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Social studies Common Core CCRA.W.3 handouts
Dystopian Literature Unit - Civilization Creation - Create your own Dystopia
Dystopian Literature Unit - Create Your Own Dystopian Society! This Dystopia activity package is the perfect supplement to a Dystopian Literature Unit! Students research the meaning of the word Dystopia, and create Dystopian societies of their own. This Dystopia introduction ask students to practice their critical thinking and creative writing skills as they create a detailed project that describes all of the different aspects of their Dystopian societies.⭐This is an excellent final project or e
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6th - 9th
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Unbroken (adapted for young adults) Reading Guide
This is a reading guide to aid in the reading of the young adult version of the best selling book "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. This reading guide includes a table of contents in the Google Doc version for easy navigation, suggested vocabulary for each chapter, and reflection questions at the end of each chapter.
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7th - 9th
Ancient China Dynasty Report Card Unit Bundle Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform students into teacher-historians as they study the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han Dynasties!They will read thematic reading passages about each Chinese Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher comments. What’s more, each Report Card Activity has several extensions such as a quiz, a collaborative poster project and ACE writing t
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6th - 7th
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Islamic Gunpowder Empires Report Card Unit Bundle Reading Passages Comprehension
Transform students into teacher-historians as they study the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal Empires!They will read thematic reading passages about each Islamic Empire. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher comments. What’s more, each Report Card Activity has several extensions such as a quiz, a collaborative poster project and ACE writin
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6th - 10th
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California's 4 Regions Writing Project
Teaching social studies is possible, especially when you combine reading, writing, and research skills strategies all into one unit. This updated product includes the original California regions student research packet to collect information using your own sources or the newly updated four expository texts. An answer key and California shaped paper measuring 8 x 10 is also included in the original packed. The update includes a multi-week unit that teaches a variety of skills using the following
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4th
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Also included in: California Social Studies Bundle
Eastern Western Roman & Byzantine Empires & Constantinople Map Activities
Are you looking for a no prep lesson to introduce the Eastern & Western Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire & Constantinople? Then use this mapping, reading & writing activity! Let your students create two thematic maps of the Eastern & Western Roman Empire then the Byzantine Empire. Then students will label a map of Constantinople and explain the defenses of Constantinople. Finally, students will imagine they have visited Constantinople for the first time and write a postcard. What
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient and World History Map Activities BUNDLE
Zhou Dynasty Ancient China Report Card - Mandate of Heaven Reading Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study Mandate of Heaven, ancient China & the Zhou Dynasty in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Zhou Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing
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6th - 7th
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Learning to Read by Frederick Douglass: Practice with Rhetorical Analysis
Fredrick Douglass so inspired Abraham Lincoln that he brought him as a guest to sit on the dais while he spoke his Second Inaugural Address. Douglass's account of his determination of self-education is fraught with pain and peril but filled with hope. This resource encourages students to write a rhetorical analysis essay. Students will read, listen to, and view supporting video and audio clips. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, sho
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9th - 12th
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That Sugar Film video worksheet
That Sugar Film documentary ( imdb.to/2pIuPMs ) brings a perspective on one’s health with modern consumption of food and a culturally relevant teaching experience for ALL students of any background. The documentary will highlight from a nutritional standpoint the effects of a high sugar diet. The case studies found within this film do touch on the essence of CRT because many People of Color live in a “Food Desert” Food deserts as explained from these links: ( bit.ly/2umWlVA ), ( bit.ly/2IUc8yj )
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Han Dynasty Ancient China Report Card - Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study ancient China & the Han Dynasty in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Han Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher comments. Wha
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6th - 7th
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Mughal Empire Islamic Gunpowder Report Card Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study Akbar the Great, Taj Mahal, Aurangzeb, Sikhism, India & the Mughal Empire in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Mughal Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the e
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6th - 10th
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Qin Shi Huangdi History Hero Villain Ancient China Reading Activity
