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12th grade holidays/seasonal dbqs for Microsoft Word
Haitian Revolution: Primary Source Analysis
Have your students dig deeper into Toussaint L'Ouverture's leadership of the Haitian Revolution with this close reading and primary source analysis document set.In these two primary source documents, students will examine and answer higher order thinking questions to learn more about the Haitian Revolution!This is a great addition to any lesson about the Haitian Revolution or great as a homework! ***************************************************************************************************
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King vs Malcolm X
Both men wanted the same outcome: Respect, dignity, and equality for African Americans. However, they disagreed on how to achieve that and how it would look. Here students analyze 8 quotes from these two influential men, about 4 different topics: Race relations, education, economics, and violence. Students compare the different philosophies and arrive at a better understanding of each leader's ideas, in particular those of Malcolm X, who they often erroneously assume was far more militant and vi
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8th - 12th
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Unveiling the Legacy: Exploring Slave Auction Posters in America (DBQ)
Activity Description:In this immersive classroom experience, students will participate in a semi-gallery walk, delving into the historical slave auction posters that encapsulate the harsh realities of the transatlantic slave trade. With a focus on critical analysis, the objective is to foster a deeper comprehension of the brutality endured by enslaved individuals, the systemic dehumanization they faced, and the intricate economic mechanisms underpinning slavery. As a pivotal component, this acti
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Halloween Infographic Analysis
Students analyze data from 10 different infographics about Halloween. I plan to lay out the 10 infographics around the room and let students rotate through the different stations. You could also upload the infographics to an online learning page, like Schoology, and have students answer the questions from the computer. *Note: the printers at my school do not print in color. All of the questions students will be able to answer without the colors on the graphs.
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8th - 12th
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SAT Reading Passage (MLK Jr. Letter from Birmingham Jail)
Half of your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score comes from the new SAT Reading Test, a 65-minute test that requires you to answer 52 questions spread out over five passages. The questions will ask you to do everything from determining the meaning of words in context to deciding an author's purpose for a detail to finding the main idea of a whole passage to pinpointing information on a graph. Each passage ranges from 500 to 750 words and has 10 or 11 questions. Time will be tight on this te
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â SAT Reading Passages
The Civil Rights Act of 1957: A Case Study in Filibustering
This lesson activity includes: (1) an overview/summary of both the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and the filibuster; (2) hyperlinks to the two primary sources featured in this lesson activity: the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and Senator Strom Thurmond's filibuster of the bill; (3) a set of questions (with answer keys) to both featured primary sources in this lesson; (4) a list of other recommended resources (with accessible links) featuring the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and/or Strom Thurmo
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9th - 12th
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Dred Scott Supreme Court Decision: Common Core Analysis
Dred Scott Case Common Core Analysis of the Justice’s Opinions:
Dred Scott was an enslaved African American who sued for his freedom and his case went all the way to the Supreme Court. This is a great activity to help your students dive deeper into the Dred Scott v. Sanford case by annotating primary resource documents in a step by step process. Students work in cooperative groups and analyze one of the excerpts from the Justice’s opinions. There are four different excerpts, two from Chief Ju
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8th - 12th
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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter From a Birmingham Jail
This activity includes: (1) a one-page summary overview that places Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail in historical context; (2) hyperlinks to both an uploaded audio/video file featuring Dr. King reading his own letter as well as a digitized version of a transcribed copy of the letter that belonged to Reverend Joe C. Higginbotham (one of the Birmingham clergymen who was given a copy of the letter) and later gifted to the University of Alabama by his wife, Mrs. Ann T. Higgin
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9th - 12th
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Harlem Renaissance CRQ (Constructed Response) Set & 2-Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and engaging educational resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the women's suffrage movement.This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set offers an overview of the Harlem Renaissance and its larger effects on society in the United States. Included are sample responses to the questions along with an optional 2-day lesson plan that focuses on critical analysis of the documents and the topic overall and writing.The historical literacy skill of i
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5th - 12th
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Suffrage Movement DBQ/CRQs (Constructed Response) Set & 2-Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and engaging educational resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the women's suffrage movement.This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set offers an overview of women's suffrage and its larger effects on society in the United States. Included are sample responses to the questions along with an optional 2-day lesson plan that focuses on critical analysis of the documents and the topic overall and writing. The historical literacy skill of identi
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5th - 12th
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Joyeux Noel (movie) Worksheet -- with answer sheet
Joyeux Noel is one of the greatest movies ever made, and I like to show it just before introducing a U.S. History segment on World War One. My wife, a French teacher, also shows it in her French classes.
