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Common Core CCRA.W.7 dbqs
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Sentence Starters: Introducing Evidence / Elaboration Techniques - Printable
Are you tired of reading the same generic responses from your students? This useful charts helps students improve on their argumentative writing skills by adding variation to their sentences/transitions. It displays different sentence starters (and verbs) to help students introduce and elaborate on evidence when writing their essays (great way to add syntactic variety to formulaic written responses!). ► These charts may be printed out and laminated for students to use in the classroom/at home (T
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5th - 12th
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Short Story (any) : Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice Unit
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards after any short story. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast of similar short stories, mood, tone, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Check out these other
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle of Lessons Use Digital or Printable
This Is America- Childish Gambino (Distance Learning)
In this lesson, students will identify the claim Childish Gambino makes about the plight of African Americans in America in his song and video, “This is America,” and support that claim with evidence.They will meet this objective by:- See Think Wonder activity- Read Think Wonder activity with song lyrics- music video analyze- mini research on the historical background of video images. - think piece writing assignmentGoogle Slides for lesson--------------------------------------------------------
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8th - 12th
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The Crucible: Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice CCSS
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for The Crucible. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Related Products⛔ The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based⛔ The Cru
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based Distance Learning
AP Language Rhetorical Analysis Essay Worksheets & Activities Exam Prep Toolkit
Use these AP Language and Composition rhetorical analysis essay guided writing worksheets, graphic organizers, and scaffolding activities to provide your struggling AP Lang students with approachable, yet rigorous rhetorical analysis essay writing opportunities throughout the year. Not only will these AP resources help your students meet the college-level writing requirements of the course, but they will also help them plan with a purpose, organize their thoughts, and complete their essay withi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
AP Language Synthesis Essay Guided Worksheets & Activities Exam Prep Toolkit
Use these AP Language and Composition exam prep synthesis essay guided writing worksheets, graphic organizers, and activities to provide your struggling AP Lang students with approachable, yet rigorous synthesis essay writing opportunities throughout the year. Not only will these AP resources help your students meet the college-level writing requirements of the course, but they will also help them plan with a purpose, organize their thoughts, and complete their essay within that daunting AP exa
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Effects of Western Expansion Document Analysis Activity (US)
This couples nicely with the "Causes of Western Expansion Document Analysis" activity in my store. In this activity, students analyze 20 primary and secondary sources to determine the effects of western expansion by American colonizers in the late 19th century. Students consider the following questions while navigating the sources:What does this doc teach us about the effects of expansion?What details in the document led you to draw that conclusion?This lesson includes a Google Doc with all so
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Causes of the Civil War DBW
Question, "How did the issues of slavery and states' rights lead to the Civil War?"
6 total documents, including a political cartoon, a summary of the Dred Scott case, and excerpts from the Fugitive Slave Act and a speech by John C. Calhoun
Includes space for students to write inferences and conclusions based on the document, and questions for students to consider in analyzing each document.
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5th - 8th
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DBQ: Why Should We Protect the Wolf? (Mirco-Q MV)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why Should We Protect the Wolf?" This powerpoint is designed for a teacher to be able to use knowledge of the DBQ and immediately teach the content, with little preparation of lessons.This is a powerpoint to accompany the DBQ Micro-Q 3-day lesson. The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."Included within this PowerPoint are: Teacher Lesson Planning NotesIn
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K - 5th
Andrew Jackson: Tyrant or Hero? Project: Primary Sources - DBQ Mini-Q
This is a DBQ based project where students have to analyze sources about Andrew Jackson and write an essay or CER to answer this question:Was Andrew Jackson a Tyrant or a Hero?This project incorporates lots of cross-cutting standards, and forces students to take a position on a historical perspective essay.It includes cover page and the entire packet, with 5 sources to analyze.
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7th - 12th
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DBQ: What Does the Longhouse Teach Us About the Iroquois? (Mirco-Q MV)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "What Does the Longhouse Teach Us About the Iroquois?" This powerpoint is designed for a teacher to be able to use knowledge of the DBQ and immediately teach the content, with little preparation of lessons.This is a powerpoint to accompany the DBQ Micro-Q 3-day lesson. The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."Included within this PowerPoint are: Teacher Le
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1st - 5th
Relevant Reading: Educated AP English Language Style Essay Prompts
Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, and ArgumentReading the book is not required.AP English Language style FRQ prompts. One of each of the three styles. Reading Educated is not required to successfully respond to prompts. The prompts focus on the issues associated with education and family.The AP Lang rubrics are appropriate for scoring, but state exam rubrics can easily be adjusted.Prompts provide an opportunity for students to practice individual skills with or without writing essays. They also pr
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Relevant Reading: Educated
Was Reconstruction a success or failure?
