jimi Hendrix, Beyonce and more. This is a great resource for: -Test Prep-Informational Text Analysis-Black History Month-Sub Plans-Homework-Independent Work An answer key is included on the last page.
Grades:
6th - 8th
The History of Black Protest Songs - from Billie Holiday to Kendrick Lamar
These activities are perfect for Black History Month or anytime of the year in either a history or English classroom. Provided is a PowerPoint that can be shared with students to have on their own screens if you are a 1:1 technology classroom, or the teacher can project it large for the entire class. Students are provided with a brief introduction to the Black Lives Matter movement and terminology such as: Hands Up, Don't Shoot...Ferguson...Michael Brown...Tamir Rice...I can't breathe...and We s
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric
Third Wave Feminism: Salt-N-Pepa Document Set (w/ research question)
These materials are a document set for students that provides organized research (articles, lyrics, and images) and is part of a larger unit on 90s Feminism and The Third Wave. The 90s hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa is the topic of focus for this document set. Students are to be focused on the following Research Question - How did Salt-N-Pepa’s music reflect issues related to Third Wave Feminism or women’s rights issues in general?The document set includes: a biography, album covers, fashion, music v
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
"I Have a Dream" Pear Deck
This Pear Deck endeavors to lead students through the interpretive process of decoding allusions by identifying them, researching them if necessary and connecting them to the larger themes of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will use founding historical documents such as the “The Gettysburg Address,” “The Emancipation Proclamation” and the “Declaration of Independence” along with the early American song “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)” to determine how King’s use of allusion impacts t
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Third Wave Feminism: Punk and Riot Grrl Document Set (w/ research question)
These materials are a document set for students that provides organized research (articles, lyrics, and images) and is part of a larger unit on 90s Feminism and The Third Wave. The Riot Grrl punk rock scene and the group Bikini Kill are the topic of focus for this document set. Students are to be focused on the following Research Question - How did the Riot Grrl music scene reflect issues related to Third Wave Feminism or women’s rights issues in general?The document set includes: a biography, c
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
The History of Black Protest Songs - Graphic Organizer to Accompany PowerPoint
The murders of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and Eric Garner are presented to students. A PowerPoint is provided in a bundle or sold separately that provides this information. Students are required to record 5-10 facts in each column while reading. Each case is explained and objective facts are provided. Students are asked: Which case did you find most disturbing and why? What do you think should have happened to the police officer in each case? Why did these cases affect their communities so stron
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric
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
Influence of the Twist and 50s Teen Dance Shows: Document Set (w/ questions)
This document set is part of a larger unit on The Twist and Teen Dance Shows: Influence on 50s American Culture. Throughout that unit, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Third Wave Feminism: Selena Document Set (w/ research question)
These materials are a document set for students that provides organized research (articles, lyrics, and images) and is part of a larger unit on 90s Feminism and The Third Wave. The Latin/Tejano singer Selena is the topic of focus for this document set. Students are to be focused on the following Research Question - How did Selena's music reflect issues related to Third Wave Feminism or women’s rights issues in general?The document set includes: a biography, murals, fashion, lyrics, and an editor
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Syrian Conflict Articles & Analysis
Allow your students to deeply understand the Syrian conflict with these various articles that shed light on different perspectives of the issue. Have students collaborate in answering the given analysis questions to show their understanding.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
American Automobiles - From the Model T to the Rocket 88 (article w/ questions)
This worksheet is meant to be paired with and part of a larger unit slideshow called The Suburbanization of Postwar America. Students will read an article about Production of the American Automobile - From the Ford Model T to the Rocket 88 to then answer 7 analysis questions. Students will learn how cars were first constructed before Henry Ford's introduction of the assembly line. They will understand the impact of the automobile after the Great Depression, how it affected our entry into WWII, a
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Surfing History - Illustrated Timeline Project and Vocabulary
This project is meant to be paired with and part of a larger unit slideshow called The Suburbanization of Postwar America. Students are first presented with a timeline detailing the roots of surfing from ancient times to 1950s America (which also includes dates detailing the sports' impact on Rock and Roll and the "Surf Sound"). Students will use the events on the timeline to then create an Illustrated Timeline and five questions for classmates to answer using nothing but their illustrations. Th
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Worksheet: Writing With Vocabulary
A writing activity using 10 vocabulary words from the short stories "No Witchcraft for Sale" and "In the Shadow of War"
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Vocabulary Usage Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10
Reading and Vocabulary Handout
Short reading passage and questions on popular director and actress Issa Rae Diop. Vocabulary terms and reading comprehension questions are attached.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Socratic Seminar Guide for Rap Album
Socratic Seminar project based on the popular rapper Jermaine Cole and his recent album K.O.D. The project creates questions that can be used when reviewing the album to engage students and encourage dialogue using open-ended questions. The guide also includes links to resources that can be used to aid students in their research prior to the project.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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