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Common Core W.8.4 dbqs
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
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
"Medieval Knights and Chivalry" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the process of becoming a knight and explain the code of chivalry. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 39-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answer
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Medieval Catholic Church's Role - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the Medieval Catholic Church, the increase of its influence and its relationship with the monarchy. It explains the orders founded at this time (Benedictines - monastic ... and Franciscans - mendicant), as well as, demonstrates the Church's emphasis on education, and its influence on universities. Benedict of Nursia, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas are highlighted. Activities and Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessments included.Lesson include
Grades:
5th - 9th
Early Capitalism and Mercantilism - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
The 3-page illustrated Article and 21-page Power Point explain how the Age of Exploration led to the system of capitalism and the philosophy of mercantilism, both of which dominated Europe and the rest of the world for centuries, and still greatly influences the world economy today. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 21-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Asses
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Columbian Exchange" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the outcome and consequences of the European discovery of the Western Hemisphere - the exchange of goods, people, plants, animals, and ideas. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Article- 21-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Letter from Christopher Columbus" - 3 Primary Source Visual Attachments - Common
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Medieval Europe" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (Dist. Learn.)
The "Medieval Europe" Article and Power Point are illustrated overviews of life in medieval Europe, including its geographical, cultural, political, and social aspects. Other illustrated articles include, "The Making of a Knight," and "Simplified Medieval Heraldry." Activities include a Medieval Crossword, the Simplified Heraldry Activity, Graphic Organizers, Identifying Concepts and Images, Map Activity, and Reflective Writing Activity. In addition to Multiple Choice / Short Answer DBQ Ass
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Sea Voyages of Zheng He" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point tell of the Ming's attempt to widen its tributary system and establish a state monopoly on trade by sending Admiral Zheng He on numerous sea voyages to distant lands. Activities, and C. C. Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Zheng He's Journal" + Attachments- Common Core
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Medieval West Africa - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The Article and Power Point examine the geography of West Africa, the history of the three Medieval West African Trading Empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as, explains Medieval West African Society and Art. Activities and Assessments included. (One Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment and One C.C. Aligned Document Based Question Assessment) Lesson includes: - 8-Page Illustrated Article - 79-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessments + Answer Keys - Primary S
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval Europe in the "Dark Ages" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The Article and Power Point briefly describe the changes Europe would go through as a result of the Fall of the Roman Empire. It highlights the lack of order, travel, trade, education, and infrastructure in the Early Middle Ages - a period some refer to as "The Dark Ages." It also includes the fundamentals of feudalism which was established during this period of time and the reason for the coining of the term "Dark Ages" and the reasons why it gives the wrong impression. Great transition from
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Byzantine Empire - an Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the Byzantine Empire from the founding of Constantinople to the Empire's demise. It includes Emperor Justinian's conquests, Justinian's Code, the Hagia Sophia, and how Theodora influenced Justinian's accomplishments. It also includes the Nicene Creed, the Great Schism, and the spread of Byzantine culture. Activities, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments, and four Brief Articles included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated
Grades:
5th - 9th
Islam - 1,001 Arabian Nights - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
The Article and Power Point are explanations of the mythical origin of the book, A Thousand and One Nights. Scheherazade, the daughter of one of the king's viziers, decides to put an end to a terrible tradition. Excellent story of 1,001 tales told in 1,001 nights in order to save lives. Engaging extension to Islamic Unit. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 21 Slide Power Point- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Al-Andalus & the Reconquista" Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments DL
The illustrated Article and Power Point explain the conditions of Al-Andalus before and after the Reconquista and Spanish Inquisition. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included. Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 27-Slide Power Point Presentation - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: from "The Song of El Cid" - CC Aligned - Document Based Question Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Renaissance - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point explain the European Renaissance and reveal the people, places, and concepts involved in it. The lesson includes the inspirations, the philosophy, the politics, the art, and the literature of the era. Common Core-Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments and Activities included. Also included: Primary Source: - from "The Decameron." Secondary Sources: "Decameron: The Story." + "The Black Death" Lesson includes: - 11-Page Illustrated Article- 143-Slide Illus