This is a summative research project that challenges students to answer the question: Was Reconstruction a success or failure? To do this, students research several topics from the era and determine whether each is an example of success or failure compared to the intentions of the government policy of Reconstruction. Also included are a storyboard for a student presentation, a connection to today, as well as a rubric.
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9th - 12th
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The 95 These of Martin Luther; Common Core Approach
The 95 Theses of Martin Luther triggered the Reformation and brought an era of great change to Europe. The 95 Theses of Martin Luther triggered the Reformation and brought an era of great change to Europe. In a Common Core approach, the students are going to create an illustrated pamphlet by reading five of the “95 Theses” of Martin Luther, visually demonstrating their understanding, and concisely explaining why the Church’s actions angered him. Martin Luther was passionately defending Christ
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6th - 12th
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Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton: Six Day Informational Text Unit
This digital informational unit is designed to engage students in ELA and Social Studies standards about American History, rhetorical devices, corroborating sources, reading primary and secondary sources, listening and speaking skills, opinion-based writing, and so much more. This six-day unit is fast-paced and highly engaging. This isn't your white-washed textbook version of our founding fathers. This is a comprehensive look at Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson with the essential question
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9th - 12th
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5 W's - Source Evaluation Tool; Evaluating A Source's Credibility
This product can be used for any classroom/subject where a research paper is assigned and/or a classroom where students need to evaluate a source's credibility/trustworthiness. Examples: argument or informational-based research essays, DBQ's, etc.Product consists of:-5 W (Who, What, When, Where, Why) Source Evaluation Tool with prompting questions and space for students to write notes about the trustworthiness of a source - Checklist for identifying/evaluation a source's credibility & trustw
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6th - 12th
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Dopesick AP English Language Style Essay (9)
Writing Prompts are based on the AP English Language ExamSynthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, and ArgumentNonfiction: Critical Reading and WritingText AnalysisTest Prep SAT, End of Course Exams, and Advanced PlacementNow a Movie!Prompts guaranteed to interest students. Each prompt is based on themes and issues from Dopesick. Students are typically interested in current social problems and want more information than they are afforded on the local or national news. Macy's text takes them inside the opi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Justice: Critical Analysis Activities and AP Style Essay Prompts
Los Albañiles para NIÑOS en ESPAÑOL | LAS PROFESIONES
En este producto podrán encontrar 14 hojas de actividades para que los niños compartan todo lo que han aprendido sobre los y las albañiles.Encuentren un video completo de contenido sobre los y las albañiles en nuestro canal de Youtube. Acceda AQUÍ
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1st - 8th
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Manifest Destiny Digital Investigation Egaging DBQ Resource
Unpacking the DBQ Prompt: Empowering Students to Analyze and Interpret: a full activity ready to go today! Are you searching for an interactive and comprehensive resource to delve into the fascinating topic of Manifest Destiny in US history? Look no further! Our digital product offers a meticulously crafted set of 29 slides, meticulously designed to guide students through a Document-Based Question (DBQ) exploration on Manifest Destiny, one of the most critical aspects of American history. This r
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8th - 10th
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American Foreign Policy DBQ- Document Based Question Packet
Have students explore the American Foreign Policy decisions from Alien and Sedition Acts to Monroe Doctrine, Adams-Onis Treaty, and even XYZ Affair. This packet includes all of the individual documents to be analyzed with a document tracker booklet for students to research their information and even write an essay in the booklet. Great for your independent learners or can be used in small groups!
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6th - 12th
The Ancient Indian Caste System DBQ and Essay (and Socratic Seminar in Between!)
This activity is an exploration activity, in which students will use graphics and links to websites/videos in order to learn about the ancient Indian caste system. Student begin by evaluating when social classes are necessary, then explore a series of scaffolded questions and resources to learn about how the ancient Indian caste system worked. Basic comprehension questions give way to higher level questioning, in which students will form opinions and develop a deeper understanding.Questions can
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6th - 11th
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Dear Niccolo; A Common Core Approach to Machiavelli's The Prince
Machiavelli's The Prince examines politics during the Renaissance, changing the way people looked at government in the same manner that art and literature were forever changed. Any study of the Renaissance and politics must take into account Machiavelli's examination of politics, not as an ideal version but a practical guide, derived from history. Have your students turn the Prince into an advice column for princes, allowing them to delineate both the problems and the solutions offered by Mach
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7th - 12th
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