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High school social studies independent work packets for Easel Activities and for ESL-EFL-ELL
ESL Newcomers | ESL Activities Grammar Verb To Be
These ESL grammar activities give your beginner level English Language Learners or Newcomer ELLs multiple opportunities to learn and retain the English Verb To Be in conjunction with contractions. Students use the study guides with picture support as they work through the material. Couple this with my other ESL Grammar Units and your students will have a solid foundation in the fundamental grammar elements of English.As an ESL teacher of older students (MS & HS), I was disappointed with m
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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ESL Newcomer Activities: Home Sweet Home Unit | Print & Digital
Use these activities with your ESL beginner English Language Learners or Newcomer students. Engage your English Language Learners while they learn house vocabulary and plural nouns. These vocabulary and grammar activities incorporate research based practices proven to enhance English Language instruction and aid in optimal retention of key concepts. *** Updated for digital access.As an ESL teacher, I was frustrated over the lack of quality resources for introducing vocabulary and grammar concep
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
Articulation Mad Labs
Articulation Mad Labs helps kids work on articulation, language arts, vocabulary, and reading skills. This activity comes with full page sorted lists of: /s/ (initial, medial, final, blends) /r/ (prevocalic, /er/, /ir/, /ire/, /or/, /ar/, /air/) , and /th (mixed) sounds. 14 different Mad Libs activities are included for a total of 27 pages to download.Kids can fill in the Mad Labs by themselves or in a group. They can then practice reading to one or more people to work on articulation skills. I
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2nd - 12th
Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
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6th - 10th
United States Complete Primary Source Analysis Bundled Set Civil War- Modern Day
This is the ULTIMATE U.S. History Primary Source Analysis Complete Bundle Set that will save you time and energy as you prepare your students to practice the valuable Social Studies skill. From the Civil War to Modern America, the bundle includes 84 pages of images, quotes, charts, graphs and so much more with guiding questions for better student understanding or review of the social, economic, and political changes for each major national era and the decades from 1860 to 2014. Topics begin wi
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5th - 11th
Also included in: U.S. History Custom Bundle
ESL Activities Beginner & Intermediate: Writing With the Masters Print & Digital
Use these differentiated writing activities with all students including ELL, Gen ED, SPED and ESL Newcomers alike. This writing unit is sure to motivate the most reluctant writer and your ESL learner. Students use a masterpiece painting and writing graphic organizers to develop story elements of character, setting, and plot. This will engage all learners from ESL and Special Education to your most advanced students.Couple this with my ESL Grammar Practice, ESL Games, ESL Newcomer Units, ESL Vo
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4th - 12th
ESL Activities: ESL Grammar: Present Progressive Verbs
Use these English grammar activities with your beginner and intermediate level English Language Learners or Newcomer EFL students. The present progressive or present continuous English grammar tense can be challenging because it has several forms. This complete grammar curriculum provides plenty of practice in using the appositive, negative, and interrogative forms of this English verb tense along with the correct use of the helping verb “to be” and contractions for each form.This unit also h
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
ESL Newcomers ELL Beginners Grammar - Introduction to Nouns 1
Use these English language activities with your beginner English Language Learners or Newcomer EFL students. These ESL grammar lessons and worksheets are an engaging way for your beginner and intermediate level English Language Learners or EFL students to practice English grammar. The activities and study guides provide students with practice in using the articles "a" and "an" and singular and regular plural nouns. Graphics are provided for all vocabulary used in the activities- perfect for
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Bill of Rights 10 Amendments Matching Activity for Government and US History
Are your students confused by the meanings of the Bill of Rights? These 10 Amendments matching activities are the perfect solution and are differentiated for different student levels. Looking for a Constitution Day activity? This is great for helping all students access grade level content!These are no-prep matching activities - one option has the literal 10 Amendments and the other has the simplified meaning of the 10 Amendments. Students can cut and paste amendments with their meanings, write
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8th - 11th
ESL Beginners Activities Simple Future Tense Verbs Print & Digital
Use these English grammar activities with your beginner English Language Learners or Newcomer EFL students. These activities give your students multiple opportunities to learn and retain future tense verbs. Students use the picture dictionary as they work through the material. Updated to include digital and print access using the new interactive digital layer tool.Couple this with my other ESL Grammar Units and your students will have a solid foundation in the fundamental grammar elements of En
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4th - 12th
Also included in: ESL Beginners Activities English Grammar Verbs Bundle
ESL Newcomer Activities ESL Beginners: U.S. Money Packet Print & Digital
Follow Me to Be Notified of New Resources and Resource UpdatesJoin My Newsletter - Receive a Free Resource & See How I Incorporate Resources In My Classroom. You Can Find All of My Resources for English Language Learners HereThese ESL money activities and U.S. money worksheets will give your ESL students plenty of practice as they learn money vocabulary and money concepts. Designed for in class or distance learning, use for your ESL lesson plans for ESL Newcomers or Beginner Level English
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: ESL Beginners ESL Newcomers United States Money Bundle
I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide the Fall of Communism
I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide | World History Novel | European History | Perfect for teaching about the fall of CommunismThis novel guide includes:Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading QuestionsBackground InformationMapsChapter-by-chapter questions Answer KeyCause & Effect Activity ChartsKLW ChartsCharacter AnalysisThemes Activity New Vocabulary ActivitiesExtension ResourcesPost- Reading Questions This resource is great for: Teaching European historyTeaching language artsTeaching world
