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Social studies Common Core RI.11-12.10 assessments
Speech to the Virginia Convention by Patrick Henry: Reading Game, Appeals, Test
Are your students bored with some of the early American literature? Looking for something to spice up Patrick Henry's "Speech to the Virginia Convention"? Try out this unit, which will keep students engaged with the text while also allowing them to have some fun!What's included:► Detailed lesson plans► Common Core Standards alignment► Competition Game Cards - Instead of you lecturing on the speech, students will be sifting through the speech to find answers in order to gain puzzle pieces. The f
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Ben Franklin Unit: Autobiography Excerpts, Activities, Vocab, Aphorisms, Test
Looking for a way to teach Benjamin Franklin's Life and his Autobiography with excerpts instead of covering the entire work? This lesson features 2 key excerpts from Franklin's autobiography that will not only get students thinking about the past but will also challenge them to follow Franklin's footsteps for productivity. It also includes "The Whistle" by him and lots of activities to reinforce the material.► Step-by-step instructions for each day► Excerpts from The Autobigoraphy of Benjamin Fr
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8th - 12th
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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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A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah Quiz and Answer Key Bundle for Google Drive
Measure general reading comprehension with this self-grading quiz bundle covering A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah. A firsthand account of the author's experiences as a child soldier during the Sierra Leone Civil War, this book is an excellent choice for teachers who want to incorporate more autobiographical nonfiction into their English and/or history classes. In addition to answer keys, alternate quiz options are provided for re-assessment purposes. Materials are made
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9th - 12th
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A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah Test and Answer Key (Printable)
This summative test covers A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah and includes an answer key, as well as a standards-based rubric for scoring essays. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)By administering this assessment, teachers will evaluate students' abilities to do the following:Demonstrate knowledge significant figures in a nonfiction textDemonstrate knowledge of significant events throu
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9th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Preamble, Bill of Rights, Speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In this lesson, which incorporates science of reading strategies, students complete close readings of the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and a speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to analyze a central idea.This 26-page printable resource includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidecontextual reading guidesthink alo
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9th - 12th
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"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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Elie Wiesel's Night: Questions for Socratic Seminar or Class Discussion
Students can use their critical-thinking skills to analyze 20 topics for class discussions, Socratic seminars, or expository essays as they delve further into this important novel. As they recap details and voice their opinions, this ideal exchange will help participants to gain a better understanding of various aspects and perspectives of the narrative as well as share new information. It's a terrific group activity.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Chief Joseph's "I Will Fight No More Forever " Speech, Assessment, & Answer Key
The "chief" aspect of this comprehensive review (or assessment) is that it reinforces the content presented and provides students with a chance to examine and evaluate the heartfelt message of the speaker. Used with an audio/video of the speech, this assignment is a win-win. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Gaslighting Informational Text W/ Worksheets for High School Health & Psychology
Do you hear your students using the term gaslighting incorrectly? Are you looking for a resource to teach them about the signs of gaslighting and what to do about it if they see it? Check out this two page informational text for high school. It covers what it is, how to identify it and what to do if you experience it. Also included are 4 worksheets, vocabulary half sheets for struggling learners and a 10 questions multiple choice quiz. Keys are included!The reading and worksheets are availabl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Gaslighting Resources for High School Psychology or Health Class
The Gettysburg Address and Rhetoric
This assignment is designed to be used with both remote and/or in person learning. Though only one paragraph, Abraham Lincoln's The Gettysburg Address is one of America's most important speeches. This lesson is designed to provide students with important historical background for the speech using links to History.com, as well as with information provided on the slides. Resources included:A student copy of the full speech with room for annotating A teacher's annotated copy of the full speechClose
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Rhetoric in American Speeches: Henry, Paine, Lincoln, and Douglass
The Rhetoric of Nixon’s “Checkers” Speech AP- style multiple choices Qs
This document uses most of the 1952 speech Nixon made that became known as the “Checkers“ speech. This file includes a text from the speech, but I excerpted a letter from the early part of the speech and nine paragraphs from near the end. Included, in italics, a synopsis of the missing content. This speech is well organized with clear claims and refutations. He offers supporting evidence to prove his claims. He includes the heart-felt retelling of his biography that paints a picture of an honest
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Current Event Oral Presentation Project + Research Template and Rubric
This resource walks senior students step by step through the process of researching, planning and delivering a persuasive speaking oral presentation on a currently debated media issue. At this higher level, students will skilfully use argument to present a sustained and reasoned point of view to persuade their audience on an issue. Perfect for distance learning or home schooling, the detailed instructions guide students through each phase of the task at their own pace in order to research, plan
