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Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core SL.9-10.1 resources
Argument Analysis: Regifting for Distance Learning
Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs. Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting. Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (d
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
ECONOMICS & SCARCITY ACTIVITY: Making Paper Chains With Limited Resources
When teaching economics and the idea of scarcity, it can be hard to help students understand the concept while keeping them actively engaged. It is this very reason why I came up with the paper chain activity! I happened to be teaching on scarcity around the Christmas season, and I was trying to figure out a fun plan for the kids. As I was planning, I realized that my very own classroom was experiencing a scarcity in decorations! It was this personal scarcity that gave me the passion to create
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Not Grade Specific
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Christmas Literature Bundle - 3 classic units for the season - CCSS
This is a bundle of our Christmas literature units. Students analyze three acclaimed classics. These include A Christmas carol, The Christmas Dinner, and The Gift of the Magi. Students will delve into the context of each author's purpose, read the texts (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, make inferences supported by evidence, and complete creative writing assignments. Each unit has daily lesson plans included.Note on Level of Rigor: High schoo
Grades:
8th - 12th
A Christmas Carol Unit - 2 Weeks - Holiday Novel Study, Charles Dickens, CCSS
This is a fun 2 week unit plan for A Christmas Carol, the classic novella by Charles Dickens. Engage your students during the holiday season by delving into this classic story. Students will: Participate in engaging PowerPoint sessions, read the text (included), collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, make inferences about themes supported by evidence, and complete a writing assessment as a final analysis. Note: The standards are aimed toward upper high school grade levels. The unit can
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Christmas Literature Bundle - 3 classic units for the season - CCSS
Short Stories for Christmas Quizzes, Close Readings, Vocabulary Games, and Test
Evaluate reading comprehension, support critical thinking, and embrace the spirit of Christmas and wintertime no matter the time of year with this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, vocabulary development exercises, and an end-of-unit test for six holiday-themed short stories: "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather, "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov, "Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros
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7th - 12th
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Short Stories for Christmas Quizzes, Close Readings, and Vocab Games (Google)
Evaluate reading comprehension, support critical thinking, and embrace the spirit of Christmas and wintertime no matter the time of year with this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, vocabulary development exercises, and an end-of-unit test for six holiday-themed short stories: "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather, "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov, "Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros
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7th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Unit - 5 Days - Christmas Short Story by O. Henry, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze the short story The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. This warm classic contains a good lesson for students to think about during the holiday season. Students will read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, make inferences supported by evidence, analyze the characters, and complete a writing assignment from a choice board.Note on Level of Rigor: High school is the target grade range for the stan
Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Christmas Literature Bundle - 3 classic units for the season - CCSS
Kwanzaa Stations Activity
This resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a stations activity to teach students about Kwanzaa. The lesson involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. All tasks are Language Arts skills-based so that with this engaging lesson, learning is not sacrificed; in fact, students will come away with it with a greater understanding about the history an importance of Kwanzaa.How does it work?Your students will work to complete 5 Language Arts-based tas
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8th - 11th
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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote Quiz and Close Reading Bundle for Google
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Truman Capote's holiday-themed short story "A Christmas Memory." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a print
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8th - 12th
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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Go
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8th - 12th
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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Truman Capote's holiday-themed short story "A Christmas Memory." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is ava
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8th - 12th
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"Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Sandra Cisneros' short story titled "Three Wise Guys: Un Cuento de Navidad." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternativ
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6th - 12th
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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student fe
Grades:
8th - 12th
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"At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov Quiz and Close Reading Bundle for Google
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedbac
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8th - 12th
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"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "The Heavenly Christmas Tree," also known as "The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Driv
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8th - 12th
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"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "The Heavenly Christmas Tree," also known as "The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editabl
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8th - 12th
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"Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Sandra Cisneros' short story titled "Three Wise Guys: Un Cuento de Navidad." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle o
Grades:
6th - 12th
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"At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google
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8th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Activities Christmas Reading Activities Middle School High
Wondering how you'll keep your middle school and high school students engaged in the days leading up to the Christmas winter break without losing focus on ELA activities and standards? This EDITABLE, NO PREP, GOOGLE SLIDES close reading activity and socratic seminar for the Christmas short story The Gift of the Magi is sure to get your students speaking, listening, and engaging with the text! The Gift of the Magi is an ironic, yet sweet, Christmas story about generosity, sacrifice, and the true
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7th - 10th
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What Christmas Is As We Grow Older Q&A Analysis of Dickens Sub Plan
Looking for a no prep resource that will elevate your students study of What Christmas Is As We Grow Older to the next level? This resource will make your life easier. It includes an in-depth analysis of Charles Dickens's essay that is sure to engage and inspire your students! With detailed discussion questions and answers that reflect on student's real life situations, and discuss detailed literary elements in plot, themes, characters, and everything. You'll have everything you need to guide yo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Christmas Triology Q&A Analysis of Dickens Sub Plan CCSS
"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" by Dostoevsky Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "The Heavenly Christmas Tree," otherwise known as "The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree." An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is availabl
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8th - 12th
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The Grinch (2000 Movie) Virtual Escape Room
Take Cinema Literacy to another level! Characters, Plot, Quotes, and Vocabulary all based on the 2000 Movie, "The Grinch". Challenge students to use their critical thinking skills and collaborate to Escape Mount Crumpit. After viewing the film students will work (independently/in pairs, in groups) to complete this virtual escape room. Great for: in-person, hybrid, distance learning.
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6th - 12th
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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Truman Capote's holiday-themed short story "A Christmas Memory." An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)By completing this close reading activity, students will:Identify what the text states explicitly as
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9th - 12th
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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Willa Cather's short story "The Burglar's Christmas." An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)By completing this close reading activity, students will:Identify what
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8th - 12th
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