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Common Core RI.6.4 cultural activities
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
Grades:
4th - 6th
Holiday Activity Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa - Middle School
This No-Prep, Print & Go Holiday Resource is the perfect way to engage your Middle School ELA Students during December! Students will learn about three cultures' winter celebrations--Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa--while practicing important ELA skills! After reading three informational texts, students will compare and contrast the holidays and practice writing excellent paragraphs!Included in this .pdf file are three informational articles discussing the history of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Christmas Holiday Mega Bundle - Middle School ELA
Ancient Egyptian Art and Egypt Geography Nile River Primary Source DBQ Activity
Enrich your study of Ancient Egypt Geography and Agriculture with SIX Primary Source DBQ Analysis Activities – plus two bonus DBQs!Read and analyze an excerpt from the Hymn to the Nile. Then, examine 5 separate tomb paintings depicting agriculture and fishing in Ancient Egypt. Finally, compare paintings for 2 BONUS analyses! Complete Answer Keys included! Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional re
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6th - 9th
Black Out Poetry Civil Rights Reading, Writing & Art Project
Resource for Black History Month and Martin Luther King, Jr. DayThe purpose of these activities is to help students read deeply while reading excerpts from historical civil rights speeches. So often, civil rights leaders like Dr. King are discussed as if they were super heroes. They are, in a sense, super heroes. But it’s important for students to realize that they were also regular people, often with very humble beginnings who found themselves in situations, environments and racist conflicts th
Grades:
5th - 7th
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
What's not to love about ancient Egypt gods and mythology?! Feel safe as your students uncover the dramatic story of conflict between Osiris and Seth. Excite as they discover the role of each god at the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony. Discover the relationship between Egyptian gods and Egyptian geography.Enjoy the FUN of Egyptian Mythology without the stress of mature themes that students uncover during online research. Share the dramatic stories, but with MIDDLE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE TEXT AND GRA
Grades:
6th - 9th
Hunter-Gatherers Lesson & Activities (Print & Digital Included)
If you are starting your social studies unit with early civilizations, this resource is perfect for covering Hunter-Gatherers. Your students will take a look at the nomadic lifestyle, egalitarian society, and early tools and weapons used by hunter-gatherers. As well, your students will learn about a few modern-day hunter-gatherer societies and will have an opportunity to analyze and compare their lifestyle to western society.This Resource Includes::: 19 Slide Presentation (PPT and Google Slides)
Grades:
5th - 8th
Ancient Egypt Mythology and Gods Book of the Dead Primary Source DBQ Activity
Discover the Egyptian Mythology Book of the Dead and Afterlife, including the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony, with this fun Primary Source DBQ. Enrich students' knowledge of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, Mythology, and Religion as they analyze artwork and magic spells from 5 Key Episodes of the Book of the Dead. Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional resources required. Files are provided
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6th - 9th
Halloween Depth and Complexity Frames and Print-and-Go Activities
This Depth and Complexity Halloween Activity Pack is chock-full of print-and-go activities to help you celebrate Halloween while addressing loads and loads of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies standards. If you're looking for a way to celebrate Halloween while still learning, this activity pack is perfect!You'll find Depth and Complexity Halloween fiction, writing prompts, original non-fiction pieces to read, Depth and Complexity frames to complete, image analysis, three l
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Fall Activities Depth and Complexity Print and Go Autumn BUNDLE
Hawaiian Mythology: Who was Maui? **The Red Apple Exchange**
Hawaii is one of my favorite units to teach! So much interesting history, espcially their mythology. With the movie Moana being so popular, kids love learning about one of their favorite characters and the meaning behind his fish hook and his fire story!Included in this download:A reading passage called "Who was Maui?" that serves as an introduction to the lessons.Reading comprehension worksheet over "Who was Maui?" that asks students to cite evidence and make inferences.Summaries of 4 differe
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4th - 6th
ESL Reading Comprehension Passages about Famous Immigrants Bundle
Discover the contributions of immigrants with these ESL-friendly reading comprehension passages. With differentiated text and activities to support comprehension skills, vocabulary, and more, all students will love learning about these incredible individuals!What's included?32 sets of differentiated reading passages (original versions and simplified versions for English Learners or struggling readers)Main idea & key details graphic organizersDifferentiated vocabulary worksheetsDifferentiated
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3rd - 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
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Great Wall of China Lesson
The Great Wall of China Lesson Plan is ideal for teaching about the reasons for building the Wall, building methods used, the uses of the Great Wall, and its affects on the Chinese culture. This file is also available in Nearpod Format. For teacher access please email me @ mrslenamed@gmail.com The lesson covers main questions about the Great Wall of China:Its lengthReasons for building the Wall, Time-frame, who and how the Great Wall of China was builtPost lesson assessment, and Extension activi
