11th Grade English Language Arts Cultural Activities

Product Description:
Looking for a rich, thought-provoking short story assignment that engages students in literary analysis and Indigenous perspectives? This detailed assignment on Thomas King's "Borders" invites students to explore deep themes like identity, colonial borders, sovereignty, power dynamics, and media influence, all through an accessible and age-appropriate narrative.

🌍 Why This Resource Works:
This resource breaks down key literary elements (point of view, symbolism, narrative structure, etc.) while encouraging students to connect text to real-world issues like immigration, Indigenous rights, and government-imposed identity labels. It’s a perfect tool for building critical literacy and social awareness in your English Language Arts or Indigenous Studies classroom.

🎯 What's Included:
✅ A breakdown of 6 major literary elements and their significance in "Borders"
✅ Analysis of key themes like resistance, power structures, and liminality
✅ Prompts for student reflection and discussion
✅ Opportunities to integrate Indigenous worldviews and contemporary social issues
✅ Ready-to-use for Grades 9–12

✨ Perfect For:

• Grade 9–12 English or Literature classes
• Indigenous Studies and FNMI curriculum links
• Truth and Reconciliation discussions
• Cross-curricular links with Social Studies or Civics

📌 Bonus:
This resource pairs perfectly with inquiry-based learning and culturally responsive teaching. It's ideal for teachers who want to go beyond surface-level comprehension and guide students into meaningful analysis of Indigenous voices in literature.

Do you want to make learning about Lunar New Year engaging? Do you want to foster a diverse and inclusive classroom? Motivate your students to practice their research skills with this Lunar New Year 2024 Activity WebQuest! FULLY EDITABLE, some questions students will locate easily while with others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. Students will learn about Lunar New Year in China, Vietnam, South Korea, Mongolia, Tibet, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This resource includes:

• WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• Same questions in an editable form
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website Evaluation Form
• Terms of Use

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Bring authentic Indigenous knowledge into your classroom with this thoughtful, respectful, and engaging literacy and cultural assignment on Anishinaabek Medicine Bags. Perfect for middle or high school classrooms, this activity introduces students to the cultural and spiritual significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) tradition, while encouraging personal reflection and creative expression.

What’s Included:

• A clear and concise explanation of the origin and significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe culture
• Examples of traditional medicines and their spiritual uses
• Guided reflection questions that promote critical thinking and personal connections
• A design component where students sketch and plan their own symbolic medicine bag
• Culturally appropriate prompts emphasizing respect and understanding
• Embedded video links for supplemental learning

Learning Goals:

• Build cultural awareness and sensitivity around Indigenous practices
• Foster self-reflection and identity-building
• Integrate literacy skills through reading comprehension, written responses, and personal expression
• Support Truth and Reconciliation education in a meaningful and respectful way

Ideal for:

• Grade 7–10 English, Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, or Character Education
• Teachers seeking a culturally responsive resource that honours Indigenous voices
• Classrooms working toward meeting FNMI (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) curriculum expectations or Calls to Action

This resource was created with cultural sensitivity and educational integrity in mind. It encourages students to approach Indigenous traditions with the respect they deserve and deepens their understanding of spiritual and natural connections in Anishinaabe life.

Do you want to engage your students in learning about Diwali? Do you want to support diversity in your classroom? Do you want to expose your students to the wonders of Diwali? Then downland this Diwali Reading Comprehension Activity Global Holidays for Middle and High School! This reading activity allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, and more of this Indian holiday.

➟ Fully Editable & No Prep!

➟ Easy to differentiate instruction as it comes with 3 levels of reading!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 3 short reading passages
• Vocabulary & Cultural References handout
• Comprehension and reflection questions
• !!FULLY EDITABLE!!
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to engage your students in learning about Diwali? Do you want to support diversity in your classroom? Then downland this Bundle Diwali Bulletin Board Set and Reading Comprehension Activity!

DIWALI READING ACTIVITY - allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, and more of this Indian holiday.

➟ Fully Editable & No Prep!

➟ Easy to differentiate instruction as it comes with 3 levels of reading!

➟ Includes:

• 3 short reading passages (Grades 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12)
• Vocabulary & Cultural References handout
• Comprehension and reflection questions
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BULLETIN BOARD

The mini-posters cover the history, significance, people, and facts along with decorative rangoli (stunning circular designs) and lanterns.

Low prep - just cut and hang! Includes 12 mini-posters (8.5 X 11), 1 poster with rangoli (an Indian decorative art form), and 1 poster of lanterns. Print as many of the rangoli and lantern posters needed to ensure your bulletin board looks festive!

➟Why this resource?

• Demonstrate to your students that you celebrate the diversity in your class/school
• Learn more about a holiday celebrated by over one billion people

➟This resource includes the following mini-posters:

• Happy
• Diwali
• Shubh (Shubh means “Happy”)
• 3 types of lanterns
• 4 types of rangoli
• Brief description of the meaning of the holiday
• Historical reasons as to why this holiday is celebrated
• Definition of the word “Diwali”
• Explanation of holiday -
• Explanation of date - 2 pages (same information, different format)
• Who celebrates this holiday
• Description of the symbolism of the lights
• “Our Bad Thoughts and Desires” pictograph of the thoughts/desires we strive to overcome

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