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8th grade art guided reading books
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
Also included in:Â Hispanic Culture 20 Readings: Holidays, Bios & Travel @50% off! (In English)
Diego de Velázquez BiografÃa: Biography / Las Meninas / El Prado Museum
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish biography on the famous Spanish painter Diego de Veláquez. It discusses a bit about his childhood, art training, personal life and his career painting the royal family. It also talks about the history of the Prado museum in Madrid and his masterwork of Las Meninas. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.~Answer key.Level: Spanish 2+ (mostly past tense)
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Spanish Biography BIG Bundle: 20 Famous Hispanics @50% off! (Version 2)
Artistas Hispanos BiografÃas: Top 4 Hispanic Artists Reading Bundle @30% off!
This Spanish reading bundle offers MY TOP 4 most popular artist biographies at over 30% off!Bundle includes one biography each on:1. Diego Rivera - Mexican muralist2. Frida Kahlo - Mexican painter3. Pablo Picasso - Spanish Artist4. Salvador Dalà - Spanish ArtistAll readings also include a glossary of new vocabulary and a separate page of reading comprehension questions.Great complement to any art unit in Spanish! Level: Spanish 2+ (Uses present and past tenses) Answer keys included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Alebrijes Lectura Cultural: Mexican Folk Art Cultural Reading in Spanish
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. Also includes a full glossary of
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â SUB Plans Bundle: 4 Resources @30% off! (Spanish 2)
Nimona-Graphic Novel Study
TLDR:53 Reading Comprehension Questions9 Critical Thinking/Discussion Questions3 Art Activities3 Extensive Vocabulary Lists (for each section)TPT Novel Lesson Plan Extensive ExplanationHello Amazing Teachers!Thank you for considering/buying my product and I hope you and your students enjoy using it! Below I will delineate how I have designed my lesson plans and how you should utilize them in the classroom. There is some flexibility of course but the way I originally designed and used them should
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4th - 8th
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Frida Kahlo Biography on a Famous Hispanic Artist (English Version)
This biography is on the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It discusses: her family background, tragic accident at age 18, her recuperation during which she starts to paint, her artistic influences and her marriage to Diego Rivera. This reading is accompanied by 10 short answer reading comprehension questions.Answer key included. A wonderful addition to any unit on art, Mexico or Hispanic heritage!NOTE: This biography is in English, I offer a similar biography in Spanish in my store as well!
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Top 5 Biographies @35% off! Women's History Month (English Version)
Hispanic Artists Biography Bundle: Top 5: Kahlo, Rivera, DalÃ, Picasso (English)
This reading bundle includes my Top 5 most popular hispanic artist biographies in English at 30% off!Bundle includes one biography each on:1. Diego Rivera - Mexican muralist2. Frida Kahlo - Mexican painter3. Pablo Picasso - Spanish Artist4. Salvador Dali - Spanish Artist5. Joan Miró - Spanish ArtistAll readings include reading comprehension questions and an answer key!Great complement to any art unit or for Hispanic Heritage.NOTE: These readings are in English, I also offer similar readings in S
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7th - 10th
Hispanic Art Reading Bundle: TOP 15 Readings @45% off! (ENGLISH VERSION)
This reading bundle includes MY TOP 15 English readings on hispanic artists and art styles at 45% off!Includes one reading each on:1. Frida Kahlo: Mexican artist2. Diego Rivera: Mexican muralist3. José Orozco: Mexican muralist4. Francisco Goya: Spanish portrait painter5. Joan Miró: Spanish painter6. Fernando Botero: Colombian sculptor7. Salvador DalÃ: Spanish artist8. Pablo Picasso: Spanish abstract painter9. Alebrijes: Mexican Folk art10. Jean-Michel Basquiat: Hispanic Artist11. Catrina Cultura
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pablo Picasso Biography on Famous Spanish Artist (English Version)
This biography is on the Famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It discusses his training, artistic styles and famous painting of Guernica. The reading is accompanied by 6 reading comprehension questions.Includes answer key.A wonderful addition to any unit on art, Spain or Hispanic heritage!Note: This reading is in English, I also have a similar biography available in Spanish in my store.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Heritage: Top 5 Bios Bundle of Famous Hispanics @35% off! (English)
Inside Out and Back Again-Novel Study
TLDR:3 Pre-Reading Questions80 Reading Comprehension Questions12 Critical Thinking/Discussion Questions4 Art Activities4 Composition/Essay Sections4 Extensive Vocabulary Lists (for each section)TPT Novel Lesson Plan Extensive ExplanationHello Amazing Teachers!Thank you for considering/buying my product and I hope you and your students enjoy using it! Below I will delineate how I have designed my lesson plans and how you should utilize them in the classroom. There is some flexibility of course bu
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5th - 8th
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I Kill Giants-Graphic Novel Study
TLDR:38 Reading Comprehension Questions10 Critical Thinking/Discussion Questions2 Art Activities1 Composition/Essay Sections2 Extensive Vocabulary Lists (for each section)TPT Novel Lesson Plan Extensive ExplanationHello Amazing Teachers!Thank you for considering/buying my product and I hope you and your students enjoy using it! Below I will delineate how I have designed my lesson plans and how you should utilize them in the classroom. There is some flexibility of course but the way I originally
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5th - 8th
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El Deafo-Graphic Novel Study
TLDR:63 Reading Comprehension Questions9 Critical Thinking/Discussion Questions3 Art Activities3 Extensive Vocabulary Lists (for each section)TPT Novel Lesson Plan Extensive ExplanationHello Amazing Teachers!Thank you for considering/buying my product and I hope you and your students enjoy using it! Below I will delineate how I have designed my lesson plans and how you should utilize them in the classroom. There is some flexibility of course but the way I originally designed and used them should
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4th - 8th
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Estar & Ser Book Hunt
Estar & Ser Book HuntThis fun project helps students reinforce the verb estar and ser by going thru spanish books and looking for the conjugated verbs of estar and ser. I give the students two weeks to complete this project. It is fun and gets them moving around and the best part it gets them reading.
