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U.S. History Common Core L.7.4 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Nonfiction Unit: We Are the Ship by Kadir Nelson (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 95-page, Common Core aligned book study for the nonfiction text, We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. Includes step-by-step instructions for CEPA (Curriculum Embedded Performance Assessment) plus FUN dice game where students answer comprehension questions to move from start to finish. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KE
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Baseball Book Study Bundle (Print + DIGITAL)
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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Star Spangled Banner: National Anthem Lesson
The Star Spangled Banner! We sing it every game, what does it really mean? Written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, the lyrics to the U.S. National Anthem will be analyzed and rewritten by students to gain a better understanding of this great song. History, vocabulary, and creative writing are all an essential part of this activity. This product is also included in my Star Spangled Banner: Mini-Unit which includes 3 excellent resources on the Star Spangled Banner and they are all GOO
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4th - 8th
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Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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4th - 7th
Someplace to Call Home Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Someplace to Call Home written by Sandra Dallas. This book is an engaging historical fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Great Depression, Bullying, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Dust BowlThis book is
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3rd - 6th
FREE - Grammar | Oregon Trail Worksheet (Gr. 3-7)
FREE - Grammar Bundle - Editing - Language Skills | Oregon Trail Worksheet (Grade 3-7). In this grammar freebees printables: 3 Oregon Trail paragraphs (answers will vary). + + + + + + + + Oregon Trail is part of Editing & Grammar Bundle: 91 Worksheets, which includes the following... Click links for full previews. A) Language Skills: 44 WorksheetsBasic• Sentences• Paragraphs• Nouns• Verbs• Adjectives• Adverbs• PrepositionsIntermediate• Apostrophes• Commas I• Commas II• Quotation Ma
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: US History Bundle
Colonial American Trades 00 - Unit - Distance Learning
This the package is the Colonial Trades UnitThe 14 included trades are: Carpenter, brick maker, milliner, apothecary, wheelwright, wheelwright, tailor, shoemaker, chandler, gunsmith, blacksmith, cooper, printer, and apprentice12 pages of intermediate-level, informational reading on trades in colonial AmericaTwo writing extension activities drawn from the reading textsVocabulary terms, definitions, examples with a matching activity and card gameMultiple-choice assessment for each lessonWhat Trade
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3rd - 7th
New Nation Vocabulary Activity Set and Word Wall Bundle
This bundle contains our New Nation and Early Republic Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive and New Nation and Early Republic Word Wall. The words used in each resource are the same and go great together!This New Nation Word Wall contains 28 words and is available in both a color version and a (mostly) black and white version. These easy-to-read cards are ready to print and display in your classroom! All cards include the word itself, the definition, and a historical image or photograph to hel
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7th - 10th
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Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
This bundle gives a brief background to Roosevelt’s speech Declaration of War on Japan and a brief background to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis and comparison of the characteristics of the two pieces. Finally, students develop strategies for persuasive speaking in order to articulate one excerpt from either speech. If you are teaching the bundl
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6th - 8th
Because, But, So: Daily Civil War Sentence Warm-Ups (5 Days)
Ready to integrate strong sentence writing and content review into your unit on the American Civil War? Use this week long set of content embedded sentence structure warm-ups in your class to remind your students of important historical facts while also developing their ability to move beyond the simple sentence. The week is structured as a slow release model that guides students through a short teacher model on Monday and slowly removing scaffolding until they are composing their own sentences
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3rd - 8th
Jamestown Settlement Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This reading comprehension worksheet is perfect for grades 4-7. This reading passage and worksheet is a great introduction to the Jamestown settlement of the Virginia Colony (established in 1607). This was the first permanent English settlement of the New World, and is a major U.S. History standard in many states. The worksheet includes three small paragraphs on the Jamestown settlement, and 10 comprehension questions. Please note that the colonial fort graphic on the worksheet is NOT a replica
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4th - 7th
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911 Speech {Digital & PDF}
This resource gives a brief background and geography to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis of the speech. Students also develop strategies for persuasive speaking by articulating one excerpt from this speech. This resource aligns with the Core Knowledge Sequence: 8th Grade History and Geography, The Middle East – September 11, 2001 attacks, p. 207
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
Declaration of War on Japan {Digital & PDF}
This resource gives a brief background and geography to Roosevelt’s speech Declaration of War on Japan. It introduces students to a few literary terms and guides them through an analysis of the speech. Students also develop strategies for persuasive speaking by articulating one excerpt from Declaration of War on Japan. This resource aligns with the Core Knowledge Sequence: 7th Grade History, page 166, Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941: “A day that will live in infamy” and 7th Grade Language Arts, E
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 48 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts as well as 8 extension activities for studying the biography The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver written by Gene Barretta and illustrated by Frank Morrison. This book is beautifully illustrated and does an excellent job of introducing readers to an important man from history. Students of all ages will enjoy reading and discussing this biography. This book is
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2nd - 5th
The Red Badge of Courage Vocabulary
Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage is a classic American Civil War coming-of-age novel. 24 challenging words from the novel for students to define and use. This can be an individual or group assignment. It works well as part of prereading.
Common Core Reading Literature compatible
Answer Key Not Included
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Red Badge of Courage Bundle
Civil Rights 03 - Suffrage - Distance Learning
One of 11 informational reading lessons from the Civil Rights - Abolition, Suffrage, and Rights' Movements UnitDistance Learning link (Free access) for SUFFRAGESix and one-half pages of informational reading on suffrage and women's rightsVocabulary terms, definitions, and examplesMultiple-choice assessmentAnswer key License to copy print materials is permitted for the classes of one teacher.
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4th - 7th
Civil Rights 02 - Underground Railroad - Distance Learning
One of 11 informational reading lessons from the Civil Rights - Abolition, Suffrage, and Rights' Movements UnitDistance Learning link (Free access) for UNDERGROUND RAILROADThree and one-half pages of informational reading on the Underground RailroadVocabulary terms, definitions, and examplesMultiple-choice assessmentAnswer key License to copy print materials is permitted for the classes of one teacher.
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4th - 7th
Vocabulary of Civil War Innovations
Students will learn about the innovations and inventions from the Civil War. The telegraph, photograph, Transcontinental Railroad, submarine, and cotton gin are featured with all relevant vocabulary broken down by affixes.
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6th - 8th
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