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Civil Rights Movement Document Based Questions DBQ Free
Civil Rights Movement Document Based Questions DBQClick here for the digital classroom version if you are a 1:1, Google, or Paperless ClassroomThis practice will allow your students to dig deep and analyze the various aspects concerning the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. The format will have students analyze 4 documents, answer 4 short answer questions, and then there is a writing extension with a rubric. It is also formatted to use in print or with an online classroom. Enjoy! This woul
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activity BUNDLE (American History Bundle)
Elementary ELA AVID Academic Language Scripts Classroom Discussion Printables
*** New Seller please follow, comment, and review if you like these! <3*** These Academic Language Scripts are perfect in an AVID classroom setting. It is used to build classroom discussion and improve how students respond to each other during discussion. These are used as questions stems to add to discussion during socratic seminar or philosophical chairs. *Available in two colors brights and primary colors Socratic SeminarPhilosophical ChairsClassroom Discussion Literature Circles Promotin
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2nd - 12th
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Faux Movie Trailer: The Tell-Tale Heart Trial (lesson hook)
Is the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" sane/guilty or insane/not guilty of murder? Teachers and students both *love* the experience of debating this question, which rests on the legal definition of insanity and a close and careful reading of a beautifully complex and chilling short story.
Here's a 1-min video that frames this inquiry in the most dramatic way possible: a trailer for a horror movie in which students (the audience) must determine the fate of the narrator.
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7th - 10th
Emmett Till and The 16th Street Bombing - FREEBIE
This is an activity that can either be used as a homework activity, in class independent activity, or used with a small group of students. The passages are taken from npr.org and biography.com and are both easily accessible. Links to the article are included in the packet. Enjoy!
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4th - 6th
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Malcolm X Nonfiction Reading & Quiz | Black History Month Activity
Celebrate Black History Month with our comprehensive Malcolm X Reading Comprehension activity! This engaging resource includes a 1-page color and black-and-white reading passage, thought-provoking questions that stimulate critical thinking (5 questions total), and a convenient answer key for quick grading.In addition, we've included an interactive twist with a True/False quiz (1 page) based on the passage, followed by a separate page providing correct answers. This 6-page PDF pack is designed to
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3rd - 6th
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Martin Luther King Jr Primary Sources Document Based Questions Black History
This product provides several primary sources for interpretation. Students answer 16 multiple choice questions to assess their understanding. This is a great activity for Black History Month or when studying the Civil Rights Movement. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of public sites. (These are NOT editable files.)Tutorial How to Make PDFs Ed
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6th - 8th
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Friday the 13th Writing Prompt or DBQ
This is a quick write activity that starts with defining myths & superstitions. Use it as a fun way to teach students about triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13) and Friday the 13th. Great for grades 3+
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3rd - 8th
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Henry Box Brown - Slavery Mini Document analysis
Henry Box Brown was a fugitive slave in the 19th century. We did an activity where students had to try to fit inside a box roughly the same dimensions as his. Then we read the summary (found on wikipedia) and analyzed the image. We answered the questions and I had them write a short essay about it using the questions as their guide. They shared their answers and we held a discussion about how terrible slavery must have been if he would go to such great lengths to escape it! This resource does no
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3rd - 12th
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Character Point of View Graphic Organizer (Common Core RL.8.6)
This graphic organizer aligns with the Common Core Standard RL.8.6 and LAFS.8.RL.2.6 -- Analyze how the differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
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8th
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Middle Passage, Reading Practice, Primary Source
This handout provides students with space to practice annotations and note-taking. Students read a primary source account of the African slave trade and the Middle Passage. Excellent practice for Common Core State Standards. Ideal for US History and English classes. For older students - contains graphic information.
Recommended use: Model how you would like students to annotate on the first paragraph. Discuss sensitive language and purpose for studying this document. Provide minimum expectation
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Malala Yousafzai: Courageous Activist Nonfiction Reading & Activities for WHM
Embark on a transformative journey of courage and advocacy with this Malala Yousafzai nonfiction reading and activities bundle, tailored for Women's History Month! Explore the remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai, the courageous Pakistani activist who defied adversity to champion girls' education and human rights worldwide.Within this comprehensive resource, uncover a meticulously crafted 2-page reading passage, presented in both vibrant color and printer-friendly black and white versions. Accom
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient India - Fables Panchatantra
Reading comprehension worksheet to practice and enhance students' knowledge about the arts and literature from Ancient India. Students will need to read short fables from Panchatantra first. Their goal will be to retell the fable in their own words, create a poster / comics strip depicting the main events in the fable or perform the plot of their fable in the class.This worksheet is best used as a follow-up to presentation "Ancient India - Scientific Achievements, Arts, Heritage" in my store, av
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient India Bundle for Middle School
African Slave Trade Background Reading with Questions
A brief introduction to the Atlantic Slave Trade. Students are encouraged to read the background and use the sidebar to take notes and create their own summary. On the back of the reading is a related historical document with questions posed in an O.P.V.L. format (Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitations).
