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Middle school literature cultural activities for Easel Activities
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
Nanberry Black Brother White by Jackie French - Chapter Comprehension Questions
Here we have chapter questions for the novel 'Nanberry Black Brother White' by Jackie French. The questions are presented in three different formats - the size 25 font for screen projection, the size 14 font for printing, and a digital copy as well so your students can complete the questions on a device. The three sizes are shown in the thumbnails.There are questions on every chapter to check understanding of the text through a range of comprehension questions. Perfect to check your students' un
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3rd - 8th
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Origin of the Seasons (Persephone) - Myth plus questions, Digital and Print
Complete story plus 10-question short-answer quiz…….In Greek mythology, one of the earliest and most powerful tales is that of Demeter and Persephone, which explains the origin of the seasons. Students grades 5-9 especially love Greek mythology, and this haunting and powerful tale of the kidnap of the kidnapping of Persephone, and the brilliant bargain that the goddess Demeter made to save her daughter, is a fascinating story. This product contains a free version of the myth, complete with ill
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5th - 9th
Beowulf Pre-reading - "Life in 999" with comparison chart & paragraph + KEY
The lesson includesCompare and contrast graphic organizerExpository ParagraphRubric for paragraphTeacher keyThe article "Life in 999" is a valuable pre-reading to Beowulf as it introduces the social climate and culture of the time period. Students document and compare conditions in the year 999 to modern existence, focusing on conditions such as social structure and mortality threats.The paragraph prompt that follows also focuses on making comparisons between then and now.I've provided a key to
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Beowulf Unit: BUNDLE: PowerPoint, study guide, activity worksheets w/KEYS
Greek Mythology Research and Essay Project - Directions plus Essay Examples
Are you looking for a good project of high rigor for finishing up a junior high Mythology Unit? Here is a composition assignment on Greek/Roman mythology, complete with examples.This lesson includes:*Directions for a research and 300-word composition project on a Character description of a character from Greek mythology* A list of suggested character -- gods, goddesses, human heroes, monsters from mythology* a sample composition -- a character description of the god Zeus*a second sample composi
Grades:
6th - 9th
Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence (The Stolen Generation) EASEL activity, story, KEY
"Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence" is a fictional narrative about a nonfiction event - when the author's mother escaped a mission where Aboriginal children were held for forced assimilation during the Aboriginal Act in Australia. Because they were kidnapped from their parent, they became known as The Stolen Generation. The lesson focuses on sensory language, diction, mood, and setting as the author uses rich, descriptive language to explain the tension and the escape route. The story is included w
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7th - 12th
A Thousand Splendid Suns: the Afghan and Muslim caste system with KEY
This reading is designed to introduce students to the caste system with its long-standing prejudices and the beliefs of Sunnis and Shiites. It is simple and helps students understand the allusions and references in the novel as well as the cause of the civil war that occur after Russia withdraws in Part 2.The EASEL activity allows students to complete the assignment on their devices.For lessons, close readings of additional texts, study guides, PowerPoints, etc. for teaching A Thousand Splendid
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â A Thousand Splendid Suns Complete Thematic unit BUNDLE w/KEYS
CHAINS by Laurie Halse Anderson * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
Grades:
4th - 6th
A Thousand Splendid Suns analysis of the poem "Kabul" with KEY
Students identify literary devices of personification, alliteration, metaphors, and sensory language and answer text-based questions on meaning.The Easel Activity provides practice for identifying alliteration, metaphors, similes, and personification.For lessons, close readings of additional texts, study guides, PowerPoints, etc. for teaching A Thousand Splendid Suns, please click here.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â A Thousand Splendid Suns Complete Thematic unit BUNDLE w/KEYS
A Thousand Splendid Suns analysis of the poem "Kabul" with KEY
Students identify literary devices of personification, alliteration, metaphors, and sensory language and answer text-based questions on meaning.The Easel Activity provides practice for identifying alliteration, metaphors, similes, and personification.For lessons, close readings of additional texts, study guides, PowerPoints, etc. for teaching A Thousand Splendid Suns, please click here.BEFORE ASSIGNING: Remember to remove the key.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â A Thousand Splendid Suns Complete Thematic unit BUNDLE w/KEYs (Google)
Hispanic Authors Summary Booklet
This lesson was designed to introduce students to Hispanic authors. The following ten authors are in this lesson: 1. Gary Soto 2. Isabel Allende 3. Sandra Cisneros 4. Christina Gonzalez 5. Francisco Jimenez 6. Jimmy Santiago Baca 7. Rudolfo Anaya 8. Julia Alvarez 9. Oscar Casares 10. Pam Munoz RyanThe pictures of the authors and the information under the pictures can b
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6th - 9th
TED Talk: An Invitation to Men Who Want a Better World for Women (Worksheet)
This worksheet is based around the topic of feminism rooted in the TED Talk: An Invitation to Men Who Want a Better World For Women, with speaker, Elizabeth Nyamayaro. This is a great entrance ticket / do now, or Exit ticket / CFU when teaching on Ethos, Pathos, or Logos. This would also be a low-stakes review for the aforementioned topics, as well as a conversation starter for a Socratic Seminar.The worksheet pushes students to consider their own experiences in comparison or contrast to that of
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8th - 12th
Thank You, Sarah: Thanksgiving Activity
This literature activity brings the story into the classroom and into the real world. Kids will advocate for real change just like Sarah from the story did.
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3rd - 7th
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