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Middle school Thanksgiving literature cultural activities
The ULTIMATE Beowulf Bundle with Answer Keys, Assessments, and Creative Projects
In this mega Beowulf Bundle, you will find 36 lessons and activities that include thorough answer keys with textual evidence where applicable to take your Beowulf unit to the next level. You will also find creative activities, quizzes, and an EDITABLE multiple-choice test to use at the end of your unit. There are MORE than enough resources here to create an engaging Beowulf unit for your students.This bundle is organized by pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities and includes
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8th - 12th
Zootopia Movie Guide & Stereotypes Discussion
Zootopia is not only a great movie, but also has important ideas about stereotyping and how we treat each other in a diverse society. Thus, it's a perfect film to show students as a springboard to deeper content and thinking. So, I created this product to use in the middle school classroom, based on the film.
This product is broken up into three parts:
Part 1-Movie guide: students answer questions as they watch the movie, about the plot of the film.
Part 2-Critical thinking: Students answer que
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6th - 9th
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Story of 9/11 Novel Guide
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide. Ideal realistic fiction resource that masterfully tells the story of September 11th, the fallen towers and their legacy, which lives on in all of us. History is alive.This pack includes:Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answers. Character(s) analysis New VocabularyCause & Effect ChartKLW ChartThemes ActivityEssay TopicExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching about September
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4th - 7th
Reader's Theater: Aztec, Incan, & Mayan Civilization Myths (intermediate)
Review key elements of the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec ancient civilizations while focusing on differentiation in reading fluency! This reader’s theater set features 3 popular myths/legends from history written on 3 separate reading levels (each with a lexiled reading level) for a total of 9 plays. Each script contains 6-8 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups with over 20 different characters provided! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Ohio 5th Grade Social Studies Reader's Theater Bundle
Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) Spanish Class activities ALL LEVELS
At my school, we have a two day week before we are out for Thanksgiving break.
I have my Spanish 1 students answer questions about their own Thanksgiving celebrations & make their own personal turkeys to display the things for which they are thankful. Everything is done in Spanish. The students love telling about themselves and celebrating holidays, so we both win - they have fun, and I get to see them use Spanish!
For my upper level students, we read a passage (all in Spanish) about
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3rd - 12th
Spanish Reader's Theater--Caperucita Roja (Little Red Riding Hood)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
Little Red Riding Hood is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students who are
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K - 12th
Dystopian Literature: Digital Choice Board Activity
Whether you're studying a classic dystopian novel like Fahrenheit 451, Animal Farm, 1984, ro Brave New World or you're exploring some of the most amazing YA dystopian texts in literature circles, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different supplementary resources across the categories: stories, poetry, art, books and film, all within the genre of dystopia.This choice board is designed with inquiry-driven learning in mind: the title of the board is an ess
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Dystopian Literature: Mega Bundle of All Resources
The History of Thanksgiving Activities Middle School
Searching for Thanksgiving Activities for Middle School ELA? This History of Thanksgiving PDF is the perfect reading to help your Language Arts students understand the facts of the complicated history of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The best part? There is NO-PREP required for teachers! Simply Print & Go! Save yourself time and stress the week of Thanksgiving! Included in this resource is a four-page informational article, "A Brief History of Thanksgiving," that is based on facts from primary s
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Christmas Holiday Mega Bundle - Middle School ELA
Gothic Literature: Digital Choice Board Activity
Whether you're studying a classic gothic novel like Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, or Dracula or you're exploring some other texts in literature circles, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different supplementary resources across the categories: stories, poetry, pop culture, books and around the world, all within the genre of gothic fiction.This choice board is designed with inquiry-driven learning in mind: the title of the board is an essent
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Fall Lessons and Activities for Secondary ELA
World Mythology Unit
***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly, as well as organized and numbered all folders and activities for ease of use. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.Introduction FolderContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageIdeas for Introduction Videos and ArticlesInter
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8th - 12th
Thanksgiving Activities in Spanish - Día de Acción de Gracias
Are you looking for an engaging educational resource to celebrate Thanksgiving in your Spanish language classroom? Try these NO PREP printables! This unit includes a bilingual reading, comprehension questions, vocabulary, grammar and so much more.Click here to SAVE MONEY on my SPANISH THANKSGIVING BUNDLE.1. Bilingual Reading Includes a brief history and a description of the Thanksgiving celebration. It includes a two-page reading in both English and Spanish. This allows for differentiation in
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities in Spanish - El Día de Acción de Gracias
Trickster Tales Digital Escape Room: Native American Mythology & Archetypes
UPDATED 2023! This trickster tales digital escape room uses stories from Native American mythology and examples of traditional tricksters in pop culture to help students better understand the archetype. This fun digital breakout challenge is full of puzzles, riddles, and games that even the trickiest of tricksters would be proud of. The breakout challenge is completely digital, Google Classroom compatible, and ready to go! The trickster tales are from Native American mythology, but some of the r
