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12th grade social studies guided reading books $5-10
Capybaras' Revenge (Current Events) - 3 versions + activities in Spanish
La revancha de los carpinchos is a current event from 2021 in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Due to habitat loss, capybaras have invaded private, gated communities in search of food. But, who are the real invaders?This resource features three versions of La revancha de los carpinchos, all written in Spanish: Básico, Intermedio, and Avanzado. The Básico text will be a good fit for students that are nearing the end of their first year of Spanish, particularly students that have completed
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Battles of the American Revolution Booklet
Students will read about each battle of the American revolution and fill out a graphic organizer. This usually takes my students 2 class periods to complete. The booklet starts with the battle of Lexington and Concord and ends with the Treaty of Paris. The Graphic organizer serves as a timeline of all the battles and helps the students understand each battles's importance. Included in this purchase-Battles of the American Revolution Booklet-Timeline Graphic Organizer to use with the Booklet. Enj
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6th - 12th
"A Night Divided" Pre-Reading Power Point
This Power Point will introduce the students to the book "A Night Divided", and its author, Jennifer Nielson. Included in the Power Point is a brief description of What Led to the Berlin Wall, Historical Facts about the Berlin Wall, About the Author, Information about the book and three Pre-reading discussion questions.
The slides are timed with animations to ensure smooth transition from one detail to the next without having to stop instruction and click for the next detail.
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4th - 12th
Nixon through Obama Presidency Summaries United States History Presidents
Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barrack Obama Presidency Summaries. For a quick review over the various aspects of U.S. Presidents Nixon through Obama, use these short summaries. All major events that occurred in each President's term are included. Obama's Presidency goes through 2009. This will be updated in the future to include his full term as standards move past 2009 to include more recent years. President Summarie
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Mega APUSH Growing Bundle AP US History
We Are Not Free by Chee Novel Japanese American Internment Digital Lesson
We Are Not Free by Traci Chee American History Novel Guide ideal for teaching about the Japanese American internment, the civil rights, the human rights and anti-racism. Asian Pacific Heritage Month ResourcePowerful and educational historical fiction (National Book Award finalist) that gives an account of fourteen teens as they live through the Japanese American internment. The best YA novel. This pack includes: Pre, during, and post-reading activities Background informationVisualsChapter by cha
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9th - 12th
Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales & Fables- Medieval Europe Literature
The Middle Ages were a dark and dangerous time for Europeans, so what better way to explore this than through children’s stories from the time period! Included are two short fables from the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales and Fables. The first is “The Vagabonds”, and the second is “The Death of the Hen”. With each of these stories there are ELA and Social Studies comprehension questions for students to complete and discuss.
Included is also two separate extension activities that students can choose
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9th - 12th
Los Braceros Printable Reading & Questions in Spanish
A reading worksheet in Spanish with comprehension questions about the Bracero Program.This reading is best for heritage speakers or advanced learners of Spanish. Students learn about:Why the program was startedThe poor working conditions and lack of leverage the farmworkers hadThe long-lasting impact of the Bracero programIncluded:Two pages of reading material1 page of comprehension questionsAnswer keyTeacher lesson planFormat: PDF (not editable)Language:SpanishThis is part of an 8-day unit on C
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9th - 12th
Also included in: César Chávez y Dolores Huerta 8-Day Unit for Heritage Speakers
Folk Music in World Culture
Folk Music in World Culture is a comprehensive text that covers world music around the globe. Ancient and modern practices of musical instruments, performance, and cultural significant in society is covered with illustrations of foreign cultures and their own unique musical customs. A suggested listened list is also provided for those who would like to listen to this music on YouTube.
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7th - 12th
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March - John Lewis, Graphic Novel Ultimate Guide
Black History MonthBeyond Martin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementGraphic NovelsTry teaching the Civil Rights using John Lewis' graphic novel, March Book 1. This is a 16-page guide for students to use while exploring book 1. Students will explore the Civil Rights movement as an eyewitness thanks to John Lewis. Students perform analysis, answer critical thinking questions, provide reflection, and explore links as well as practice graphic novel analysis. This file is a word document so you
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6th - 12th
Night by Elie Wiesel: Abridged and Spanish Summary Booklet
If you have ELL students in your classroom for your Night unit, this resource is a must-have. (Note: This is a PDF file, which is not easily edited. The editable Google file is also available on my TpT page!) This fully-customizable booklet features a side-by-side English and Spanish translation of each chapter of Wiesel's lifechanging memoir. The abridged English summaries deliver the most vital information from Wiesel's work with appropriate sentence structure and vocabulary suitable for yo
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9th - 12th
Letter From Birmingham Jail Guided Annotation (Special Education Friendly!)