Should Qin Shi Huangdi be remembered positively or negatively? Let students investigate whether Shi Huangdi was a history hero or villain! History hero or villain activitities make sure to include the good, bad and the ugly of historical figures to make for great student reactions and discussions! Students will reading five passages and answer questions. Questions use common core skills such as inferencing, identifying the central idea or theme, citing evidence and evaluating claims. At the end
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6th - 10th
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Qin Dynasty Ancient China Report Card - Shi Huangdi Terracotta Reading Passages
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study Shi Huangdi, ancient China & the Qin Dynasty in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Qin Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher
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6th - 7th
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Ottoman Empire Islamic Gunpowder Report Card - Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study Janissaries, Mehmed II and Suleyman, & the Ottoman Empire in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Ottoman Empire. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and
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6th - 10th
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Kublai Khan History Hero or Villain China Yuan Dynasty Mongols Reading Activity
Should Kublai Khan be remembered positively or negatively? Let students investigate whether Kublai Khan was a Kublai Khan History Hero or Villain while the Yuan Dynasty ruled medieval China! History Hero or Villain Activities make sure to include the good, bad and the ugly of historical figures to make for great student reactions and discussions! Students will reading two passages and answer questions. Questions use common core skills such as inferencing, identifying the central idea or theme, c
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6th - 7th
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Ming Dynasty Medieval China Report Card - Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study Zheng He, Neo Confucianism, Scholar Officials, medieval China & the Ming Dynasty in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Ming Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating
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6th - 7th
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Participation in Government Curriculum
This curriculum is 46 assignments that try to engage students in how government connects to their lives. Any of them can be purchased individually, but this bundle is the best deal, as each resource only costs $1.63 each!Week 1: The first 4 assignments have students think about ethics/morals, how government functions invisibly to keep them safe, and the social contract theory and philosophies underlying the U.S. government system. Week 2: Assignments 5-8 are 2 activities about how to influence g
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Maus II by Art Spiegelman- Activities, Quizzes, Essays- Full Teaching Unit
I love reading Maus, despite having read it 100 times! This is one of those stories that really teaches so much about humanity and life.Similar to my Maus I package, Maus II is a comprehensive resource for quizzing students and discussing those "deeper" ideas within the novel. Please feel free to expand on what is included. I also highly recommend having students maintain active post-it notes throughout their reading. This really makes going back and finding key moments in Vladek's behavior so m
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Mesoamerica Ancient Maya Aztec Inca Unit Bundle Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform students into teacher-historians as they study the West Afrcia Empires of the Maya, Aztec and Incas! in these no prep GRAPES reading comprehension unit! They will read thematic reading passages about each Mesoamerican Empires. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher comments. What’s more, each Report Card Activity has several
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6th - 7th
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Safavid Empire Islamic Gunpowder Report Card - Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study the Safavid Empire in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Safavid Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher comments. What’s more, eac
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6th - 10th
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Maurya Empire Ancient India Report Card Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study Ashoka, ancient India & the Maurya Empire in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Maurya Empire. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher c
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6th - 7th
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Free Twitter Tweet Story or Chapter Summary
Fiction & Non-Fiction Twitter Tweet Common Core Activity: Use the Twitter Concept to Make Connections to the TextUsing Twitter to Make Connections: Do you want to see if your students grasp the main idea or big event in a chapter or story but don't want to assign a boring chapter review? Use this creative "Tweet" activity--it's fun, fast, and you'll be able to tell right away if they read it/got it!Use in social studies for historical figures, science for chapter summary, and so many other
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Literature & Nonfiction Creative Reading Activities, Vol 2 Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on The Human Mind & Consciousness
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on the human mind and consciousness.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of the human mind and consciousnessActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and re
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Song Dynasty Medieval China Report Card - Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study scholar officials, Neo-Confucianism, foot binding, medieval China & the Song Dynasty in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Song Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calcula
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6th - 7th
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