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7th grade english language arts cultural activities for Microsoft Word
Potato Olympics
The Potato Olympics are a great way to get students excited about the Olympics while doing fantastic writing and mathematics tasks.
Students decorate and create a potato athlete. The potatoes compete in 5 different challenges and students record and evaluate the results.
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3rd - 7th
Spanish Reader's Theater--Caperucita Roja (Little Red Riding Hood)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
Little Red Riding Hood is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students who are
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K - 12th
Valentine's Day Activities, Hot Topics Informational Text, Does True Love Last?
Looking for a thoughtful, quick, and creative close reading lesson for Valentine's Day that covers several standards for your middle or high school students? I love to bring holiday themed lessons in when I can, but I am always very cautious to choose lessons that are standards-based. This mini-lesson meets both requirements perfectly! Student Experience: Students exercise summarizing and close reading skills as they read the article about a couple whose love brought them back together after s
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Ā Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used to create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.~A worksheet with 10 reading compr
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Ā Hispanic Culture 20 Readings: Holidays, Bios & Travel @50% off! (In English)
Spanish Reader's Theater-Ricitos de Oro y los Tres Osos (The Three Bears)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students
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K - 12th, Adult Education
One Way Ticket: Using Poetry to Analyze The Great Migration
Students listen to and read Langston Hughes' poem "One Way Ticket" to analyze the push factors and the process of The Great Migration. Students will use references in the poem to map destinations of African Americans during the migration and to identify push factors of The Great Migration. Students will also write about their own connections to the push factors mentioned in the poem. The handout also includes a lists of needed materials, possible activities, and extension activities.
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7th - 12th
Jojo Rabbit Movie Guide Questions in English | Chronological order
Best movie guide out there! 31 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order for this Oscar Academy Winning Film written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down. Includes Answer Key!This film highlights the importance them
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AP Spanish Reading and Email Reply Practice: Reina de belleza afromexicana
Lectura titulada "Reina de belleza afromexicana quiere vencer el racismo escondido en MĆ©xico" cuĆ”l estĆ” relacionada al tema de AP belleza y estĆ©tica sobre los estĆ”ndares de belleza en LatinoamĆ©rica, en este caso, particularmente en MĆ©xico. En el artĆculo, la reina de belleza habla sobre el bullying que experimentĆ³ por ser la primera reina de belleza afrolatina en llegar a concursar en Miss MĆ©xico. Producto incluye:Preguntas esencialesPreguntas antes de leerPreguntas Piensa / Contesta / Comparte
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Ā Afrolatinos | Actividades para el mes de la historia negra | en espaƱol
Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story Comparison
This side-by-side chart is great for comparing Romeo and Juliet to West Side Story. Viewing West Side Story allows students to understand the themes of Shakespeare's play with a more understandable interpretation.
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7th - 12th
Thanksgiving Reading in Spanish | Lectura DĆa de AcciĆ³n de Gracias
Reading 100% in Spanish on the importance of Thanksgiving in the United States, and I combined it with another short article on how latinos celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States.The product includes:2 short readings combined into 1 reading.Multiple choice reading comprehension questions written in AP style formatA creative writing activity where students write what they are thankful for this year.Written 100% in Spanish.Editable to make changes.Images to scaffold and make the reading more
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AP Spanish Reading: Carolina Herrera | ApropiaciĆ³n cultural, Āæplagio u homenaje?
Reading, AP format written questions & Email Reply Writing Activity for the unit Beauty and Aesthetics or any lesson on fashion, clothing, indigenous communities, plagiarism, equality, respect, cultural appropriation, beauty, author rights, marginalized communities, indigenous people's rights, Carolina Herrera, Venezuela, Mexico and more.For this reading, I included an authentic article from a renown Mexican newspaper that explains why the Mexican government is placing a law into effect to p
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
QuinceaƱera Cultural Reading - Quinceanera (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A cultural reading that explains the history and conventions around the important 15th birthday celebrations of the QuinceaƱera. The reading includes a short glossary of specialized vocabulary up top. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Vocabulary includes:la quinceaƱera la misa la tiara los padrinos el chambelƔnGreat for Hispanic heritage month or simply an adjunct to beginner level Spanish courses.
