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Holidays/seasonal Common Core W.9-10.1 resources for Google Apps
WHY STUDY HISTORY | Back to School Activity | First Day of School Discussion
Why do we study history anyway? This back to school activity is a must have for any history or social studies class! Start the first day of school (or the first lesson of any history class) with “WHY” because students always want to know why? Why am I learning about history? Why do we have to study this stuff anyway? When am I ever going to use this in life? Isn’t history about a "bunch of old dead people" and things that have already happened? **Major necessary upgrades have been made to ma
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Argument Analysis: Regifting for Distance Learning
Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs. Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting. Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (d
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
First Day of School History Talk Activity
Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!This product features an engaging back to school History Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 7 different quotes about history and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students'
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7th - 10th
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US History Geography Back to School Project | 6 Degrees of Separation PBL
Jumpstart your school year with this high-interest, yet rigorous authentic project!Empower your students to play scientist and traveler in this 1-week PBL inspired by Stanley Milgram’s theory of 6 Degrees of Separation and everybody’s grade-school favorite “Flat Stanley." The ultimate field trip and no permission slips necessary!This is the perfect project to kick-off a US Geography Test Series component to your US History course. This kit comes in both print PDF and digital for Google Slides.**
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Middle School Art Project: Yellena James Seascape Art Lesson and Sub Plan
Ready to teach Women’s History Month art projects that’ll keep middle school art students engaged? This Yellena James art lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will enjoy learning about her mixed media underwater scenes. Moreover, they’ll connect with her struggle of being a Bosnian refugee who came to America in her teens.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on Women’s History Month artists like Yelena James. During this art project, your
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6th - 9th
Thanksgiving Persuasive Writing Activity Pardon my Turkey Argument Writing
Looking for a fun, engaging and skills-based lesson or project to complete with your students leading up to the Thanksgiving break? This persuasive writing activity is the perfect zero-prep resource to engage your students with.How does it work?This Thanksgiving themed writing activity requires students to take on the persona of a turkey, and use their persuasive writing skills to convince the President to be selected for pardoning.I love using this activity year after year, and reading the crea
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6th - 9th
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Climate Change Activists Reading Package and PBL Inquiry
This is an engaging, evidence-based non-fiction reading passage about climate change and climate change activists for upper middle school or high school students that focuses on comprehension, making/supporting claims, data analysis, and project-based learning. It would be a great resource for Earth Day and any conversations about climate change, sustainability, citizenship & activism, ecology, pollution, and even the Industrial Revolution! It's available in both digital and printable format
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8th - 11th
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First Day of School Math Talk Activity
Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!This product features an engaging back to school Math Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about math from famous figures like Albert Einstein and James Newman and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it
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7th - 10th
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Solve the Mystery | Argument Writing Grades 9-12 | Fun Engaging ELA Activity
Engage your students with this fun mini-unit where they solve a mystery and then write an argument to support their version of events! "What happened to Jim Williams?" is a mystery surrounding the death of Jim Williams. Students are provided evidence via Angie's statement, a crime scene photo, and an autopsy report and must gather evidence to answer the question: was Jim murdered, or was he the victim of an accident? This is a great activity around Halloween time, or just a fun activity to suppl
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9th - 12th
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Making Inferences Lesson - Solving a Mystery Game - Case of the Lost Manuscript
Transform your lesson on making inferences into a thrilling adventure with this solving a mystery game! Students will explore "The Case of the Lost Manuscript" to make inferences and solve the mystery. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Making Inferences Lesson:✏️ Investigation Briefing Overview Slideshow - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides® & PDF✏️ Investigation Briefing Overview Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Investigation Clu
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6th - 12th
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Paragraph Writing Template Outline Paragraph Graphic Organizer Paragraph Editing
This is a structured paragraph writing template outline/ paragraph graphic organizer that can be used and re-used throughout the school year to build on your students’ paragraph writing skills. This paragraph graphic organizer can be digital or printable and is a great writing resource to use for paragraph of the week. This paragraph graphic organizer is intentionally structured to TEACH the paragraph writing process so that students understand and practice each key component of a paragraph: Mak
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Cask of Amontillado Activities - Short Story Unit - Themes, Mood, Characters
This spooky short story unit for Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” includes literary analysis activities, comprehension questions, real-life parallels, assessments, and more! Explore setting, theme, mood, characterization, irony, and other literary devices. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 45% with the bundled discount!⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Short Story Unit for “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe:✏️ 60+ Essential Vocabulary Terms - Digi
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9th - 12th
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Digital Debates: Interactive Google Class Debates/works with any topic/reusable
Digital Debates are debates that take place on a computer, using one Google Slideshow for the class. They allow students to collaborate & interact with peers, while still allowing for safe social distancing. At the end you have a digital representation of the entire class debate. Students will write or present a claim to a resolution, peers will refute and/or support the claim, questions will be asked, and conclusions will be written. CCSS (RI 8, W1a-c, SL 1, and SL 4) are addressed in an in
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6th - 9th
End Of Year Writing Review Argument Informative Narrative Literary Analysis
Need a quick and efficient way to review the 4 major writing types: argumentative, narrative, informative, and literary analysis? This resource can be used for end of the year writing review or ELA test prep! Each Writing Task Includes:✔ Information slide for scaffolding✔ Outline of essay structure✔ Engaging writing prompts that will appeal to middle school students✔ Rubric for feedback, peer-review, and/or quick scoringThis resource could be used as a stand alone, and it also goes perfectly wit
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6th - 9th
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All American Boys Complete 6-7 Week Novel Unit (NO PREP)
Unlock the Power of Critical Reflection with Our All-Inclusive Curriculum for All American Boys Are you ready to transform your English classroom into a dynamic space of cultural relevance, critical thinking, and literary analysis? Dive into my meticulously crafted curriculum for the riveting novel All American Boys – a unit that not only aligns with Common Core standards but also empowers your students to explore the intricacies of societal conflict, racial bias, and the enduring legacy of Dr.
