Common Core RL.8.2 cultural activities

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Poetry

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Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities

The Sneetches Have a Dream-Comparing Genres with a Similar Theme (MLK)

Created by

Miss Clelands Class

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

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

Adventures in World History

, RL.6.9

, RL.7.1

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Also included in: Dr. Seuss Allegory/Allusion Bundle: The Sneetches, The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who

Mayan Literature - The Popul Vuh

Created by

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 Plot Setting Rising action Ancient Civilizations Ancient History American History America American North Amer

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, World History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

DBQs, Cultural Activities, Centers

CCSS:

Adventures in World History

, RH.6-8.2

Aztec and Mayan Primary Source Readings - Vocabulary, Imagery, Foreshadowing

Created by

This assignment gives students the opportunity to read a Mayan chant and an Aztec song that almost seem to predict the doom of their civilizations. Students will analyze the readings to determine theme, foreshadowing, mood, and word meanings. Aztec Maya Mayan Olmec Inca Toltec Ancient Civilizations Ancient History American History America American North America South America Mesoamerica Pyramid Chichen Itza Glyphs Archaeology History Primary Sources Writing Reading Strategies Vocabulary Imager

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Native Americans, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, DBQs, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.2

English Language Arts, Literature, World History

, RL.6.5

, RL.6.9

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32 Short Myths from Around the World + 3 Classroom Activities

Created by

Zachary Hamby

Explore 32 different myths! Each 2-page myth handout comes with the following features:700-950 word retelling of the myth (a quick read for most students)Full-color illustrationsSpecific culture of origin and geographical locationPost-reading questions for classroom discussion or written responsesThe collection is available as a single 64-page file and individual handout files for easy uploading.Unit Plan: These stories form a 13-16 day unit, where your students read 2-3 myths a day and analyze

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Poetry

, RL.8.9

, RL.9-10.1

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Dear Mama Song Analysis

Created by

Team Trochio

This includes the lyrics to Dear Mama and close reading questions that require students to cite evidence, create inferences, analyze themes and figurative language.

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Literary Analysis & Close Reading: Reflections of America Through Music

Created by

OCBeachTeacher

Students love music! Meet the needs of your auditory learners while also completing literary analysis and close reading for American Literature. With this lesson and activity, students listen to songs that reflect various ideas about America. Then they read and annotate the song lyrics, analyzing them as poems. When completing this lesson, the teacher plays clips of classic songs from different genres and time periods. It’s strongly recommended that the teacher preview the lyrics to ensure th

Subjects:

Music, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

CCSS:

Civics, Short Stories, World History

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Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience 5-8

Created by

DEEPbyDESIGN

Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity64 pages Grade 5 to 8All stories also available individuallyDiscover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.5.2

, RL.7.6

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Native Americans

, RI.5.6

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Native American Creation Myths Bundle

Created by

l Mrs J ELA l

This product bundle includes two texts and two corresponding worksheets. This product can be printed or shared for digital use.Our students use these assignments to learn about Native American mythology and as a refresher for citing textual evidence in their responses to text-dependent questions. The myths have been leveled for use in middle school, but would be a great resource for differentiated lessons in high school courses as well!

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Writing

, RL.8.6

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Springboard Unit 3: The Challenge to Make a Difference Interactive Notebook

Created by

PassionTeaching

This notebook is tied to CA Springboard curriculum for 8th grade students and can be used for any history or English class teaching about the Holocaust. Some slides are pulled directly from Springboard Online and edited to fit the slide style. Slides connected to Springboard curriculum will have a removable label for copyright purposes. Other slides are pulled from reputable education sources as supplemental, adjusted to fit the notebook and will also be labeled with their watermark. Any slides

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

, RL.8.3

Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading

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You Are Here Connecting flights Lit Log (Novel Study)

Created by

MrsDsEducationalTools

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,

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

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, RL.5.4

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CLASS: Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)

Created by

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature

Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: All 32 CCSS Anchor StandardsSteps: 115+Original Products: 75+Links to Resources: 100+Rubrics: 5+11 Unit Bundles Include: Introduction, African, Sports, Pirates, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Arabian, Celtic, Italian, Norse, Greek

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Literature

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Christmas Carols: An Historical, Analytical, and Character Carol Activity

