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Document-Based Question Writing Sentence Starters (DBQ) Social Studies
Analyze a source...now what? The writing resources included are great for social studies assignments that require document or text-based writing. Teach students how to locate important information in sources and help them put their observations into words. This must-have resource will become every students' "go to" when analyzing sources and completing DBQ social studies tasks. 5 Steps for Teaching Writing in Social Studies Resources Included:1.) Understanding the Writing Prompt (Example of ana
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3rd - 12th
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Emergency Sub Plans: Climate Change 101
This 4 page, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any science class. Each page asks students to analyze text and graphs. Print it out, and you're ready to go. This assignment provides a broad outline for the causes, effects and solutions to climate change and requires students to: 1. examine the differences between weather (short term trends) and climate (long term trends).2. connect human activities (carbon emissions) to climat
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7th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
Also included in: Emergency Sub Plans Bundle (Set of 5)
Uncle Tom's Cabin Excerpt Reading Analysis Worksheet
NOW GOOGLE COMPATIBLEUncle Tom's Cabin is one of the leading causes of the Civil War. Do your students know it? Have them read a quick excerpt from the book with this resource with prior information given to help establish the context!This primary source analysis includes comprehension questions and critical thinking questions related directly to the document.Feel free to view the preview for a breakdown of the source.This primary source follows the reading strategy of SOAPstone. If you are un
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9th - 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
The Jungle Upton Sinclair Reading Worksheet
"The Jungle" was written by Upton Sinclair and is one of the most provocative and influential pieces of literature during the Progressive Era. Upton Sinclair worked in a Chicago Meat Plant for 7 weeks, and during his time, he recorded his observations. They were then shared in his publication of his book "The Jungle". This supplemental resource includes the reading of an excerpt from the book that focuses on the working conditions and unsanitary environment of the plant. It includes compreh
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8th - 12th
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Sons of Liberty DBQ: Patriots or Terrorists?
In this DBQ students analyze 4 different primary and secondary sources on the Sons of Liberty. Afterwards, students write a Historical Argument using information from the documents and their own outside knowledge to answer the inquiry question.
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7th - 12th
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Step by Step Guide to Writing DBQ Essays- DBQ Writing Guide
The "Step by Step Guide to Writing DBQ Essays" walks students through how to develop a strong and effective Document Based Question essay for your middle school and high school social studies students. The first few pages of these DBQ worksheets offer suggestions on how to set up their pre-write/planning page, while the latter provides support for writing an introduction, body and concluding paragraphs. The guide also includes helpful information about common mistakes, a sample student-friendl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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Chinese Exclusion Act- Primary Source Reading
During the 1880s, nativism was on the rise in urban America. During a dark time in American history, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed, barring immigration and citizenship for the Chinese.This primary source document includes an abridged version of the Chinese Exclusion Act (Section 1-4 & 14-15), as well as 5 comprehension questions and 2 critical thinking questions, as well as a breakdown of subject, occasion, audience, and purpose.Feel free to view the preview for a breakdown of the so
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9th - 12th
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Should Tik Tok Be Banned? NYS Regents-aligned Argument Essay
This is a New York State Regents-aligned student argument essay that asks students to take a side on a current political issue: Should Tik Tok Be Banned? Using 5 highly engaging and thought-provoking articles, students will debate the pros and cons of the current debate in Congress about banning the social media app. My students had so much fun debating this high-interest, culturally responsive topic that they could use their prior knowledge for! All articles are from this year and reflect the c
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8th - 12th
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Mayan Literature - The Popul Vuh
Students will have the opportunity to engage with one of the most enduring works of ancient Mesoamerican literature, the Popul Vuh. The Popul Vuh captures unique aspects of Maya culture, mythology, and understanding of the universe. This assignment allows students to examine primary source material and ask though-provoking questions about the text.
Aztec
Maya
Mayan
Olmec
Inca
Toltec
Plot
Setting
Rising action
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
American History
America
American
North Amer
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6th - 12th
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The Barack Obama Presidency - DBQs and Essay
DBQs and an essay covering Barack Obama's presidency from 2009 to 2017. Topics covered include the inauguration, the stimulus package, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (LGBT in military), US travel and economic embargo to Cuba, and Obama's carbon emissions plan. Includes a final essay prompt and an answer key.
Includes a variety of sources, including both sources in support of and critical of Obama's presidency and his policy decisions.
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8th - 12th
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"The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" Short Story Unit
This short story unit contains 41 pages of : Word Wall, vocabulary, and 7 constructed responses. In addition to this, I've included mini-posters with the standards for the classroom, a rubric, and several word wall activities. Explore the short story by breaking down the author's word choice, explore the meaning of the words, and then use this acquired knowledge to write text based essay responses. This is a complete short story unit.Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here
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9th - 12th
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Samuel's Memory- Trail of Tears Primary Source Reading Analysis
The Trail of Tears was one of many dark chapters in American History. This memoir of the account depicts a first-hand experience of a nine-year-old Cherokee Indian who was forced from his home, marched in the cold, and lost his family along the way. Covering the death of his father, mother, and learned hatred of "the white man", this memoir puts into perspective the ideas and notions of the Native Americans as they were forced on their long and deadly march from their homes.This primary source
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7th - 12th
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DBQ: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This DBQ focuses on the justification and costs of dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This DBQ addresses the fact that while the bomb ended World War II, while there were critics who felt it was a barbaric act. We leave it up to you--Was it worth ending World War II by dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? This DBQ is a great argumentative piece that is aligned with the Common Core.
