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11th grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core RI.7.1 resources
A Christmas Carol: Non-Fiction Reading Activity
Need to add non-fiction into a Christmas Carol or holiday-themed unit? Want to add some controversy to your class before winter break?Use this 2-day lesson connecting literature and modern articles to assess CCSS RI.1 and W.9 in your ELA classroom. Themed around the question “Have we REALLY learned anything from Scrooge?”, the articles and corresponding questions ask students to think critically about the theme of the novella and whether or not society is carrying out Scrooge’s lesson. (Though t
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in: A Christmas Carol: Unit Bundle with Random Acts of Kindness
History of Santa Claus and Christmas in America Reading Activity
This entertaining Christmas reading activity features a 1 page article on the history of Santa Claus in America. It explains how the image of Saint Nicholas changed from Europe to America and how the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas" and Thomas Nast's cartoons came to transform Saint Nicholas into the image of Santa Claus that we enjoy today. Following the article is a set of reading comprehension questions that students can answer to demonstrate their understanding. Both an editable Goog
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
Winter Holidays Around the World Walking Tour | Christmas Gallery Walk Activity
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk around the world to see how Christmas and other Winter Holidays are celebrated. This low prep resource will keep students engaged and learning as you wrap up the semester. Introductions, key topics, and vivid images help students make comparisons between their own celebrations and those of others from around the world. Resource Includes:Information cards and centers content for 10 LocationsStudent handouts for note-takingWrap-up questions for
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH PROJECT | Winter December Report Writing
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 15-page Christmas Around the World Online Research Project for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Christmas Around the World Project, students will be assigned a country. They will research how that country celebrates Christmas using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the information to complete an outline. They will also compare and contrast how that country ce
Grades:
3rd - 12th
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD | Compare Holiday Traditions One Day Research Project
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep Christmas Around the World Compare & Contrast One Day Online Research Activity. Students will research online in order to compare and contrast the holiday traditions of two countries of their/your choice. They will complete the compare/ contrast chart. It includes space to answer Who, What, Where, When, Why, and a Fun Fact about these holidays and what they have in common. A list of suggested inte
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Secret Santa Logic Puzzle: A Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Game
Enjoy this holiday-themed logic puzzle that gets students using critical thinking skills. Five friends have a Secret Santa party. Can your students follow the clues to figure out which gift everyone got and who their Secret Santa was? Perfect for practicing using process of elimination, evaluating evidence, deducing, and mathematical reasoning.This logic puzzle makes a great warm-up activity, filler, or fast finishers activity. It can also be a fun holiday game. Or fit into a unit on critical th
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Holiday Mysteries and Puzzles Bundle: Four Critical Thinking Activities
Christmas Traditions in the USA - ESL ENL Powerpoint
This eye-catching seasonal presentation is an introduction to Christmas in the USA. It presents vocabulary words in a meaningful context. Students can use visuals and context clues to determine meaning of the new words. It is suited for beginning and intermediate English Language Learners.
I have attached notes on many of the slides explaining the reasons we have certain symbols for Christmas--such as the wreath, the Christmas tree and stockings.
I have attached a list of vocabulary w
Grades:
4th - 12th
CHRISTMAS WRITING PROMPTS | Winter Bulletin Board Narrative Informative Opinion
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, 25-page Christmas and Winter Holidays Writing Prompts! It includes everything you need to celebrate Christmas and Winter holidays with your students! Students will read about American Christmas traditions, and write responses to what they’ve read, Revising and editing checklists and 13 holiday-themed writing papers are also included. All CCSS writing standards are addressed. The following resources a
Grades:
3rd - 12th
The Origins of Modern Day Christmas
Google Slides presentation with assignment at the end.This presentation briefly explains the origin of Christmas, including the Christian viewpoint and how it eventually intermingled with Pagan holidays. Assignment at the end can either be a group project or individual.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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CHRISTMAS READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGE | American Christmas Traditions
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep American Christmas Traditions Reading Passages for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8)! It includes reading passages and CCSS-aligned questions related to American Christmas traditions. It is such a great way to keep them engaged, develop cultural understanding, and learn something relevant at the same time!The following resources are included in the Christmas Traditions Reading Comprehension:•American Christm
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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