Created by

Bespoke ELA

This activity takes students on a journey through the history, literature, and music of Christmas carols, culminating in a deeper understanding and appreciation for these beloved holiday traditions. In this activity, students will understand the purpose and history of Christmas carols and then write a Christmas carol from the perspective of a literary character. After exploring the overall history of these songs, students will select a Christmas carol to explore in depth. I have included a compr

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Drama, Instrumental Music, Literature

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A Christmas Carol: A Play Told in Six Scenes

Created by

Learning through Theater

This wonderful story written by Charles Dickens is a must for students and teachers looking for a fun and simple dramatic reading or a staged production to share with the school or family and friends. Adapted for the stage by Carol J. Macy. Dickens has an important message about kindness and caring verses striving for material wealth. Each scene asks for only minimal props and costume pieces. Victorian Christmas music can be uploaded online or purchased on a CD. Students will LOVE acting ou

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.2

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Unit: Fables for Mythology and Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)

Created by

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 8Steps: 10Original Products: 7Links to Resources: 15Rubrics: 1Complete MY ORIGINAL WKSH: Theme (CCSS.ELA.R.2)with textbook fable of choice (CCSS.ELA.R.10)STORY: “Right Mind and Wrong Mind” Page 172 STORY: “Princess and Tin Box” Page 332Complete MY ORIGINAL WKSH: Narrative Analysis (CCSS.ELA.W.3)With Folder: Fables- Not by Aesop (CCSS.ELA.R.1)Complete MY ORIGINAL DIRECTIONS: Literary Analysis (CCSS.ELA.W.2) With LINK: List of Aesop's

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

, RL.7.10

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Hyperdoc: Byronic Hero in Frankenstein Letters 1-4, An Introduction (EDITABLE)

Created by

Creative Writing, Literature, Other (ELA)

provides notes about The Byronic Heroprovides a chart for students to fill out with examples of the romantic notes in the letters 1-4 to introduce Frankensteinprovides both a group and individual optionkey included

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Graphic Arts, Reading

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Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)

Persepolis questions and study guide

Created by

The Write Way to Teach

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.

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.5

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Hyperdoc: Romanticism in Frankenstein Letters 1-4, An Introduction (EDITABLE)

Created by

Creative Writing, Literature, Other (ELA)

provides notes about Romanticismprovides a chart for students to fill out with examples of the romantic notes in the letters 1-4 to introduce Frankensteinprovides both a group and individual optionkey included

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Activities, Cultural Activities

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.5

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Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)

Coraline Study Guide

Created by

Immodest Bookworm

Since Halloween is just around the corner, what better idea but to read this horror classic? This study guide has almost everything: comprehension questions for each chapter, discussion questions, Webquests, characters&themes&symbols analysis, color theory (you read correctly), a bio of the author (watchable with follow-up questions), as well as creative activities. Objectives are included.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.8.3

English Language Arts, Hispanic Heritage Month, Reading

, RL.8.6

DANCING HOME Reading Quiz Chapter 1 - 4

Created by

Mrs Minton EDU

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.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature

, RL.6.5

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The Door of No Return Nonfiction Connections

Created by

LIT Lessons

The Door of No Return nonfiction activity sets will build students’ background knowledge about the history of West Africa and culture of the Asante Kingdom. Because both influence and shape the characters and circumstances in the novel The Door of No Return, students will deepen their understanding of the text as they synthesize informational texts, conduct research, and engage in creative tasks. Students will also develop their critical thinking and practice essential skills aligned to the read

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.9

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Also included in: The Door of No Return Novel Study

Unit: Introduction to Novel- Animal Farm- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)

Created by

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature

PROFILE:Subject: ELAGrade Level: 9-10Unit: Novel- Animal Farm- IntroductionCreator: Erica VilliloINCLUDES:1 Agenda1 Quizlet3 Google Slides3 Website Links10 CCSS Anchor Standards23 Steps17 MY ORIGINALS15 Keys11 Assessments

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Poetry

, RL.7.10

, RL.8.1

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Tupac Poetry Analysis

Created by

Team Trochio

There are 3 poems from his book A Rose That Grew From Concrete. Each poem has close reading questions about theme and figurative language.Learning Targets:I can infer meaning in a poem using text evidence as support. I can translate figurative language into literal meaning.

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities

CCSS: