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Common Core RL.6.4 cultural activities
Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan: A PDF & Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made, PDF and Digital novel study designed to guide students in grades 4-7 as they read Esperanza Rising. It is a PDF product and it also includes an EASEL Activity. This should ease some of the uncertainty of distance learning. Included in this Esperanza Rising packet is a bookmark for students to keep track of vocabulary words while reading the book and using the student booklet (or worksheets if you prefer). In addition, there are 22-pages for the student
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4th - 8th
Tell-Tale Heart by Poe. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. ESL Beginner Unit.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to ESL and ENL beginners and newcomers. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. Please open up the preview for details to make sure the text is right for your classroom -- it will be a challenge for your ELLs, but hopefully worth it.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also pri
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Novel Guide Native American History, great for teaching about the Great Depression, the Bonus Army, The Cherokee Rose, Indian schools and the U.S. history. This novel guide includes: Lesson objectivesPre, during, and post reading activities Chapter by chapter questionsAnswer KeyEssay questionsJournaling questionsBackground/historical information Extension resources Character analysisNovel theme activityCharacter traitsKWL ChartVocabulary activities This resource is gr
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6th - 9th
EXTRA CREDIT, by Andrew Clements: A PDF/EASEL Book Club Packet
This is an independent-work, custom-designed packet created to support CCSS for students in grades 4-7 as they read EXTRA CREDIT by Andrew Clements. The packet may be printed and/or used digitally by uploading to Easel. If you are not familiar with Easel digital products, here are a few links you can follow to better understand: What is Easel by TpT? Getting Started Guide FAQ for Buyers Included are 18 student pages which divide the text into four reading assignments with questions and
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4th - 7th
Iroquois Folk Tales
Native Americans are great story tellers and each of these 33 Iroquois folk tales is an ideal 2-3 pages in length...perfect to use as a class read-aloud or as authentic text in guided reading groups. Additionally, these Iroquois folk tales are rich in figurative language such as similes, metaphors and personification. Several are origin stories (or pourquois tales) which tell how or why things came to be. These Iroquois folk tales were originally published in 1917 by a white woman named Mabe
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3rd - 5th
Aztec and Mayan Primary Source Readings - Vocabulary, Imagery, Foreshadowing
This assignment gives students the opportunity to read a Mayan chant and an Aztec song that almost seem to predict the doom of their civilizations. Students will analyze the readings to determine theme, foreshadowing, mood, and word meanings.
Aztec
Maya
Mayan
Olmec
Inca
Toltec
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
American History
America
American
North America
South America
Mesoamerica
Pyramid
Chichen Itza
Glyphs
Archaeology
History
Primary Sources
Writing
Reading Strategies
Vocabulary
Imager
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5th - 9th
When Stars are Scattered Questions
✨When Stars are Scattered QuestionsAre you trying to differentiate materials to meet the needs of your English Learners? The When Stars are Scattered Questions are right for you! The When Stars are Scattered activities will not only increase reading comprehension and engagement for students, but also support language development for your English Language Learners. This novel study will help students build academic vocabulary, engage in all four language domains, and prepare for academic testing
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Reading in ESL
I CAN Statements and Vocabulary for 6th Grade TN Social Studies
This collection of I Can Statement Posters is aligned with 6th grade Tennessee Social Studies standards, and is to be used with the study of ancient civilizations. This set could possibly be used in grades 5-8 depending on curriculum content. Common Core State Standards addressed include vocabulary standards RL.5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, RI.5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, L.5.4-5, 6.4-5, 7.4-5, and L.8.4-5. Full page I Can Statement posters are written in student friendly language, and include landscape format and
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5th - 8th
ELA Intervention/ELL Unit Study: México (Full Unit)
This resource is an engaging educational resource focused on México, with a special emphasis on the phonics patterns of 'oi' and 'oy'. Created by Palabras Poderosas, this material is designed to enhance the educational journey with effective and captivating teaching materials.Key Features:Engaging Introduction: The resource begins with an overview of México and sets the phonics focus on 'oi' and 'oy', making it an ideal tool for linguistic development.Comprehensive Resource Description: Detailed
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Taylor Swift: A Modern Poet - Understanding Literary Devices & Elements
Dear Reader, Do you love Taylor Swift? Do your students? If you answered yes to both - then maybe this is the best day.Music can change the world - it can also change and empower your classroom when you find ways to connect to your students. This bundle of worksheets includes the following:1 Cover Page1 Guide to Literary Devices and Elements found within the songs3 informational guides of different literary devices and elements observed in Taylor Swift's most recent album, The Tortured Poets Dep
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5th - 7th
Kobe Bryant's "Dear Basketball"
Need a low-maintenance lesson that covers two to three days? This is a quick project that digs into some poetry that the kids really like because it was written by Kobe Bryant. This "Dear Basketball" project analyzes Kobe's poem and then helps students write letters/poems to things that they love using personification, imagery, and similes.
