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High school Thanksgiving creative writing dbqs
13 Colonies - Pilgrims vs. Puritans - Reading and Comparison Chart and Key
13 Colonies - Pilgrims vs. Puritans - Reading and Comparison Chart - This 5 page resource relates to the 13 Colonies of American history and centers on the similarities and differences between the Pilgrims and the Puritans in early 13 Colonies history. The resource includes a detailed 2 page reading on the basic history of both the Pilgrims and the Puritans and their roles in the 13 Colonies. The reading details the basic similarities and differences of the Pilgrims and Puritans and is an exce
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4th - 10th
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First Thanksgiving Plymouth Mayflower Wampanoag Activity CSI Mystery of History
Learn about the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims and Mayflower Voyage, the Plymouth Colony, and the Wampanoag Native Americans! Your students will explore theories about the history of the first Thanksgiving with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages critical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Thanksgiving, the Plymouth Colony, and more. Students will then consider the historical evidence for the
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5th - 10th
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What Does the Fox Say? - Using text-based evidence from multiple sources
This product includes everything needed to complete student writing assignment using text-based evidence from multiple sources. The topic of the assignment is the wildly popular viral video, "What does the fox say?" (available for viewing here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE). This is an excellent assignment for teaching students how to use text-based evidence or how to complete a Document Based Question (DBQ). The following items are included:
Anchor Document - This document can
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7th - 9th
Should We Celebrate Thanksgiving? DBQ Document-Based Question Investigation
Engage your students in critical thinking, historical analysis, and argumentative writing with this comprehensive DBQ (Document-Based Question) unit focused on the topic of Thanksgiving. This resource provides students with the opportunity to explore the historical origins of Thanksgiving, its modern-day celebrations, controversies surrounding the holiday, and the diverse perspectives on its continued observance.What's Included:1. DBQ Documents: Six thoughtfully selected documents, including pri
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7th - 10th
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"The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman Poetry Discussion Questions
Looking for an engaging and relevant lesson for National Poetry Month? Read "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, with students. Then, use these questions for discussion!
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman Poetry Bundle
Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation Washington DBQ Unit (PDF for handouts)
A Document-Based Question Unit on Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations - George Washington. This lesson includes:* Lesson Plan* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide* Common Core Standards Correlation* Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events* Open-ended and closed-ended questions* Extended Activity for Gifted/Advanced Students* An Investigative Approach to History* An Answer Key* Designed for grade 5 and up, but lower grades can easily scaffold the lesson for use** PDF Version
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
Thanksgiving and War - Primary Document Activity - History Skillset
This Thanksgiving activity centers on the impact that war had on the usual Thanksgiving traditions of American soldiers during the Civil War, WW1, and WW2. This is a great activity to complete in history classes (or any other) before dismissing for Thanksgiving break. It gives the students a chance to focus on the holiday while remaining engaged in the development of a historical skillset. Students will address the following objective: SWBAT evaluate domestic responses to the United States’ invo
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7th - 12th
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The Stranger test
A fully-editable and in-depth exam on Albert Camus' The Stranger as well as his famous essay "The Myth of Sisyphus". Forty multiple-choice questions with a creative writing prompt. The test focuses primarily on symbolism, archetype, themes and existentialist thought.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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180 days of Journal Prompts: Writing that Everyone Loves!
I've never done anything in my class that provoked the same reactions from my students! This packet includes 180 days of journal prompts. That's one for each day of the school year! If done properly, students will be able to use this as bellwork (a quick five minute activity) or as an exit activity. Students will be so excited to see what their next journal entry will be that they'll come in asking for more.
