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Higher education social studies Common Core RI.11-12.10 resources
Current Event Article Close Reading, Informational Text, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Need more informational text-based lessons in your classroom? This print-and-go worksheet is the perfect little tool to use as a weekly, occasional, or extra credit assignment. You can either provide an article for your students to work through as a class or assign students to find their own article to use as the basis of the lesson. Whether you use this handout as an in-class assignment to use with copies of your local newspaper, take kids to the computer lab to find an online article, or assig
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Banned Books Caution Labels, Bulletin Board, Presentation Distance Learning
Celebrate Banned Books Week with these eye-catching displays, presentation, and project! Students are always shocked to see their favorite books and learn about the reasons why they were challenged. This is a great activity for banned books week, to introduce a book that has been banned or challenged, to discuss censorship, and/or to discuss the freedom to choose and freedom to read.This bundle includes an interactive bulletin board display that students or patrons must lift up to reveal the cha
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Editorial Cartoons Political Cartoons to Teach Persuasion Rhetoric Google Drive
Teach your students how to “read” an editorial or political cartoon with this one-day lesson that can also become part of your regular current event assignment rotation. Perfect for English/Language Arts and History/Social Studies classrooms!The lesson begins with an introduction to four persuasive tools used by editorial cartoonists (symbolism, exaggeration, labeling, and analogy) with real-world examples of classic public domain political cartoons. Then, use modern cartoon examples (links incl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reading Graphic Organizers Gr 11-12 CCSS-aligned Distance Learning
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for ELA Reading Literature and Informational Nonfiction Texts Grades 11-12 (Also includes the organizers for grades 6, 7, 8, and 9-10 because the skills build upon one another each year.)UPDATED with new and revised organizers! 154 total!! I also added a link for the organizers to work in Google Slides! Perfect for distance learning!Find the EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common Core Aligned)This IS included in the fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Making a Murderer Teaching Unit Bundle Season 1
Making a Murderer Teaching Unit Season 1, Episodes 1-10
Engage your students in meaningful debate and critical-thinking exercises using my materials for teaching "Making a Murderer," the popular Netflix® documentary about Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. Students will not only view and analyze the episodes, but they will read and research primary documents. This is nonfiction your students will WANT to read, research, dissect, and evaluate.
The "Making a Murderer" Teaching Unit for Season 1, E
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Spanish Culture Stations El Salvador & Gangs Spanish Class Digital Sub Plans
This editable Google Doc activity was designed to use stations (reading, listening, writing & speaking) to introduce intermediate Spanish students to the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and El Salvador, before reading the novel Vida y Muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha from Fluency Matters. It was created for high school Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 and has mature themes of gang violence. Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and El Salvador Cultural Stations Google Doc Includes✅ Interpretive Communication - authentic R
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Frederick Douglass, Non-Fiction Analysis to use for ANY Novel with Slavery Theme
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a compelling autobiography and provides an honest view of the harshness of life for enslaved African-Americans in the 1800s. Use this 45-minute lesson that includes a slice of Douglass’ narrative to show your students the ugly reality of life in pre-Civil War America.This package includes a two-page excerpt from Frederick Douglass’ book (in public domain) in which he details battling Mr. Covey, an abusive slave owner. After students read the pas
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Salem Witch Trials Escape Room
Looking for an exciting way to introduce the Salem Witch Trials to your students? This challenging lock box activity is designed to accompany history lessons on the Salem Witch Trials or The Crucible play. I love introducing The Crucible with this escape because it stirs students' interest in the accusations and evidence for the Salem trials. Premise: students have recently discovered an ancestor of theirs was the first person in Salem hanged for witchcraft. They want to know about her, and as
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Salem Witch Trials Escape - Digital & Print
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: Student Notes & More About Creating The Constitution
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was an important event that changed United States History. 55 Delegates gathered in Philadelphia to change the Articles of Confederation, but soon realized a new Constitution was much needed! This entire 4 month meeting, from May to September of 1787, is so important for students to understand when studying the Constitution and the foundations of the newly formed United States of America. Many teachers find this meeting intimidating to explain, but it doe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Introduction To The Great Gatsby: 1920s Group Research Project {Fully Editable}
Introduction To The Great Gatsby: 1920s Group Research Project- This research project is fully customizable and ready to use with little to no prep work. The 1920s is such a rich and transformative time in American history and it is beneficial for students to understand its influence on The Great Gatsby. This project walks students through 6 important factors of the 1920s and guides them through what they should be researching for each. The students are tasked with creating a mini presentation o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Malala Yousafzai Biography Research Organizer, Biography PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Skip the typical Malala Yousafzai introduction lecture as you launch a study of I am Malala (or any of her other works) and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Yousafzai’s life with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Yousafzai’s life and political impact. Please note: This download does NO
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Martin Luther King Jr. Biography Research, MLK Biography PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Skip the typical Martin Luther King Jr. introduction lecture as you launch a study of the civil rights movement and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about King’s life with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and historical impact. Please note: This download does N