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8th - 12th
Spanish Thanksgiving Activities | Puerto Rico Reading Acción de Gracias
Looking for a Thanksgiving lesson plan for Spanish 1 and 2 students with real Latinx culture? Celebrate and teach high frequency verbs with a Spanish-speaking country that celebrates El Día de Acción de Gracias! Introducing the Puerto Rico guide to Spanish Thanksgiving activities! Finding a cultural reading with relevant activities that your Spanish 1 students can actually understand can be challenging for comprehensible input classrooms. Look no further for a colorful Thanksgiving activity on t
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Culture and Holidays Bundle for Comprehensible Input Teachers
Spanish Reader's Theater-Ricitos de Oro y los Tres Osos (The Three Bears)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students
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K - 12th, Adult Education
Thanksgiving Vocab Puzzles | Día de Acción de Gracias | Wordsearch and Crossword
Are you looking for an easy and low-prep way to review Thanksgiving vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! These fun word puzzles (in pdf form) are a great way to practice or review holiday vocab with your students. There are 25 Thanksgiving-related words included in the five puzzles. Click here to save 20% by purchasing this in a bundle with my other Thanksgiving-related resources!This file includes:one crossword (with clues in English)one word search (with clues in Englis
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Bundle | Día de Acción de Gracias Bundle
Shakespeare's Macbeth Script Adapted for Middle School Reader's Theatre Drama
This Adapted Macbeth Script for Middle School is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's classic play. Whether you are teaching Macbeth to low ability students, or using it as an easy way in to the original script, this will save you time. In here you'll find an adapted script with no less than 15 bonus Macbeth teaching resources to engage your Middle Schoolers (and up) during this topic. My support* and the notes included serve as a Macbeth teacher guide, so this download supports even first-
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5th - 8th
Indigenous Peoples' History & Culture: Digital Choice Board Activity
Whether you're celebrating Indigenous People's Month in November or are incorporating more indigenous voices and experiences to diversify your curriculum, this digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different resources across the categories of: stories, poetry, art, books and tradition.The goal of a choice board is to primarily provide choice to students - an opportunity to self-navigate their interests and explore new ideas. This activity can be used as a bell ri
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations
December Celebrations Around the World: Digital Choice Board Activity
December marks a huge variety of holidays around the world and this activity gives you the quick, bell-work, short, supplemental activities that you need for literacy, writing, and critical thinking during the holiday time of year. This digital choice board activity will help students gain exposure to 25 different supplementary resources across the categories: stories, poetry, pop culture, books and traditions around the world, all within the theme of December celebrations.This choice board is
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Digital Choice Board Activity Bundle: Monthly Celebrations
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
History of Thanksgiving: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)
Immerse your students in the enchanting history of Thanksgiving with this engaging Google Slides presentation and trivia game, tailored to evoke curiosity and joy. This enthralling lesson unveils the origins of Thanksgiving, tracing its humble beginnings from the Pilgrims' arrival in Plymouth to the modern-day festivities we cherish.Students will gain a vivid understanding of the local indigenous tribes and their interactions with English settlers in Jamestown, Plymouth, and the Massachusetts Ba
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6th - 10th
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An Introduction to Folklore - Editable Presentation, Activity, Folktale Quiz
For many reasons, including the popular modern movies that have come to pervade theaters, students LOVE to learn about and read folktales! Why not satisfy the multicultural literature standards by providing students with an opportunity to read what they can so easily connect and relate to? Introduce students to one of their favorite genres with this folklore introductory lesson and engaging presentation that provides relevant discussion opportunities and real-world examples!Looking for a more ve
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6th - 10th
Thanksgiving Reading / Listening Comprehension Non Fiction Passages | Boom Cards
Digital BOOM CARDS™ are a fun and easy way for your students or clients to practice language skills! Target reading OR listening comprehension with these 15 highly engaging passages, 5 videos, and 45 corresponding questions about the first Thanksgiving all the way up until modern day. The questions target inferencing, comparing/contrasting, vocabulary/context clues, sharing opinions, making personal connections, inferencing, drawing conclusions, and justifying/explaining answers. This deck will
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4th - 7th
Character Traits: Identify + Show the Evidence Reading Passages
Need UNIQUE short reading activities? NO-PREP comprehension assessment? Look no further than this set of three worksheets with a Native American flair!Get this set of worksheets and all others in the ELA series as part of this bundle and save big! ELA Identify Complete BundleFEATURES• Three worksheets with four short (and leveled) passages on each. Each passage features one character trait.• Students must match each character trait from the word bank to a passage.• Student will also underline se
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Identify and Show Evidence Reading Passages - ELA COMPLETE BUNDLE
Thanksgiving Activities for Teens, Mini Unit, BUNDLE
If you are looking for quick and easy activities that you can use in November to keep your middle and high school students on task and engaged, then look no more! Every lesson, designed to add rigor and meaning to Thanksgiving, is standards-based, classroom-tested, rigorous, and grade level appropriate for high school level ELA students. This pack includes up to 2 weeks of materials depending on your class periods and how you use what's included. Surviving Thanksgiving Gratitude-Themed Pack In
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8th - 11th
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