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Common Core RL.6.1 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
Hispanic Heritage Month Bell Ringers - 24 Hispanic Heritage Bellringers
This month-long bellringers resource is the PERFECT Hispanic Heritage Month activity to introduce your middle school and high school students to a diverse group of Hispanic and Latinx individuals. Each bell ringer is designed to introduce students to an influential individual and contains a text-dependent question for students to answer. Question types include analysis, making connections, making inferences, comparisons, and more.This Hispanic Heritage Month resource requires NO PREP-just PRINT
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6th - 9th
The Sneetches Have a Dream-Comparing Genres with a Similar Theme (MLK)
Unleash the Power of Literature and History with Our Compelling Activity! Dive into a transformative learning experience with our thought-provoking activity that compares Dr. Seuss's timeless classic, "The Sneetches," with Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. ✨ Explore Themes of Equality and Acceptance: Immerse your students in the whimsical world of Sneetches while drawing parallels to Dr. King's powerful message of equality and unity. Critical Thinking Meets Literature: Ch
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5th - 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
Sing Down the Moon
Looking for a way to get your students referring to the text as they answer questions? These text based comprehension questions and activities for Sing Down the Moon, by Scott O'Dell are just what you need!
What's included:
* 1 quiz for every chapter- four text based comprehension questions for each quiz
* Compare and Contrast Activities- focus on comparing characters and settings
* Skill sheets for Common Core Literature Standards grade 4-6:
- Theme
- Plot Line
- Character Study
- Questioning
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4th - 6th
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
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
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
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4th - 7th
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
SEL PDF lesson plans and Epub (pdf) Book package, "Unleashing Greatness"
This awesome Epub (pdf) book, “Unleashing Greatness, A Black Hero’s Quest” and the 44 SEL lesson plans based on the book are the perfect combination and just what teachers need if they are looking to include culturally relevant and social emotional learning experiences in their classrooms. “Unleashing Greatness” isn't just a book; it's an invitation to self-knowledge and an understanding of the world. It encourages readers to delve into the animals, places, and science of Africa, fostering a se
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6th - 9th, Staff
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-1
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
January Learning Choice Board - Month-Long Fun No Prep Activity Options
Want to know how to engage students, enthuse them, and bring out their best effort? Give them a voice in their decisions.This choice board is designed to give your student’s autonomy over their own learning- a natural differentiation technique. Students will choose from options in math, literacy, logic, science, social studies, and puzzles. A wonderful option for fast finisher work, sub plans, or enrichment. Depending on you choice of implementation (fast finisher work, etc.), this choice board
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4th - 6th
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
MyView Grade 5 Unit 1 Week 1: Reading Resource: Angel Island
A wonderful resource to use with 5th Grade MyView reading lessons. This is perfect for small group instruction or assignments! Also comes with multiple choice comprehension questions and answer key, as well as 5 response questions. Passages include the follow lexile levels:100-200300-400500-600600-700800-900
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2nd - 5th
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
December Learning Choice Board - Month-Long Fun No-Prep Activity Options
Want to know how to engage students, enthuse them, and bring out their best effort? Give them a voice in their decisions.This choice board is designed to give your student’s autonomy over their own learning- a natural differentiation technique. Students will choose from options in math, literacy, logic, science, social studies, and puzzles. A wonderful option for fast finisher work, sub plans, or enrichment. Depending on you choice of implementation (fast finisher work, etc.), this choice board
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Grades:
4th - 6th
November Learning Choice Board - Month-Long Fun No-Prep Activity Options
Want to know how to engage students, enthuse them, and bring out their best effort? Give them a voice in their decisions.This choice board is designed to give your student’s autonomy over their own learning- a natural differentiation technique. Students will choose from options in math, literacy, logic, science, social studies, and puzzles. A wonderful option for fast finisher work, sub plans, or enrichment. Depending on you choice of implementation (fast finisher work, etc.), this choice board
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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
Culturally Relevant Middle School Student Book Tasting Menu
Before you launch book clubs, host a "book tasting" event in your classroom!What is a book tasting? A book tasting is a chance to expose students to different genres, authors, topics, etc.. and to get them engaged and excited about reading! The books included in this menu are written by a group of rising diverse star authors who write about authentic, culturally relevant topics that relate to my student population - mostly African American students who hail from a variety of socioeconomic, cul
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5th - 8th
Fatty Legs by Jordan-Fenton Residential Schools Day Novel Guide
Fatty Legs by Jordan-Fenton the Orange Shirt Day Novel GuideIndigenous History Residential Schools CanadaThis resource includes: Pre, During and Post Reading Activities Chapter-by-chapter Reading Comprehension QuestionsNew VocabularyText to self questionsPost Reading questions/reading workshopCause & Effect Activity Themes Activity Character Analysis Activity Extension resources (Reading, Video & Map) Answer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching about Residential Schools Teaching Canadi
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4th - 7th
Epic of Gilgamesh Packet
The Epic of Gilgamesh has been told and read for thousands of years, but its themes are as relevant to the modern world as they were to the ancients.Don't be intimidated by this epic tale. This packet has everything you need to navigate the poem and create a memorable unit study for your students.The Introductory Notes provide background information to ground you and your students in ancient Mesopotamian culture and literature. You'll also find introductory activities about cuneiform, geography,
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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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