Critical thinking ancient history Common Core RL.8.10 resources

Ancient History, Social Studies - History, World History

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Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn

Created by

The Ancient Institute

You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these

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Grades:

4th - 10th

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Lesson

CCSS:

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Twilight Zone “Number 12 Looks Just Like You," Analysis of Twilight Zone CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive formats), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “Number 12 Looks Just Like You,” a teen girl resists efforts to look, act, and think like everyone else around her. Issues

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Activities

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Balanced Literacy, Critical Thinking, Reading

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Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}

Created by

Kasey Kiehl

Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Handouts, Printables

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RL.5.1

Ancient History, Literature

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The Odyssey Unit Activities - Character Analysis - Epic Hero Odysseus

Created by

Creative Classroom Core

The Odyssey by Homer - Qualities of an Epic Hero ! These Odyssey activities are an engaging way for students to look closely at key characters from Homer's Odyssey. A must for your Odyssey unit, this activity asks students to review the qualities of the epic hero, and use those qualities to closely examine the character of Odysseus. This is a great activity to increase comprehension and understanding.✅To complete this assignment, students first review the qualities of an epic hero. Students illu

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks

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RL.4.1

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Writing

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Also included in: The Odyssey Unit Plans - Odyssey Projects - Activities - Homer - Greek Mythology

Twilight Zone “Time Enough at Last” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive versions), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “Time Enough at Last,” a bookish man who wants only to be left alone to read survives a nuclear bomb blast and finally has

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Activities

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Ancient History, Close Reading, Literature

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Pandora's Box Greek Myth Passage & Questions - Printable & Distance Learning

Created by

BusyBeeinGradeThree

Practice deep reading comprehension with this fun Greek myth based on Pandora.Students will read a one page story about Pandora and how she accidentally released all the evils into the world by opening her famous box. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as character traits, point of view, narrative elements, making inferences, determining cause and effect, vocabulary, figurative language, identi

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

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Engaging Language Arts and Psychology

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Also included in: Greek Myths Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions

Detailed Hero's Journey PPT: Jung & Campbell Monomyth Cycle w/Analysis!

Created by

Highly visual, interactive 24-slide presentation w/custom transitions and animations, relevant graphics and hyperlink in final slide to brief youtube video w/modern-day examples on the monomyth archetype. Everything is done for you: easily modify as needed to provide relevant, contemporary cultural examples, as you wish! In this engaging PPT, you're purchasing:a.) An invitation at the start for students to identify prior knowledge of what makes a hero figure, including peer share time.b.) Learni

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.2

Ancient History, Reading, Short Stories

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Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Pack - 5 Stories plus assessments

Created by

Eric Summers

SEE PREVIEW FOR A COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF THIS PACKETThis reading packet includes five Greek myths written as dramatic narratives (short stories). This packet includes the following myths:Perseus and MedusaKing MidasEcho and NarcissusIcarusPhaeton (the boy who tried to drive the chariot of the sun)Each story is about 2.5 - 3 pages long and includes a short comprehension assessment that includes 5 multiple choice and 3 short answer questions. An answer key is provided.The files are provided in Micro

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Grades:

6th - 8th

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Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

RL.6.2

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The Virtual Escape Room Store

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Virtual Escape Room: Summer Break Escape

Created by

About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal, Summer

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.3.1

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Poetry

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Robert Frost Poetry Mini Unit | Poetry Analysis | Poetry Discussion

Created by

Mrs B's Brainy Bunch

Work a little Robert Frost into your poetry unit! Whether as a standalone poetry analysis mini unit or an element of your larger poetry unit, my 6-day Robert Frost Poetry Mini Unit includes poetry analysis of Frost’s most famous poems, a biography of the poet himself, a class discussion on Frost, and a final assessment. ❤️Why you will LOVE this resource!Students will love engaging with one famous poet in this poetry mini unit. Whether as a standalone mini unit or part of your larger poetry unit

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Grades:

7th - 9th

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Assessment, Rubrics

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Ancient History, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

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Also included in: Robert Frost Poems BUNDLE

Bash of the Titans - A read aloud play that spoofs Greek Mythology

Created by

jonpickles

What if the classical heroes, gods, and goddesses from Greek Mythology were not all-powerful beings, but instead were high school students stuck in detention?No, it's not The Breakfast Club--it's Bash of the Titans: A Classic Myth-Mash!This play is a surreal and hysterical look at adolescence from a skewed perspective. Facing the boredom of detention, the protagonists plan for The Mount Olympus High School Prom. The wily female leads send their arrogant and ignorant dates on an epic quest to

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Scripts

CCSS:

RL.7.5

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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men Test with Detailed Answer Key

Created by

Critical Thinking, Literature, Writing

Eeeeeek! This ideal assessment for Of Men and Men is filled with a variety of questions--including matching, true/false, multiple choice, and short answer--and is the perfect place for students to demonstrate their understanding of this popular novel. Critical-thinking questions also include grade-level literary terminology such as foreshadowing, symbolism, conflict, theme, and more. To make this test even more desirable, a detailed answer key is included.

