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Common Core RL.6.5 cultural activities
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
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
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney Novel in Verse World History
The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney Novel Guide | Refugee Story | World HistoryThis resource includes:Learning Objectives Pre- Reading Activity Map Resource Reading Comprehension Questions for each poemNew VocabularySymbolism Activities Text-to-Self QuestionsPoetry Analysis QuestionsPoetry Elements Resource SheetCharacter Analysis ActivitiesPost - Reading Questions Cause & Effect Activity Answer Key IncludedThis resource is great for: Teaching about recent history and global issuesTeachin
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5th - 8th
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
Fatty Legs and A Stanger at Home Orange Shirt Day Novels Bundle
Fatty Legs and A Stanger at Home Residential School Novels Bundle | Indigenous History and Orange Shirt Day Lesson This resource includes: Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsNew Vocabulary activities Text-to-self questionsThemes activity Cause & Effect activity Character Analysis activity Extension Resources (Reading, Video & Map) Post-reading questions Answer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching about Residential Schools Teaching Canadian History Teaching about First Na
Grades:
4th - 7th
Theater Arts Comical Play Script Unit | Abdullahs Gold Middle Eastern Folk Tale
Part of a Bundle This engaging, comical unit and play (30 pages in length) with roles for 20+ students is suitable for students whether Social Studies class studying the country of India, Pakistan or used in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. In addition, a teacher could use this unit with students who are distance learning. #DistanceLearningTPTBased on the Hindu folk tale by the
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5th - 6th
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"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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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
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.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky; a PowerPoint presentation
Attached is a PowerPoint Presentation is designed to correspond with children’s literature book, "Brother Eagle, Sister Sky" with illustrations by Susan Jeffers. It is a Guided Reading Level M book based on the plea made by Chief Seattle in the mid-1850s to the US government to care for the land as the Native American had cared for it.
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
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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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Grades:
5th - 12th
AAPI Heritage: Fred Korematsu Speaks Up Unit Guide
**ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS CURRICULUM WILL SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST AAPI HATE**Inspire your students with the perseverance and courage of Fred Korematsu! This guide is a companion to the book Fred Korematsu Speaks Up, by Laura Atkins and Stan Yogi. This unit covers key literacy standards including: analysis of poetry,reading nonfiction texts, comparing and contrasting authors and information, identifying cause and effect, identifying main ideas and details, analyzing vocabulary, making claims, co
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4th - 7th
Diversity: It's Not Just About You, It's About Us (Together We're Better)
This is a play/script/drama inspired by recent and current events and the need to understand that we all play an integral role in a larger puzzle. Learn about an individual who felt like he didn’t have anything to offer realize that his offering has the ability to transform people. Also, students can see how they can learn and be influenced by others positively. We all have something to offer and we can all learn from others. #diversity #theYinYou What an excellent way to introduce students to
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Song of the Hermit Thrush; Native American folktale; poetry link
This is a handout, that would accompany the PowerPoint presentation also at this site, for a one day lesson on the Iroquois folktale The Song of the Hermit Thrush, as found in the book Legends of the Iroquois. The lesson contains a poetry link with comparisons and vocabulary embedded within. It also contains leveled questions, some multiple choice or short response, with a graphic organizer and creative writing prompt to conclude. It is ready to print and use. I would take one class period f
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6th - 7th
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FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES
Are you at a loss for what to have your students do for Black History Month? Take a gander at this EDITABLE PowerPoint. Activities that range from the typical research Black History Icons Presentations (for younger Grades) to more advanced analyses of intense topics and activities for older grades. You'll bond with your students, learn from and about your students, and have fun with them. Check em out!This UNIT includes:1. Song Analysis Activities2. Movie Madness [Analyses]3. Creative Writing Ac
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES [BUNDLE]
FUN WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES
Are you at a loss for what to have your students do for WOMEN'S History Month? Take a gander at this EDITABLE PowerPoint. Activities that range from the typical research WOMEN's History Icons Presentations (for younger Grades) to more advanced analyses of intense topics and activities for older grades. You'll bond with your students, learn from and about your students, and have fun with them. Check em out!This UNIT includes:1. Song Analysis Activities2. Movie Madness [Analyses]3. Creative Writin
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: FUN WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES [BUNDLE]
Sweet Tea & Cookies: A Multicultural Family Celebration of the American South
Sweet Tea & Cookies is a multicultural family celebration of the American South. But it’s not about state flags, birds, flowers, and capital cities. Rather, this guide digs deeply into the soul of the South.You’ll hear from all kinds of people because the story of the American South is wrapped up and intermingled with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. There are contributions that have been made by Indigenous peoples, Black folks, white folks, and others who have come together to
Grades:
1st - 6th
Women's History Month/ELA: Elements of Poetry in "Still I Rise" (Maya Angelou)
This slideshow presents Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise" primarily in terms of poetry mechanics, including rhyme scheme, similes, metaphors, and theme. One stanza (potentially inappropriate for younger readers) has been edited out. The lesson includes a poetry writing assignment/prompt related to the theme of "Still I Rise," and several template stanzas for students who may wish to follow the structure of "Still I Rise" quite closely.This presentation is suitable for use during Black History
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA: Three Black American Poets (Angelou, Gorman, Hughes)
Interpretive Comic Strip for Human Family by Maya Angelou
Looking for a fun and meaningful extension to Angelou's Human Family? In groups, or individually, students will draw/sketch their understanding of the poem stanza by stanza in the boxes provided. Once all of the boxes have been illustrated glue them in order, on poster paper, to complete a meaningful comic strip poster.
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5th - 9th
Goodnight Hong Kong Poetry Packet w/ Poem, Writing Prompt, Painting,& Soapstone
From Goodnight the Book by Tahlonna Grant, this packet contains 4 pages of content which include:
- Pre-reading activity
- Goodnight Hong Kong painting
- Goodnight Hong Kong poem
- Soapstone Graphic Organizer
Perfect to add to your poetry unit this spring! Engaging, interdisciplinary, multicultural, relatable and fun! Works well with native speakers and English Language Learners.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Iqbal & Yasmin: A Kashmiri Story - Realistic Fiction 5-8
This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."Set during the Kashmir conflict, "Iqbal and Yasmin: A Story of Childhood in Kashmir" tells the poignant story of two siblings experiencing the harrowing realities of war. Iqbal, an eight-year-old boy, and his sister Yasmin face the loss of innocence as their village is engulfed by violence with Indian and Pakistani forces in constant contention. Yasmin suffers a traumatic
Grades:
4th - 8th
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