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Social studies Common Core RI.9-10.4 resources for Easel Activities
Ancient Mesopotamia Ziggurats Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
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.This 13-page product is a
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4th - 10th
Executive Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Branches of Gov
Teaching the executive branch of government is easy when using this two-sided worksheet. Students learn the necessary information about the branch, the president's department, and cabinets, how the Constitution creates the branch, and it outlines how a president is elected. In total, there are seven literal and five inferential questions. You could use this as an activity prior to teaching the branch, last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts previously learned. The text is organized
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7th - 10th
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The Gettysburg Address | Annotation, Parallel Structure, & Rhetorical Précis
With a focus on parallel structure and repetition, this 9 page document contains an annotation-friendly version of the text, an annotated key, and a rhetorical precis wordbank and template.Since it's so short, I always do MULTIPLE reads of "The Gettysburg Address." There is a good audio version on YouTube from Jeff Daniels as well. After the first de-coding read, I discuss why Lincoln structured his speech the way he did. The three paragraphs signify the past, the present, and the future. Then
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9th - 12th
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Judicial Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Branches of Gov
Teaching the judicial branch of government is easy when using this two-sided worksheet. Students learn the necessary information about the federal and state courts, members and terms of the U.S. Supreme Court, and famous Supreme Court cases. In total, there are six literal and four inferential questions. This activity can be used prior to teaching the branch, as last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts previously learned. The text is organized into small chunks. Assign one section at
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7th - 10th
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Legislative Branch Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Branches of Gov
By reading this two-sided handout, students will learn about how Congress is structured, the roles and responsibilities of the House and Senate, how the founders created the branch in the Constitution, and how a bill becomes a law. In total, there are ten literal and six inferential questions. You could use this as an introduction activity to teaching the branch, last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts about the branch. The text is organized into small chunks. An IEP data tracking s
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7th - 10th
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The Things They Carried - Characterization and Symbolism - Close Reading
Use this compelling excerpt from the novel by Tim O'Brien to complete a close reading of the characters and things they carry. In pre-reading activities, students begin by responding to a writing prompt that makes personal connections. They also learn about the author, review symbolism, and define vocabulary. Next, they think about model annotations and do their own annotating. Then, after reading the text, they analyze the symbols using a graphic organizer, and they respond to post-reading
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Multi-cultural Holiday Research Project
This is perfect for the holiday season. Students are given the opportunity to explore a holiday within another culture. I have provided: the project assignment (with detailed explanation) and a comprehensive scoring rubric. The projects fulfills Depth of Knowledge 3. I have included an annotation component as well as a digital aspect.
Check out my other holiday themed lessons:
A Christmas Carol Constructed Responses
A Christmas Carol Literacy Stations
A Christmas Carol 3-D Scene Analysis
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday Lesson Plan Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning
Amendments in the Constitution 1-27 | Graphic Organizer for Vocabulary Test Prep
Do you need vocabulary activities to help review the US Constitution Amendments? These vocabulary graphic organizers will help students learn all Amendments to the Constitution; #1-27.Students define important vocabulary words and draw an image relating to the term or write an example. Students will think critically about what problem led to the ratification of amendments throughout history. Also, they will make connections to determine how the amendment solved the given problem. This can be ass
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8th - 11th
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History of Ancient Egypt Guided Reading * 2 Pages * 5th-11th Grade
Students will love learning about the history of Ancient Egypt by through this two-page Guided Reading summary of the main eras from 3000 BC through 700 BC. Many of the monumental buildings and structures such as the pyramids, mortuary temples, statues and obelisks came from this period.Students will be able to answer questions as they read based on Guided Reading questions on the right. Colorful graphics keep the students engaged.An additional page provides a timeline to help students visuali
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6th - 10th
Rhetorical Analysis "On Women's Rights" by Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lesson
Make real-world connections with this argument analysis activity using the speech, "On Women's Rights," from Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The rhetorical analysis graphic organizer guides students through analysis of rhetorical features including diction (word choice), rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos), structure, author’s craft and purpose, tone, and central ideas (themes). This scaffolded approach to rhetorical analysis provides an alternative to the widely-used SOAPStone strategy. Timely fo
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9th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
The Perils of Indifference by Elie Wiesel - Reading-Passages-for-High-Schoolers
Short reading passages and answering questions help develop reading comprehension. In this activity, teachers will find Elie Wiesel's speech "The Perils of Indifference" addressed to President and Mrs. Clinton. After a close read, students will find comprehension questions as well as a short response section.