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6th - 8th
You Are Here Connecting flights Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log for You Are Here Connecting Flights edited by Ellen Oh, a cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. This is a fantastic book for middle grade readers. The 12 stories come from the authors’ own experiences. But each author writes about a 12-year-old American of Asian descent who is impacted by racism/prejudice in a crowded Chicago airport. Events cause the 12 strangers to connect. They experience the challenges of racism/prejudice, identity and belonging, younger siblings,
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5th - 8th
A Christmas Carol: A Play Told in Six Scenes
This wonderful story written by Charles Dickens is a must for students and teachers looking for a fun and simple dramatic reading or a staged production to share with the school or family and friends. Adapted for the stage by Carol J. Macy. Dickens has an important message about kindness and caring verses striving for material wealth. Each scene asks for only minimal props and costume pieces. Victorian Christmas music can be uploaded online or purchased on a CD. Students will LOVE acting ou
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4th - 12th
THE CIRCUIT Hispanic American Heritage introduction and vocabulary study
PURPOSE: THE CIRCUIT BY FRANCISCO JIMENEZ: This introductory Powerpoint lesson provides digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. This lesson also includes vocabulary study, practice, and assessment GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms PDF FILE. Plus, eac
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4th - 12th
Short story: 7th GRADE Hispanic American Heritage introduction & vocabulary ppt
Purpose: "Seventh Grade by Gary Soto:nnthis introductory lesson provides digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. The lesson also includes vocabulary study, practice, and assessment. GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension and aligned to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms, literature circles,
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4th - 8th
"Still I Rise" Lesson Plan — ELA, Arts, & Social Justice
Lesson plan for grades 6-12 based on the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya AngelouIncludes:English Language Arts, Arts, and Social Justice standards for grades 6-12Lesson objectives and "can do" descriptors Step-by-step walkthrough of how to execute the lessonSample modifications/accommodationsReflection Question suggestions
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6th - 12th
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Brother Eagle, Sister Sky; Printables
This product is a 9 page printable handout to accompany the book "Brother Eagle, Sister Sky" illustrated by Susan Jeffers. (actual book is not included) It is a PDF file.
There is an introduction activity that corresponds with the book, “Legends of the Iroquois” where students would read the short story about conservation as an introduction to the lesson, but this could skipped. The lesson would begin with the “Big Questions.”
The first two pages offer "Big Questions: What is culture? Wh
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4th - 7th
Persepolis questions and study guide
This document is complete with literary and historical terms students need to know to read and analyze the graphic novel, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. It also includes chapter questions.
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6th - 12th
Teaching Symbolism (Figurative Language)
This download includes several ideas for teaching symbolism with songs, poetry, writing, and art.Includes:Lyrics and questions about the song, "Firework", by Katy PerryThe poem, "The Flag", by AnonymousTemplates and lesson ideas for creating a self-reflection flag using symbols...and more!
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4th - 6th
Amanda Gorman's The Hill We Climb- Figurative Language Study
This figurative language study was ultimately designed as an introduction activity for an 8th grade ELA advanced placement class during our dystopian unit. The two part activity can be scaffolded down for general education 8th grade students or as an intervention activity for high school students. It also includes questions regarding theme, author's purpose, and vocabulary!
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8th - 9th
DANCING HOME Reading Quiz Chapter 1 - 4
DANCING HOME by Alma Flor Ada and Gabriel M. Zubizarreta Google Form Reading Quiz Chapter 1 - 4FORCE COPY! EDITABLE!NO PREP NECESSARY! 10 questions - 10 pointsScore automatically! Want reading quizzes for the rest of the text? Check out my store for the bundle! If you encounter an issue with your file, notice an error, or are in any way experiencing a problem, please contact me, and I will be more than happy to help sort it out. You can email me at mrsmintonedu@gmail.com.
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5th - 8th
A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Cards for Classroom & Distance Learning
This product includes 134 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, The Long Walk to Water, written by Linda Sue Park. This book is an inspiring fictional story that is both enjoyable and engaging and based on a true story. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure, Animals, Tradition, Aggression, Compassion,
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3rd - 7th
Prefixes Suffixes embedded in short short, "Hiawatha", L.7.4b
This is a set of printables ready for a class lesson with assessment and key. I use this lesson as a seventh grade ELA teacher during my Native American Unit. I use the Iroquois folktale, "Hiawatha the Peacemaker", and focus on the prefixes and suffixes and then on the content of the myth. There are four prefixes and six suffixes that are focused on for the lesson.
First, students complete a graph identifying and defining each of the prefixes and suffixes. There are examples of words that
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6th - 8th
St. Patrick's Day Historical Poem with 10 Literary Analysis Questions - FREE
It's your lucky day in ELA to get this Freebie - a rich Irish literary poem written in 1870 by an Irish immigrant who was passionate about Ireland's history, struggles, and traditions; in easy-print 2-page (front-to-back) version or online interactive slides version for easy distance learning. Includes 10 reading analysis questions. Includes background information about the author and poem, St. Patrick's Day, and Irish history. To get this for free is an amazing deal!!!Aligned to so many reading
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5th - 12th
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