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Common Core RI.5.1 cultural activities
Holidays Around the World | Christmas Around the World
Engage your students in the ultimate Holidays Around the World Activity with these super engaging, high-interest math and literacy activities!This Holidays Around the World Bundle Includes:Holidays Around the World Literacy Activities & Paired TextsHolidays Around the World Math Budgeting Math ProjectChristmas Around the World Task Cards (GREAT for fluency practice!)The Math and Literacy Activities have been designed to work together. As your students plan their trip with the math project, t
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3rd - 6th
Black History Month Biographies & Reading Activities 4th & 5th Grade
These Black History Month biographies and activities showcase the lives of important men and women who have had a major impact on Black History. This set includes nonfiction reading passages with questions that help you teach 4th and 5th grade Black History in a meaningful way.Each biography also has graphic organizers and text-aligned life timelines that help your students dig deeper into the achievements of African-Americans. With these additions, you can use this activity set for ELA and Soci
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4th - 6th
Lunar New Year 2024 | Year of the DRAGON Reading Comprehension | Spring Festival
Chinese New Year in 2024 starts on Saturday, February 10th!It’s the Year of the DRAGON!Did you know that the Chinese believe that people born in the Year of the DRAGON are strong, tenacious, and ambitious? Do you know what the lucky colors and numbers are for people born during the Year of the DRAGON?Find out more by close-reading interesting text all about the Year of the DRAGON.Create a Cool DRAGON Collage, perfect for a 2024 Year of the DRAGON Bulletin Board!*** This resource has been updated
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4th - 7th
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Holidays Around the World Activities Reading | Christmas Around the World
Your students will absolutely LOVE this Holidays Around the World Paired Text Resource! I have taken great care to include a diverse set of holidays that pair well together and give your students a glimpse into celebrations around the globe. Students will embark on a journey around the globe by way of pen pals! As the pen pals write to each other detailing their celebrations, students learn about the beautiful traditions and holidays celebrated around the world in an incredibly fun and engaging
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Holidays Around the World | Christmas Around the World
Columbus vs. Indigenous People's Day: Reading, Summary, Opinion Writing Activity
In light of the debate over Columbus Day, use this resource to get your students thinking about their side on the issue of whether Columbus Day should be changed to Indigenous People's Day or not. Included in this product is an article to introduce students to this argument, a summarizing activity and opinion writing activity. Both sides of the argument are presented in the article, with reasons supporting each side. In the first activity, students will identify 3 reasons for each side of the
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4th - 6th
Seven Continents Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions (Print & Digital)
Perfect for small groups or to practice close reading skills! This is a great solution if you wish to have all of your students learn about the seven continents while reading at their own level. This reading set includes 3 differentiated passages for each of the seven continents! Comprehension questions are included for each continent in each of the leveled readings. Answer keys are included for every reading passage.3 Levels of Reading Passages & Question Set Included:AsiaAfricaNorth Americ
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1st - 6th
Hispanic Culture Lesson: Story of Mexican Flag Reading ~ in English
Teach your students the story and significance behind the Mexican flag in this reading lesson on Hispanic culture.Included in this lesson is a reading in English about the history and symbolism of the Mexican flag, comprehension questions, and coloring sheets of both the Mexican flag and a detailed coloring sheet of the emblem in the middle of the flag.This English language mini-lesson can be adjusted for different grade levels: * Younger grades (preK-3) can color the coloring sheet of the Mexi
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PreK - 8th
St. Patrick's Day History Reading, Worksheet, and Celtic Cross Activity
This St. Patrick's Day reading activity tells the story of St. Patrick in Ireland and how the holiday came to be celebrated today. It is written in an engaging way for younger students to understand the history behind the real Saint Patrick and how his myth has grown today.After the reading, students answer 5 short reading comprehension questions, then either color or create their own Celtic Crosses using included templates.☘ This is a fantastic holiday activity for your students! ☘ Both an edit
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4th - 9th
Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
History of Thanksgiving Writing Activities Reading Comprehension Recount Writing
Need to teach your students all about the history of Thanksgiving? This personal recount Thanksgiving writing activity will equip your students with first-hand knowledge about the history of the First Thanksgiving. The recount is narrated through the perspective of Mary (fictional character) aboard the Mayflower. She will connect to the reader with her gripping narration of the events that unfolded right when the Separatists left their small town in Nottinghamshire, England in the year 1620 to t
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4th - 6th
Holidays Around the World Passport Differentiated Reading Christmas Passages
⭐️ 30 differentiated Lexile leveled reading comprehension passages to learn about Christmas and holidays around the world. Grab your suitcase and passport and let's travel the world to learn how winter holidays are celebrated around the world. Students read nonfiction passages, answer comprehension questions, and complete graphic organizers and critical thinking responses to earn stamps for their passport. Students will be amazed by interesting holiday traditions including:Saint Lucia Day in Swe
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2nd - 5th
Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year Activities Print + Google Slides
Everything you need to celebrate Chinese New Year with your students!The Lunar New Year date changes yearly. This year the holiday begins on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 and it's the Year of the Dragon. However, this resource contains every animal on the Chinese Zodiac so you can use it every year in your classroom, no matter the year!This resource is filled with authentic cultural activities, that you and your students will absolutely love! Every year my students say this is one of their favor
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Holidays Through the Year Mega Bundle
Kobe Bryant: Reading Passages and Questions (5 differentiated levels)
Honor the legendary basketball player, Kobe Bryant through a look at his basketball career and philanthropy work. This resource contains 5 differentiated reading passages with questions pertaining to the text. This resource is geared toward 3rd-5th grade. An annotate the text reading strategies sheet is also included. This set is great for small group work and allows the teacher to cover similar content while meeting diverse reading needs. Questions are also tailored to the text.Please note that