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5th - 7th
The Roaring Twenties: Introductory Article (Magazine Format Reading)
If you are looking for an overview of the Roaring Twenties, this 4-page magazine format article will not only allow your students to practice reading with non-fiction text features, but is high interest and well-rounded.This article is set up similar to a magazine with 4 pages of reading that contain text features (ex. headings, fact boxes). I like to staple the article to form a booklet. Comprehension questions and answer keys are included!The article covers the following content:-What were the
Grades:
5th - 7th
Native American Leaders Nonfiction Reading Passages w/ Assessment
This NO-PREP resource comes with FIVE reading passages on some of the most famous Native American Leaders! FEATURES• Five short reading passages on famous Lakota Sioux Chiefs!• Students will read about famous leaders like Sitting Bull and Black Elk, as well as lesser-known but important leaders like Gall, Touch the Clouds and Spotted Elk!• Each passage comes with 6-8 short assessment questions. • Questions are common core aligned. Students will compare and contrast, identify text structure, look
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Mayan Empire Hieroglyphic City Emblem Activity
Mayan Empire Hieroglyphic City Emblem Activity* Art * Social Studies-History * Writing *This quick and fun activity teaches students what Mayan hieroglyphics are and how the Mayas used them to create city emblems. After the reading, students will sketch their own city emblem glyph based upon their own city using their own creativity! If you need help with this product, please contact me.I hope you enjoy!Spedtopia© 2021
Grades:
4th - 8th
Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon 2024. Explore China's rich cultural heritage surrounding its Lunar New Year traditions, including the Chinese Zodiac. Discover how each major Lunar New Year, aka Spring Festival, tradition is drawn from Ancient Chinese Folktales. Learn how Lucky Foods are homophones for desirable qualities, such as prosperity and good fortune. Perfect ELA/SS Cross Curricular Activity and Primary Source DBQ. What's Included:Eighteen 1/2-page Reading Passages detailing
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5th - 10th
Native American Word Origin Task Cards Activity | Indigenous Language
Looking for a resource about words that can be traced from Native American languages? This resource features 2 Task Card Activities: Words of Native American Origin for Native American studies & lessons during Native American Heritage Month. Students will learn how many words used today are traced to Native American & Indigenous languages. What's included?2 Task Card Sets (24 each. 48 total) 2 Vocabulary Word Charts2 Answer Grids2 Answer KeysStudents can play Scoot using these cards or
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Native American Heritage Month Mega Activity Bundle | U.S. History
Christmas Traditions in the USA - ESL ENL Powerpoint
This eye-catching seasonal presentation is an introduction to Christmas in the USA. It presents vocabulary words in a meaningful context. Students can use visuals and context clues to determine meaning of the new words. It is suited for beginning and intermediate English Language Learners.
I have attached notes on many of the slides explaining the reasons we have certain symbols for Christmas--such as the wreath, the Christmas tree and stockings.
I have attached a list of vocabulary w
Grades:
4th - 12th
Countries Around the World: Let's Go to Mexico: Digital Intro Rdg Comprehension
Let's Go to Mexico digital learning activity is a great way to escape the hum drums and introduce your students to the country of Mexico. This fully interactive informational activity uses text with audio that reads the words if needed, short video slideshows of the written text, videos, audio clips of the language, a game, and a quiz. The topics covered are:Where is Mexico?Notable places in MexicoCultural traditions of MexicoSome of the holidays in MexicoAudio clips of common phrases in MexicoA
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Host Your Veterans' Day Assembly
Host Your Veterans' Day AssemblyIntermediate grades lend themselves well to organizing assemblies where students can be the leaders in the school and shine. Organize your grade level or intermediate grades levels to make a strong community connection. The scripts once practiced will come off without a hitch with lots of opportunity for student participation. See the tips pages to get your ducks in a row.Features:Two Assembly Ideas and ScriptsStudent Leadership Opportunities1 Art ProjectHistory w
Grades:
4th - 6th
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I CAN Statements and Vocabulary for 6th Grade TN Social Studies
This collection of I Can Statement Posters is aligned with 6th grade Tennessee Social Studies standards, and is to be used with the study of ancient civilizations. This set could possibly be used in grades 5-8 depending on curriculum content. Common Core State Standards addressed include vocabulary standards RL.5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, RI.5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, L.5.4-5, 6.4-5, 7.4-5, and L.8.4-5. Full page I Can Statement posters are written in student friendly language, and include landscape format and
Grades:
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
Holidays Around the World Passport, Crafts, and Informational Text Mini Book
This Holidays Around the World Passport Unit includes a printable holidays passport and a 24-page informational text mini book about Five different Holidays: Diwali, Chanukah (Hanukkah), Santa Lucia Day, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. This is perfect for your Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth grade and homeschool students. This unit also includes five holidays around the world crafts, coloring pages, an activity for each holiday, and a suitcase to hold students' work. Your 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade studen
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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