This is an abridged version of Dr. King’s Letter From Birmingham Jail with a color coded annotation strategy using the SPACE acronym for rhetorical analysis and reading comprehension questions embedded in the reading. Text also features vocabulary definition In student friendly language in footnotes. A teacher copy of the reading with suggested lines for highlighting and answers to the questions is also included. in addition to the reading, I have included an additional activity for student to s
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9th - 12th
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APUSH Secondary Source Reading Bundle
The APUSH Secondary Source Reading Bundle contains 25 secondary sources that you can use with your APUSH students to help expose them to multiple perspectives of the past. Each secondary source is accompanied by a series of analysis questions that will help students extract the main ideas and key details from each source. The secondary sources cover all 9 periods of the APUSH curriculum (1491-Present). Below is a list of the secondary sources that are included in this bundle:1. William Cronon -
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Finnish Animal Myths and Legends Audiobook
Dive into the enchanting world of Finnish folklore with our Finnish Animal Myths and Legends Audiobook. This captivating collection of stories draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Finnish mythology, where animals are revered and their tales are woven into the very fabric of the culture. Learn about the history of ancient Finland and some of the intriguing animal myths. How the cat was created in the warmth of the sauna, how northern lights are created by the magical fox and how the moose
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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City of Ember Guided Viewing Movie Questions
This assignment is a guided movie document for the 2008 movie, City of Ember. City of Ember is a fictional movie based off Jeanne DuPrau's award winning novel. It portrays the story of societal survival and the myriad of issues that were faced after an underground city was constructed protect mankind from becoming completely extinct. With an unstable generator that has powered the city of Ember for over 200 years, it finally on its last leg and is beginning to shut down. If the generator comp
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4th - 12th
Close Reads & DBQs Declaration of Independence and Natural Rights {History Guru}
Close Reads & DBQs Declaration of Independence and Natural RightsSS.7.C.1.1 & 1.4This Zipped file includes 5 close reads with EOC questions on the back, Guided Notes/ Cornell Notes, Comic Strip, Bellwork/ Bellringer, and 1 DBQ (Document Based Questioning) series. Close Readings/ Guided Readings:-Excerpt of a Primary Source Document-Can be used as a DBQ-Great for Low Level Readers when guided-Great for Gifted or Advanced independently -Teacher lead questions-Student Lead questions-Vocabul
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
New England Colonies Reading and Worksheets Bundle | 13 Colonies for Special Ed
Students will feel confident in their comprehension of Colonial America in the New England Colonies with this engaging, non-writing adapted book and worksheets bundle all about the New England Colonies.With these New England Colonies activities, students will learn the geography of the New England Colonies and how the Pilgrims learned to build an economy in this region of the 13 colonies.IN THIS PACKETAdapted Book13 pages covering the 13 Colonies, the location of the New England Colonies, and ho
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4th - 12th
The Industrial Revolution Reading Summary and Questions
This is a 4-page reading summary that briefly summarizes the major causes, components, and results of the Industrial Revolution. The reading packet also includes Guided-Reading-Questions that students can complete directly from the reading packet (10 definitions and 20 short answer questions).
Specific topics covered in the packet include the role that the Agrarian Revolution and population increases played in beginning the Industrial Revolution, the causes for the Industrial Revolution, and
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Just Mercy Bundle: Annotation Bookmarks & Podcast Summative Assessment
THE BOOKMARKS (Even chapters only)Enhance student engagement with the "Just Mercy Annotation Bookmark." Tailored for Bryan Stevenson's book, this bookmark facilitates active reading, offering reflection prompts for each chapter and defining crucial vocabulary. Elevate comprehension and critical thinking as students delve into the profound themes of "Just Mercy." THE PODCAST SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT In the summative assessment for "Just Mercy," students engage in a dynamic podcast, responding to an e
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7th - 12th
Vida y Muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha -Activities and Comprehension Questions
In this bundle, you will not only get the comprehension questions and extension activities for the novel "Vida y muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha" but also the incredible activity "Cuando éramos niños, había una guerra" that offers first hand experiences of children from Central America during the Civil Wars that led to people fleeing to the U.S. Everything is NO PREP and EDITABLE to suit the needs of your class.
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8th - 12th
The Assignment by Wiemer Novel Guide Jewish History
The Assignment by Liza Wiemer Novel Guide is ideal for teaching Jewish History and current events. This resource explores what happens when a school assignment that is (supposedly) meant to teach tolerance and ethics teaches the exact opposite. The story is based on true events and written for high school students. This novel guide includes;Learning objectives KLW Chart Pre, during, and post reading activitiesReading comprehension questions & answersText to self, text to world reflection que
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9th - 12th
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Impact and History of the Super Bowl
This product is a 15 page reading for students to learn about the Super Bowl and how it has impacted American Culture. Topics include: Background and History of the Super Bowl Historical Events & the Super BowlUnforgettable Moments During the Super Bowl Super Bowl Controversies (you may want to review this section based on the sensitivity of your learners) Most Famous Halftime ShowsMost Famous Super Bowl AdvertisementsThere are 15 reflection / discussion questions after the reading as well.
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9th - 12th
E2E Adapted Literature: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards
This retelling of Jonathan Edwards's Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God reads at an automated readability index of grade 5/6. This text aligns to the version in Holt's Elements of Literature: Fifth Course. Classic literature doesn't have to be scary, boring, or too hard.Summary sites online and those little yellow and black notebooks are no longer your only choices for students who are struggling. Universally designed texts preserve the storytelling...while taking away the confusing word choic
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9th - 12th
Also included in: E2E Adapted Lit: Early U.S. History Reading Bundle
Intro to Economics (Book and Activities)
Generously illustrated and easy to follow, Economics lays the foundation for economic thinking and the ability to make informed choices in the national and international marketplace. Explores key elements of the free enterprise system: supply, demand, price, competition, business, labor, money and banking, government, and the global economy. This full-color textbook is a valuable addition to any social studies curriculum. Overall, this high-interest, low-readability text makes it easy for you to
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9th - 12th
Discussion Leader's Guide for the Novel, "HORSE", by author Geraldine Brooks
Discussion Leader’s Guide for the novel, Horse, by Geraldine BrooksCopyright, Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024.Horse, written by Geraldine Brooks, published by Penguin Random House, June 14, 2022, 416 pages.Resource includes:· Civil War era historic fiction tells the true story of America’s most famous racehorse, Darley/Lexington, his Black groom and trainer, and the many facets of slavery, racial prejudice, and art.· List of characters from 1850’s and 2019, interwoven to include informa
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9th - 12th
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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.
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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