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Middle school literature cultural activities under $5
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stereotypes Activity Handout - A Creative Way to Address Prejudice, Grades 7-12
Address stereotypes and prejudice in the classroom with this print-and-go fun activity! This is a perfect lead-in to any novel study addressing issues like gender, race, culture, cliques, or bullying. I like to use this before To Kill A Mockingbird, but it would be a great addition to a unit on The Hate U Give, 13 Reasons Why, The Outsiders, The Scarlet Letter, The House on Mango Street, or any other novel addressing those difficult-to-teach topics. Students circle images they most identify with
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7th - 12th
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Native American Art Project: Horse Nations- Art & Literature Lesson
This Native American project is inspired by the book The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses and Tashunka. Basic art supplies are all you will need. These lessons were a favorite in my classroom and teach how illustration artists use repetition to create unity in art. Included in the bundle:Literature and art Q & A2 art project lesson directionsart exampleshow to draw handout2 assessments I can Statements K-8National Core Standards list. **Books not includedCheck out my store for more engaging Nat
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3rd - 8th
Iroquois Constitution & U. S. Constitution: An Analysis
This product addresses the comparison of the Iroquois Constitution and the U. S. Constitution. Debates have addressed whether the Founding Fathers were influenced by their interaction with the Iroquois. Students will consider their stance on the issue. Interest in further research is an option. However, dialogue will be stimulated. I have always encouraged students to generate their own questions in order to move them to a higher level of critical thinking. This product is a resource for all gra
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story Comparison
This side-by-side chart is great for comparing Romeo and Juliet to West Side Story. Viewing West Side Story allows students to understand the themes of Shakespeare's play with a more understandable interpretation.
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7th - 12th
Spanish novel Peter va a Colombia Assessments Speaking, Writing, Listening
These assessments were designed as summative presentational writing, interpersonal speaking, and interpretive listening for Spanish students reading the novel Peter va a Colombia by Craig Klein Dexemple. These Spanish novel assessments were designed for late Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 students. These Peter va a Colombia Assessments for novice Spanish class include✅ Editable Google resources for Peter va a Colombia in a Google Folder✅ In-class option for the summative writing assessment in Spanish✅ I
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8th - 10th
Lord of the Flies Group Research Project
This Lord of the Flies Group Research Project is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. It is the perfect way to introduce your class to William Golding's novel.The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class. This is a great project to assign before reading the novel so that your students become more familiar with the historical
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7th - 12th
THE OUTSIDERS 34 Slang Phrases - Spraypaint Graffiti (by S.E. Hinton)
Learners will love this Graffiti & Spraypaint design and might even be tricked into enjoying themselves while taking notes on the slang language in the novel. This two-page organizer will help students keep track of the meanings of the 34 slang phrases.SUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONStudents will look at a bunch of the slang the Greasers and Socs use in the novel. They’ll guess at what they think the various terms and idioms mean, then compare their thoughts to reality.TEXT: THE OUTSIDERS
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7th - 9th
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Read Aloud Digital Library
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with these beautiful read alouds. Slide comes with safe links to read alouds read by, in most cases, the author and/or the illustrator. The perfect way to bring new titles to your students!
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PreK - 8th
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Virtual Field Trip of Shakespeare's World for any Shakespeare Unit
This Google Slides activity takes students on a virtual field trip to Shakespeare's England. Students virtually visit Stratford-upon-Avon, including Shakespeare's birthplace and burial place. They then head to London to learn about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.At the end of their virtual field trip, students create an infographic about what they've learned while on the field trip. They also plan their very own Shakespeare-themed vacation, including where they would go and where they would stay
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6th - 12th
Mythology Choice Board/Stations/Groupwork: Monster Myths of the Native Americans
Native American mythical creatures are the intriguing subjects of spooky tales, but they serve a much larger purpose in a culture's folklore. Often these mythological monsters are used to explain the unexplained or serve as a warning against dangerous or inappropriate behavior. In this lesson, students will explore a diverse set of mythical creatures from Native American folklore and look for patterns or similarities between the stories. The resource can be used either in digital or printable f
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7th - 12th
Introducción al realismo mágico cine, arte, literatura | Lesson magical realism
Introducción al realismo mágico. This PowerPoint includes quotes from Latin American Authors, definitions of magical realism in latin american literature, explanation of the Latin American Boom with authors such as English literature, Latin American Cinema, European and American cinema, art like Salvador Dalí and Frida Kahlo.Keywords: Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez, Laura Esquivel, Pan's Labyrinth, Amelie, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Vargas Llosa, Horacio Quiroga, Julio Cortázar, and more.I
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mayan Literature - The Popul Vuh
Students will have the opportunity to engage with one of the most enduring works of ancient Mesoamerican literature, the Popul Vuh. The Popul Vuh captures unique aspects of Maya culture, mythology, and understanding of the universe. This assignment allows students to examine primary source material and ask though-provoking questions about the text.
Aztec
Maya
Mayan
Olmec
Inca
Toltec
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Setting
Rising action
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
American History
America
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6th - 12th
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Seedfolks Character Chart
While reading the novel, students may use this character chart to help organize their information about the characters and analyze what role and impact each character has on the garden. Note: Maricela has been left off of the character chart due to the opinion that the content associated with her character is not appropriate for fifth grade students.
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5th - 7th
Mi Nombre - Sandra Cisneros: Cuento, Preguntas, Proyecto, Pear Deck Google Slide
Lesson bundled activities for Mi Nombre by Sandra Cisneros 100% in Spanish. This short story is from the infamous book that takes place in Chicago, The House on Mango Street translated to Spanish by Elena Poniatowska. Great way to introduce students to latino literature without overwhelming them!Included in this product is:- Authentic Reading in Spanish- Reading Comprehension Questions in Spanish- Reading Comprehension Questions in English (For lower levels)- Paper Version and Digital Google Sli
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
13 Moons on Turtles Back- Picture Book Extension: Easy Paper Batik Grades 2-6
Art Science Literature Integration!This art lesson was inspired by the picture book Thirteen Moons on a Turtles Back by Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London. Use the book to include Native American authored literature in your art program. However, the lesson is complete without it too! Students will learn about Batik, an art form created on cloth in Indonesia using hot wax and dye on cloth. Explain to your students they will use wax crayons, paper and watercolor paints! This makes this art
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2nd - 6th
Geraldo No Last Name by Sandra Cisneros Short Story Unit
Sandra Cisneros’ “Geraldo No Last Name,” a vignette from her novel, The House on Mango Street, is an excellent choice for exploring multi-cultural perspectives, theme, author’s craft and more. Created for high school and advanced middle school students, this comprehensive, 30+ page short story unit on "Geraldo No Last Name" includes TONS of activities and handouts to help students analyze and appreciate the story, including:Pre-Reading “Connections” Activity—to build interest, activate prior k
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7th - 12th
Lectura y Actividades | El nahual por Rigoberta Menchú | Guatemala | Mayas
No prep necessary! Entire lesson included regarding one of the most emotional chapters from Rigoberta Menchús book I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala titled "El Nahual" where she talks about the importance of mayan philosophy and mayan traditions. Excellent for any course covering themes of family, war, mayan identity, AP themes: las familias y las comunidades, las tradiciones y los valores, el estilo de vida, las identidades personales y públicas and more.After reading the book,
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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