Reading dbqs for Microsoft Word

Battle of Stalingrad (DBQ)

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Informational Text, Reading, Social Studies - History

In this resource students will analyze twelve documents in order learn about the Battle of Stalingrad and the urban warfare that takes place during The Great Patriotic War (WWII) in the Soviet Union. Students will answer 14 questions that go along with the documents provided and then answer an overarching essay question about urban warfare and its impact on both soldiers and civilians.

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8th - 12th

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Cold War: Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan (Similarities and Differences)

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Informational Text, Reading, Social Studies - History

When covering the Cold War topics of The Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan I often noticed that my students had trouble differentiating between the two, or mixing them up. This resource does an excellent job of helping student understand what each topic was, why it was used, and the differences between the two.In the first part of the assignment students read through a document on The Truman Doctrine, answering 5 reading comprehension question and 2 questions regarding current US relations

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9th - 12th, Adult Education

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Better With Butter Reading Guide and Student Quiz

Created by

Murphys Mindful Market

This product is a reading guide, student quiz and highlighted vocabulary selection from Victoria Piontek's novel Better With Butter.This book is a 700L level or ideal Grade 5 text.I am using this guide, the quizzes and the vocabulary list to prepare my students for the 2023-2024 SSYRA Battle of the Books.

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3rd - 5th

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DBQs, Assessment, Literature Circles

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RL.4.3

, RL.4.7

, RL.4.10

Boxer Rebellion Primary Source DBQs

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British History, Reading, World History

This is a simple assignment that can be done within 1 class period or assigned as homework. It's a short reading of a primary source account of the Boxer Rebellion in China at the turn of the century. There is a short introduction for context, followed by the personal account, followed by 10 questions of varied difficulty.Some questions can easily be found in the reading, others require demonstrating a stronger grasp of the material or summarization skills.KEYWORDS: Boxer Rebellion; World Histor

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9th - 12th

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Hitler as a Soldier in WWI - DBQs Worksheet Assignment

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European History, Reading, World History

This is a simple assignment that can be done within 1 class period or assigned as homework. It's a short, but fascinating reading of an article about Hitler's service in the military during WWI (did you know a British soldier had a defenseless Hitler at gunpoint but took pity on him and let him go??). There are 10 questions of varied difficulty, and a 3-page reading assignment filled with fascinating information about his life before he was famous.Some questions can easily be found in the readin

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9th - 12th

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Other (Social Studies - History), Reading, Writing-Essays

Paul Revere Midnight Ride Map DBQ

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drboggis

This Paul Revere DBQ product Is a five day plan. It includes three maps of The Midnight Ride. Each lesson provides a map, document based question, and a word bank. There is an opportunity for students to create their own map of Paul Revere's ride as well. Students will apply reading strategies and map skills to learn about Paul Revere's ride. Essay writing, comprehension, and vocabulary will soar as they respond to daily essay questions.

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2nd - 5th

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PowerPoint Presentations, DBQs, Activboard Activities

Rousseau - Social Contract Excerpts & Primary Source DBQs

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History, Reading, Social Studies - History

This is an in-depth and challenging assignment. Students will need to read, and demonstrate their understanding of, complex writings from Rousseau's "Social Contract." I've taken several hours to go through the primary source document to excerpt it to less than 4 pages so it'll be more accessible to students; be aware that it's still a challenging read. The challenge is worth it though, and this will push even your highest-achieving students to work hard! I created this one to be easy to use on

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9th - 12th, Higher Education

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Activities, DBQs, Homework

Harriet Tubman-Conductor of the Underground Railroad

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Wrights Goodies

This activity is based on the biography: "From Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by: Ann Petry. I teach ELAR, and we read this text during our "Fight for Freedom" unit in the HMH textbook. I wanted to make something non-traditional versus the usual boring worksheet. To print you'd need to use size 8 x 14 paper. My students really enjoyed doing it and the aesthetic of it! *Updated*- I read your comments and added an answer key. Enjoy!

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Black History Month, Reading, Social Studies - History

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6th - 8th

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Activities, DBQs, Literature Circles

Rape of Nanking (Webquest)

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Informational Text, Reading, World History

This resource covers the Nanking massacre during the interwar period, and is a wonderful resource to use to help student understand what was going on with Japan during the interwar year period. This resource could also be used to show students the horrors of war.NOTE: This resource is recommended for older students!* All links are active as of 2/4/19* 18 Short answer questions included.

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9th - 12th, Adult Education

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading

"If Stones Could Speak" End of Book Test

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Renee LaCaze

This assessment was taken from questions seen throughout the Learnzillion Unit.

