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Middle school informational text cultural activities for Microsoft Word
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
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)
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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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
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)
El día de las velitas and Navidad - Christmas Holidays in Colombia (English)
This 3-page file includes: ~An English language cultural reading that discusses Colombia's unique celebration of El día de las velitas or the day of the tea lights. It also includes a description of how this country celebrates Christmas and New Year's Eve. The reading includes a glossary of Spanish words particular to this time of year and a reading comprehension section. ~Answer keyIncludes:las velitas los villancicos la Nochebuena la Misa de Gallo Mi burrito sabanero la Navidad el Niño Dios la
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Day of the Dead Reading - Día de los Muertos (Hispanic Culture) English Version
This 3-page file includes:~An English language cultural reading that explains the significance and meaning of the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos. It includes a short glossary of specialized Spanish vocabulary.~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Vocabulary includes:copal ofrendas cempasúchilcalaveritas Great for hispanic heritage!
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Grades:
7th - 10th
East L.A. Walkouts Article
This is an article describing the East L.A. Walkouts, or the Chicano Blowout. The article takes the student through the background, describes the little rights Chicano students had at the time and describes the walkout and it's aftermath. Resources are included at the bottom of the article for further research. This item is part of the "Teach Through Social Justice" articles. NOW WITH COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS!
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Superbowl Activities - 15 Football Themed Lessons
15 Superbowl/Football Themed ideas such as: SuperBowl Commercial Review, Superbowl History Presentations, and SuperBowl Snack Contest, and so much more! Curriculum related ideas too.. math & statistics, oral speaking, etc!
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
San Fermin Spanish Festival of the Running of the Bulls (English Version)
This cultural reading discusses the famous Spanish summer festival the running of the bulls that takes place in Pamplona, Spain. This reading is in English with Spanish vocabulary that is explained up top.Includes 6 true/false reading comprehension questions. Includes answer key.Editable word file. Vocab includes:chupinazo encierro Pobre de mí telefónica la faja el pañuelo
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Culture of Spain Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
The Oral Tradition: Webquest
Perfect as an introductory activity for units about folklore, fairy tales, myth, and legends. This webquest asks students to explore three specific websites in order to learn more about the oral tradition. While this webquest was initially created for an English classroom, it would work extremely well in a History or Social Studies class.
Then, students must use their internet search savvy in order to find and define various types of people or objects that deal with the oral tradition from ar
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Semana Santa / Holy Week in Spain Cultural Reading (ENGLISH VERSION)
This reading describes the history and cultural significance of Semana Santa / Holy Week in Spain. It describes the passion play in detail and includes particular Spanish vocabulary which is featured up top in a glossary.The reading is followed by seven short answer reading comprehension questions.This reading makes for a great cultural component to your class, particularly for those students who are beginners to the Spanish language.Includes an answer key.Editable word file.NOTE: This reading i
Grades:
7th - 10th
TED Talk Analysis Graphic Organizer
TED Talks expose students to topics that expand their world knowledge. TED Talks are incredibly powerful short lectures delivered by people from all disciplines, walks of life, cultures and communities.
In an effort to address CCSS on Speaking and Listening, students can choose a topic and analyze the talk for rhetorical devices and persuasive technique, diction and personal responses.
This is a Word document that allows the boxes to expand as students type their responses; it also allows
Grades:
8th - 12th
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The Twelve Lakota Virtues (Definition Examples, Pictures..Etc.)
The 12 Lakota VirtuesThe 12 VirtuesFull Quality, HD, Big Prints.Definitions, Symbol Animals, Native Language terms. Indian terms.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Costa Rica: Volcano Arenal, Biodiversity and Ecotourism Reading (English)
This reading is on Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and its ecotourism. It also includes information on the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the national park of the Arenal volcano. Reading includes 6 reading comprehension questions.Answer key included. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Black History Month Inventors
Black History Month Inventors has a list of Inventors A to Z with mini-biographies of each of the 26 inventors, their inventions, and is complete with photographs of the inventor as well as their invention. This can be used as a bulletin board or as a teaching guide!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Rite of Passage Lesson - Read, Summarize, Present, & Research "coming of age"
This is a wonderful two-day lesson for cultural studies or any coming-of-age novel as a pre-reading lesson.Skills: Summarizing, using Google Images, using KEYWORD searches, drawing conclusions, and using rationale explanation.Process:Students are assigned one of 7 provided short articles on cultural rites of passage. The worksheet assigns by last name initial.Students read the small article and then click on a link for a Google Slide template. I've also provided screenshots of the template plus
Grades:
8th - 11th
Atacama Desert in Northern Chile: Cultural Reading (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A reading on the Atacama Desert found in the north of Chile. It includes information on its history, climate, geography, flora and fauna. It also talks about how the ancient indigenous population of the Chinchorro made it their home. It also mentions Spanish settlement of the area to exploit the mineral wealth. Finally, it explains how the desert is home to space observation stations, NASA training for Mars missions and adventure tourism. ~A second page with 9 nine r
Grades:
7th - 10th
Lord of the Flies pre-read: The Nature of Conflict w/KEY
This article read is designed to get students to start thinking about the nature of man at war in order to connect to William Golding's purpose in writing the novel.The questions are designed to develop students' voices in reaction to text (see preview) and to also encourage them to evaluate an author's purpose. I've included a teacher key that includes suggestions on how to lead the students through the lesson. I've also included a copy of two slides from my PowerPoint (along with a link to t
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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