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9th - 12th
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Caning of Charles Sumner Primary Source Reading Analysis
The Antebellum period is such a unique period in American history. In 1856, Preston Brooks beat Senator Charles Sumner with a cane in the middle of the Senate floor. After the controversial Kansas-Nebraska Act, it was clear that violence was the new norm for the pre-war period. This resource includes an article from the time period written in a southern perspective.This primary source analysis includes comprehension questions and critical thinking questions related directly to the document.Fe
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7th - 12th
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DBQ: First Amendment in Schools (From Tinker to "Bong Hits")
This DBQ focuses on the effect the Tinker v. Des Moines case had on students' and teachers' First Amendment rights. It ruled that you do not lose your constitutional rights at the "schoolhouse gate." Since the Tinker case, the rights won have been eroding from court case to court case. This DBQ analyzes the limitations the Supreme Court has put on free speech in schools, from Bethel v. Fraser, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, and Morse v. Frederick (Bong Hits 4 Jesus). This DBQ is a great argumentative p
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9th - 12th
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: reading questions, task cards, and test
This 45 page* novel study will assist students in comprehension and critical thinking while reading whole class, in a small group, or independently, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. Reynolds and Kendi's brilliant partnership is a must read for students hoping to gain a clear and engaging understanding of how race has been viewed and used in American history.Teachers can assign 50 critical thinking and recall questions to be answered during reading to hol
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7th - 12th
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Benedict Arnold's Coded Letter - Primary Source Analysis
This unique document is the coded letter that the notorious traitor of the American Revolution, Benedict Arnold sent to the British spy, John Andre. This download contains document analysis (SOAPS) questions that encourage students to thoughtfully analyze and critique this unusual primary source.
American History
American Revolution
America
George Washington
Declaration of Independence
Benedict Arnold
King George III
British
Continental Army
Critical Thinking
Vocabulary
Analysis
Analyze
Reading
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7th - 12th
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Cross of Gold Speech Primary Source Reading Worksheet
This excerpt of William Jennings Bryan's Cross of Gold Speech is a great supplemental resource for your Populism/Gilded Age Unit. This resource provides an excerpt of his speech, as well as comprehension questions relating to the speech, bimetallism, and the Populist Party agenda.Feel free to preview this assignment!This primary source follows the reading strategy of SOAPstone. If you are unfamiliar with SOAPstone, please download my free resource on this reading strategy. SOAPstone Presentatio
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9th - 12th
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The New Frontier by John F. Kennedy Speech Analysis and Writing Activity, Google
The New Frontier by John F. Kennedy Speech Analysis and Writing Activity, Google, Digital Distance Learning & PrintThis Speech Analysis Guide will allow your students to dig deep and analyze the famous and inspiring speech by John F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention. This activity packet will have them answers questions about the style and effectiveness of the speech. They will then use their answers to write a persuasive essay. There is also a guided interview template for
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: 1950s JFK & LBJ BUNDLE (American History Bundle)
Settlement of the West 1865-1900...Beneficial for All? A DBQ Exercise
Help build your students primary source analysis skills while also fostering critical thinking and developing writing skills with this engaging DBQ exercise. Exploring the westward settlement following the Civil War, students will utilize the primary sources to respond to the provided prompt of "To what extent did the settlement of the West, following the Civil War up through 1900, produce positive benefits for all in the region?" Primary sources included highlight economic activity in the regio
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9th - 12th
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Rhetorical and Argumentative Analysis of the Funeral Scene in Julius Caesar
The annotated version of Act III, Scene II of Julius Caesar is aligned with the Common Core emphases on how and why author's use specific rhetorical devices and argumentative appeals to enhance the meaning of the text and develop the characters and themes. The marginal notes for these critical monologues by Mark Antony and Brutus over Caesar's body, are detailed explanations of the appeals and literary and rhetorical devices that highlight this essential dramatic literature selection. The anno
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Civil Rights Movement Document Based Questions DBQ Free
Civil Rights Movement Document Based Questions DBQClick here for the digital classroom version if you are a 1:1, Google, or Paperless ClassroomThis practice will allow your students to dig deep and analyze the various aspects concerning the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. The format will have students analyze 4 documents, answer 4 short answer questions, and then there is a writing extension with a rubric. It is also formatted to use in print or with an online classroom. Enjoy! This woul
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activity BUNDLE (American History Bundle)
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
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By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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