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8th grade Presidents' Day government literature circles
MLK and Obama's March on Washington Speeches - Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated texts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington and President Obama's speech given at the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington given in 2013. The included zipped folder also includes an unmarked copy of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical componen
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6th - 12th
Watergate, Detente, Nixon & Ford Learning Stations
Have you and your students been bored of taking notes? Are you tired of showing a mundane powerpoint? Well, how about learning stations? Give students the ability to get up and walk around, read the text you want them to read, and build their understanding.This resource comes with learning stations that cover Nixon's Detente, Watergate Scandal, SALT talks, and Ford's crisis of stagflation and the OPEC oil embargo.It comes complete with comprehension questions for each station, as well as an answ
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8th - 12th
1st Amendment Activity Bundle!
Dive deep into the fundamental principles of the First Amendment with our comprehensive educational bundle. From scenario analysis to a captivating web quest, this bundle is designed to enhance students' understanding of constitutional rights. Here's what each resource offers:1. First Amendment Scenarios: Immerse students in real-world situations where the First Amendment comes to life. Students will analyze diverse scenarios, identify the specific freedom at stake, and debate whether each actio
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6th - 12th
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Abraham Lincoln (10 Days That Shook Your World) Unit
This is a unit to use with the book Abraham Lincoln (10 Days That Shook Your World) by David Colbert. There is a quiz for each chapter of the book. The quizzes are a mixture of open ended questions and some multiple choice questions and answer keys are provided. There are two tests included with the unit. One test covers the Introduction through Day 5, and the second test covers Day 6 through the Afterword. The two tests are multiple choice with a few discussion questions. Answer keys are provid
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7th - 10th
President Obama’s Sandy Hook Elementary School Prayer Vigil Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s speech at the prayer vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, CT delivered on December 16, 2012. The speech was given in memorial for the 20 children and 6 adults who were killed during the shooting at the elementary school. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key
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6th - 12th
Australian Prime Ministers Match Cards
Immerse your students in the rich history of Australian Prime Ministers with this engaging resource. They will explore the names, years of service, and political party affiliations of each Prime Minister from Edmund Barton to Scott Morrison.Through a matching activity, students will identify the famous Australian icons associated with each Prime Minister and find the corresponding information. This interactive and informative resource will deepen their understanding of Australian politics
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5th - 8th
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan
This Socratic seminar is centered around Uption Sinclair's The Jungle. The lesson meets CA common core, and state standards, for 11th grade, but can be easily modified for other classes. The lesson includes step-by-step instructions and sample questions, both for the teacher and reflective questions for the students. The lesson also includes a sample passage from The Jungle (approx. 1000 words).
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8th - 12th
Israeli- Palestinian Conflict: Restorative Circle
Here is a Restorative Circle to do with your students to delve into the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict, fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful dialogue. This circle is designed to create a safe and inclusive space where students can explore the historical roots, ongoing challenges, and the broader impact of this conflict, including rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.The circle focus' on how reflections on how information is received, processed, and the emotional impact it
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8th - 12th
Jason Reynolds' Stamped: Worksheets with Answer Notes for Every Chapter + More!
This is a fantastic book that everyone should read! This product includes worksheets for every chapter of the book, divided into sections for your ease. Each section includes sections for students to make connections, check for their understanding, analyze, and discuss. Each worksheet also has answer notes. Bonus material includes an EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation to accompany the worksheet and think beyond it with videos and more.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Donald Trump vs. Stacey Abrams - A Rhetorical Comparison - State of the Union
This resource includes the annotated text, blank copy of the speeches, marginal notes, and accompanying guided reading activity for the following resources:President Donald J. Trump's 2019 State of the Union AddressStacey Abrams's Democratic Party Response to the 2019 State of the Union Address A Comparison Activity Between Both Speeches that Evaluates the Rhetorical Impact and Approaches of Each SpeakerThe included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speeches without annotations and margi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Giver-Bibliotherapy Unit
This unit provides you with ready-to-go, higher-level questions for The Giver by Lois Lowry. Originally intended to work as a bibliotherapy unit, this can easily be used in literature circles, or to spark whole-class discussions. If you are not familiar with bibliotherapy, please read the info. sheet included in the unit. I have also included a ready-to-go (make sure to change the name to yours!) parent letter to inform them of the unit. I think you will find this especially good for your G
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5th - 8th
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Landmark Cases of the US : Tinker V. Des Moines
This document consists of a project about an important case in the US History, Tinker V. Des Moines School district, providing a week's worth of lesson plans and work. An essay is also included consisting of an arguement from the Tinkers' side. This is a great project to give students a thorough understanding of the their First Amendment Rights and also the limitation upon it.