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7th - 10th
Art critique of "The fall of icarus" by Bernard Picart 1731.
To introduce students to the process of critiquing and analyzing works of art and to encourage critical thinking and observation skills.
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Anya's Ghost-Graphic Novel Study
TLDR: 45 Reading Comprehension Questions9 Critical Thinking/Discussion Questions3 Art Activities3 Extensive Vocabulary Lists (for each section)TPT Novel Lesson Plan Extensive ExplanationHello Amazing Teachers!Thank you for considering/buying my product and I hope you and your students enjoy using it! Below I will delineate how I have designed my lesson plans and how you should utilize them in the classroom. There is some flexibility of course but the way I originally designed and used them shoul
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4th - 8th
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Diego Rivera Biography on Famous Mexican Muralist & Kahlo's Husband (English)
This biography is on the famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. It talks about his early life, artistic influences, work with the Big Three, unique style, success in Mexico and abroad and his marriage to Frida Kahlo. The reading is followed by 9 short answer reading comprehension questions.Answer key included. Perfect for art history or Hispanic Heritage Month!NOTE: This biography is in English, I offer a similar biography in Spanish in my store here.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Heritage: Top 5 Bios Bundle of Famous Hispanics @35% off! (English)
Remember the Titans Work booklet
This 6 page workbook is engaging and prompts students to think deeply about the film. Students complete:Clarifying questionsFilm ConventionsThemesSymbolsCharacterisationIt is a simple to follow worksheet that will ensure students are not just watching a film for enjoyment, but are also learning about deeper meanings throughout the film.
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Remember the Titans Film Study
Art of the First Cities
This large volume accompanies an exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2003, celebrating the artistic achievements of the period during which the first cities emerged in Mesopotamia. The impressive list of international contributors present thematic studies of the major cities of Mesopotamia and their artistic and literary legacy, as well as placing the objects from the exhibition in a social and historical context. Objects include statues, reliefs, animal sculp
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â For teachers, students, parents ( What are you waiting 59 products )
The Art of Pixar: The Art of Coco (PDF)
Pixar is proud to introduce the must-have companion to the vibrant new feature film Coco. The creation of Coco's mesmerizing world is explored in detail through colorful artwork, energetic character sketches, intriguing storyboards, and spellbinding colorscripts. Featuring insights from the production team about the making of the film and production art that bursts off the page, The Art of Coco overflows with insights into the creative process behind Pixar's unique and engaging vision.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â For teachers, students, parents ( What are you waiting 59 products )
The Art of Pixar: The Art of Luca (PDF)
This vibrant volume is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Disney and Pixar's original feature film Luca.The Art of Luca explores the stunning visuals of the coming-of-age story, set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera. Readers get a front-row view at never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, color scripts, and interviews with the creators.* Behind the scenes of the making of Disney and Pixar's Luca* Features colorful concept art and character exp
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â For teachers, students, parents ( What are you waiting 59 products )
Abu Simbel: Ancient Egyptian Temples, Modern Teamwork Guided Reading Activity
This heavily researched non-fiction guided reading was created with 6th graders in mind and is appropriate while studying Ancient Egypt/Kush (Nubia)/Nile River/Aswan Dam/Historic Preservation/Art History/UNESCO. This lesson introduces students to the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, Ramesses II, his wife, Nefertari, and the temples he had constructed on the border of Egypt and Kush at Abu Simbel in the 13th century BC. Students also learn about the incredible successful global teamwork that resulted in
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6th - 9th
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CCSS:
BITMOJI Scenes Starter Set EXPLOSION for Distance Learning! 50 GOOGLE SLIDES!
Everything you need to build your own AMAZING virtual classroom!16 EDITABLE, Furnished Sample Rooms...PLUS 22 High Definition Empty Rooms!Over 200 items to copy and paste in your room! (Including transparent windows and doors to view the live animated landscapes!)Books linked to audio or text! (Middle Grades)Breathtaking ANIMATED window scene landscapes and MORE! PERFECT for Virtual Learning - add links to assignments, email, resources, videos, etc.This is a Google Slides file - Google Classroom
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roller Girl-Graphic Novel Study
TLDR:3 Pre-Reading Questions 60 Reading Comprehension Questions9 Critical Thinking/Discussion Questions3 Art Activities3 Extensive Vocabulary Lists (for each section)3 Composition/Essay SectionsTPT Novel Lesson Plan Extensive ExplanationHello Amazing Teachers!Thank you for considering/buying my product and I hope you and your students enjoy using it! Below I will delineate how I have designed my lesson plans and how you should utilize them in the classroom. There is some flexibility of course bu
Grades:
4th - 8th
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The History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension
An easy-to-use reading comprehension on The history of Valentine's Day with a worksheet and answer sheet. Can be used in person and online.
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8th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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