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Eyes on the Prize is a seminal documentary on the Civil Rights Movement. It is broken into 14 parts, each approximately one hour in length. So often today students feel so out of touch with that era, and have a difficult time conceptualizing what went on then, how it must have felt, etc. This documentary does an excellent job of bringing that piece of important history back to life. This is a bundle of viewing guides on the first six parts in the series. It includes: AWAKENING about Emmett Ti

This is a fun activity to encourage your students to use imagery in their writing. Students will look at different original pictures from around the world and describe them without using the most obvious, common terms. It will challenge them to stretch their narrative writing skills.

This is a combination of two things: a powerpoint presentation on the Mayas and Chicen Itza (which can be purchased separately for $4) and an accompanying worksheet. The ppt has original photos of the city along with brief descriptions of the key structures. The worksheet is a simple ten question guide to use in order to highlight key points for the students.

Eyes on the Prize is a seminal documentary on the Civil Rights Movement. It is broken into 14 parts, each approximately one hour in length. This is a 14 question viewing guide on the second movie in the series. It covers efforts to desegregate the schools (Central High, Ole Miss and University of Alabama). NOTE: The other similar items for sale cover different parts of the series. This is just for the second part: Fighting Back.

Eyes on the Prize is a seminal documentary on the Civil Rights Movement. It is broken into 14 parts, each approximately one hour in length. This is a 10 question viewing guide on the first movie in the series. It covers Emmett Till and the Montgomery Bus Boycott in the 1950's.

Your students will learn what a glyph is, make their own and analyze class data in this fun activity. They will begin by learning what a glyph is and how to use one to convey and analyze data. They will create one of their very own. Then they will look at their classmates' glyphs and analyze the data using fractions, percentages, and graphs (bar graphs and pie charts). They will have fun doing it. And, when they are all done, the materials can be turned into a colorful class bulletin board! Note

Your students will learn what a glyph is, make their own and analyze class data in this fun winter activity. They will begin by learning what a glyph is and how to use one to convey and analyze data. They will create one of their very own. Then they will look at their classmates' glyphs and analyze the data using fractions, percentages, and graphs (bar graphs and pie charts). They will have fun doing it during the cold winter months ahead. And, when they are all done, the materials can be t

This is a folder with resources to teach and assess persuasive writing at the high school level. Included in the bundle is... *a power point on the art of persuasion (also sold separately for just $2.50) *checklist rubric for a persuasive paragraph *qualitative rubric for a 5 paragraph essay *exemplary 5 paragraph essay This is a great resource because it gives you the tools you will need to teach students the art of persuasion an exemplar for how to write a persuasive essay and 2 rubrics

This is a packet with 35+ pages of activities I have used with my Spanish students over the past twelve years. It practices numbers, time, calendar, greetings, and school vocabulary. What it lacks in pretty pictures, it makes up for in accuracy and practicality. I use it for homework, in-class written exercises, tests, centers, etc.

This is ETC's best seller. It is a collection of eight stations reviewing Spanish vocabulary for time, greetings, calendar and number. It is so versatile, you'll be sure to find a use for it in your classroom: sub plan, extra credit, early finishers, etc. If these materials are useful, you might also like my Spanish Packet: Unit One. This packet has 40 pages of printables on introductory vocabulary (80 pages with the answer keys). The hours it will save you in creating your own supplemental

This is one section of the 80 page Introduction to Spanish Packet. This packet just practices the vocabulary for introductory dialogues, with a tiny bit of practice with the numbers. The activities can be used for centers. They can also be used for sub plans, homework, written practice, tests, etc. Included in the packet are answer keys and rubrics.

This is a lesson you can use to bring performances into your classroom. It is designed to have students choose ten lines from one of their favorite poems to perform and break down for the class. There are handouts for them to go through beforehand that include activities in several reading strategies: visualizing, summarizing, monitoring, making connections, etc. There is a graphic organizer to help them break down the tone and theme. There is a simple checklist rubric at the end for grading

Eyes on the Prize is a seminal documentary on the Civil Rights Movement. It is broken into 14 parts, each approximately one hour in length. So often today students feel so out of touch with that era, and have a difficult time conceptualizing what went on then, how it must have felt, etc. This documentary does an excellent job of bringing that piece of important history back to life. This is a 14 question viewing guides to go with the third movie in the series. It covers the sit-ins and Free

Eyes on the Prize is a seminal documentary on the Civil Rights Movement. It is broken into 14 parts, each approximately one hour in length. So often today students feel so out of touch with that era, and have a difficult time conceptualizing what went on then, how it must have felt, etc. This documentary does an excellent job of bringing that piece of important history back to life. This is a 16 question viewing guides to go with the fourth movie in the series. It covers Martin Luther King Jr.'

This is a concise, yet thorough powerpoint on rhetoric. It breaks down the meaning of ethos, pathos and logos. It defines the terms, gives guiding questions and tips for each. The last slide is a review that can also be printed up and used as a classroom poster. I have taught it and revised it based on student questions, so it is student friendly! Common core standard for writing: "Write arguments to support claims in an analysis...using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

Included are 8 stations that practice Spanish numbers from 0 to 100. There are patterns for students to solve, simple algebra, word sorts and more. At just $2.50, you can't go wrong.

Children are surrounded with Christmas images every November and December. But, do they know about the other winter holidays celebrated in the United States? Here are short summaries of las Posadas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah.

Enclosed are thirty-one word searches, one for each day of the month of December. Each page starts out with a short summary of something significant that happened on that day in history. Underneath is a puzzle containing key words from the summary. Have your students do one a day or save them to use throughout the year when you are teaching topics related to the wordsearch.

This is a lesson to teach students about peace. It includes a word map, higher order thinking journal prompt and art activity. The lesson will prompt students to think about what it means to live in peace and have them create a peace tree to decorate the classroom with or take home to discuss with their families. I've done this with my students and they were excited to share what they had learned and done.

Here are the materials you will need to have your students create their own snowman glyph. They will begin by learning what a glyph is. They will look at a model glyph and analyze it for the meaning conveyed through its details. Then they will read step by step directions and create their own. Finally they will analyze a partners. This is a fun activity to do during the cold winter months! When they are done the glyphs can be used to create a fun classroom bulletin board!! Note: I'm selli