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Islamic Empire" - An Overview - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point include the Origins of Islam, the Religion of Islam, and the Spread of Islam. Primary Source: "Muhammad's Last Sermon." Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 54-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: - from "Muhammad's Last Sermon"- C.C. Aligned - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Rise of Japanese Feudalism - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point describe the important aspects of Japanese Feudalism - the lord/vassal system, the shogun, the daimyo, the samurai and the code of bushido, as well as, the connection of the samurai with Zen and Kendo. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 25-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice Assessment / DBQ Writing Assessment + Answer Keys- Primary Source: from "The Way of the
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Muslim Contributions to Later Civilizations" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Illustrated Article and Power Point explain the many achievements that make up the legacy of the medieval Islamic Civilization - in Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Philosophy, Science, History, as well as, Art and Architecture. Activities and Common Core-Document-Based Question Assessments included. Primary Source: "The Book of Optics."Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 36 Slide Power Point Presentation- Primary Source: from Ibn al-Haytham's "The Book of Optics" (scientific
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Feudalism in Medieval Europe" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the circumstances that led to the development of Feudalism in Europe and the actual organization of the feudal system. Primary Source: "Oath of Fealty." Activities and DBQ Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 29-Slide Power Point Presentation - Common Core-Aligned Document-Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: "Oath of Fealty"- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + An
Grades:
5th - 9th
Medieval Europe "Gargoyles" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Gargoyles Article and Power Point explain the origin of these enigmatic medieval structures. Students will be amazed to discover the dual purposes of these frightening "creatures." They will also be amazed at the etymology of the word itself and realize that they know more about the word than they think. Activities and Assessments included. Gargoyle Origin Story Slides and Notre Dame Fire Slides also included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 54-Slide (Total) Powe
Grades:
5th - 9th
"Effects of Islam & Arabic on Med. West Africa" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Illustrated Article and Power Point explain the profound influence that Islam and Arabic had on the medieval West African Trading Empires. Activities and Common Core Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson Includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 27-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key + (Easel Alternative)- Primary Source: from 'The Words of Mamadou Kouyate'- Common Core-Aligned DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DB
Grades:
5th - 9th
"John Locke" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
Both the Article and Power Point present a brief biography of John Locke, the Enlightenment writer recognized as having the most influence on the intellectual and physical revolutions of the latter half of the 18th century. Activities and Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Biography - 23-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: from "Two Treatises of Government"- Common Core-Aligned, DBQ-S
Grades:
5th - 9th
School Dress Code: An Evidence-Based Argumentative Writing Unit - Google Drive
This argumentative writing unit focuses on utilizing a popular and controversial topic, school dress codes, to spark informal dialogue and debate as well as claim/counterclaim development and evidence-based writing through article and video study. Examining students’ school dress code experiences, students are given many opportunities throughout this unit to discuss their positions with peers. These conversations and informal writings combined with an analysis of the differing viewpoints present
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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"The Age of Exploration" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The 7-page Article and 78-page Power Point feature the people and achievements of the Age of Exploration. It reveals the consequences of Europeans reaching the Indies, as well as, coming to the Americas. It also explains how the systems of capitalism and mercantilism were ushered in by this era. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 7-Page Illustrated Article- 78-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key - Document-Based Question Assessment + Answe
Grades:
5th - 9th
PERSUASIVE WRITING SET BUNDLE! Argument Writing Assessment Sets for Grades 6-9
This bundle includes every text set currently sold in my store. Even better, you will have access to future text sets that are added at no additional cost to you. Let me know if you have any questions!Six great argumentative text sets in one great discounted bundle! With an emphasis on preparing students for state testing and writing assessment tests, all of these argumentative text sets provide (PDF) multiple realistic sources (4-5 each) with a prompt formatted to be much like what your studen
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Medieval America "Maya, Aztec, Inca" - Overview Article, PowerPoint, Assessments
The Article and Power Point reveal the development of four of the most important components of civilizations: Language, Agriculture, Architecture/Engineering, and Science/Mathematics regarding the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs. Various Activities, Primary and Secondary sources, including Multiple Choice, as well as, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments.Lesson includes: - 6-Page Illustrated Article - 65-Slide Illustrated Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based
Grades:
5th - 9th
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