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5th - 7th

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Worksheets, DBQs, Assessment

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Cold War Containment Policy Debate - Primary Sources & DBQs to spur discussion

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Reading, U.S. History, World History

This is an in-depth and challenging assignment. Students will need to read, and demonstrate their understanding of, complex writings from key politicians during the Cold War. Assign half of the class to read the excerpts from Kennan's "Long Telegram" (a document likely mentioned in your textbook). The other half of the class is to read "Mutual Trust and Confidence" by Wallace (a speech likely not mentioned in your textbook). Kennan and Wallace have VASTLY different ideas for how to handle th

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9th - 12th, Higher Education

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Activities, DBQs, Homework

Spy Tunnels in Berlin - Cold War Primary Source - DBQs

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Reading, U.S. History, World History

This is a simple assignment that can be done within 1 class period or assigned as homework. It's a short reading of a primary source account of the discovery of a spy tunnel in Berlin during the Cold War. There is a short introduction for context, followed by the personal account, followed by 10 questions of varied difficulty. Some questions can easily be found in the reading, others require demonstrating a stronger grasp of the material or summarization skills. KEYWORDS: History; US History;

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9th - 12th

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WWII: Lasting effects of the Holocaust (DBQ/Essay)

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Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing-Essays

This is an excellent resource for anyone covering WWII, or the Holocaust. Students have often heard, or already know about the antisemitic laws put in place by the Nazi's during World War II, but have often paid little attention to exactly how these law impacted the Jew during, and after, the holocaust.

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9th - 12th

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DBQs

Primary Document Wksht: Frederick Douglass, Speech on the Fourth of July (1852)

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First-Hand History

This document is an excerpted reading from Frederick Douglass's famous abolitionist speech on July 4th, 1852. It is in this speech that Douglass asks a white audience, "What does the Fourth of July mean to a slave?" It is able to be edited and includes:-Contextualization Introduction-Chunked Excerpts-Vocabulary Development Assistance-Scaffolding Questions-Answer KeyGreat for in-class primary document analysis and to supplement class time as a homework assignment!

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English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 12th

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Worksheets, DBQs, Handouts

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Also included in: American History Primary Document Bundle

Execution of King Louis XVI - French Revolution Primary Source DBQs

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European History, Reading, World History

This is a simple assignment that can be done within 1 class period or assigned as homework. It's a short reading of a primary source account of the execution of Louis XVI during the French Revolution. There is a short introduction for context, followed by the personal account, followed by 10 questions of varied difficulty. Some questions can easily be found in the reading, others require demonstrating a stronger grasp of the material or summarization skills. KEYWORDS: French Revolution; King

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9th - 12th

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Reading, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Nationalism and Sectionalism Lead to Civil War

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The History Source

This is a comprehensive CCLS aligned lesson the teaches how nationalism and sectionalism contributed to Civil War.This lesson includes informational text, photo analysis, DBQs, graphic organizers and quote analysis in addition to a writing exercise.

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9th - 12th

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Workbooks, DBQs, Lesson

Also included in: U.S. History Mega Bundle: Over 100 American History Lessons

Montesquieu - Spirit of the Laws Excerpts and DBQs

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History, Reading, Social Studies - History

This is an in-depth and challenging assignment. Students will need to read, and demonstrate their understanding of, complex writings from Montesquieu's "Spirit of the Laws." I've taken several hours to go through the primary source document to excerpt it to less than 4 pages so it'll be more accessible to students; be aware that it's still a challenging read. The challenge is worth it though, and this will push even your highest-achieving students to work hard! I created this one to be easy to

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9th - 12th, Higher Education

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Activities, DBQs, Homework

Primary Document Worksheet: George Washington, Farewell Address (1797)

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First-Hand History

This document is an excerpted reading from George Washington's Farewell Address. It is able to be edited and includes:-Contextualization Introduction-Chunked Excerpts-Vocabulary Development Assistance-Scaffolding Questions-Answer KeyGreat for in-class primary document analysis and to supplement class time as a homework assignment!

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English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 12th

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Worksheets, DBQs, Handouts

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Also included in: American History Primary Document Bundle

Interwar Years: Japan between the wars (Info. Text)

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Informational Text, Reading, World History

This informational text covers Japanese expansion during the interwar years. After reading and answering the questions, students will have a better understand of what was happening in Japan during the interwar year period, as well as the role Japan played in WWII.*5 reading comprehension questions, with answers, included.*MS Word for easy editing.*Great for Kagan style activities

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8th - 12th

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