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Get some free activities to use with Cynthia Rylant's fun fall mentor text, Scarecrow!
Fabulous Fall Mentor Text: Scarecrow
I absolutely LOVE the author, Cynthia Rylant. She has so many fantastic books to use as mentor texts! One of her gems is perfect for this t...This month doesn't have to be all about Halloween!
Help your students learn about other cultures (or get excited about reading about their own!) while also practicing rigorous reading skills with these paired texts:
Print-And-Go Unit- www.ideasbyjivey.com/product/paired-texts-paired-passages-celebrations-around-the-world-grades-4-6/
Digital Classroom Ready Unit- www.ideasbyjivey.com/product/digital-classroom-paired-texts-passages-celebrations-around-the-worl...
I have included informational passages about several celebrations that occur around the world. The first pair is about the Festivals of Lights that occur in Thailand, Taiwan, and China compared to the International Balloon Fiesta in the US. The second pair is all about Diwali and the food and clothing traditions. The third pair is about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Catrina: the icon of the holiday.
I teamed up with 21 other bloggers to share anti-racist lessons, books, research, anecdotes, and helpful articles to guide you in your teaching. After the horrific shooting in El Paso, where a 21-year-old domestic terrorist targeted Latinx people, we all agreed that teachers make a difference in the way students view others, accept others, and are exposed to others. It’s time to talk racism and build empathy, and we want to make sure you can do it well.
We can no longer be silent.
Check out my post where I share how to use the book, Dreamers by Yuyi Morales, and I also provide free downloads for your lessons. This post is dedicated to Jorge Calvillo Garcia, one of the 22 victims of that horrific day in El Paso. www.ideasbyjivey.com/using-mentor-texts-dreamers/