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6th - 9th
Tell Tale Heart. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. Full Unit for ELA ESL Sp. Ed.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to a wider variety of readers, including ESL, ENL and Special Ed. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. See preview for details.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also prints out for in class instruction.Unit includes:An illustrated adapted text of The Tell-Tale Heart by Po
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Women's Suffrage Biography Project for US History and Women's History Month
Students will research specific facts about one of the leaders of the Women's Suffrage Movement and create a poster about them for American History class. This also makes for a great Women's History Month project! Students will create a scaffolded research project about famous women in history Susan B. Anthony, Mary Church Terrell, Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth, Alice Paul, & Elizabeth Cady Stanton. These women in history biography templates are great for helping all students access grade le
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8th - 11th
Create a Population Pyramid Project for Geography Population Growth and Decline
Are you looking for practice creating population pyramids? Then this is for you! These scaffolded population pyramids are great for helping all students access grade level content! Students are given two countries' population data to make a population pyramid. They will also create their own population for a country and can create a population pyramid using their data or switch with a peer and complete each others.This is a no-prep project! Just print and go! Students will make 3 population pyra
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8th - 11th
Bomb The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon Novel Guide
Bomb: The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Sheinkin Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about Oppenheimer, WWII, development of nuclear weapons, American history, Manhattan project, European history, the Red Scare, and so much more. This novel unit includes: Benchmarks Background informationPre-reading activities, Chapter comprehension and discussion questions, Essay questions, Vocabulary list, Extension activities, - KLW chart.-Kahoot Quiz This resource is great for:
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7th - 10th
City Research Project for Social Studies with Differentiated Options
Encourage students to learn about a different city in the world with this research project. *No Prep Necessary* This project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Students will research specific facts about a city (either in the USA or around the world) and complete the packet. This is great for helping all students access grade level content!This City Research Project has been adapted to better support English language learners and students receiving special education ser
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7th - 10th
Ban or No Ban TikTok Debate Middle & High School No Prep ESL Sub Activity Packet
Are your students obsessed with TikTok? This TikTok themed resource will capture your students' attention and have them taking sides on an app that is offen at the center of current events. Students will read about the positive and negative aspects of this popular social media app., take a position, and support it with evidence they have have gathered from the provided text. Like most of my resources, this multi-skill activity is ready to go--no prep. How to Use: This is a flexible resouce that
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Founding Fathers Biography Poster Project for US History and Government
Looking for Founding Fathers activities? Students will research specific facts about one of the Founding Fathers that established United States democracy and create a poster about them for American History or Government class. Students will complete a scaffolded research project about George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. This is also a great project for Constitution Day! Students will research how these Founding Fathers influe
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7th - 10th
The Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances Worksheet
This informative worksheet provides a detailed exploration of the vital concept of separation of powers within the three branches of government. It extensively covers checks and balances among these branches, elucidating the fundamental principle of bicameralism. Perfect for supplementing government courses, this worksheet offers a comprehensive understanding of the constitutional framework of governance.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer Key IncludedRelated Topics Include:S
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic - U.S. History
Bring history and poetry to life with paired texts! Read four famous American poems alongside high-interest nonfiction passages about iconic moments and places in history - including the Lincoln assassination, the Statue of Liberty, and more. Students will strengthen their reading comprehension skills while making meaningful connections to relevant social studies topics!Each of these middle school poem activities comes with an informational reading passage about the poem's historical background
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6th - 9th
Friday the 13th NO PREP Passage & Activities
Provide students with a background of Friday the 13th including vocabulary such as FOLKLORE and SUPERSTITION. Highlight important Friday the 13th concepts with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. A word search, crossword and parts-of-speech fill-in reinforces Friday the 13th vocabulary, while a writing reflection and scrapbook page take the lesson deeper. Suggested activities of Habitual Reflection, Relax in Real Life and a STEAM project idea can turn a brief
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4th - 9th
Also included in: NO PREP First Semester Holidays BUNDLE
The Tell-Tale Heart - Edgar Allan Poe - Vocabulary Background Knowledge - Easel
These activities will provide students with the vocabulary practice and background knowledge needed before reading The Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe. This five-page packet contains a series of pre-reading activities designed for ELL students to use in the mainstream English or ESL classroom, however, all struggling readers can benefit! 17 vocabulary words with simplified definitions are included in the packet, as well as a Magic Square review worksheet, and a short test. Spelling and parts
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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