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5th - 10th
POMPEII Journal Entry Assessment & Rubric
Use in Conjunction with these Close Reading Graphic OrganizersBuy & Download now to receive: a journal entry prompt, a detailed rubric & checklist, a British Museum research resource, an instructions page, and a visually-interesting reading packet of Pliny the Younger's account of the Destruction of Pompeii. This resource is aligned to the Depth of Knowledge Bloom's Taxonomy Scale- instead of being aligned to Common Core Standards. This allows you to use it for a wide range of grade lev
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6th - 12th
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Grade 9 Nonfiction Unit Plan
In this unit students examine types of nonfiction Reflective, descriptive essays, speeches etc. Selections included are from the Pearson Unit on nonfiction "On Summer by Lorraine Hansberry, Before Hip Hop Was Hip Hop by Rebecca Walker and Libraries Face Sad Chapter
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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US History DBQ - Pilgrims and the "Starving Time"
This DBQ is based on a quote from George Percy and his recollection of the "starving time" the Pilgrims experienced during their first winter in America. MS Word doc for easy editing to meet your specific needs.
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7th - 12th
"Greatness Within" Powerpoint Presentation- 93 slides
The "Greatness Within" Powerpoint presentation includes a 93-slide presentation to cover each day of the book "Greatness Within: Thirty Days of Real-Talk Topics to Inspire the Greatness Within You" written by Coach and Dr. Hawkins (two black educators). "Greatness Within" was written to discuss character education, provide inspiration, encourage written reflection, and promote greatness for urban youth. This presentation is the perfect companion for any teacher, coach, mentor, or youth worker
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5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation Washington DBQ Unit (PPTX for 1 to 1)
A Document-Based Question Unit on Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations - George Washington. This lesson includes:
* Lesson Plan
* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide
* Common Core Standards Correlation
* Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events
* Open-ended and closed-ended questions
* Extended Activity for Gifted/Advanced Students
* An Investigative Approach to History
* An Answer Key
* Designed for grade 5 and up, but lower grades can easily scaffold the lesson for use
** P
Grades:
5th - 11th
Evidence Hamburger on Google Classroom
This Evidence Hamburger is a great graphic organizer which will help your students stay organized while writing an argumentative essay. This is a google doc which you can utilize on google classroom and give each student their own copy. It provides a great way to integrate technology into the classroom and allows for a fast reliable way to progress monitor.
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3rd - 10th
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JOURNALING THE COVID 19 EXPERIENCE
Documenting this pandemic and journaling one's experience from day to day activities to the transformation of learning options can provide authentic opportunities for writing practice. This product provides you with a menu of journal topics that span a four week period along with planners response samples and rubric. This product can be used to continue the practice of writing as well as providing an outlet for students to express their thoughts and a means to record this experience.
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5th - 12th
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Podcast Questionnaire
This 9-slide Google Slideshow is an excellent introduction and brainstorm activity to start off a unit about Podcasts! It can get the students talking with one another and consider their prior knowledge of podcasts.
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8th - 11th
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Bloom's Story Elements and Writing Prompts
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These are original writing prompts based off of upper level Bloom's.
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Common Core aligned!
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2nd - 12th
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US History: The Battle of Bristoe
EDITABLE reading comprehension packet on the unsuccessful attempts by the Army of the Potomac to track down and destroy Robert E. Lee in the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners, DBQ practice and reading comprehension assessment questions with space to answer them right on the page.
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7th - 12th
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Who Are You?
This lesson / activity is intended for an English class or creative writing class. The students are asked to define themselves by asking essential questions. The final project is an essay in which they define themselves in some creative way.
Who Am I? is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
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9th - 12th
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The Accused Poet : Poem & Analysis by Marguerite C. Anderson
This poem written by Jamaican poet, author and educator, Marguerite. C. Anderson confronts the notion of authenticity in Jamaican literature and identity.
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9th - 12th
The Creation of the Mayflower Compact
Too often, students believe that the Mayflower was only carrying Pilgrims. And that the Mayflower Compact was this divinely created document. In reality, there were others aboard, and the document was a tool of necessity. This document uses primary source material to show students the situation that brought about the Mayflower Compact.
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9th - 12th
Writing Checklist
This checklist is a visual reminder for students as they edit their writing. It is great for fostering independence and it assists students with looking critically and objectively at their work. This can be laminated and re-used.
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5th - 12th
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September Journal Cover
Journal cover for September journal. Purchase comes with colored version.
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PreK - 12th
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