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Middle school informational text cultural activities under $5
Hispanic Heritage Month: Digital Choice Board Activity {7-12}
Whether you're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month in September or incorporating more LatinX voices to diversify your curriculum, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different articles, videos, poems, and stories.The goal of a choice board is to primarily provide choice to students - an opportunity to self-navigate their interests and explore new ideas. This activity can be used as a bell ringer, a weekly activity, or a 1-2 day lesson plan with rea
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations
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)
Zootopia Movie Guide & Stereotypes Discussion
Zootopia is not only a great movie, but also has important ideas about stereotyping and how we treat each other in a diverse society. Thus, it's a perfect film to show students as a springboard to deeper content and thinking. So, I created this product to use in the middle school classroom, based on the film.
This product is broken up into three parts:
Part 1-Movie guide: students answer questions as they watch the movie, about the plot of the film.
Part 2-Critical thinking: Students answer que
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6th - 9th
Hispanic Culture Lesson: Story of Mexican Flag Reading ~ in English
Teach your students the story and significance behind the Mexican flag in this reading lesson on Hispanic culture.Included in this lesson is a reading in English about the history and symbolism of the Mexican flag, comprehension questions, and coloring sheets of both the Mexican flag and a detailed coloring sheet of the emblem in the middle of the flag.This English language mini-lesson can be adjusted for different grade levels: * Younger grades (preK-3) can color the coloring sheet of the Mexi
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PreK - 8th
La Tomatina: Reading, Activities & Substitute Plan for Spanish Class
This packet includes reading passages and activities about the history and facts of La Tomatina. The reading includes three articles with questions and a crossword puzzle that follows.
This is a great reading to keep in your emergency substitute plan file for your Spanish class. The reading is in English and includes a key.
Key words: Spanish class, La Tomatina, Spain, sub plan, crossword puzzle
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7th - 12th
Ancient Civilizations: Ziggurats Virtual Field Trip Google Earth Exploration
Take your students on a virtual field trip to ancient Mesopotamia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn about and explore ancient ziggurats up close and from various perspectives.Your students will learn about and explore::: What are ziggurats? :: How they differ from Egyptian pyramids:: The Great Ziggurat of Ur:: Chogha Zanbil:: Tepe SialkThis Virtual Field Trip Includes::: Informational Text to build back
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5th - 7th
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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
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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
4 Tools for Teaching "The Danger of a Single Story" Google Slides and Form
This is my best selling resource! Add it to your classroom today!Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "The Danger of a Single Story" Ted talk is an incredible speech to watch with students 6-12. I watch the talk and read the transcript with my tenth graders, and the discussion and reflection after each view are consistently impressive. To help my students discuss the talk meaningfully, I developed these four printable tools: two listening guides, a text-connection tool, and a SOAPSTone analysis. The liste
Grades:
6th - 12th
Machu Picchu: Reading, Activities, and Substitute Plan for Spanish Class
This is a reading passage about the history and facts of Machu Picchu. The reading includes three articles with questions and a crossword puzzle that follow.
This is a great reading to keep in your emergency sub plan file for your Spanish class. The reading is in English and includes a key. You can easily modify this for your class by only using some of the articles, rather than all three.
You can also check out my Machu Picchu puzzles pack that includes an additional crossword puzzle, a word
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7th - 12th
Paired Text Lesson, Malala Yousafzai Nonfiction Speech and "Brave" Song
My paired poetry and text lessons allow numerous standards to be covered as you move through unpacking the rich texts included. With the lesson plan provided along with answers, you'll have what you need in a no-prep fashion to conduct this text-based lesson for Earth Day with success. It also makes the perfect lesson for test-prep as students are required to synthesize between two texts.Student Experience: This paired text lesson juxtaposes pop culture's song "Brave" and Malala Yousafzai's "Spe
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8th - 11th
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Irish Culture Activities Mini-Unit | St. Patrick's Day
Fun and cross-curricular learning about Irish culture and history is not just for St. Patrick's Day - it's interesting and CCSS-based year round! Ireland activities include informational reading, map analysis, color-coding, summarizing, categorizing, design, and more! Enough lesson material for two-three class periods, depending on how you wish to time each activity. Contents Include:Learning TargetsTeacher’s DirectionsHow Much Do You Know? (Anticipatory Engagement Pretest)Quick Poetry Analysis:
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6th - 9th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Spanish Reading: Mes de la Herencia Hispana Lectura
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading about Hispanic Heritage Month: its history, how it is celebrated and its significance. It also discusses the differences between the terms Spanish, Hispanic and Latino. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2 (in present and past tenses)Makes for a great cultural reading for students of Spanish!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Fall Holidays Spanish Reading Bundle: TOP 5 Lecturas @35% OFF!