This worksheet has a variety of content-based questions requiring 1-3 sentence answers, along with a few that require outside research on the topics of international law and other issues. The questions are designed for a U.S. history class, but can be adapted for the cultural aspects of a Fren
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10th - 12th
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Civil Rights Speech Analysis (ELA-History Common Core Aligned)
Analysis of three key Civil Rights era speeches: 1) Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech, 2) John Lewis' "The Militant" speech, and 3) Stokely Carmichael's "What We Want" speech. Students read the speech in class, analyze for ELA and History standards, and then write a paragraph analysis. Once all speeches are read, there is a comparison of the three speeches and their effects on the Civil Rights movement and finally a structured essay guideline assignment.
ELA-History Common Core
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
EDITABLE reading comprehension packet on the 1852 novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and the impact that it had on the national debate over slavery.
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7th - 12th
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Cesar Chavez and the Chicano Movement
DBQ focusing on primary sources for and against the Delano Grape Boycott as well as the Chicano Cultural Movement of the 1960s and 70s. Brief film clips are included as well.
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8th - 12th
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Age of Reform DBQ (Good for Distance Learning)
This packet includes seven primary source documents from various reform leaders such as William Lloyd Garrison and Sojourner Truth. Students are tasked with answering engaging questions for each document, and then tying together what they've learned into an essay. The essay prompt asks them to evaluate two movements of their choice and decide which had a more convincing/effective leader. When my students did this activity they enjoyed the pacing with the questions, and they really liked getting
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9th - 12th
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MLK "Beyond Vietnam" War Protest Speech Analysis (TEKS Driven)
Students are asked to analyze several excerpts from Dr. King’s 1967 speech titled "Beyond Vietnam" regarding the war. Document ties together protests, social issues, and civil rights reform
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10th - 12th
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Martin Luther King I Have A Dream Speech DBQ & Primary Resource Activity
MLK I Have A Dream Speech DBQ & Primary Resource Activity. Students read the text of the speech and do an in-class presentation.
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9th - 12th
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Civic Literacy DBQ Essay Regents - Women's Suffrage-US History-Distance Learning
This is a new Civic Literacy DBQ essay format based on the NYS standards for 11 grade US History. It follows the guidelines as per the state instructions and it is an overview of the Women's Suffrage movement from the 1850s to the Equal Rights Amendment of the 1970s. The documents are mostly primary sources and are intended to allow the students to easily incorporate outside information. I usually assign this essay at the end of the Progressive Era.
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9th - 12th
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Frederick Douglass' What to the Slave...Close Reading
Frederick Douglass' What to the Slave is the Fourth of July is essential reading for American History students. This activity contains an excerpted version of the 1852 speech, a link to a PBS video of Douglass' descendants reading the speech (for as long as PBS keeps the link active), and 10 close reading multiple choice/open-ended questions (with answers).
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cesar Chavez and Migrant Workers' Rights
DBQ with multiple documents from Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta concerning the Delano Grape Strike and the struggle for migrant workers' rights. Also included are short clips detailing some of the struggles migrant workers still endure today.
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8th - 12th
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US History DBQ - Pilgrims and the "Starving Time"
This DBQ is based on a quote from George Percy and his recollection of the "starving time" the Pilgrims experienced during their first winter in America. MS Word doc for easy editing to meet your specific needs.
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7th - 12th
Diversity in the Women's Suffrage Movement Primary Source Analysis
How inclusive of diverse groups was the women's suffrage movement? How were Black women and other women of color involved? Students will find out in this primary source analysis assignment!This resource contains a 1-page background reading on the suffrage movement, 6 primary source documents, and a student analysis packet. Also included is an extension essay, through which students will answer the prompt, "To what extent was the women's suffrage movement inclusive of diverse groups?" Rubric and
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7th - 12th
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Ancient African Kingdoms Text and DBQs
An excellent and thorough look into ancient African kingdoms, this 24 page document is sure to engage and inform students for multiple days. Document includes chapter excerpt and corresponding questions. Great African American History Month Assignment.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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DBQ - WWI Propaganda: Women's Land Army
A DBQ based on a WWI propaganda poster. There are questions based on the poster, some of which are open ended. This is a great "bell ringer" activity, or you can assign it as homework. I would suggest either printing in color, or showing the poster through a projector in order to get the "full effect" of the poster. All documents are MS Word for easy editing, allowing you to make the questions fit your needs if you want.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â DBQ's - WWI Propaganda Bundle
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