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\nLiteracy Beyond the Language Arts Classroom\n

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\nCelebrate reading across the curriculum with a collection of lessons and worksheets that bring literature and informational text to life in math, science, social studies, and music. Each resource prompts interdisciplinary instruction...\n
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\n8 Ideas for Teaching National Hispanic Heritage Month\n

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\nHere are eight ideas to celebrate National Hispanic Month! Scholars have the opportunity to read and discuss literature, include people and events in history, examine art, watch and discuss films, listen to and dance to music, explore...\n
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\nAdditional Folklife Information\n

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\nUse a packet packed with ideas for how to celebrate the traditions of your country, state, community, and pupils's families. Suggestions for how to draw on oral and material traditions, customs, beliefs, music, and stories all find...\n
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\nMusical Moods\n

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\nTo celebrate diversity and the purpose of Harmony Day, the class examines culturally diverse music and expression through line drawing. They discuss that all cultures produce music and that music can convey mood just like art can. As the...\n
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\nKung-hsi Fa-ts' ai! – A Chinese New Year Celebration\n

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\nLooking for ideas for your Lunar New Year celebration? Check out an interdisciplinary unit of study that includes lessons in counting, calligraphy, culture, geography, literature, art, and music. Kung-hsi Fa-ts' ai! (May you...\n
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\nThe Music of the Mardi Gras Indians\n

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\nThe traditions, costumes, and the music of the Mardi Gras Indians, African-Americans and those with African American or Native American Heritage are the focus of a unit that introduces class members to a little-known group that...\n
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\nTraditional Irish Music\n

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\nCelebrate sean-nós, céilí, and the lilting music of the Emerald Isle with a set of language arts activities! Learners complete word puzzles, vocabulary exercises, and comprehension questions about traditional Irish music.\n
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\nMexican Culture “La Raspa”\n

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\nHere are three lessons that work together to engage learners in a cultural and musical exploration. In lesson one the listen to the Mexican folk song, \"La Raspa\" and discuss cultural context. In lesson two they dance along to both \"La...\n
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\nPopular Music of Brazil: Samba\n

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\nSamba music is a musical mixture of both African and Brazilian sounds and rhythms. Explore this art form with your class using this easy-to-follow slide show. They'll learn about Samba's roots, beats, characteristics, instruments, and...\n
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\nSmart Solutions: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 6)\n

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\nSmart Solutions is the theme of a unit created to meet the needs of English language earners. Through a series of lessons, scholars follow a routine—move, speak, and listen— to cover topics including stores, shops, celebrations, pets,...\n
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\nChinese New Year\n

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\nDancing dragons, fireworks, red envelopes, and loud music are the familiar images of Chinese New Year celebrations. The holiday, also know as Lunar New Year and/or the Spring festival is also a religious holiday that combines...\n
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\nChinese New Year Dragon Parade\n

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\nStudents research Chinese New Year celebrations to find out about traditions such as food, music, red banners on doors, parades, and fireworks. Students then view images of traditional Chinese dragons, and create their own dragons.\n
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\nCultural Research Activity\n

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\nClass members explore cultural diversity through a variety of texts that showcase the importance of traditions. Then, they interview their family members to research their own cultural background and write their findings on quilt...\n
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\nCreative Adventures with Literature - Whoever You Are\n

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\nCelebrate our similarities and differences through multiple readings of Whoever you Are by Mem Fox. Readings are accompanied by a grand discussion, charts, creative art, dramatic, and music play to reinforce the uniqueness that is...\n
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\nHoliday Poetry and Music\n

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\nLearners discuss Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and family traditions. After brainstorming how holidays are celebrated, students write a poem about a chosen holiday and create their own hand-made instrument. They share their poems...\n
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\nA Christmas Song Read Along\n

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\nSinging, holiday music, family get togethers are all part of typical American Christmas celebrations. Prepare your autistic or special needs class for social engagement through a group sing along. They can build reading skills, rhythm,...\n
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\nThe Brit Awards 2006\n

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\nStudents identify different artists and genres of music celebrated at the Brit Awards. They conduct surveys of their classmates music preferences and aspirations. Students examine the nominees and predict winners in each category.\n
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\nCelebration\n

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\nYoung scholars identify the different ways in which different countries celebrate and why, including story, dance, music, and exchanging gifts. Then they develop a basic standard of non-verbal communication through either dance, mime,...\n
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\nCelebrate Music In Our Schools Month\n

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\nStudents celebrate music for a month with a creative project.\n
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\nLet the Music Play\n

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\nStudents create auditory presentations on festivals and celebrations around the world. They begin by reading about how the New Orleans high school marching bands have overcome many obstacles to keep their music traditions alive. Then...\n
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\nCinco de Mayo - What is it?\n

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\nStudents, after examining why the fiesta Cinco de Mayo is celebrated, plan a fiesta that includes invitations, games, music, paper flowers, flags and a menu of authentic foods. By completing this assignment, they enhance their education...\n
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\nFolklife Around the Year and Around the State\n

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\nResearch how seasonal changes in Louisiana affect learners' lives and the folklife of their communities and the state. They investigate differences in the seasonal round in the regions of Louisiana, including celebrations, festivals,...\n
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\nHabari Gani: What is the News?\n

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\nDisplay creative works of art after learning about Kwanzaa. Kindergartners hear stories about the history of Kwanzaa and its celebrations. They then create artwork, practice African dances and listen to African music.\n
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\nChristmas Around the World\n

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\nStudents demonstrate an understanding of how different cultures celebrate Christmas by participating in artistic, musical, culinary and role play activities.\n
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