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Middle school informational text cultural activities for Easel
Day of the Dead Reading Passage
Kick off your Day of the Dead lessons with this easy, print-and-go, one-page reading passage! It’s perfect for teaching your students the history of Day of the Dead. Help correct the misconception that Day of the Dead is “Mexican Halloween” and teach them the tru meaning behind the holiday. Your Hispanic students will love seeing elements that may reflect their culture. And non-Hispanic students will discover the beauty of another culture.This reading passage is great for supplementing your Día
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (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
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)
Canada! CANADIAN IDENTITY, History/Provinces and Territories PRINT and EASEL
Canada - Canadian Identity - 14 Informational Texts and Activities was created for teachers who have a component on Canadian identity in their social studies or language curriculum. This resource is probably best used for grades 5-7 students and with upper level ESL students (intermediate, high school, and adult). This resource would also be appropriate as a lead in to Canada Day at the end of the school year, but can be used at any time.Included are:Fourteen original passages (written by me)
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Canada! CANADIAN IDENTITY BUNDLE 4 Resources PRINT and EASEL
Hawaiian Culture Timeline project Bundle for Hawaiian Studies SS 4.1.1
This is everything you need to teach the evolution of Hawaiian culture. Students synthesize informational text, organize information in chronological order, and display the information creatively. There are many opportunities for assessment throughout the project.This project includes a Hawaiian Culture Information Book with informational text AND a fill-in timeline and key on each of the following elements of Hawaiian culture through time:GovernmentReligionLand OwnershipLanguageHulaMusicSurfi
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3rd - 7th
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Black Lives Matter Lessons and Activities
During these difficult times in our nation, our students have to be informed. Our students will have many questions and it is our duty to inform them!This product includes:A history pageVocabulary words Read and Respond pages Coloring Sheets Black Lives Matter BadgesGraphic OrganizersO.R.E.O WritingTake Away Page
Grades:
K - 6th
REMEMBRANCE DAY John McCrae Biography Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
ESL Bundle of 4John McCrae (Biography) is an informational reading and writing unit for upper elementary students. It can be utilized equally in an ELA class or a Social Studies class and is perfect for observing Remembrance Day in Canada. This product consists of four texts and activities to accompany each one. There are three biographical texts about John McCrae - these are continuous but do not have to be done all at once.Each of the three texts about McCrae begin with a “before you read” qu
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4th - 6th
MALALA YOUSAFZAI Biography Informational Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biography of education activist Malala Yousafzai includes informational texts, and activities that begins with a pre-reading activity regarding activism. Many students may not be familiar with the meaning of the word are even how activism relates to many historical figures they might have already studied (such as Martin Luther King, Jr.). Discussion of the topics on the graphic organizer is a great way to introduce the concept and discuss the forms activism takes. Later, after the stude
Grades:
4th - 6th
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
Black History Month JUNETEENTH- Distance Learning
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth a holiday celebrated on the 19th of June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.This resource includes: ✏Read and respond passages to build knowledge ✏ Informational Writing Pages ✏Graphic Organizer ✏ A Coloring Sheet ✏Create a Juneteenth Magazine Cover ✏ Qui
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PreK - 6th
Also included in: Black History Month- Timeline
Dr. Patricia Bath Close Read w/Core-Aligned Questions #digitallearning
Are you looking for a close nonfiction read with text-dependent questions and other engaging activities? If so, this printable and digital biography of Dr. Patricia Bath might be just what you need. Dr. Pat Bath discovered and developed the technology to remove cataracts with the laserphaco probe! This close read is especially for February studies of famous African-Americans although this true account could be studied anytime. It is especially useful for use as test-prep. The estimated Lexile le
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: AFRICAN AMERICAN HEROES BUNDLE
Legends of Hawaii's Volcanic Origins: Papa & Wakea, Maui, Pele (SS 4.3.10)