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9th - 12th
Holiday Writing Activity - Argumentative Letters to Santa
Think big kids are too old to write letters to Santa? Think again! With this no-prep Holiday Writing Activity students write argumentative letters to Santa letting him know why they deserve a spot on the nice list this year! Your students will get to practice their argumentative writing skills while still participating in a little festive fun. This activity is perfect for the day before winter break, any time during the month of December, as a festive Christmas keepsake, and more!Ways to Use Thi
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Holiday Activities Bundle - Literacy and Classroom Culture
Cask of Amontillado Analysis - True Crimes Activity and Argumentative Assignment
Explore “True Crimes and Strange Happenings” with this analysis activity for Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”! Students will learn about six spooky mystery stories and write an argumentative paragraph examining common themes within murder and mystery. Includes digital resources for Google Classroom®!Included with this “Cask of Amontillado” True Crimes Analysis Activity:✏️ 6 “True Crimes and Strange Happenings” Informational Handouts - PDFExplore real-life stories of fraud, coercion,
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8th - 12th
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Women's History Month BELOVED Unit Bundle | Novel Study for Toni Morrison
This novel study bundle for Toni Morrison's Beloved includes activities, graphic organizers, reading comprehension quizzes, free response essay prompts, and discussion tools. Perfect for high school English Language Arts and AP Lang and Comp! Digital and ready-to-print resources are provided for the following resources:Toni Morrison Beloved BELL RINGER READING QUIZZES digital printable assessmentsToni Morrison BELOVED Novel Study TIME MAP Timeline Activity Digital PrintableBeloved by Toni Morr
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9th - 12th
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End of the Year Middle & High School English Environmental Research Unit ELA
⚡️SAVE 20% OFF ️this engaging End-of-the-Year 2 Week Environmental Awareness Unit for middle & high school English/ ELA classrooms. Students practice critical thinking and research skills throughout this unit. This bundle includes 2 weeks of inspiring student-centered lessons that bring environmental awareness to the focus of your classroom. Teach this unit if you want your students to strengthen their analytical skills, critical thinking skills, & research skills. Each activity is edi
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6th - 12th
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Toni Morrison BELOVED Novel Study TIME MAP Timeline Activity Digital Printable
This Time Map graphic organizer is a great alternative to a chapter-by-chapter study guide for Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. This resource is suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom, and also available in a ready-to-print format.GRAPHIC ORGANIZER + CONSOLIDATING ACTIVITYFULL ANSWER KEY INCLUDEDAPPLICABLE TO AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITIONSet in Ohio during the mid-1800s, Beloved explores notions of identity, community, freedom and generational trauma. A Pulitzer Prize winner, the novel
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Essay Writing Workbook: History/Social Studies *Editable*
Do your students need support with essay writing? I made this essay writing guide to support history and other social studies students through the writing process to create a research-based expository or argumentative essay. This essay writing booklet can be used regardless of whether you are teaching face-to-face, virtually, or in a blended/hybrid model as it is available as a Google Doc. This product includes:Sample color-coded thesesThesis writing structureGraphic organizersCategorized trans
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9th - 12th
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All About Pumpkins Literacy Activities: Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Poetry
INTERESTING & FREE! Grab their attention with interesting informational texts about pumpkins, historical literacy passages, vocabulary connections, a poem, fascinating facts that are incorporated into critical thinking activities, writing explanatory text about how to make a jack-o-lantern, writing a short persuasive text about why and how people can eat more pumpkin in their diets, and more challenging yet fun ELA activities. Perfect for the fall season in ELA, including Halloween and Thank
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5th - 9th
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Easter Triduum NO PREP Passage & Activities
Provide students with a background of the Easter Triduum including Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter including vocabulary such as TRANSUBSTANTIATION and RESURRECTION. Highlight important Easter concepts with a Query featuring four multiple choice questions and a short answer. A word search, crossword and parts-of-speech fill-in reinforce vocabulary, while a writing reflection and scrapbook page take the lesson deeper. Suggested activities of Palm Weaving, Tissue Stained Glass and a STEAM pro
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4th - 9th
Also included in: NO PREP Second Semester Holidays BUNDLE
On This Day in History...August to December Bundle Daily Warm Up Bell Ringer
3Getting students interested in historical events is virtually impossible! That's why we created our “On This Day in History'' series to provide a historical event for each day during the months of August to December along with a thought-provoking, Generation Z relevant discussion prompt that you can use year after year. What sets our On This Day resource apart from similar resources is that each prompt encourages students to think critically about “their place in the world” with respect to th
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