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U.S. History Common Core W.11-12.1 microsofts
American Lit Bundle 24 Essay Prompts + Rubrics - CCSS - Google Slides™ - Digital
This growing bundle of American literature short story essay prompts can be used as in-class assignments, take-home essays, or the essay portions of exams. Details:20 literary works with 1 essay prompt eachEach prompt is Common Core-aligned to 2 standards for grades 11-12: 1 for reading writing and 1 for readingStandards-aligned, 2-item scoring guides help you assess student writing thoroughly and quicklyAn essay brainstorming/planning template is included How it works:Your TPT download includes
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11th - 12th
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FOUNDING of the NATION | Lecture Presentation | Print & Digital | U.S. History
This editable Lecture Presentation reviews the major ideas in the “Founding of the Nation” for your secondary U.S. History class. It reviews the important Enlightenment ideas and philosophers that inspired the American Revolution as well as the reasons why the colonists revolted against Great Britain. Students will take notes on the Cornell Notes Template and complete a worksheet about the ideas of John Locke that inspired Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence. It includes
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9th - 12th
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Presidents of the Cold War Lesson
During the Cold War, eight presidents directed United States Foreign Policy in its war against Communism. The goal of this lesson plan is to examine the policies and actions of each of these leaders and engage in productive and informative debates about their legacy, their methods, and the impact they had on the world at large. There are eight handouts (one for each President) and a structure for a lesson plan that includes the option to conduct an aristocratic seminar or an argumentative essay,
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Samuel Slater: Presentation and Processing Activity
This activity serves as a great introduction to the story behind America's industrial revolution. The story begins with Samuel Slater - an English immigrant who disguised himself in order to travel to America with the secrets needed to create a factory. I use some condensed text to share the story with the students. Lastly, this activity ends with a RAFT writing activity. Great lesson on the beginning of America's industrial revolution! Simple and ready to use! Enjoy! Thumbnail clipart credit an
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6th - 11th
What is NATO for? Understanding the Birth of NATO and Post-WWII Europe
What is NATO for? Understanding the Birth of NATO Post-WWII EuropeSummary: Elevate your high school history lessons with an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of NATO's birth and its profound impact on the post-World War II world. In this captivating lesson, your students (ages 14 to 18) will embark on a historical journey, uncovering the why, what, and how behind NATO's establishment, the USA's involvement, and its lasting consequences on West Germany's rearmament.Duration: Two 45-minut
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9th - 12th
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The Crucible Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a quick and easy way to introduce concepts and historical allegories in Arthur Miller's The Crucible? Then look no further! Students can work in small groups or individually as they navigate their way through the historical connections between Salem, MA in 1692 and the United States at the height of the Red Scare in the 1950s while making connections to modern-day ideas of the "witch hunt". There are numerous ways you can structure this lesson! For example: Students can work through
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9th - 12th
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Early American Literature or History Great Quotes Wall Docs
Flexible docs enhance any Early American literature or history unit.
Throughout your Early American literature or history unit, introduce one wall doc per week. Add doc to a designated wall or bulletin board, or place in different locations around the room. Refer to docs frequently throughout the unit. Use as discussion starters, texts for Socratic seminars, writing prompts, etc. Encourages speaking and listening and writing practice, as well as reading informational text.
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9th - 12th
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The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave EL Assessment
After teaching The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave and The Declaration of Independence to my 11th grade ELs, I designed this exam to assess their knowledge of historical context and CCSS skills addresses throughout the unit (RI1, RI4, RI9, RI10, W1). The assessment also evaluates their ability to recognize vocabulary in context and effectively annotate a passage. Lower level ELs can also apply dictionary usage skills for this assessment. There is a modified version
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10th - 12th
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Bartleby: Technology Then Vs Now
Tired of discussing "I'd prefer not to"? The last time I taught this story I was struck by the fact that it takes place in a mid-19th century office. The class and I couldn't help but make comparisons between then and now. This activity goes into critical analysis by treating the story as a historical document. What can it tell us (without actually telling us) about life and technology back then? What insights does this give us regarding the characters? Great lesson for exploring how settin
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Muckraking Homework
This is homework for a rigorous student- centered lesson in United States History on Muckraking.
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11th
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Declaration of Independence Essay Activity
A scaffolded essay outline that English Learners (Spanish) can use to write out their own Declaration of Independence! Students may not feel very strongly one way or another about the colonies declaring independence from Great Britain, but they certainly have plenty to say about who/what they want to declare independence from! Use this essay outline to teach the five parts of the Declaration of Independence.
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9th - 12th
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"American Dream" Media Analysis Journals
“The American Dream is still alive out there, and hard work will get you there." — Bill Rancic, entrepreneur“For many, the American dream has become a nightmare.” — Bernie Sanders, U.S. SenatorFor this assignment, students maintain a journal analyzing the way the American Dream is portrayed in our culture and media. In these journals, they must use textual evidence (from a variety of texts, including novels, videos, and social media posts) to support analyses. This assignment tests skills in ana
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11th
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Muckraking: Discussion Questions
This is Discussion Questions for a rigorous student- centered lesson called Muckrakers in my store.
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11th
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