Learn the legends of Papa & Wakea, Maui, and Pele. These three legends explain Hawaii’s volcanic origins. (SS.4.3.10)The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. WHAT’S INCLUDED:Informational Text:Papa & Wakea (1 page)Maui the Demigod (2 pages)Pele (2 pages)Lower-Level Informational Text:Papa & Wakea (1 page)Maui the Demigo
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Hot Spot Theory: Hawaiian History: Volcanic Origins Timeline (SS 4.3.9)
Learn about Hawaii’s volcanic origins and the Hot Spot theory. Fill-in timeline of the ages of the Hawaiian islands (SS.4.3.9)The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. WHAT’S INCLUDED:Informational Text (3 pages)Lower-Level Informational Text (3 pages)Fill-in Timeline & Answer Key (2 pages)Multiple Choice Quiz & Answer Key (2
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3rd - 7th
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
Timeline Unit Study with Hawai'i State History, Sequence of Events Writing
Timelines are introduced or reviewed with events in the history of Hawai’i's annexation and becoming the 50th state. Timeline topics include: Captain James Cook, King Kamehameha, Queen Lili'uokalani's forced abdication, the attack at Pearl Harbor, and more. A detailed and a simplified timeline with a page of questions including calculating elapsed time for each are included to differentiate for learners of different levels.To wrap up the timeline unit and assess learning, a blank surfboard timel
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Kamehameha & Captain Cook: Hawaiian History Timeline (SS 4.3.9, 4.3.10)
Learn about Kamehameha and Captain Cook and their impact on Hawaii. (SS.4.3.9, SS.4.3.10)The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. WHAT’S INCLUDED:Informational Text:Kamehameha (1 page)Captain Cook (2 pages)Lower-Level Informational Text:Kamehameha (1 page)Captain Cook (2 pages)Fill-in Timeline & Key:Kamehameha & Captain Coo
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Brazil: Close Reading
Use part or all of this Close Reading activity. I'll use it in the beginning of the year since many of my students play soccer. I created this unit because I was inspired by the World Cup this summer, and know my students will love learning about Brazil as they discuss their favorite sport.I have set this lesson up for 3 different reads. There is also enough information here that I can use part of it to model exactly how to do a close read.This Product Includes:- A student Cover- Introduction- C
Grades:
2nd - 7th
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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Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: WORLD RELIGIONS BUNDLE of 6 Resources PRINT and EASEL
Evolution of Surfing in Hawaii: Fill-In Timeline for Hawaiian Studies SS.4.1.1
Get a foundation on the evolution of surfing in Hawaii from pre-contact to modern times.The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. This activity is part of my Hawaiian Culture Timeline Bundle which includes a Hawaiian Culture Information Book with informational text AND a fill-in timeline and key on each of the following elements of H
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Evolution of Wayfinding in Hawaii: Fill-in Timeline SS.4.1.1
Get a foundation on the evolution of wayfinding in Hawaii from pre-contact to modern times.The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. This activity is part of my Hawaiian Culture Timeline Bundle which includes a Hawaiian Culture Information Book with informational text AND a fill-in timeline and key on each of the following elements o
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Evolution of Religion in Hawaii: Fill-In Timeline for Hawaiian Studies SS.4.1.1
Get a foundation of the evolution of religion in Hawaii from pre-contact to today including:OriginMain GodsLesser GodsMissionariesThe informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. This activity is part of my Hawaiian Culture Timeline Bundle which includes a Hawaiian Culture Information Book with informational text AND a fill-in timeline and
Grades:
4th - 7th
Evolution of Language in Hawaii: Fill-In Timeline for Hawaiian Studies SS.4.1.1
Get a foundation on the evolution of language in Hawaii from pre-contact to modern times.The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. This activity is part of my Hawaiian Culture Timeline Bundle which includes a Hawaiian Culture Information Book with informational text AND a fill-in timeline and key on each of the following elements of
Grades:
4th - 7th
Evolution of Land Ownership in Hawaii: Fill-In Timeline SS.4.1.1
Get a foundation in the evolution of land ownership in Hawaii from pre-contact to modern times, including: The Mahele The Kuleana Act The Resident Alien Act of 1850The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. This activity is part of my Hawaiian Culture Timeline Bundle which includes a Hawaiian Culture Information Book with informationa
Grades:
4th - 7th
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