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Decolonization of Africa Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Map Activity

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The colonization of Africa dramatically impacted the people who lived there. This product contains an article on the Decolonization of Africa with 15 comprehension questions (matching, multiple choice, short answer). Students use a chart

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, British History

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

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Economy Types Tutorial Command, Market, Mixed, Traditional, Worksheets, Chart

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This product provides an overview of each of the four main types of economies: command, market, mixed, and traditional. It includes an informational sheet describing each type of economy. Students then must cut out different descriptions and place

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Social Studies - History, Government, Economics

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

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Five Themes of Geography Sort Social Studies Review Activity

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Want to review the Five Themes of Geography with your students? This interactive sort will require your students to work together to sort the cards under the correct theme. I have found this sparks amazing conversation, as some of the cards could

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Social Studies - History, Geography

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

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The Moon Landing Reading Comprehension Space Race Armstrong Aldrin

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The Moon Landing was an exciting event! This passage explains the United States' moon landing. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice ) assess students' learning. Students cut out and paste 6 events in chronological order.

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Science, Astronomy, U.S. History

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Columbian Exchange Cut and Paste Reading Comprehension Activity for Exploration

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This interactive assignment requires students to read about the Columbian Exchange, then cut and paste various items onto a map to show which way the item traveled. There are 4 follow-up questions at the end (open-ended).Key included.You may be

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Social Studies - History, European History

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

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Imperialism in China Reading Comprehension Worksheets Opium Wars Boxer Rebellion

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This product contains 7 articles/images for students to look through all related to Imperialism in China. Each of the following is described in detail below. Be sure to check out the preview too! 7 Activities:*Imperialism in China-10 q. matching,

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European History, British History, Asian Studies

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

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The Beatles Reading Comprehension Worksheet 1960s and Music Sixties

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This passage describes The Beatles. 12 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Informational text 12 questions- identify, multiple

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

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

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Paul Revere's Ride Longfellow Reading Comprehension Worksheet Revolutionary War

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Want to integrate Social Studies and Language Arts? This product features the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride" by Longfellow. There is a copy of the poem, text of the poem with 18 guided questions. Students sequence 6 events of the poem in a cut and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Poetry

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

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Genres of Literature and Subgenres Information and Application Activity

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This activity is a great overview of genres and subgenres. I use this at the beginning of the year to review the genres of literature. An informational page describes each genre and subgenre. My students keep this in their interactive notebook all

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Genres of Literature Folklore Lesson and Practice Worksheet Fairy Tale Fable

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My students often get the different types of folklore confused. This activity provides a chart breaking down the subgenres of Folklore (listed below) and application practice. The ZIP file has a PDF student version. (These are NOT editable

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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4^th, 5^th, 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

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

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

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Genres of Literature Fiction and Subgenres Identification Worksheet

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This activity provides a chart breaking down the subgenres of Fiction (listed below). Students apply their understanding with 11 contemporary examples for students to determine the subgenre type. I have included both color and BW versions. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Woodstock Reading Comprehension Worksheet Hippies and the 1960s

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This passage explains the music event of Woodstock during the 1960s. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Informational text

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.25

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Genres of Literature Non-Fiction Subgenres Lesson and Practice Worksheet

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This activity provides a chart breaking down the subgenres of Non-Fiction (listed below). Students then look at 10 examples and determine the subgenre. I have included a black and white and color version. A key is included. The ZIP file has a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

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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

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

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Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

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I Have Who Has Figurative Language Game Printable Activity

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This product has a direction sheet, 30 "I Have, Who Has?" cards in color and black and white. Key included. My students always enjoy doing this as a review. I have my different classes compete for the best time. 30 "I Have, Who Has?" cards Color

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Games

$1.50

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13 Colonies Regions Chart by Region for Student Completion

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Students identify the following information for each colony (divided by region): -Date Founded-Government-Major Industries-Major Towns-Founded By-Religion-Color and black and white versions-Key includedI have articles on each of these in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick Figurative Language Chart

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Figurative Language chart with type, definition, and example. Figurative language examples from Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. Students must identify the type of figurative language, to what/whom it refers, and the meaning of the figurative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Hippies Reading Comprehension Worksheet 1960s Sixties Woodstock Hippy

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This passage briefly describes hippies in the 1960s. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white copy, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Informational text 14 questions- matching, multiple

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.25

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Final Projects FREE

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This ZIP file has two different project options for The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963. Students are given many choices in both projects. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years in middle school Language Arts and Social Studies

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Undergrad in Middle School Education; Masters degree in Middle/Secondary English Education

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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