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Ā Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
Spanish 1/2 La Noche de las velitas/ Little Candles Day- Colombian Tradition
*PDF resolution is clear!December 7th is "DĆa de las velitas/ La noche de las velitas in Colombia, and this resource prepares you and your class to learn about this amazing Winter tradition. *Contributors Carlos Quintero (Barranquilla) and Sandra Prieto (BogotĆ”). ThemesWhat is La noche de las velitas? How do families celebrate? What are the typical foods? How do they celebrate on the Coast of Colombia? What's included in this resource? 1. Color PDF to use with students detailing the important el
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6th - 10th
Dear Basketball Poem Questions (Poem Included) by Kobe Bryant
The sudden loss of Kobe Bryant has sent shock-waves throughout our children. I wanted to cover him in class for those that loved him. After looking and looking for a good set of questions and not finding any to suit my needs, I took his "Dear Basketball" poem and created 15 common core style questions to encourage analytical skills, knowledge of the structural elements of poetry, and comprehension. Even though you can find copies of the poem online, I included it as a convenience. You are pa
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4th - 12th
In the Heights 2021 Movie Guide Questions in English | Lin Manuel Miranda
31 Movie Guide Questions for the movie "In the Heights" that includes pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down. Perfect way to hold your students accountable for watching the film, test their interpretive listening skills and engaging in class di
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Orange Shirt Day Reading Comprehension- Canadian Indigenous Recognition
**A PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THIS RESOURCE IS DONATED TO AN AGENCY THAT SERVES AND SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.** So far, we have donated $400 (updated monthly)!!English Reading Package on Orange Shirt Day. Includes:ā reading text about Orange Shirt Dayā Reading comprehension questions (short answer format)ā Reading comprehension questions (multiple choice format)ā Class Pre and Post Discussion Questionsā Cross Wordā Word Searchā Answer Keys to all activitiesIf you enjoyed this resource, please
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3rd - 9th
Winter Holidays Around the World - Project
This is a research report about winter holidays celebrated around the world. I have included the directions to the project, as well as a list of appropriate holidays for your students to research. These directions are very clear and are perfectly suited for 5th grade, but they can easily be adapted for 3rd grade and all the way up to high school. You can choose to make this project homework, or it can be completed in class. I gave my class approximately 4-5 class periods to work on it, and that
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3rd - 12th
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Drug Awareness Research Project
This Webquest is a worksheet to accompany students' exploration of the NIDA for teens Drug Abuse Awareness website, found at teens.drugabuse.gov/. It guides them through the website pages and asks comprehension questions.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Month Project with rubric
This is a project that can be done during black history month. Students are to research a famous African American and create a poster. Included in your purchase is the project explanation sheet and the grading rubric (UPDATED 2-19-16).
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3rd - 12th
Family Cultural Project - Editable
This is an educational and fun assignment for your students to learn more about their own culture! If you wish, edit the previously created cultural project guidelines and rubric in this Word document. Perfect for Back to School time or the holiday season. Or use it any time of year to have students learn more about their families and each other! There is also an optional classroom cookbook portion of the assignment for you to create as a gift to your families. Included are a sample cookbook
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4th - 8th
Family Interview Questions
Students may use these questions to interview a family member for a heritage or culture project in literature or social studies.
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3rd - 12th
Toni Morrison The pieces I am | Movie Guide Questions | Documentary
24 Movie Guide Questions for the Documentary titled Toni Morrison: The pieces of me, written in ENGLISH and in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down.Synopsis:This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
6 songs in the Spanish subjunctive Canciones que usan el presente de subjuntivo
Have your students practice the Spanish present sunjunctive by using these fun activities, which require filling out song lyrics in the subjuntive while learning about culture. Includes Answer Key!Haga que sus estudiantes practiquen el presente de subjuntivo en espaƱol usando estas divertidas actividades, que requieren completar la letra de las canciones en el subjuntivo mientras aprenden sobre cultura hispanoamericana. Incluye clave de respuestas!Product includes links, images and lyric activit
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Red Balloon- Movie Guide- English Version
Video guide for the film The Red Balloon includes: Story line List of characters 20 questions based on film.1 short creative writing question. Answer Key **This film is available through Netflix and Youtube**Enjoy and please leave a review for this item. Thanks!!!!
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2nd - 8th, Staff
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