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6th - 12th
Sen. Kamala Harris's Nomination Speech at the 2020 DNC – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for Sen. Kamala Harris's Vice-Presidential nomination speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speech without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce it for students so that they can annotate it. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that stud
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6th - 12th
Presidents Day Vocabulary Boom Cards™ (Distance Learning)
This Boom Learning℠ resource with 21 digital task cards helps students learn vocabulary words about Presidents Day. The first card in the deck states the instructions and also includes a word bank with 20 target vocab words. On each of the rest of the cards, there is a definition and then students select the word that matches the definition by clicking on the correct word from a list or typing the correct word in a box. Students read the text and they can also click on the audio symbol to hea
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6th - 8th
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AVID Name Cards with Discussion Prompts
These name cards can be used over and over to elevate classroom conversations to the next level. Just fold in half length-wise, students add their names and you're set! These cards serve a dual purpose: They are great for getting to know a room (classic name placards), but also help to provide students with a script right in front of them that reinforces AVID concepts such as inquiry, collaboration, and development of academic language. The basic concept is that students can gauge wher
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6th - 12th
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Unit 5: The US Constitution - User Friendly STUDY GUIDE
TOPICS COVERED: The Seven Articles of the US ConstitutionThe Legislative BranchThe Executive BranchThe Judicial BranchThe Seven Principles of GovernmentCorrecting Past GrievancesThe Bill of RightsThe Pathways to US Citizenship, and moreFor as long as I have been teaching, I have found that helping students understand the importance and significance of the US Constitution has been (by far) the most challenging task ever! As a result, I created a resource that makes learning about the US Constit
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8th
Unit 5: The US Constitution Part 3 of 3 - The Bill of Rights
TOPICS COVERED: Old GrievancesThe Amendment ProcessSummaries and Examples of Amendments 1-10, and moreThis product is a great way to help your English language learners eliminate that feeling of being lost in class and not knowing what to do. The information is presented in chunks and short summaries so that your students can have immediate access to the content you are teaching. Students who are fluent in their native language have enjoyed completing this packet because it can boost their
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8th
Harrison Bergeron - Reading Protocol & Questions
Read the story of Harrison Bergeron in any ELA or Government class. Comes with a reading protocol to help students through the reading in small groups and highlights necessary aspects of using this reading for any Government or AP Government or Economics course.
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7th - 12th
Pres. Barack Obama 2016 Speech at the Democratic Convention-Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention delivered in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 2016. This resource includes 85 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. U
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6th - 12th
Critical Thinking in Animal Farm
This incredible fairy story by George Orwell is part of my critical thinking series. The guide includes chapter summaries, discussion questions, answer key and vocabulary. 28 pages. TERMS OF USE (TOU):All rights reserved by Our-Mrs-Johnson• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only• Intended for classroom and personal use only• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.• This product may not be distributed or displayed digita
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7th - 10th
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No Taxation without Representation Socratic Circle Lesson Plan
This lesson plan includes a socratic circle with reading passage and questions over the concept of No Taxation without Representation.
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7th - 12th
Dr. Martin Luther King: Letter from Birmingham Jail Reading and Questions
Students will read and analyze Dr. Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail, and answer questions regarding civil disobedience and the role of the citizen in fighting against unjust laws. Students will also look for evidence in regards to specific injustices and analyze Dr. King's tone.
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8th - 12th
Ratifying the Constitution -- CLOZE Reading
Cloze reading is an instructional strategy where users are required to fill in the blanks within a passage with correct words from a word bank. Cloze reading is used to assess a student's understanding of vocabulary. Many teachers create cloze reading passages to assess student vocabulary and conceptual understanding. Cloze reading passages can be adjusted to specific content and/or grade level. This makes the learning more authentic. It also helps students find and make connections between key
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4th - 12th
Butter Battle for Cold War
Using the video story or book from Dr. Seuss- THE BUTTER BATTLE, this is a guide through the themes used that connect Dr. Seuss's criticism of the Cold War. This guide can be used in discussion, interactive comp books, and developed into an assessment. The final slides give examples for researching other elements of the Cold War.
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6th - 12th
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