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Holidays guided reading books for Microsoft Word
La Flor de Nochebuena Lectura y Cultura: Poinsettia Flower Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language cultural reading on the history of the Poinsettia Flower which is native to Mexico. It discusses its ancient origins and how it was used by the Aztecs. The reading then discusses how it was introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the first ambassador to thenUnited States in the early 1800s. Finally, there is a paragraph describing the legend of the poor girl Pepita who upon gifting weeds to the baby Jesus on Christmas eve saw her gift turn
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Afro-Latinos Reading on their History and Contributions (Black History) ENGLISH
This 3-page file includes:~A cultural reading on the history of Afro-latinos. It talks about the history of slavery to Latin America, the distribution of Afro-latinos today with statistics, cities of Latin America with a high population of Afro-latinos, historical discrimination against Afro-latinos, and finally a list of famous Afro-latinos. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.~Answer key.Editable word file.Makes for a great supplemental reading for Black Hi
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7th - 10th
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Afrolatinos y su historia: Spanish Reading on Afro-Latinos (Black History)
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language cultural reading on the history of Afro-latinos. It talks about the history of slavery to Latin America, the distribution of Afro-latinos today with statistics, cities of Latin America with a high population of Afro-Latinos, historical discrimination against Afro-latinos, and a list of famous Afro-Latinos. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.~Answer key.Level: Spa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Spanish Cultural Readings MEGA GROWING Bundle: 105+ Lecturas @55% off!
El Año Nuevo / Nochevieja / Doce Uvas Lectura: New Year's
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in which students get a chance to see Colombia's New Year's traditions in the grammatical context of the future tense. The narrator is a 16-year-old boy discussing all the changes in his family's life in the coming year, his plans for tonight including Colombian traditions for New Year's Eve as well as a list of his resolutions. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with six reading comprehension questions, and writing practice to g
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
March - John Lewis, Graphic Novel Ultimate Guide
Black History MonthBeyond Martin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementGraphic NovelsTry teaching the Civil Rights using John Lewis' graphic novel, March Book 1. This is a 16-page guide for students to use while exploring book 1. Students will explore the Civil Rights movement as an eyewitness thanks to John Lewis. Students perform analysis, answer critical thinking questions, provide reflection, and explore links as well as practice graphic novel analysis. This file is a word document so you
Grades:
6th - 12th
El Tío de Nadal Lectura: Spanish Christmas Reading on Catalan Yule Log
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading that describes the strange and wonderful Spanish tradition of Tío de Nadal - the Yule log that "poops" out gifts! Includes information about its history as well as how and when this ritual is performed and the types of treats children receive. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Makes for a great cultural component to a Spanish class or a sub plan.Level: Spanish 2+
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Un Viaje a México Lectura | Spanish Cultural Reading: Trip to Mexico (pretérito)
This 4-page file includes:~A reading about a cultural trip to Mexico written in the preterite tense with both regular and irregular verbs. The story uses the 3rd person singular and plural talking about a couple that traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca and Cancun. It talks about all of the cultural monuments they visit (Monte Albán, el Zócalo, la Catedral de Puebla ), and the traditional foods they eat (elotes, tamales, mole poblano etc.) The reading includes a glossary of new
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Cultural Readings MEGA GROWING Bundle: 105+ Lecturas @55% off!
Tío de Nadal: Spanish Yule Log Cultural Christmas Reading (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~An English reading that describes the strange and wonderful Spanish tradition of Tío de Nadal - the Yule log that "poops" out gifts! Includes information about its history as well as how and when this ritual is performed and the types of treats children receive. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Makes for a great cultural component to a Spanish class or a sub plan.Editable word file.
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7th - 10th
Magical Realism - Español - Un Señor Muy Viejo Con Alas Enormes
This is a reading guide (in Spanish) for the magical realism short story "Un Señor Muy Viejo Con Alas Enormes" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. This guide asks students to reflect about important ideas in each paragraph as well as answer reading comprehension questions for each paragraph. Great for a Spanish literacy or bilingual literacy class.
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Magical Realism - Español - Bundle
History of the Poinsettia Reading: Flor de Nochebuena (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A cultural reading on the history of the Poinsettia Flower which is native to Mexico. It discusses its ancient origins and how it was used by the Aztecs. The reading then discusses how it was introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the first ambassador to the United States in the early 1800s. Finally, there is a paragraph describing the legend of the poor girl Pepita who upon gifting weeds to the baby Jesus on Christmas eve saw her gift turn into the poinsett
Grades:
7th - 10th
Il Natale in Italia Lettura: Italian Christmas Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in Italian about various Italian holiday traditions: decorating the tree, nativity scenes, gift-giving on Epiphany, Christmas Eve dinner with family, Christmas songs and mass. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Level: Italian 1/2 (90% in present tense)Note: You may also enjoy this Italian reading on Three Kings Day/Epiphany (Jan.6) the culmination of the Christmas season
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Italian Cultural Readings Bundle: Top 4 @30% off! (Italiano Letture)
The Polar Express Sequencing and Summarizing Activity
After reading the book or watching the movie, the students put the 8 events from the story in the correct order to create a summary. The sequence strips can be enlarged for use in a pocket chart to adapt the activity for the younger grades.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Oaxaca: Spanish Cultural Reading on Mexican City (Indigenous/Indígena)
This 3-page file includes:~A cultural reading on the Mexican city of Oaxaca. It includes information on its location, population, architecture and indigenous populations. Also includes information on cultural events such as Guelaguetza or Los lunes del cerro celebrations as well as Noche de Rábanos. Finally, it discusses the artisanal importance of this city including the manufacture of alebrijes and traditional foods such as mole and horchata.Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~10 re
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Spanish Cultural Readings MEGA GROWING Bundle: 105+ Lecturas @55% off!
