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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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: 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
Grades:
6th - 10th
TedTalk Choice Board with Reflective Writing via Google Slides
In this Google Slides activity, students will select three TedTalks from the choice board to view. They will then complete the prompts attached to each TedTalk and type their responses directly onto the slides in order to respond and reflect upon the content from the talk. Students will also apply these TedTalks to their lives and brainstorm new ideas to implement these concepts into their own lives.This choice board of TedTalks includes links to 21 TedTalks, and each one comes with its own un
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6th - 12th
Black Mathematicians
What kind of people do children see when they turn on the TV? Do kids see mathematicians and scientists? If they do, do they see Black and Brown and mathematicians and scientists? Do they know any Black mathematicians? This resource can help you teach Black History during Black History Month and beyond! These mini informational slides are the perfect edition to any classroom to motivate, encourage, inspire, and empower your scholars. Not only does these slides provide students with written text,
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Month: Project List of Notable African-American Figures
-Are you looking to take your students learning and research skills past the surface? -Each year do you have multiple students competing for a small number of certain "famous firsts", leaders, and movers &shakers when studying about the many historical contributions of African-Americans? This was my story as a 3rd and 4th grade self-contained teacher, and I'm sure several of you teacher friends can relate... How many of our students know and learn about important African-American figures b
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Japanese - Manga and Anime Teaching Resource
This 18 slide PowerPoint presentation provides a background to Japanese Manga and Anime. Fully editable to print off the slides, and for you to assist your class through a step-by-step process to show the sequencing, features of anime/mange imagery, types of hairstyles, and visual representation of different faces and expressions. A great resource for students who read manga and want a lesson or two on manga and anime drawing. Hyperlinks are provided for step-by-step drawings. It is also a grea
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6th - 9th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Interactive Timeline and Animated Video - MLK Day
You're Welcome.Just kidding, but we're sure your students will love this fun, fresh and engaging MLK Day bundle. Just imagine it: funky colors, cool pictures, and awesome animations combined with loads of info on America's greatest human rights activist.HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE:An animated video (MP4 format) that will knock your students' socks off! It has fun music, eye-popping artwork and engaging content.An interactive timeline (PowerPoint file) that is absolutely jam-packed with info.A review
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Quinceañera 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 Quinceañera. The reading includes a short glossary of specialized vocabulary up top. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Vocabulary includes:la quinceañera la misa la tiara los padrinos el chambelánGreat for Hispanic heritage month or simply an adjunct to beginner level Spanish courses.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
Kansas Day Symbol PowerPoint Presentation
The last half of the presentation provides the history of the symbols and when/why they became symbols of Kansas. For the younger grades, teachers can read this allowed while students create and color the representative image of the symbol. For the older grades, students can jigsaw the information and present to the class.
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K - 12th
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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Louisiana History & Culture The city of New Orleans, Louisiana PowerPoint
This presentation shares pictures and information about New Orleans facts on the following: The Mississippi River, the Aquarium, Mardi Gras, Jackson Square, the Superdome, Saints football, Bourbon Street, Plantations, Audobon Zoo, New Orleans foods, Cafe de Monde, St. Charles Avenue, etc.Use it for Social Studies or in Reading / ELA as non-fiction text.Enjoy!
Grades:
PreK - 6th
All About Native Americans (Spanish) / Todo acerca Nativos Americanos
Este material contiene una presentación con música del tipo de vida y cultura de los Nativos Americanos: vida, vivienda, ropa, comida, actividades, utensilios, adornos... 29 diapositivas con mucha INFORMACIÓN en español.Todas las imágenes reales son de internet y los dibujos de las ilustradoras Krista Wallden, Educlips y Kari Bolt Clip Art (TPT).Si te ha gustado este recurso, valóralo y así podré saber tu opinión (tu valoración será recompensada por TPT). Muchas gracias.Xxx o xxXThis material co
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PreK - 6th, Adult Education
Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativity
This is a great introductory lesson for students to understand how we naturally react to cultures that are different from our own. Will open a great dialogue about accepting other cultures, and avoiding judgements.
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7th - 12th
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"Tell Them We Are Rising" Question Sets
Questions and answers for the PBS's "Tell Them We Are Rising" . The first two sets of questions have the time stamp of when the the answer is revealed.