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3rd - 5th
Juneteenth: Reading Passage & Primary Source Analysis Activity
In this two-page close reading passage, your students will come away with an understanding of the significance and history behind Juneteenth, as well as compare and contrast this celebration of independence with the Fourth of July. In addition, your students will have the opportunity to analyze primary source images using the step-by-step analysis sheet included. This resource is perfect for a Civil War or Reconstruction unit, or for the end of the year.What's Included:- Teacher Lesson Plan - An
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5th - 7th
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Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension | Writing | Centers
Are You Ready for Chinese New Year? This resource works for any year!Chinese New Year is a wonderful opportunity to teach an important part of Chinese culture to upper-grade students! This packet explores the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year, biographical information about Confucius, and interesting information about the Chinese zodiac.Students will utilize higher-level thinking activities in order to explore and think critically about Chinese New Year. Students will:ASK | What is
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4th - 6th
Informational Unit: Crazy Horse Close Reading Passage and Toolkit
This unit gives students a deeper, standards-based understanding of the famous American Indian warrior Crazy Horse! I've included a variety of common-core aligned activities and texts that will certainly assess your students' comprehension! A wonderful addition to any Social Studies/ELA curriculum!FEATURES• Two page reading passage (Lexile Level: 840) on Crazy Horse's life and role in the Indian Wars. • Passage Assessment- Students will find evidence from the text and practice skills like cause
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3rd - 6th
Civil Rights Movement: March on Washington Gallery Walk Activity
In this Civil Rights Movement activity, your students will become historians as they analyze the official March on Washington organizing manual that was published prior to the demonstration. Then they will take a gallery walk to analyze historical images from the demonstration. Students will answer critical thinking questions throughout the activity and complete a final reflection. This resource is set up in an easy-to-print format to save you time.Primary Source Analysis:There is no better way
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6th - 8th
Christmas Reading Comprehension Task Cards
Students will learn about Christmas Around the World with these 10 Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Task Cards! Included in this resource are:10 Nonfiction Reading Passages, each with information about Christmas in a different country. 5 Questions per task cardTotal of 50 QuestionsStudents will read about Christmas traditions, customs, and celebrations in Italy, Germany, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, China, Spain, Brazil, Jamaica, and China. Each task card contains a set of 5 text-dependent
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5th - 8th
Women's History Month International Women's Day SPANISH & ENGLISH {3-5}
Are you looking for a Women's History Month and International Women's Day Unit in Spanish and English for your third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade students? We have you covered!ALL PARTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE INCLUDED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISHThis unit includes:Women's History Month Digital Informative TextWomen's History Month Mini Book Women's History Month Flip Book International Women's Day Digital Informative Text International Women's Day Mini Book International Women's Day Flip Book Diff
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3rd - 6th
Holidays Around The World | NO PREP WINTER HOLIDAY ESCAPE THE ROOM
Looking for something to do before winter break? I got you! This engaging winter activity is INCLUSIVE, FUN and EDUCATIONAL! So what does this activity include? - 8 holidays around the world including, American Christmas, La Befana, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, Las Posadas, and St. Lucia day. - ZERO PREP activities for every holiday, that are aligned to standards. - This activity includes the main ideas, vocabulary, and inferencing practice while also being fun for students. - A
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Escape the Classroom Year Long Bundle. Reading Skills Escape the room.
Presidents Day Activities Abraham Lincoln American Presidents Biography Packet
Why is Abraham Lincoln such an important figure in American history? This President's Day biography set helps answer that question and more! It also includes fun extras like a Presidents' Day word search for early finishers. This Abraham Lincoln biography set works great for Presidents' Day activities, but can be used at any time of the year in your classroom.Students learn details about his early life, his political views, his leadership during The Civil War, and about The Gettysburg Address.An
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4th - 5th
Jihad: What is it? Students understand meaning behind jihad & role in Islam!
This resource on Jihad and Islam engages students on the true meaning of jihad, how it is viewed in the Muslim community, and how jihad has been misinterpreted by radical groups. Students work individually or in pairs to analyze the information regarding jihad and answer the six overarching questions -- then students complete a writing prompt to document the "realizations" they have had regarding jihad. A key is included as well as a 1:1 Google-compatible version!This resource is included in m
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5th - 8th
Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension | Writing | Logic Puzzles
Are You Ready for Chinese New Year? THIS RESOURCE WORKS EVERY YEAR!Chinese New Year is a wonderful opportunity to teach an important part of Chinese culture to students in GRADES 4 - 6!Students will utilize higher-level thinking activities in order to explore and think critically about the Chinese Zodiac. Students will:ASK | What is the Story of the Chinese Zodiac? UNDERSTAND | Complete a Depth and Complexity ChartAPPLY | Complete Chinese Zodiac Logic PuzzleCOMPILE INFORMATION | Read Fun Facts a
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2nd - 4th
Ten Superstitions
Students will learn the history behind 10 common superstitions including: Friday the 13th, itchy palms, ladders, umbrellas, mirrors, horseshoes, tossing salt, knocking on wood, saying "Bless you" and black cats.
Students can take a quick assessment to test their comprehension.
This could be used to jump-start research on Superstitions as well.
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4th - 5th
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Cinderella and Culture Bundle: A Multicultural Fairytale Reading Unit
What better way for your students to learn about CULTURE and DIVERSITY than through the fairy tale genre, particularly Cinderella. This unit gives you everything you need to integrate READING, (Fiction and Non-fiction) WRITING, SPEAKING AND LISTENING, GEOGRAPHY, and WORLD CULTURE. The projects, activities, graphic organizers and close reading questions work well with FAIRY TALES AROUND THE WORLD. It offers a large variety of student opportunities for every learning style, differentiation, and
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3rd - 5th
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