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High school critical thinking ELA test prep 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:Â GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
The Great GMO Debate: Argumentative Writing Practice - Made with Google!
Looking to prepare your students for a state writing test or the ACT writing test? Searching for a real-world relevant topic to aid your students in building argumentative writing skills? This is the unit for you! Are genetically modified foods cause for concern in America? Should food companies label genetically modified foods to warn consumers? How has the fear of genetically modified foods impacted American economics, politics, and culture? What should the Department of Health and Human Servi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP English Language and Composition Exam Study Guide
This document is 44+ pages of review for the AP English Language and Composition exam. It contains information about:Writing with sourcesAnnotating promptsRhetorical analysisIdentifying the rhetorical situation Argumentative writing with background knowledgeSample top scoring responsesThe structure of the exam & how the exam is scoredLinks to helpful YouTube videos that walk you through concepts you might have missedand more! It goes section by section of the exam and gives you tips and tric
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9th - 12th
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The Treasure of Lemon Brown Test EBT, Common Core Aligned, Online Test
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions. There are 20 multiple choice/select questions in Part I and 3 essay questions in Part II. I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.Microsoft Form duplication link included at the end of the document for virtual/online testing.
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6th - 9th
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Gallery Walk Posters & Graphic Organizer for SOAPSTone Pre-AP Strategy
Get those kids moving! Both HISTORY and ENGLISH classes can use this kinesthetic activity and convenient graphic organizer to analyze an author's purpose, audience, and speaker in non-fiction, informational text, poetry, short stories, novels, and drama. Great as an assessment of comprehension for pre-class readings.SOAPSTone requires students to think critically to identify textual evidence that supports their analysis of a text's (S)peaker, (O)ccasion, (A)udience, (P)urpose, (S)ubjects, and (T
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Analyzing Renaissance Art: Primary Source Activity
Students will build their understanding of primary sources as they collaborate to analyze five key pieces of Renaissance art to better understand its themes and concepts. A great way to introduce the Renaissance, wrap up the chapter, buffer some time between your last bit of notes and the test, close out Friday or liven up Monday, this student-centered, collaborative, and engaging activity will have you covered. Slides are included to allow for a full class discussion and formative assessmen
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6th - 12th
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Escape the Literary Dragon's Dungeon - ELA Escape Room review
Welcome to "The Literary Dragon's Dungeon," an immersive and educational digital escape room designed to engage students in the fascinating world of literature while embarking on an epic quest to save a village from a menacing dragon. In this adventure, students will need to combine their knowledge of literary devices, figurative language, author's purpose, parts of speech, and more to collect four elemental gems (Earth, Air, Water, and Fire) and unite them with the Legendary sword to smite the
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Literary Devices, Elements Escape Room bundle
Evidence and Sourcing Lesson: Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
This engaging lesson focuses on the Historical Thinking Concept of EVIDENCE AND SOURCING. Students will develop their historical thinking and critical analysis skills, including the following:Making inferencesPrimary vs Secondary SourcesRecognizing Bias and Reliability of sourcesSourcing historical documents using the HAPPY TIME sourcing methodAnalyzing several primary and secondary source documentsThis lesson includes the following materials:Detailed lesson planGoogle slides with big question,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Charlemagne DBQ
This DBQ addresses the theme of The Origins of Power. Where does power come from? Who gets it? We are using the Emperor Charles the Great (usually called ‘Charlemagne’ in the English world) as an example of someone who gathered up and kept power over a large part of Europe. Students are challenged to read primary documents carefully and choose the answer that best describes the situation.
We begin by setting the stage with a very brief synopsis of Western Rome falling. The Germanic tr
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8th - 11th
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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6th - 12th
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Nazi Germany - how did Hitler and the Nazis indoctrinate children DBQ
This lesson is designed too help students understand why Hitler and the Nazi Party tried to indoctrinate young people and children in their beliefs. It then aims to explain how the Nazi Party did this.The lesson contains:- Two document/source based starter activities.- Worksheet of Primary sources and information on the HItler youth.- Extensive questions on the sources.- Essay planning sheet answering the question "To what extent did the Nazi party use fear to indoctrinate children into the
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â NAZI GERMANY HISTORY BUNDLE
Reconstructing Solomon's Temple (Drawing Activity)
A fun activity that plays to a wide variety of strengths, skill sets and interests. Students will investigate different examples and elements of Phoenician architecture as well as primary source accounts before creating a reasonable sketch of King Solomon's Temple. I have used this with my world history students during the unit on ancient Israel and found that it makes a good research and analysis lesson, and allows for students to have the freedom to explore and draw reasonable conclusions.
