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OpenStax

Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Mexican Music: A Christmas Tradition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the Mexican Christmas tradition La Posada in this activity. Provided is the music and lyrics to a traditional posada song. The lyrics are available in both Spanish and English.
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Other

Catholic Culture: Catholic Activity: Carnival or Mardi Gras

For Students 9th - 10th
Maria Augusta Trapp explains the origin of the time of feasting and revelry between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, the seasonal celebration of Mardi Gras, which marks the beginning of Lent. Article also touches on the related tradition of...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Suggestions for Memoirs: Christmas Memories With a Relative

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After reading A Christmas Memory, by Truman Capote, teachers are provided with a list writing activities to choose from to use with their learners such as brainstorm and write about a Christmas memory with an elderly relative.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Rudolfo Anaya

For Students 9th - 10th
Regional author, Rudolfo Anaya, is featured in this brief biography highlighting his contributions to American literature which draw upon his experiences as a Mexican American. See "Rudolfo Anaya Activities" for related resources.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Dickens of a Time: Discovering the Victorian Period

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Before reading Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, learners examine different aspects of Victorian Life in London through a variety of research projects requiring hands-on computer activities.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Dr. Seuss Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss story? Web English Teacher may be offering you resources to teach it right here! Also contains links to biographical information.

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