Axolotl: Endangered Mexican Salamander Reading (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~An English reading that describes the strange and wonderful Mexican Axolotl - the salamander found only in Mexico city that regenerate itself! Includes detailed information about its endangered status, history and cultural significance. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Makes for a great cultural component to a Spanish class or a sub plan or for environmental extension reading. Editable word file.
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7th - 10th
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La Befana Lettura en Italiano: Italian Christmas Reading (L'Epifania)
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in Italian about how Epiphany (Jan. 6) is celebrated as the culmination of the Christmas season in Italy: the traditional of Befana, nativity scenes, parades, Christmas markets and pannettone. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Level: Italian 2+ (mostly in present tense)Note: You may also enjoy this Italian reading on how Christmas is celebrated in Italy here.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Italian Cultural Readings Bundle: Top 4 @30% off! (Italiano Letture)
El Gordo y La Lotería de Navidad Lectura: In Spanish
This 3-page file includes: ~A reading on the Spanish National Christmas Lottery celebrated in Spain every Dec. 22 since 1812. It talks about its history, cultural significance, the HUGE jackpot, how families and friends buy tickets together and how the numbers are sung out by school kids. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2+
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
La Settimana Santa Lettura: Italian Reading on Holy Week and Easter
This Italian reading has two paragraphs. The first one is written from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Rome, Italy during Holy Week and discusses how she and her family are celebrating. The second paragraph discusses the various holidays around this period including Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter Sunday etc.The reading includes a glossary of specialized Easter vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions. Level: Italian 1/2 (Present tense but with harder vocabulary)Edit
Grades:
9th - 11th
Also included in: Italian Cultural Readings Bundle: Top 4 @30% off! (Italiano Letture)
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" - Douglass - Reading Comprehension
These four pages of reading comprehension questions were created for students to complete while reading Fredrick Douglass's "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Questions are analytical and require short responses. The questions were created to both promote on-task behavior and invoke higher level thinking. Online Electronic Copy:https://masshumanities.org/files/programs/douglass/speech_abridged_med.pdfhttps://loveman.sdsu.edu/docs/1852FrederickDouglass.pdfAudio Copy:https://www.youtube.co
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"The Chaser" by Collier Worksheet and Discussion Questions (Valentines Day!)
GREAT Valentines Day activity for upper middle school and High School where students read The Chaser by Collier. They'll think critically about what love is and what it's NOT, as well as analyze character, setting, and thematic choices that Collier makes to build his story. Links are included for the short story and a youtube reading or the audio version. Set on a well-laid out graphic organizer, students should be able to move through the first two pages of the assignment independently or in sm
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Reconstruction Guided Reading
Replace your textbook with this reading on Reconstruction written by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), "Lynching in America". This sparks a ton of discussion and is very informative. https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/report/
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Gabriela Mistral Lectura Worksheet - ideal for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Me Llamo Gabriela Mistral/La Vida de Gabriela Mistral by Monica Brown, illustrated by John Parra, is SUCH an enchanting and inspiring children's book that I hope you already own it for your classroom! If you do, here's a great worskheet to pair with it for Centers or Literature Circles.I've written 8 questions about her life taken from the text to aid in assessing students' comprehension of the text and allow them to re-read it slowly, looking for details. The questions are in both Spanish and E
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Diego Maradona Biografía: Spanish Biography on Famous Soccer Player
This Spanish biography is on Maradona, the famous soccer player from Argentina. Includes information about his childhood, early career, World Cup appearances and famous goals in the 1986 World Cup. Includes a complete glossary of new vocabulary and six short answer reading comprehension questions.Level: Spanish 2
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7th - 10th
The Very First Thanksgiving Day Listening & Writing Activity
This is a worksheet to go with a listening activity for "The Very First Thanksgiving Day" by Rhonda Growler Greene. It includes multiple choice, short and long response answer questions.
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2nd - 6th
La Navidad Lectura: Spanish Christmas Reading on How People Celebrate
This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)~A Spanish language reading on the Christmas holidays from the point of view of five different people and what aspect of the holidays they enjoy: time with friends and family, baking, decorating, winter sports, gift giving, volunteering and attending church.~10 short answer questions based on the reading and a short writing assignment.~Answer keyLevel: Spanish 1/2 (present tense only)Editable Word file
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
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