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7th grade civics Common Core RI.9-10.5 resources
Fact, Opinion, and Misinformation Informational Text | Media Literacy | Gr 7+
This resource includes an engaging informational text about facts, opinions, and misinformation, plus a study guide, a set of 10 challenging text analysis questions, and detailed answer explanations. The passage discusses the way in which misinformation can spread when people confuse facts and opinions and covers the concept of confirmation bias.I love resources that build both content knowledge and academic skill. These informational texts cover key topics in media and information literacy, wh
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Media and Information Literacy Text Analysis Bundle
Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Case Study: Profile of a Vigilante
This is an extremely hot topic in world today. Bring a historical and psychological perspective to your Civics / Legal Studies / Government class with this valuable resource. Written in a clear and comprehensive manner, this reading takes students into the mind of the vigilante, and includes historical and Hollywood references which are certain to provoke a lively class discussion. Questions are included, along with an answer key, which allows for this resource to also be used as an assessment p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Structured Academic Controversy Lesson Plan: Space Colonization
This Structured Academic Controversy lesson plan provides you with one of the best exercises for critical thinking you can do with students that engages one of the most current debate topics for high schoolers today: Should Humans Colonize Space? The structured academic controversy lesson plan approach is one of the best critical thinking group activities because it relies on teamwork and respectful communication among students while developing close reading, writing, speaking, and active listen
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7th - 10th
President Barack Obama’s 2017 Farewell Address – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address delivered in Chicago, IL on January 10, 2017. This resource includes 110 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in M
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
The Constitution of the United States for students
This is the United States Constitution adapted to allow middle and high school students comprehend the information contained within the document. This is not a summary, but rather a contemporary English version of the original text. The Flesch-Kincaid reading level for this document is 9.2. This also includes adapted versions of the amendments and vocabulary words. This also includes a guided reading document, an argument analysis sheet, a synthesis sheet and a quiz. When I used it, I had them
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7th - 9th
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Brown v Board of Education for students
This is a translated version of the court opinion from Brown v the Board of Education. This is great to helps studentss understand the history of the case, and also the legal principles involved in the case. This document, and many more, are available for purchase on www.adaptedhistory.com for one flat rate for all the documents.
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7th - 9th
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President Barack Obama's Address at Dallas Police Memorial - Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Speech at the Memorial for 5 slain Dallas police officers delivered in Dallas, TX on July 12, 2016. This resource includes 85 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the fu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Pres. Barack Obama 2016 Speech at the Democratic Convention-Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention delivered in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 2016. This resource includes 85 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. U
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6th - 12th
U.S. Constitution Activity: The Bill of Rights
Liven up the class discussion with this extremely useful and topical activity. Students love to discuss / debate what their rights are, and this activity can lead to energetic discussions and fiery debates on how each of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution affect their everyday lives. While this activity can work quite well as a stand-alone activity, it is also linked to two websites that can assist students in their study of the Bill of Rights. Perfect for a Government, Civics, and Stre
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. Constitution Analysis & Activity Worksheet
Very often students find that reading / studying the Constitution is both difficult and boring. This Constitution activity was written to alleviate both the difficulty and the boredom of this important task. This activity worksheet utilizes charts, puzzles, and a variety of question formats to inspire students to truly explore the intricacies of this amazing historical document. Using the actual U.S. Constitution alongside a web-based platform, students get into the actual wording of the U.S. Co
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Includes: article about Andrew Johnson's impeachment and a graphic organizer.
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7th - 12th
Race & Racism in America - How did We Get Here? (Text Only)
"How did We Get Here" is a mini-curriculum devoted to investigating the roots of institutionalized racism in the modern United States. "The Enduring Catastrophe of Reconstruction" is the series' 1800-word first installment, which begins with the Civil War's end in 1865. What were the "Civil War Amendments" and "Radical Reconstruction?" When did the last Union Army troops withdraw from the South? Why was Andrew Johnson impeached? What was the Jim Crow Era? This eight-page packet seeks to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President
Includes: Article about Theodore Roosevelt and graphic organizer.
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6th - 12th
Transcontinental Railroad
Includes: Article, and photo analysis graphic organizer.
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7th - 12th
Doughboys Are Sent To France
Includes: article and graphic organizer activity.
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6th - 12th
The United States Enters World War I
Includes: article and graphic organizer activity.
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6th - 12th
Close Reading of Kamala Harris Launch Speech-Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
This handout takes students through a close, critical look at the January 2019 Launch Speech given by Kamala Harris. Students are guided through the text with text-dependent questions, and a graphic organizer to analyze the use of ethos, pathos, and logos within the speech. This would likely be a two-day lesson, due to the length of the speech, but it'd be worth it. Infusing a look at our current political landscape is necessary for building responsible, literate citizens.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
President Woodrow Wilson
Includes: Article on Woodrow Wilson and graphic organizer activity.
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6th - 12th
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[Distance Learning] RBG and Naturalized Citizenship
This lesson includes two primary texts (a speech from RBG to newly naturalized citizens and the Oath of Naturalization that those citizens must take), close read questions for each of those texts, and possible essay questions developed from them (with a rubric included). This lesson could take anywhere from one hour to a week, depending on how you run your discussions and whether you choose to include the essay assignment. You can use some or all of the activities in conjunction together. The le
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7th - 12th
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Federalist 1 for students
This is a rewritten version of the 1st Federalist paper. This paper is an introduction of the following 84 papers. Translated versions of all 85 papers can be downloaded at www.adaptedhistory.com, with a membership.
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7th - 9th
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