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8th grade social studies literature circles for Microsoft Word
A Boy at War by Harry Mazer student activity and literacy guide
This complete Literacy Guide can be used with the historical fiction Novel A Boy at War by Harry Mazer. The guide has vocabulary and comprehension questions for each chapter. The Literacy Elements and Skills included in this guide are: making prediction, connections, characters point of view, and speculative writing. This novel has a DRA level of 50 and a lexile level of 530. Grade level can range from 5-8 grade, and ages 9-13.
This novel is a great quick read My fifth graders enjoyed the n
Grades:
5th - 8th
Refugee - Discussion Questions
This 57 page download contains discussion questions for all 53 chapters of Alan Gratz's book Refugee, which is published by Scholastic. The discussion questions would work extremely well in a Geography class and could be used to inform students about the theme of movement.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Prisoner B-3087 Comprehension Assessment
This file is a fully editable comprehension assessment to accompany the book Prisoner B-3087, written by Alan Gratz. There are 28 questions, 10 selected response, 10 short answer, 5 sequencing, and 3 extended response questions. An answer key is included.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Elementary Philosophy: Discussing Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
What does it mean to live a good life? What is happiness? What does it mean to truly be wise? These three concise and well-researched stories regarding Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle will act as catalysts for lively discussions that promote critical thinking, careful reading, and reflection on some of the most important questions imaginable. Each can stand alone, or the three can be strung together to form a small unit on ancient Greek philosophy.Appropriate for 4th, 5th, 6th grade and up. Inclu
Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Elementary Philosophy Bundle: Diverse Reading and Discussion Activities
Homes: A Refugee Story Novel Study
Utilizing Bloom's Taxonomy, I have created a novel study for the book, Homes: A Refugee Story by Abu Bakr Al Rabeeah. This novel study incorpates questions for each chapter to ensure students' comprehension, vocabulary enrichment, comparing and contrasting as well as making connections.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Fever 1793 Anticipation Guide / Pre-Reading Activity
Fever 1793 Anticipation Guide / Pre-Reading Activity
This pre-reading activity will circle some of the important themes that are in the novel, Fever 1793, by Laurie Anderson. Students are asked to think about four different statements and what their opinion is of each. If they agree with the statement, or if they disagree.
There is room for students to elaborate on their opinion of each statement.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Novel Study: The Devil's Arithmetic Study Questions Ch. 1-End
Chapter thinking/study questions to go along with a reading of The Devil's Arithmetic. Students answer a variety of questions (Fill-in the blank from word banks, multiple choice, matching, True False, and short answer) to encourage deeper thinking as they read the novel. Though reading could be done in class, this was originally designed for a flipped classroom. Reading at home along with annotation suggestions (please see my annotation suggestions) and study questions upon completion of each
Grades:
7th - 10th
Study Guide for "The Burnt Stick"
This study guide was created for a low-level (Cambridge A2) class of Year 11 Chinese students at an Australian-curriculum international school. These students studied this book as part of a unit on the "stolen generation" and the injustices that Aboriginal Australians have faced since the arrival of the British in 1788. Anthony Hill's text is written for the native-speaking Australian students in the upper-elementary grades, but this study guide could be adapted for EAL students or native-speaki
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4th - 12th
Study Guide for "The Rabbits"
This study guide was created for a low-level (Cambridge A2) class of Year 11 Chinese students at an Australian-curriculum international school. These students studied this book as part of a unit on the "stolen generation" and the injustices that Aboriginal Australians have faced since the arrival of the British in 1788. John Marsden and Shaun Tan's text is written for the native-speaking Australian students in the primary grades, but this study guide could be adapted for EAL students or native-s
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3rd - 11th
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Literacy Circles for Novel/Book Study High School (Remote/Distance & In-Person)
This 5-week unit is everything you need to complete a rigorous novel study. Students are grouped by novel or other larger text and complete roles that rotate on a weekly basis. The unit is designed to encourage a deep dive into any larger body of work and then create a product that shows an outgrowth of learning. Students will collaborate and create with this unit. It works well in conjunction with other lessons and is a great way to break up the week so students are consistently reading indepen
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Is the Earth Flat? 1 Page Sci Literacy Article with Follow Questions
Is the world flat? Ridiculous right? Isn’t this what Christopher Columbus was all about in 1492? Yet still some people are unconvinced. Case in point is the Flat Earth Society which even in the 1970’s boasted a membership of over 3,500 strong. This is a one-page article on this unique perspective with follow up questions. This is just a starter article to initiate the subject and get some debate going.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
A Long Walk to Water Literature Circle Packet
This packet encompasses all information to run three separate literature circles for the book A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. This originally was created to be implemented in an advanced Social Studies class but could be used for an English or ESOL/ELL class. The packet has text-dependent questions, descriptions and organizers for each role during the literature circle.
