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31 Articles of the Week U.S. History 1850-Present Mega Pack

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These Articles of the Week can be used as bell ringers for the entire year to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. I have created Articles of the Week that

Subjects:

Grammar, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.8, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.8...

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The First Great Awakening Scaffolded Close Read Activity

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Are you looking for social studies text that infuse literacy strategies to help students comprehend? This text is about the First Great Awakening and two of its leaders, Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. It aligns with TN Ready Social

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Article of the Week French and Indian War

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Are you looking for materials aligned to the new 2019-2020 TN Ready SS Standards? This Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.10, CCRA.L.1

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U.S. History, Prior to 1850, Articles of the Week Mega Bundle Pack

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This Articles of the Week Bundle Pack can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. These Article of the Week include a variety of

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

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4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Homework

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$11.70

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Fortnite #2 Informational Article of the Week

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Looking for an engaging text to captivate your students? This Article of the Week is an informational text about the popular game Fortnite. "No, Fortnite Isn't Rotting Kids' Brains. It May Even Be Good for Them" examines the advantages of kids

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Homework

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Article of the Week Bell Ringer: Lusitania and Zimmerman Telegram

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This Article of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. I have created Articles of the Week that integrate social

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, L.5.1, L.5.2

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A Review of Ancient Civilizations Google Presentation

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Are you for a good review of ancient civilizations before testing time? This presentation covers the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, India, China, Greece, & Rome. Each civilization has a video review that overviews the

Subjects:

World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Video Files

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Scaffolded Close Read of Lincoln Douglas Senate Debates of 1858

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Provide students with a scaffolded close read about the historic Lincoln Douglas debate of 1858. Students will be prompted to annotate and make margin notes throughout the text. Checks for understanding occur throughout the text. They will

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Homework

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26 Different Western Civilization Articles of the Week Mega Bundle Pack

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Integrating literacy into the content areas fosters comprehension and deepens understanding. Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing,

Subjects:

World History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Homework

$25.00

$22.50

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7-9 Grade Reading Skills Mega Pack Deal

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Are you looking for a deal? This Mega Pack includes 10 Products that use high-interest texts paired with rigorous tasks that mimic state testing. Each products vary in the number of texts that are used. All products include comprehension checks,

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Writing-Essays, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$21.00

$14.00

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Article of the Week Mehmed II the Conqueror & Suleiman the Magnificent

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AOWs are a vital part of my classroom. I encourage you to give them a try in your classroom. Articles of the Week are a great routine to incorporate a variety of literacy skills across the content areas. This Article of the Week can be used as a

Subjects:

World History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.7.4, RI.7.10, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.4, CCRA.L.1

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22 Scaffolded Close Reads of Different U.S. History Topics - Bundle

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Are you looking for a social studies text that infuse literacy strategies to help students comprehend?This bundle includes scaffolded close reads of informational texts on a variety of U.S. History topics.The text is introduced with the following

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$22.00

$18.90

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Horror Movies Paired Text Set w/Optional Informational Writing Prompt

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October is the perfect month to use high-interest texts about scary topics that give students the opportunity to practice vital literacy skills! This activity is perfect for secondary classrooms. This activity pairs two texts that explore horror

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Homework

$1.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Article of the Week Bell Ringer Complete WWII Bundle

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Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. This bundle includes 7 Articles of the Week that integrate social studies

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.8...

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A Scaffolded Close Read: Henry Clay's American System

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Are you looking for a social studies text that infuse literacy strategies to help students comprehend?This text is an informational text about the Henry Clay's American System. It aligns with TNReady Standard SS.8.46.The text is introduced with the

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (1.13 MB)

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Article of the Week Bell Ringer Holocaust During WWII

By McManus Materials

This Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. I have created Articles of the Week that integrate social studies

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, L.4.1, L.5.1, L.6.1

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Scaffolded Close Read: Touching Spirit Bear Non-Fiction Companion Texts

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Are you looking for the perfect companion non-fiction texts to couple with Touching Spirit Bear? Then look no farther! This mega pack includes 8 companion texts that correlate with the themes and topics in Touching Spirit Bear. Each text includes

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$6.00

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A Scaffolded Close Read of the Presidency of James K. Polk

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Provide students with a scaffolded close read about the presidency of James K. Polk. Students will be prompted to annotate and make margin notes throughout the text. They will summarize the text. A graphic organizer is included that asks students

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$1.00

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Overview: Major Battles of the American Revolutionary War Scaffolded Close Read

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Are you looking for social studies text that infuse literacy strategies to help students comprehend? This text is about the major battles of the American Revolutionary War. It aligns with TN Ready Social Studies Standard 8.25.Each text is

Subjects:

U.S. History, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

$1.00

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Article of the Week Declaration of Independence

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Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.7, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.7, L.4.1, L.5.1

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught for 20 years. The majority of my work has been in ELA and social studies.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe students should spend the large majority of their time in ELA reading and writing. I aim to have them "doing" most of the time.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

West TN Teacher of the Year 2017 2016-2017 SCORE EdFellow 2019, 2020, 2021 Summit Learning Curriculum Fellow

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors in Elementary Education 1-8 Masters of Education in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Special Education Endorsement

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Christy McManus is a Literacy Coach at Chester County Jr. High School in Henderson, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Memphis with a B.S. in ELED and a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership with an emphasis in Reading. She holds endorsements in ELED 1-8 and Special Education.