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Declaration of Independence - Argument Analysis - Close Reading Lesson
This lesson is designed to engage students in critical thinking, historical understanding, and rhetorical analysis through an exploration of this foundational American document. By utilizing close reading strategies including annotation and modeling, students will uncover the rich language and meaning within The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson. The structured handouts with pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies help them recognize persuasive techniques. This resource aligns
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
President Abraham Lincoln Biography Research Organizer, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Skip the typical Abraham Lincoln introduction lecture as you launch a study of this U.S. president and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Lincoln’s life and presidency with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Abraham Lincoln’s background. Please note: This download does NOT include a speci
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Making a Murderer Season 2 Teaching Resources
This digital download contains teaching resources and editable student handouts for teaching the second season of the popular Netflix® documentary "Making a Murderer." They are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. My materials have handouts for each episode where students will chronicle the new discoveries and evidence that Steven Avery's lawyer, Kathleen Zellner, reveals. Students will make inferences and analyze the importance (or lack thereof) of the discoveries. In addition, student
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Witch Hunts in the 21st Century: Read, Write, Think, Move, Talk Nonfiction Text
Your students' eyes will be opened as they read about witch hunts that happen internationally today. They will learn so much as they read, write, think, and talk about the modern articles they will read in class.First, students complete an anticipation guide to see what they think about witch hunts taking place today. Next, each student is assigned one non-fiction article to read out of 4 articles. They answer a reading guide on their own and get with those who have the same article to compare n
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Declaration of Independence | myPerspectives | PPT | Grade 11
This is a ready-made PowerPoint animated lesson with answer key for Declaration of Independence selection, unit 1, myPerspectives, grade 11. This lesson includes the following:- Pre-reading activities- While-reading- Comprehension check- Close Read- Analyze the text- Analyze craft and structure- Concept Vocabulary and Word Study- ConventionsIn addition to:Discussions and extra activities slidesslides that provide assistance and recommendations on how to facilitate some tasks to your learners.
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11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology Activity: Influential Psychologists | Research Biography & Summarize
Learn more about the lives and theories of the major influential psychology greats with these Historical Biography Summaries. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of a well-known psychologist. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning psychology through these historical biography summaries.It's an excellent resource for student centered learning and student centered instruction.What is Included:A detailed page of teacher
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Donald Trump's Victory Speech Rhetorical Analysis
PRINTABLE independent work packet with rhetorical analysis activities. You will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts. Students will love analyzing Donald Trump's arguments and persuasive techniques. A great lesson on current events.In this activity, students will...1. Compare Donald Trump's word choices to past presidential speeches2. Read and annotate Donald Trump's victory speech3. Analyze and criticize Donald Trump's arguments through key wor
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Salem Witch Trials Escape - Digital & Print
Looking for an exciting way to introduce the Salem Witch Trials to your students? This challenging escape activity is designed to accompany history lessons on the Salem Witch Trials or The Crucible play. Starting The Crucible unit or the Puritan time period with this escape will stir students' interest in the accusations and evidence for the Salem Witch Trials. This escape has well-designed clues to engage your students and get them thinking critically.Premise: students have recently discovered
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Medgar Evers Biography Research, Civil Rights Leader, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Skip the typical Medgar Evers introduction lecture as you launch a study of his impact on the Civil Rights Movement and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about this famous figure’s life with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Evers’ life and historical impact. Please note: This download does N
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"I Have a Dream" and "Speech in the Virginia Convention" Analysis Unit
Contains everything you need to teach an interesting, dynamic, analytical unit on Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have a Dream" and Partick Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention."
This unit contains the following:
*Vocabulary Practice from "Speech in the Virginia Convention"
*Prefix, Root Words, and Suffix Practice using words from "Speech in the Virginia Convetion"
*Historical Context and Background for Revolutionary time period including questions on the Virginia Convention, Continental Co
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"I Have a Dream" Speech Review, Test, or Worksheet and Detailed Answer Key
This "dream" assessment provides a comprehensive review of Martin Luther King's famous speech. Students will have the chance to look at the piece from both a historical and literary perspective as they analyze what this famous civil rights leader espoused. From rhetorical devices to symbols, imagery, diction, and inferences, readers will gain a true understanding of the profound contents of "I Have A Dream." Teachers may also utilize an on-line video of MLK's speech as students read the conten
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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President George Washington Biography Research Organizer, PDF & Google Drive
Skip the typical George Washington introduction lecture as you launch a study of this U.S. president and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Washington’s life and presidency with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into George Washington’s background. Please note: This download does NOT include
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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