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6th grade english language arts dbqs for Microsoft Word
Nelson Mandela's "Long Walk To Freedom" Excerpt and Common Core Questions
This is an excerpt from Nelson Mandela's biography, "Long Walk to Freedom" that comes equipped with Common Core type critical thinking questions, as well as a vocabulary chart. This works great with a unit on South Africa or Common Core language arts.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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!). â–º 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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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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Blitzkrieg DBQ
This DBQ (document based question) packet includes 6 primary source documents: 2 eye witness accounts, one overview, and 3 photographs. Each document has questions students must answer after analyzing the primary source document. The 6 documents work together to help students provide evidence for the big question at the end, "how was the Blitzkrieg both a physical and psychological attack?" I have used this with my 6th graders and they enjoy analyzing the documents and expressing their opinions.
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6th - 12th
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Marco Polo Mini-Book
This mini-book is a brief overview of Marco Polo and the Silk Road including his accomplishments and influence on other explorers. It is intended for elementary children to support social studies, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. The pages can be copied front to back and then folded to create a mini-book to support a teacher's curriculum. Many teachers do not have access to social studies textbooks and this resource supports those non-fiction needs.
Grades:
2nd - 6th
The English Bill of Rights vs. US Bill of Rights
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
a. Analyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights.
Instructions: Complete the table and the questions that follow.
The English Bill of Rights, US Bill of Rights, and What Does This Mean?
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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DBQ Rubric
This is a solid rubric to follow when assessing your students' DBQ assignments. I hope you find this useful!
Grades:
6th - 8th
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DBQ ESSAY Ancient Egypt Document Based Questions and Essay
Purpose of Essay and documents - Claim: The Gifts of the Nile River helped improve life in ancient Egypt
All documents will help students support the aforementioned claim.
Includes:
Cover Sheet that states 1) Historical Context 2) Essay Task 3) Essay Guidelines
Documents: Doc 1 "Hymn of the Nile" and questions
Doc 2: Map and Excerpt and questions
Doc 3: Transportation Info and image and questions
Doc 4: Papyrus images and information and questions
Also includes: (to help students formula
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4th - 8th
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Timbuktu- West Africa- mini DBQ
Students will analyze 3 easy-to-read sources and fill out an organizer to explain why the city of Timbuktu was so impressive to foreigners. This can be a short writing assignment but there are also some ideas for differentiated instruction as well with this activity.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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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.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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US History Document-Based Questions
This Document-Based Questions (DBQS) set provides students with an opportunity to analyze historical documents and synthesize information to answer questions related to specific topics. In this case, the DBQs focus on three key historical themes: the reaction to slavery, the impact of the railroad system, and the Industrial Revolution (with a focus on inventions and child labor, and the War of 1812). Students will use both the provided documents and their broader knowledge of social studies to
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5th - 8th
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Cabeza de Vaca Mini Q / DBQ Quiz
This 12 question quiz was created to accompany the Cabeza de Vaca mini Q / DBQ documents. All questions are based on the Florida Standards/Commom Core and use question stems that have been released by FSA and Common Core. Each question is labeled with the Florida standard that it addresses. These can easily be changed to represent common core. Created by Julie Grunther, masters in reading education and current 5th grade teacher.
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4th - 6th
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A Christmas Carol Stave I 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.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol Stave V Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions, short answer, 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.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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DBQ Essay Outline (2 Body Paragraph Version)
Helpful outline for students to organize their Document Based Question essays in Global or US History. It well ensure that they have an introduction, thesis, main ideas, document citations, outside information, and a conclusion!It is particularly helpful when preparing for NYS Regents exams or other state tests which require DBQ Essays!The best part is that you can reuse this for every single DBQ Essay you assign! Students will get used to the structure and begin to write better essays!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Essay Outlines Bundle!
ANDREW JACKSON: HERO OR VILLAIN? Essay Project - American History Text Analysis
WAS ANDREW JACKSON A HERO OR A VILLAIN? ESSAY PROJECTThis printer-friendly and editable project set requires students to analyze sources that provide different perspectives on the actions of Andrew Jackson, a controversial president known for Jacksonian Democracy, war with the banks, and the Trail of Tears. This is a great way to conclude a unit on the rise of sectionalism, westward expansion, the Trail of Tears, or the road to the American Civil War, or a way to engage students in writing in th
Grades:
6th - 11th
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Just Add WATER (Simple Strategy for TDA, DBQ, Constructed Response...)
Response to Reading, Text Dependent Analysis, Constructed Response, Document Based Questions...Writing about reading comes in many names. This strategy - complete with notes, notes page, explanations, a sample paragraph, and a strategy assessment chart - will provide students with a scaffold for writing quality responses.
Engaging students in the act of writing about what they read can be challenging. This sometimes occurs when students are not engaged in the reading, but it more often h
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4th - 8th
DBQ ESSAY Ancient Greece Document Based Questions and essay
Documents support the claim: "Ancient Greece produced many magnificent achievements in areas of government, science, philosophy, architecture, sporting events, and the arts that still influence our lives. In our daily lives, we have most likely encountered one of the many ways that ancient Greece remains a presence in contemporary life."
Includes:
Cover Page with Historical Context, Task, Guidelines
Document 1 and 2 and Questions - Architecture
Document 3 and Questions - Medicine
Document 4
Grades:
4th - 8th
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DBQ Peer Editing Form
Great form to help students peer edit. Includes a checklist for students to fill out as well as areas to write down meaningful feedback. I use this with every DBQ I assign and it helps students see exactly what they're missing or not writing clearly. This is a Microsoft Office file so it is easy to edit based on the needs of the class. Enjoy!
Grades:
5th - 12th
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JOHN BROWN: HERO OR VILLAIN? Essay Project - American History Text Analysis
WAS JOHN BROWN A HERO OR A VILLAIN? ESSAY PROJECTThis printer-friendly and editable project set requires students to analyze sources that provide different perspectives on the actions of John Brown, a controversial abolitionist leader known for his infamous raid on Harpers Ferry. This is a great way to conclude a unit on sectionalism or the road to the American Civil War, or a way to engage students in writing in the Social Studies classroom. LOW PREP & PRINTER FRIENDLY: The document is easi
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6th - 11th
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A Christmas Carol Stave III 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.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Harriet Tubman-Conductor of the Underground Railroad
This activity is based on the biography: "From Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by: Ann Petry. I teach ELAR, and we read this text during our "Fight for Freedom" unit in the HMH textbook. I wanted to make something non-traditional versus the usual boring worksheet. To print you'd need to use size 8 x 14 paper. My students really enjoyed doing it and the aesthetic of it! *Updated*- I read your comments and added an answer key. Enjoy!
Grades:
6th - 8th
McCarthyism/Cold War DBQ
This activity includes the use of 7 primary source texts (speech excerpts, photographs, and comic strip) to engage students and encourage them to interact with text and cite specific evidence. Each document comes with at least 3 questions. The questions build upon each other to help students see both sides of the issue with McCarthyism during America's Cold War Era. At the end, students will take the information they have gained while analyzing the documents and construct an argumentative essay.
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6th - 12th
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September 11th Document Based Question(DBQ)
This DBQ is an all-inclusive Common Core lesson plan in which students analyze primary and secondary sources, include those sources in an expository essay, and cite those sources to support their argument. This lesson allows students to learn about the horrific events of 9/11 that affected our nation, in a tasteful, informative way. The lesson includes all the sources, analysis sheets, rubric, and step by step instructions for the teacher. It allow students to work in cooperative groups,yet cre
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5th - 6th
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