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Civics Common Core RI.9-10.9 resources for ESL-EFL-ELL
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Scenarios Analysis Worksheet
This Bill of Rights Scenarios Analysis activity includes abbreviated versions of the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution for students to read and a set of short scenarios that they must then analyze. Each scenario describes a violation of one of the Bill of Rights in a way that students can identify with and understand. They then refer back to the Bill of Rights to match it to the correct one. Finally, students answer a question regarding their opinion on whether our rights are absolute o
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7th - 11th
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Constitution Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
This bundle contains every single Civics/Government resource from the Mister Harms store! You're getting every single resource but saving BIG with a whopping 20% OFF all current resources. Once the bundle is yours, you will then get 100% off all future products added to the bundle! Buying the bundle format will save you time and money, and you will be getting all of my favorite lessons in one place! This bundle is not necessarily a sequenced curriculum, rather it has a variety of ready-to-use r
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Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble
Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating rules and policy for our classroom. This student-led activity has always proven to be a success! Each student's voice is heard as they actively engaged in crafting of an official document for the class. The process begins as students are grouped to dr
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6th - 12th
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Women's Suffrage Movement: Susan B. Anthony Trial Scavenger Hunt Activity
Your students will walk in the shoes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton as they learn about the Women's Suffrage movement and the trial of Susan B. Anthony. This scavenger hunt uses primary sources! What better way to learn about the past than to analyze historical photos and documents. Your students will use close reading skills, decoding, and teamwork to complete 7 different tasks with clues. This resource is similar to an escape room, but allows for more flexibility as it can span over the course of t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
United States Constitution Bundle: Scavenger Hunt, Articles, Convention Notes...
This bundle contains all of Mister Harms' resources on the United States Constitution. By choosing the bundle you are saving 20%! You also get the convenience of having all of these high-quality resources for your American History, Civics, and/or Government classes in one place! Scroll up to see the resources within this bundle. Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd love for you to leave
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Rhetorical Devices: Parallel Structure Repetition Rhetorical Question L.9-10.1a
A unit on Rhetorical Devices: parallel structure (parallelism), repetition, and rhetorical questions. Using Foundational American texts and relatable pop culture examples, this unit focuses on analysing how rhetoric improves writing.Contains pop culture examples (such as lyric excerpts by Beyonce, the Talking Heads, and Star Wars quotes), important text from American History (including Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech and John F. Kennedy's inaugural Address, and Lincoln's "Gettysb
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Highschool ELA Bundle: Writing, Research, and Argumentation
Star Spangled Banner Summary Activity
This is a summary activity on the Star Spangled Banner. It also has a few questions at the end to engage the students on the topic. I used this activity for one of my national board activities and got a good score on it.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Rhetorical Analysis Gettysburg Address Paired Speeches ESL Support templates
Studying rhetoric not only enhances communication skills but also fosters critical thinking, persuasion abilities, and social awareness, making it a valuable pursuit in both academic and practical contexts.In this set of resources students read the classic Gettysburg Address as well as two paired speeches. One from Mohammed Ali on his opposition and response to refusing the draft as well the the fictionalized (but based on true events) Gettysburg speech from Disney’s Remember the Titans. Student
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9th - 12th
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Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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IDENTIFYING AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - ONE PAGER GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Identify the Author's Purpose Graphic Organizer is crafted to sharpen students' comprehension skills. Tailored for educators, this resource offers a structured approach to dissecting the intent behind written works. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it caters to diverse learning styles, fostering critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Each section prompts students to analyze text, discern the author's purpose (p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
EVALUATE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Author's Purpose Evaluation Graphic Organizer is designed to hone students' critical reading skills. Tailored for educators, this resource provides a systematic framework for dissecting and evaluating an author's intent effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it caters to diverse learning styles, fostering analytical thinking and textual insight. The graphic organizer prompts students to scrutinize the author'
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Building Background Knowledge on the Constitution
Just in time for Constitution Day!!
This activity is appropriate for students that know a lot of information about the Constitution or very little information at all. It would be a great activity to do for Constitution Day.
BBKs allow students to generate questions, and brainstorm any background information that they already have on a topic. Students are required to make inferences using primary source documents and informational texts. It is also a great opportunity for students to work bot
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5th - 12th
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EVALUATE SOURCES AND EVIDENCE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Source and Evidence Evaluation Graphic Organizer is designed to enhance students' critical literacy skills. Tailored for educators, this resource offers a systematic approach to dissecting and evaluating sources and evidence effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering analytical thinking and discernment. The graphic organizer prompts students to assess source reli
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
EVALUATE AUTHOR'S VIEWPOINT - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Author's Viewpoint Evaluation Graphic Organizer is designed to sharpen students' analytical skills. Tailored for educators, this resource provides a structured framework for dissecting and evaluating an author's perspective effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering critical thinking and textual insight. Each section prompts students to analyze the author's viewp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
CRITICAL READING - SYNTHESIZE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Critical Reading and Synthesis Graphic Organizer is crafted to elevate students' analytical prowess. Tailored for educators, this resource provides a structured framework for dissecting texts and synthesizing information effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering active engagement and critical thinking. The graphic organizer prompts students to choose a form of s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
CRITICAL READING - EVALUATE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Critical Reading and Evaluation Graphic Organizer is crafted to enhance students' analytical prowess. Tailored for educators, this resource offers a structured framework for dissecting texts and evaluating their content effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering active engagement and critical thinking. The graphic organizer prompts students to analyze key elemen
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
FACT AND OPINION - DIGITAL AND PRINT - ONE PAGER - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Fact and Opinion Graphic Organizer is designed to cultivate students' critical thinking abilities. Tailored for educators, this resource provides a structured framework for distinguishing between factual information and subjective viewpoints. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With a user-friendly layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, promoting active engagement and analytical reasoning. Each section prompts students to focus on fac
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
George Washington - Farewell Address - Lesson Plan
Rhetorical Devices Used for Persuasive Effect: This lesson focuses on George Washington’s use of rhetorical devices to support his argument for national unity in his Farewell Address. Students will identify specific examples of ethos, pathos, and logos from the speech in order to explain how Washington develops and supports his arguments. In identifying and explaining Washington’s use of rhetorical devices, students will be able to evaluate the persuasiveness of Washington’s Farewell Address.Lea
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9th - 12th
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POSTER - Rhetorical/Argumentative Appeals - Persuasive Triangle (32"x46")
This poster gives a quick visual reminder to students about the three different rhetorical (persuasive/argumentative) appeals. I use this regularly to point to during class within discussions throughout all my English classes (e.g. what part of the triangle is this argument leaning toward or using?).
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Declaration of Independence - Lesson Plan
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Used for Persuasive Effect: This lesson plan focuses on how Jefferson employs specific rhetorical devices for persuasive effect in the Declaration of Independence. Students will identify examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in the text and explain why they are effective in supporting the American colonists’ claim for independence. In studying these rhetorical devices, students will be better able to describe the ideas Jefferson presents in the declaration and assess the
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9th - 12th
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