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9th - 12th
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Winston Churchill's "Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat" Speech: Review & Answer Key
Use this arsenal of review and discussion questions to showcase the most critical aspects of Churchill's famous speech and reinforce the message presented. This assessment also provides students with a chance to examine and evaluate the persuasive techniques used to showcase the speaker's position. Used with the audio/video of the speech, this assignment is a win-win. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civil Disobedience Synthesis Essay
A perfect assessment for English or social studies teachers who want to delve into civil disobedience, this synthesis essay compilation provides a prompt, rubric, tips for writing, a fill-in chart, a brainstorming activity, and an answer key. A list of articles and videos that examine the topic are delineated in this handout as well. This all-in-one, seven-page worksheet is a complement and supplement to the study of the Romantic Period as well as to the examination of individuals who have mad
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Informational Text W/ Vocab & Worksheets
Do your students have questions about PTSD? Check out this three page informational text. It covers what it is, how it manifests and ways to treat it. Also included are 5 worksheets, vocabulary half sheets for struggling learners and a 10 questions multiple choice quiz. Keys are included!The reading and worksheets are available in the preview. Check them out to see if this is right for your students.Note: The reading font is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia.For more interes
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Halloween Research Project and Speech Materials for High School ELA
Complement a unit on Gothic fiction and embrace the harvest season with this low-prep, standards-based research project addressing 33 topics directly and indirectly related to Halloween: ancient celebrations, holidays, and practices (Samhain, Lemuria, guising, souling, and more); more recent traditions (Guy Fawkes Night, the history of trick-or-treating, and the history of pumpkin carving); myths, legends, and superstitions (Jack O'Lantern, the Beast of Bray Road, Mothman, and more); medical con
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8th - 12th
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Mythology Project: 10-day Research and Writing Assessment
What is this Project?This is a 10-day mythology project I created for my high school seniors, but it could easily be adjusted for any high school social studies or language arts class. (It could even work for some more advanced middle school classes.) The project asks students to first choose a group/region to study for the duration of the project. The students then spend the next 9-10 days researching (our district has 1:1 iPads for students) the mythology of their chosen group. Each day is bro
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9th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government Sorting Chart and QUIZ
Help students capture and retain the key elements of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. This sorting activity can be done as a "Cut and Paste" activity either on the computer or literally with scissors and glue. There's also a follow-up discussion page about the separation of powers and checks and balances. Finally, I've included a teacher friendly quiz.
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5th - 12th
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Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers and the Vietnam War - Research Project
Help students better understand the historical context of Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers and facilitate the process of researching topics related to the Vietnam War with this low-prep, standards-based resource. Students will choose from more than twenty relevant subjects—the Gulf of Tonkin incident, the Tet Offensive, the My Lai Massacre, Tinker vs. Des Moines, and Milton L. Olive III to name a few—and navigate credible sources with the goal of teaching others about their topic. A detailed s
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7th - 12th
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Inside the American Criminal Justice System Expository Reading
Raw, gritty, and incredibly real. This true-life account of what the criminal justice system looks like from the inside can be an incredible supplement to your Government, Street Law, or Criminal Justice curricula. Rich with detail and full of comprehensive and rigorous questions, this reading can lead to rich classroom discussions. Ideal for a class lecture/discussion, or for an assessment piece or homework, this is a resource that you will find incredibly useful in your classroom.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" Speech, Review or Test, and Answer Key
It's the "Truth!" This comprehensive review or assessment offers a chart and questions which showcase the most critical aspects of Sojourner Truth's famous speech. Reinforcing the message, this printable also provides students with a chance to examine and evaluate the persuasive techniques used to showcase the speaker's position. Used with an audio/video of the speech, this assignment is a win-win. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah Quiz and Answer Key Bundle (Printable)
Measure general reading comprehension with this quiz bundle covering A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah. A firsthand account of the author's experiences as a child soldier during the Sierra Leone Civil War, this book is an excellent choice for teachers who want to incorporate more autobiographical nonfiction into their English and/or history classes. In addition to answer keys, alternate quiz options are provided for re-assessment purposes. Materials are delivered in Word
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9th - 12th
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Victorian Literary Period Web Quest and Quiz
This web quest is a concise questionnaire that requires the learner to gather information about the Victorian Literary Period from the Internet (and other sources if necessary) to learn about the period prior to reading the literature. The activity is ideal for independent or group work. The subsequent quiz consists of 20 multiple choice and true/false questions that may be modified to suit the learners' needs. There are answer keys for the web quest and the quiz.
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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