Easter Reading Comprehension Passages - Leveled Pack
Students will learn how Easter symbols such as the Easter bunny, Easter baskets, and Easter eggs came about. Students will learn about Easter traditions from around the world, and all about their favorite Easter candies.This article contains 10 text dependent questions. Some questions require students to select more than one answer.Skills covered in this article include idioms, personification, making inferences, main idea and details, capitalization, and text structure. This pack contains the p
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4th - 8th
Harmony Day Headband Crown Activity
✏️ Celebrate Harmony Week with your young learners by engaging them in a fun and creative activity! This March 21st, provide them with the opportunity to create their own Harmony Day headband or crown. This craft activity is perfect for students in pre-school, kindergarten, year 1, and year 2, and is easy to assemble. Your students will enjoy designing and making their own headbands to wear and showcase their creativity.What's Included?Six unique headband templatesYou may also be interested in t
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K - 6th
Also included in: Harmony Day Activity Bundle
French Culture Lesson: Story of the Eiffel Tower ~ in English
Teach your students the story and significance behind the Eiffel Tower in this lesson about French culture and history.
This mini-lesson can be adjusted for different grade levels:
* Younger grades (preK-3) can color the coloring sheet of the Eiffel Tower, while teachers can read the story of the Eiffel Tower aloud to them.
* Grades 4+ will read the story of the Eiffel and learn the significance of the monument and its history (in English), plus some fascinating facts about this symbol of F
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4th - 9th
Japan! Kamishibai Storytelling | Tell the Story of Hachiko - Includes Fun Craft
Kamishibai is a traditional form of Japanese storytelling that incorporates both visual and participatory presentation techniques. This is an easy, kid-friendly lesson on Kamishibai which includes a fun craft allowing students to make their own Kamishibai stage and storyboard cards. In some instances, younger students may require assistance assembling stage. Students are introduced to Hachiko, Japan’s famous “soul” dog, and use their Kamishibai stage to tell his story of loyalty using the pre
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Japan! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 6—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
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)
Reasons to Learn Spanish: Reading, Activities & Substitute Plan
This packet features four articles written in English that explain the statistics and benefits of being bilingual. Each article includes comprehension questions after and a culminating essay. The articles included are:- 6 Reasons Everyone Should Know Spanish- Exciting Careers Where Language Skills Are Vital- How The Internet Makes Learning A Language Easier- The 10 Most Common Languages in the WorldAfter reading each article and answering questions, students will write an essay in which they con
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7th - 12th
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
Latin Music: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango, Cueca (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A 1.5 page reading that discusses the culture and history of five Latin dance styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango and Cueca. The reading also includes some Spanish vocabulary in a glossary up top and 15 true/false readings comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Note: This reading is in English and is ideal for beginner Spanish students, as a Sub Plan or for hispanic heritage! I also offer similar readings in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
Iroquois Constitution & U. S. Constitution: An Analysis
This product addresses the comparison of the Iroquois Constitution and the U. S. Constitution. Debates have addressed whether the Founding Fathers were influenced by their interaction with the Iroquois. Students will consider their stance on the issue. Interest in further research is an option. However, dialogue will be stimulated. I have always encouraged students to generate their own questions in order to move them to a higher level of critical thinking. This product is a resource for all gra
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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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
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2nd - 12th
Bastille Day: Reading, Activities & Substitute Plan for French Class
This is a reading passage about the history and facts about Bastille Day. The reading includes three articles with questions and a crossword puzzle that follows. The articles cover the history of Bastille Day, how it is celebrated in New Orleans, and proper etiquette for the French flag. It also has a few French vocabulary words related to the holiday.
Depending on how long you want the assignment to be, you can split up the articles rather than having them read all three at once.
This is a gr
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7th - 10th
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