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High school U.S. History guided reading books for Easel
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz A Novel of 9/11 NO Prep Novel Guide Patriot Day
Ground Zero: A Novel of 9/11 by Alan Gratz Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about September 11th, American History, and world history.This resource includes: Learning objectives Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions Answer KeyNew Vocabulary Character(s) analysis activities Cause & Effect activity Types of characters activity KLW Chart Extension Resources - background information Themes Activity Post reading questions Teacher section with answer key Vocabulary Activities Post-
Grades:
6th - 9th
George Washington Spymaster by Allen Novel Guide American Revolutionary History
George Washington, Spymaster by Allen Novel Guide Middle school students find this book captivating, while it combines American History, Revolutionary War and Language Arts. This is an original 39 page novel guide, which covers: Learning Objectives Chapter by chapter discussion questionsBackground information Teacher - answer key Vocabulary activitiesExtension ResourceKWL ChartCause & Effect Activity Nearpod teacher access is included on the last page of the file If you have any questions, p
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7th - 9th
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Guided Reading - The Mayflower Compact
Included is a PDF document with the text of The Mayflower Compact displayed in one column, and in a second column, a series of questions designed to guide students in close-read of this historical text. This document aligns with Common Core State Standards.Follow this activity with the Quiz - Document Analysis of the Mayflower Compact
Grades:
7th - 10th
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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One Crazy Summer by Williams-Garcia Novel Guide
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about the Civil Rights Movement and American History. This resource includes: BenchmarksObjectivesComprehension and Discussion QuestionsExtension Activities Book Report Activity Reading Comprehension QuestionsHere’s what teachers just like you are saying about this resource:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leah F. says, "Very helpful for creating higher level thinking during class discussions." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cheryl G. says, "Good resource, than
Grades:
6th - 9th
An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce
In this story about a plantation owner who is set up, captured, and hanged by the Union army during the Civil War, the author explores what might pass through the mind of a man standing on the edge of death. He uses descriptive language to take allow the reader to see through the eyes of the convicted man moments before he is hanged for treason.DIFFERENTIATION:Guided Reading with questions and framesVocabulary definition, graphics, shades of meaning, words groupsGroup discussion promptsWritten r
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Grades:
10th - 11th
Rhetorical Analysis Handouts Over John Adams' Closing Arguments; Boston Massacre
This is a guided reading packet to help students complete a rhetorical analysis over excerpts from John Adams' closing arguments when he defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre. As students read through his argument, they are given questions to help critically think on how he persuades the judge to look at only the law and the actions of the British soldiers. Pairing this with HBO's docuseries John Adams is a wonderfully impactful way of making the history come to life and refine
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum: Yearlong Growing Bundle
American Revolution Booklet
This booklet contains readings about the American Revolution along with a timeline, the roles of women, African Americans, spies, and the Son's of Liberty. Throughout the booklet there are questions for the students to answer. I use this booklet right before we start the American Revolution unit to engage my students and have them start thinking about the people who participated in the war.
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Bootleg Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition Novel Guide
Bootleg Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition by Blumenthal Novel Guide American History and Prohibition. This captivating nonfiction text is ideal for cross cutting curriculum reading, language arts and social studies. Blumenthal beautifully presents the complexities of democracy, cause and effect of the Prohibition, and the historical context of the time period. This pack includes:Learning ObjectiveChapter by chapter comprehension questionsKLW ChartVocabulary Essay QuestionsD
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Grades:
6th - 9th
The Trail of Tears The Story of Cherokee Removal Native American Heritage Lesson
The Trail of Tears by Dan Elish Guide The Story of Forced Cherokee Removal and Native American HistoryThis guide includes: Teacher Section with Answers and Student Section BenchmarksKWL ChartNative American Tribe MapPre, post and during reading activitiesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsDiscussion questionsVocabulary ActivitiesCause & Effect ChartExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about Native American HistoryTeaching about American HistoryTeaching about
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Guided Reading
Mark Twain is a great author, but for students his work can be difficult to read and interpret. In this guided reading, I focus on his use of "the vernacular" and vocabulary used in the short story about Jim Smiley and his unusual animals and addiction to betting. A brief introduction is included, as well as, a link to a reading of the short story from youtube.
Grades:
8th - 9th
U.S. History Chapter 1 Easel Guided Reading and Reteaching Activity
I created this using materials from Chapter 1 of 'The Americans' textbook. This Easel Activity consists of scaffolded note taking Guided Readings to help students focus and synthesize their learning and a Reteaching Activity to help students study and retain what they've learned. There are 5 sections in this chapter and I this listing contains a Guided Reading and Reteaching Activity for each!
Grades:
9th - 12th
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