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Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Assessment, Printables

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Short Stories

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Complete Lesson: John Steinbeck's "The Leader of the People" from The Red Pony

Created by

Elly's ELA

The activities in this file provide a complete lesson for close reading and analysis of “The Leader of the People.” This section of Steinbeck’s book The Red Pony can stand alone as a noteworthy short story for middle grades and high school. The text can be used to build reading skill and engage students in meaningful study of how characters develop theme. A set of guided reading organizers divides the story into five sections. Varied items prompt students to cite text evidence, make inferences,

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Contemporary Short Story "Everything Stuck to Him" Review (or Test) & Answer Key

Created by

Critical Thinking, Short Stories, Writing

Teachers will be "stuck" on this worksheet after they see how valuable and comprehensive it is. This printable provides students with a chance to thoroughly review this contemporary, relevant short story with 15 short-answer questions, including an inference chart, that will prompt an engaging discussion. This is a perfect individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.

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Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

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Ancient History, Education, Literature

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Greek Mythology Informational Body Diagram Posters, Gods Research Activity

Created by

Worksheet Guardian

This Activity includes 137 pages of body diagram posters!Check the product video for the detailed information and a lesson plan advice! PLEASE NOTE:This is a DIGITAL FILE INSTANT DOWNLOAD only,printable in an array of standard frames sizes.No physical product will be shipped.After checkout you will be directed to a page to download your files.They will also be accessible at all times by viewing your Etsy purchase page.Refunds cannot be given after the items are downloaded.[FOR HELP WITH DIGITAL

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Grades:

Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets, Activities, Posters

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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+

Created by

The Critical Thinking Co.

A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1

The Virtual Escape Room Store

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FREE! Virtual Escape Room: Marine Biome Edition (Escape the Zoo Ep.1)

Created by

About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the

Subjects:

Biology, Critical Thinking, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.3.1

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Greg's Goods - Lesson Pieces - Making Learning Fun

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NGSS:

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Also included in: Virtual Escape Room Growing Bundle: Escape the Zoo (20% off!)

DON QUIXOTE - Fictional Digital Stick Figure Research Activity (GOOGLE DOCS)

Created by

Studying a book, movie, or history story-line? Use this to analyze characters from film, literature, comics and more. Compare characters, categorize prototypes, or dive deep with heroes, anti-heroes, and villains. This is an awesome, one-of-a-kind, engaging resource with all sorts of applications, from ELA, literature, film, research, critical thinking, summarizing, character prototypes, hero's journey, and more. Designed for upper elementary, middle or high school.Easy to assign, differentiate

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.8.10

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Also included in: CHARACTERS FROM LITERATURE - 50 Fictional Digital Stick Figures Biography Bundle

"The Last Dog" Worksheet, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key

Created by

Critical Thinking, Short Stories, Writing

This printable is the "pet project" for teachers who want to provide their students with a thorough review of this popular short story. Multiple choice, true-false, fill-in, and discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, events, and plot of this piece. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.

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Grades:

6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

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Organizers & Worksheets for Elements of Any Short Story

Created by

Elly's ELA

These activities will help middle or high school students examine the elements of any short story. Each task is designed to build skill in predicting, summarizing, inferencing, or analyzing language. Choose those pages that suit the elements of a particular story or assign the complete set as a workbook. The complexity of the short story can determine the level of challenge for the activity. Most tasks can be differentiated for varied reading levels. A detailed teaching guide

Subjects:

Close Reading, Critical Thinking, Short Stories

Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" Worksheet and Answer Key

Created by

Critical Thinking, Poetry, Writing

Teachers will want their students "to go gentle into" this worksheet in order to get a comprehensive review of this popular poem. With 12 questions that address the theme, plot, moods, motivation, and tone, this assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. It's the perfect way to help readers to understand this profound narrative.

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

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"Lamb to the Slaughter" Worksheet (or Test) with Detailed Answer Key

Created by

Critical Thinking, Short Stories, Writing

There's no need to "cook up" a unique and comprehensive way to test students on their understanding of this popular short story. Here it is! Using popular literary terms (setting, inference, cause and effect, conflict, etc.), students will be able to provide answers to critical-thinking questions which relate to the narrative's most important aspects. The "dessert" to this "complete meal" is a detailed answer key!

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

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The Virtual Escape Room Store

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Virtual Escape Room: Desert Biome Edition (Escape the Zoo Ep.2)

Created by

About Escape Rooms in general:These immersive experiences require students to collaborate effectively, unlocking puzzles and deciphering clues, fostering a profound sense of camaraderie and cooperation. Moreover, students are encouraged to unleash their creative thinking and problem-solving ability, approaching challenges from diverse angles—a crucial skill applicable to any academic or professional pursuit. Step into the realm of virtual escape rooms, where students embrace the exhilarating str

Subjects:

Biology, Critical Thinking, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.3.1

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