From PBS:
"The rich history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th century, and profoundly influenced the course of the nation for over 150 years — yet remains largely unknown. With Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities, the latest
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The life of Elvis
This is a comprehensive overview of Elvis Presley's life. I use this to introduce Elvis to my students before we do fun activities based on his music. It is organized as follows:
1. Elvis' childhood
2. What happened the year Elvis was born
3. Important dates
4. The last years of Elvis' life
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K - 12th
Learn About Mexico: Perfect for Hispanic Heritage
Mexico PowerPoint: Learn about the history of Cinco de Mayo and Independence Day on September 16th. See the Mexican flag and words in Spanish. Discover the delicious food and colorful fiestas. Los Postdates is a holiday celebrated during the month of December. Great addition to any unit about Mexico.Questions and answers are included.Check out my new power point about Spain.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spain-1961723
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K - 6th
El 12 de octubre | Indigenous People day, Dia de la Raza Reading comprehension
Exploring El 12 de octubre: A Multicultural Perspectiveis a comprehensive educational resource in Spanish that delves into the significance of October 12th and the various names it carries across different cultures (Dia de la Raza, Columbus Day, and Indigenous People's Day).This engaging and informative resource consists of three educational texts, each offering unique insights into this important date.Each text is accompanied by comprehension questions to assess students' understanding, fosteri
Grades:
5th - 9th
German Christmas Traditions
This is a fun cultural resource that goes through various German Christmas traditions, in English, including some German words. This is aimed at pupils in both elementary and junior high. There are 16 slides of information and after that there is a multiple-choice quiz to check what pupils have understood and/or information they have retained. The quiz is on the PowerPoint (as are the answers) but there is also a separate worksheet version of the quiz. There is a writing / drawing activity for
Grades:
5th - 8th
Tema 4 | La vida contemporánea
Proyectos, textos con preguntas, audios con preguntas, ensayos, comparaciones culturales. La educación y las carreras profesionalesActividades recreativas y tiempo libre VIAJES y CULTURASEstilo de vida y costumbresCalidad de vidaLas Tradiciones y los valoresValores Humanos, éticos, morales, culturales y universalesCursos: SP AP/IV/V/VI Lenguaje y cultura. 100+Visite mi sitio si quieren ahorrar dinero y para recursos gratuitosalessandrasiciliatibilingualed.com
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Family Structures Activity
Family Structures ActivityIn this activity, students find images of their favorite famous families and describe which of the six types of family structures (nuclear, single parent, foster, etc.) they fit into. Included in this packet is a grading rubric, extension and remediation activities, and directions for using this assignment online.Family Structures Activity can be used in Child Development I and II, Human and Family Relations, and any class where family structure are taught. ************
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6th - 12th
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FRENCH: Le Carnaval de Québec
Recently revised !
This text was taken from the textbook Bon Voyage. Each sentence is illustrated with a beautiful picture of Quebec. An introduction Powerpoint that describes what happens in Quebec during the Carnaval season. Last slide has an activity that can be used for speaking or writing. Satisfies Common Core standards as an informative text and vocabulary flood in the target language. No English.
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5th - 8th
Mexican Independence Day Cultural Reading: Grito de Dolores (English Version)
This cultural reading is about the history behind the Mexican Independence movement, how it is celebrated today and also the ritual of Grito de Dolores, a reenactment of the battle cry from 1810 by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions and an answer key.Editable word file.Ideal for Hispanic heritage!NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Reading For Life: Cooking and Recipes
This teaching unit focuses on teaching both information text and independent living skills. The unit is broken down into five sections.
1. Cooking Utensils and Mixing Tools
2. Measurements
3. Cooking/Baking Recipes
4. Budgeting
Each section can be taught separately as used as a stepping stone to the next section. This unit can be taught over a few weeks or several months. In my own classroom, I taught vocabulary and recipes over a few weeks and teach the development of grocery lists, bud
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Lucha Libre: Cultural Reading on Mexican Wrestling (English Version)
This cultural reading is about the Mexican form of wrestling called Lucha Libre. It discusses its history and how it is competed. Also included is a paragraph on El Santo, the most famous competitor of all time. Reading includes 8 short reading comprehension questions.Includes answer key.Editable word file
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Mexican Culture Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
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