Less than $5 Homeschool English Language Arts Thematic Unit Plans

This set of 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

It provides an engaging way for students to learn about the cultural significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo.

Each passage explores different aspects of this festive holiday, from celebrations to dances and more. They include;

• Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: This passage explores the significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo. Students will learn about the historical context of the holiday and how it is celebrated.
• Cinco de Mayo Pinata Fun: In this passage, students will discover the joy of pinatas during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
• The Mexican Hat Dance on Cinco de Mayo: This passage introduces students to the lively and rhythmic Mexican Hat Dance (also known as “Jarabe Tapatío”). Students will explore the dance’s history, its traditional costumes, and the energetic steps involved.

The set includes multiple-choice questions following each passage to assess students’ understanding. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Teachers can use this resource for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent assignments.

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Overview of 20th century poetry includes 17 slides. Includes poets, social concepts (lifestyles, fashions, entertainment), links to readings and visuals, resources, photos of fashions and poets. A complete overview for students that can be broken down by sub-divisions. Easy for students to follow and comprehend.

Engage your students with this comprehensive Cinco de Mayo Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of this Mexican holiday. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Cinco de Mayo.

The activities are:

• 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages: The passages focus on the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this cultural holiday is celebrated. Multiple-choice questions and answer keys are also included for each passage.
• Word Search Puzzle: Find 25 hidden words related to the Cinco de Mayo in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 10 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Cinco de Mayo.
• Word Scramble: Unscramble 11 words related to Cinco de Mayo and write them in the correct spaces.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about the Cinco de Mayo and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passage introduces some important terms and concepts related to this cultural event.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity.

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15 critical thinking group or individual Earth Day debates, discussions, and writing prompts. Includes visually stimulating graphics and thought provoking prompts, such as:

Earth's changes over the years

Alternative energy

Barren neighborhoods

Create a timeline

Compare and Contrast

Global Warming

Environmental Pollution

Invitation for Earth Day Celebration

Newspaper Advertisement writing for Earth Advocate

Water conservation

and more...

Excellent for assessment purposes or stimulating debates and discussions on Earth Day issues.

Overview of poetry includes 21 slides and starts at the beginning of time then finishes with 19TH century (for 20th century see Origins of Poetry 20th Century PowerPoint). Includes poets, social concepts (lifestyles, fashions, entertainment), links to readings and visuals, resources, photos of fashions and poets. A complete overview for students that can be broken down by time periods using the contents slide. Easy for students to follow and comprehend.

Introduce the history of April Fool's Day then enjoy fun, educational activities that include:

Includes:

History & Timeline Symbolism activity

Awards

Class Debate

Charades

Crossword with answer sheet

Maze

Polls

Prank Reflection

Visual Prank Drawing

Writing Activities

Word Search with answer sheet

Easy to implement and use with students. Uses higher level and critical thinking skills that are great for Pre-Ap/AP. Differentiated lessons for centers or groups.

Engage students in learning about narrative writing and cultures and diversity. Create Road of Life Maps (many students' examples included) then storytell one event using narrative characteristics. This complete Common Core ELA lesson plan includes: Objectives Benefits Background Knowledge Road of Life Map (directions, teacher & students' examples) Scoring Rubrics Grading Information Students' narrative essays (peer workshoppings & maps) Media resources for elementary and secondary Literature resources for elementary and secondary Writing assignment for narrative Peer Workshopping practice slides Theory and Research information Quotes A great beginning of school year assignment to learn about students and to let students learn about you, as well as to introduce writing process, help students learn how to put final packets together, and can be used as a diagnostic writing. Fun, educational, and encourages storytelling and sharing along with building safe communities of writers in language arts classrooms.