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7th - 9th
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George Washington's Letter on the U.S. Constitution - Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet is based on an excerpt from George Washington's letter dated September 17, 1787, regarding the U.S. Constitution. Students are provided with a series of short-answer questions and vocabulary words from the text.This worksheet engages students in understanding the historical context, vocabulary, and key ideas presented in George Washington's letter regarding the U.S. Constitution.Perfect activity for both language arts, social studies classes, and also for Constitution Day! Printab
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Monks & Nuns in Buddhism Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
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.Here's everything you nee
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4th - 10th
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6Cs Article 008: Green Leader - Collaboration - Easel
Reading comprehension article handout (differentiated Gr 5, 7, 9, 11) about COLLABORATION and how diverse leadership can help.Annamie Paul was the first Black person to be the leader of a federal political party in Canada. She won the leadership race for the Green Party of Canada in October 2020. The take-away message is that collaboration happens when you have a group of people working together towards a common goal or objective and they create something new: it could be a new solution to a p
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5th - 11th
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6Cs Article 006: Building Bridges between police and youth - CITIZENSHIP - Easel
Reading response article about CITIZENSHIP and building bridges between police officers and disadvantaged youth. PK Subban is a professional hockey player. He has been using his position of power to help build bridges between police officers and disadvantaged youth by creating opportunities for the two groups to hang out with each other in positive ways.The take-away message is that active citizenship means making a positive difference in your community. We all belong to different communities -
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4th - 10th
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Colony Types Graphic Organizer and Frayer Model Definitions
19 total pages- Several pages are formatted to be cut in half for interactive notebooks.Two half-page versions of a Tree Map Graphic Organizers for the three types of Colonies: Charter, Proprietary, and Royal. Learners list the names of the colonies in each category. One version includes images and one does not. One page is a full-page handout. Frayer Models for Charter, Royal, Proprietary, Plantation, Settlement, and Trading Post colonies. All are half-page size. One set has images and a sec
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4th - 9th
"Uncle Sam Day Fun Facts" Differentiated Leveled Passages and Activities
You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here.NILLY DILLY'S STORY CLUB SPECIALIZES IN LEVELED PASSAGES ALL-ON-ONE SHEET—BUY INDIVIDUAL PASSAGES CLICK FOR FREEBIE PASSAGES!5 STARS "Great stuff!"- Marlene F."Uncle Sam/Uncle Sam Day FUN FACTS"INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVEL Differentiated 1st Grade- 5th Grade+ Reading LevelsPerfect for Specia
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Not Grade Specific
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Low Prep 9th and 10th grade Rhetorical Analysis Informational Organizers
This print-and-go activity is great as a quick insert into any lesson plan or can be used as one of your rhetorical analysis strategies. Adding this activity into your lesson plan will not only help you to solidify rhetoric but also the connotation of words and phrases. Students will have the opportunity to analyze connotation, rhetorical appeals, and rhetorical devices in a text of your choice. Text-dependent questions allow students to dig deep into their analysis and explain.✨This Resource Co
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9th - 10th
Expansion & Division Primary Source Analysis
This text set was created to help students 1) become increasingly familiar with challenging primary sources; 2) practice informational text reading skills; 3) preview or review topics covered in class. This set includes an excerpt of the Missouri Compromise text, James K. Polk's 1st Inaugural Address, the Compromise of 1850 text, "Annexation" by John O'Sullivan (manifest destiny), and the majority opinion in Scott vs. Sandford. Three questions are included for each of the texts which includes kn
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7th - 12th
Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis Bundle
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