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6th - 12th
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What were the methods of the Vietcong during the Vietnam War? DBQ
This worksheet uses contemporary sources to investigate the different methods used by the Vietcong fighters during the Vietnam war. The focus is on the Guerrilla tactics and the American GI's reactions to them. Students have to be able to infer from the sources to get a fuller picture of the methods used by the Vietnamese.I use this lesson as part of several on the methods of the Vietcong AND the methods of the American troops to help explain why America was unable to win the war.Students have
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Vietnam War History GROWING BUNDLE
ENGLISH | MLK Speech: "I Have a Dream" The Power of Rhetoric - Speech Analysis
This lesson allows students read, explore, and analyze Dr. Martin Luther King's speech during the March on Washington during the civil rights movement. Students examine his speech, as he uses metaphors, poems, famous quotes, and hymns to convey a powerful message as he calls for equality and freedom in one of the most iconic speeches in American history.Students use a graphic organizer as they go through the document. Allowing for question prompts, help with vocabulary, and background informati
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Taking a Stand in History: Ancient Rome- The Brothers Gracchi & Spartacus FRQ
Inspire and encourage critical thinking skills. Learn about interesting figures in Ancient Rome. Meet ELA Common Core Standards in History ClassPrepare for National History Day (This is built around the Taking a Stand Theme)This Free Response Question (FRQ) Activity provides guided research questions and two essays. After taking notes on the Brothers Gracchi (Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus) as well as Spartacus and the Third Serville War, students complete TWO included FRQs. They must support the
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9th - 12th
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Should Romeo and Juliet get married? NYS Regents aligned Argument Essay
This is a New York State Regents-aligned student argument essay that asks students to take a side on Romeo and Juliet's relationship: Should they get married? Using 2 engaging and thought-provoking articles, students will debate the pros and cons of their marriage during or after reading the place. My students argued this after completing Act 2 of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This resource is ready to print and copy for your students online or in person! Articles are pulled from the H
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8th - 11th
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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
Writing Literacy | AP Essays: Synthesis Language (Rhetorical) Analysis Argument
Talking about Essay Types in AP Language & CompositionHi, Friends!Are your students a bit panicky right now? Help calm student nerves and add this handout into your routine RIGHT AWAY! IN FACT, go ahead and let students use this sheet as they get used to the idea that they'll be writing THREE back-to-back essays in May. Add this to your lesson plan—and then keep the inclusion consistent! Have a discussion about each essay type. AP Language & Composition students in Semester 1 (especially
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â | AP Language & Composition | Skills-Based | Enriched | Pre-AP | PUSH
Halloween Infographic Analysis
Students analyze data from 10 different infographics about Halloween. I plan to lay out the 10 infographics around the room and let students rotate through the different stations. You could also upload the infographics to an online learning page, like Schoology, and have students answer the questions from the computer. *Note: the printers at my school do not print in color. All of the questions students will be able to answer without the colors on the graphs.
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8th - 12th
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ACT Reading Test Prep Bundle 2023 | 69 Questions | Keys/Explanations | Save $3!
At long last, here is the ACT Reading Bundle in the 2022/2023 format!Help your students prepare for the ACT Reading test with four original passages and a total of 69 questions and save $3!This bundle includes Daughter of the Samurai (Literary Narrative), The Full-Course Meal (Informational/Figure), Automation (Informational), and Ecotourism (Informational/Multiple Passages) for a variety of topics.The 69 total multiple-choice questions cover the three ACT score reporting categories in reading o
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10th - 12th
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A Christmas Carol Stave II Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
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6th - 9th
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Whose History? - Cartoon Analysis: Bias and Perspective in Imperialist Cartoons
This lesson explores the role perspective and bias play in shaping history. Using primary sources, students are prepared to identity bias in political cartoons created during the height of European imperialism. In particular students will explore the ways in which racial and cultural biases sought to justify European imperialism. In the case of studying imperialism, the brutal reality of colonization is often ignored or justified by the racial and cultural biases of European historians. This mat
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8th - 10th
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Native American Genocide Structured Academic Controversy
With this structured academic controversy, students critically examine Native American history to answer the question: Should the Native American experience be considered a genocide or imperialism? Students scrutinize primary sources of events that happened, debate the essential question, and find the middle ground with this multi-day lesson.
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7th - 10th
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