Grades:
5th - 9th
1st Amendment Activity Bundle!
Dive deep into the fundamental principles of the First Amendment with our comprehensive educational bundle. From scenario analysis to a captivating web quest, this bundle is designed to enhance students' understanding of constitutional rights. Here's what each resource offers:1. First Amendment Scenarios: Immerse students in real-world situations where the First Amendment comes to life. Students will analyze diverse scenarios, identify the specific freedom at stake, and debate whether each actio
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Test, Novel Assessment, Final Exam
This is a final test for John Steinbeck's timeless classic, "Of Mice and Men." This assessment is designed to challenge and evaluate students' understanding of the novel's intricate themes, characters, and plot intricacies. The test features a blend of multiple-choice questions, true or false questions, quote matching and short answer / essay prompts, ensuring a holistic examination of students' comprehension and critical thinking skills. Dive into the world of George and Lennie as you explore t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Final Test, Novel Assessment, Exam
This is a final test for the novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It includes multiple choice, true false, quote identification, character description matching and short answer essay prompts, which I also use as choices for their literary analysis essay. Answer Key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Night Divided Enrichment - Brief History of the Berlin Wall Digital/Print
Students who read the novel A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen often do not understand the richness of the book because they have no background on the Berlin Wall and have no idea what it is or why it was there. This three-page enrichment resource is called "Stranger than Fiction: A Brief History of the Berlin Wall." Getting straight to the point, it explains that it is all about what happened after World War II. Basically, the four victorious Allies (USA, Britain, France, the Soviet Unio
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: A Night Divided Novel Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Puzzle, Enrichment
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
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief 50 Question MC Test with Bonus
Comprehensive exam for Book 1 of the Percy Jackson series for Homeschool, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students.
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5th - 8th
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Hero's Journey Graphic Organizer - B.E.S.T. Florida ELA
Use this graphic organizer to analyze a myth - specifically how the plot follows the hero's journey story structure. Each of the twelve steps of the hero's journey is named in the left column with synonyms provided to account for multiple understandings/verbiage of different resources. In the middle column, I've provided guiding questions to get students thinking and help them identify stages of the hero's journey. Students will write/type their answers in the last column.The guiding questions
Grades:
6th - 12th
Novel Unit: Just Jane (American Revolution) book by William Lavender
This unit includes the following:
•Study Guide with questions for every chapter (including the epilogue)
•Vocabulary
•Vocabulary Practice (fill-in-the-blank sentences)
•Reader Response Journal
•Primary Source Reading with questions: William Moultrie’s account of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island (Jane witnesses this in the book)
• Extension Activity: Students research a real event that is discussed in the book. They then create an annotated bibliography entry for each of the 3 sites they used f
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4th - 12th
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The Blackbird Girls Book Study
Full book study of the book The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. The book study contains an entire packet for students to hang onto as well as a cover page. The book study is broken up into groups of 5 chapters. The "before you read" pages have predictions, vocabulary and a thinking map activity (all thinking maps are included in the book study). The "after you read" pages include multiple choice, short and long answer questions. There is also an included character sheet and reading log for the
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4th - 8th
Industrial Revolution Reforms - Jigsaw Reading Activity
Teach essential content while reaching all learning levels with this jigsaw activity on Industrial Revolution Reform Movements!This resource includes a graphic organizer and three differentiated readings that cover the Women's Suffrage Movement, the Child Labor Movement, and Unions! The graphic organizer comes with guiding questions for each reading. For the jigsaw, students will teach other students what they learned by coming up with their own guiding question for their reading. This is a
Grades:
6th - 12th
Israeli- Palestinian Conflict: Restorative Circle
Here is a Restorative Circle to do with your students to delve into the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict, fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful dialogue. This circle is designed to create a safe and inclusive space where students can explore the historical roots, ongoing challenges, and the broader impact of this conflict, including rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.The circle focus' on how reflections on how information is received, processed, and the emotional impact it
Grades:
8th - 12th
Five Main Elements of a Short Story- Grade 7-12 English/NBE Indigenous Studies
This is a one page note to be used when introducing a short story unit. It provides definitions and details about Plot, Character, Theme, Setting and Conflict which can be used when studying specific stories. This is great material for a quiz later in the unit, or to be used in literature circles.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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