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Colonial Foundations of the United States
Third Grade Reading Log (CCSS Literature Aligned)
For this reading log, students choose an independent reading book to read each night and use this reading log to respond to what they read. Students can choose their own comprehension question and respond on the space provided. They also write down the book title , author, the page they started on and where they ended. There is even a page for extra space and a place for homework helpers (parents/guardians) to sign daily. Each of the reading response questions are aligned to third grade common
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3rd
Plato's "Republic": The Allegory of the Cave
Preserved in the dialogues of Plato, Socrates’ faithful student, Socrates’ persistent questioning and investigation into what is true, good, and beautiful compose of the most influential philosophical works ever written. Socrates’ insights on the nature of the good life and the contemplation of truth, beauty, and goodness are more needed today than ever before. This PDF document contains a reading from Plato's "Republic" entitled The Allegory of the Cave. Included is a short introduction, a 2- t
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9th - 11th
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Olaudah Equiano Close Read
Qlaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, the African, 1789. The text is chunked and students are asked to complete multiple reads of the text, and look for specific text features during each read. When students complete their close read, use the Olaudah Equiano Reading Comprehension Quiz to assess their understanding.
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7th - 10th
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Ida B Wells Primary Source "Lynch Law in America”
Upgrade your lesson on the New South with this primary source analysis of “Lynch Law in America,” by Ida B Wells, the leading voice in opposition to the use of mob rule and lynching in the United States, peaking from roughly the 1880s-1920s. Analysis questions included.
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9th - 12th
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From Dream to Reality: A Critical Analysis of Martin Luther King's Vision
From Dream to Reality: A Critical Analysis of Martin Luther King's Vision offers questions that are intended to stimulate deep, critical thinking and encourage students to connect historical context with contemporary society. They can be used as part of a lesson plan around MLK Day to facilitate meaningful discussions and reflections.
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Not Grade Specific
The Accused Poet : Poem & Analysis by Marguerite C. Anderson
This poem written by Jamaican poet, author and educator, Marguerite. C. Anderson confronts the notion of authenticity in Jamaican literature and identity.
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9th - 12th
Culture and Belonging DBQ
This is a DBQ that combines a selection of texts with the theme of culture and belonging. Students will work on an essay about how culture (or the lack thereof) can affect one's sense of belonging. Teachers are encouraged to guide the students through the readings, with the primary reading being Ken Liu's "The Paper Menagerie" and may help students identify three possible aspects that can affect a person's sense of belonging. Included Texts: "The Paper Menagerie" by Ken Liu"I Have a Dream" speec
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9th - 12th
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29 Black History Discussion Topics
Here are 29 questions students can research and discuss in several formats: essays, speeches, debate, small group discussions, etc.
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6th - 12th
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FREE Great Migration 4-Lesson Mini-Unit (Lesson Plans + Materials)
Did the Great Migration Create a Better Life for African Americans? This mini-unit includes four comprehensive lesson plans and all materials need to cover the Great Migration. Students examine evidence about lifespans, economic opportunities, the Harlem Renaissance, the Queer Movement, and racism/violence. LEARNING OBJECTIVESReading:o Students will learn how to distinguish between a claim on an issue and reasons made for or against it.o Common Core Standard: ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1. Cite speci
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Underground Railroad - Complete Lesson Set
Through engaging primary and secondary sources, students learn about the underground railroad as well as surrounding events and are given the opportunity to grow their critical thinking skills through a document analysis activity. Documents cover the stories of Hariet Tubman and Sojourner Truth as well as an analysis by a historian regarding an image commonly used in U.S. History textbooks. The extension activity provides students the opportunity to outline their answer to a DBQ prompt (the esse
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9th - 12th
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Grandparents Day: Haikus - FREE!
As we celebrate Grandparents Day, students will enjoy this FREE resource. This packet includes the story about the origination of National Grandparents Day. In addition, students will write a Grandparents Day haiku. A famous form of Japanese poetry; haikus are a popular form of poetry used in schools. Haikus are explained and several examples are given. Students have the opportunity to write their very own Grandparents Day Haiku. What a perfect gift to celebrate their grandparents. Also,
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2nd - 4th
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