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13 Colonies Map & Map Quiz Two Versions FREE Colonial America

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I have always found my students are "geographically challenged"! Before studying the American Revolution, I use this quick map review for them to at least have a basic understanding of where the colonies were located. The ZIP file has a PDF

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Assessment, Printables

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The Scientific Method Overview Reading Comprehension Worksheet Science

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This passage briefly describes the scientific method (800-900 Lexile). 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and BW version, as well as a key. This is a great activity for a quick

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Science, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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American Revolution Major Events Slideshow & Guided Notes

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This slideshow pages explains the American Revolution to students. The guided notes directly correspond with the slideshow. The file is a PDF to protect the formatting and clipart. There are links to videos on the slideshow. These sometimes go

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

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Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Reading Comprehension Black History January

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This passage gives an overview of Martin Luther King Jr's role in the African American Civil Rights Movement. 26 questions (identify, multiple choice, short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW version, as well as a

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Reading Comprehension Worksheet Short Stories

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This product provides 44 comprehension questions for the story, "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto. This a great story for students to read at the beginning of the year. My students always enjoy it! INCLUDES:44 questionsMatching Multiple

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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American Landmarks Map Cut and Paste Activity United States

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America has so many amazing landmarks! This map is made to be used in conjunction with my American Landmarks Reading Comprehension Bundle, but could be used on its own. You will find both black and white and color copies of the landmarks and maps

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Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Ancient Mesopotamia Great Cities Reading Comprehension Civilizations

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This passage describes the great cities of ancient Mesopotamia. 28 questions (Name the City, True/False, and Multiple Choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. I've included a

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

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The Legend of Stingy Jack Reading Comprehension Worksheet for Halloween

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This product provides the background and story for The Legend of Stingy Jack. 28 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. My students enjoy this story around Halloween. I've included a color and black and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Halloween

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

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Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Types of Expenses

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This product covers what financial literacy is and the different types of expenses: Fixed, Discretionary, Periodic, and Variable. Great for life skills or financial literacy.INCLUDES:Article and 15 scenarios where students determine the type of

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Social Studies - History, Economics , Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Halloween Grammar Parts of Speech Identification within Facts Worksheet

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In this product, students read 20 different facts about Halloween and identify the part of speech that is underlined. This is a fun review activity around Halloween. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Halloween

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Historical Figure Research Guide; Project; Graphic Organizer; Biography

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Guide for any historical person.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Printables, Graphic Organizers

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World War II Holocaust Slideshow with Activities

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This slideshow pages explains the Holocaust to students. The guided notes directly correspond with the slideshow. You can post the PDF slideshow to your Google classroom or Canvas, or email directly. Please do NOT post on public sites. Students

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, European History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Printables

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Thanksgiving Figurative Language Identification Worksheet

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This product contains 16 sentences related to Thanksgiving. Students identify which type of figurative language is used in each example. I've included a color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:16 examplesStudents identify figurative

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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World War I Slideshow with Guided Notes World War One

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This PDF slideshow pages explains World War I to students. The guided notes directly correspond with the slideshow. You can post the PDF slideshow to your Google classroom or Canvas, or email directly. Please do NOT post on public sites. Students

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, European History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

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Harlem A Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes Poem Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This product has a copy of the poem, "Harlem, with 19 questions (multiple choice and short answer). The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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The Nazi Party Reading Comprehension Worksheet World War II Hitler

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This passage explains the BASICS of the Nazi Party prior to and during World War II. There are nine multiple choice questions, some document-based, to assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, DBQs, Printables

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Holocaust Survivor Stories Questions Worksheet World War II Concentration Camps

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Students visit the site: https://hcn.org.uk/stories/survivor-stories/ and answer comprehension questions (short answer). You could also print each story if students do not have internet access. These stories discuss mature information, so please

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

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Causes of World War I Domino Effect Activity WWI Worksheet

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This product includes an article and ten events leading to World War I. Students cut out the "dominoes" and paste them in the correct order of the events leading to World War I. I've included a color and BW version, as well as a key. The ZIP file

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, European History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

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Digital Download ZIP (1.79 MB)

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Saint Patrick's Day Figurative Language Identification Worksheet, March

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18 questions- students identify types of figurative language from examples, then create their own examples with sentence startersKey included

Subjects:

St. Patrick's Day, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Causes of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This article is an overview of the causes of imperialism. 10 short answer questions assess students' understanding of the topic. I've included a color and BW version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile)10 short answer questions

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, European History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.57 MB)

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Other (Performing Arts), Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Australian History, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, Literature, School Counseling, Economics , General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Hispanic Heritage Month