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Reading strategies Common Core RI.9-10.2 research
William Henry Harrison, Ninth President in the Presidential Series
Social Studies is the academic bedrock of our democracy, and the lives and careers of the Presidents clearly reflect the state of the nation and it policies and problems during each Commander-in-Chief's tenure, yet reading about the lives of the Presidents has been about as interesting as watching grass grow, until now. The Presidential Series accurately presents each President's life, career, tenure in the White House, problems, policies and challenges in an engaging faux-autobiography written
Grades:
7th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson: Third President in the Presidential Series
Though the lives of the Presidents are inextricably related to the history of any given period, presidential biographies are difficult to find, and those that are available are often so dry and boring that reading them is sheer torture, resulting in students many times not reading at all. However, this faux autobiography of President Jefferson is narrated in real time, is engaging, easily accessible, relevant and historically correct (I double checked dates and spellings, but the text is all ori
Grades:
8th - 11th
James Madison: Fourth President in the Presidential Series
James Madison was the architect of our form of government, and this faux-autobiography discusses not only his personal life but also his rise to political power, his achievements and his influence on the actual development and foundation of our country. Written in accessible, engaging language, this faux-autobiography is suitable for language arts classes as well as American history courses. The information is enlightening and historically accurate ( I double checked all dates and spellings, but
Grades:
7th - 11th
John Quincy Adams: Sixth President in the Presidential Series
The history of America in the early 19th Century, and the life, times and administration of President John Quincy Adams, come vividly to life and engage the readers with this faux-autobiography, written in real time. History can be so dry and lifeless, and yet it is perhaps one of our most important school subjects. so, this passage, written in the first person as a letter, gives students the feeling that the President is speaking directly to them! 25 professionally written, evidence based mult
Grades:
7th - 10th
Andrew Jackson: Seventh President in the Presidential Series
Torn between the power of the rich and greedy and the issue of slavery, America in the 1820's and 1830's was in political and social turmoil, but then came Andrew Jackson, unlettered, unrefined, but a man and President of the people. In this faux-autobiography the President speaks to your students in real time in the form of a letter. Engaging and accessible yet challenging and historically accurate (I double checked my dates and spellings, but the text is all original), the passage acquaints st
Grades:
7th - 11th
Evidence Based Readings of Complex Text, #1: The Factual Side of Fiction
These passages are characterized by text complexity, including allusions, academic vocabulary, varied sentence structure and length, topic maturity and abstract thought. They are excellent practice for advanced level reading skills and are fitted with professionally written, evidence based questions. Don't worry; they have been "teen tested" since 1991.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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TKAM Pairings: “The War on Poverty” by LBJ
Use this abridged version of Lyndon B. Johnson’s famous “War on Poverty” speech to make connections between the characters in To Kill A Mockingbird and the realities of poverty. This is a great assignment to give students a safe space to discuss the effects and realities of poverty in a realistic setting without the danger of the conversation becoming too personal.
Grades:
8th - 10th
To Kill A Mockingbird Intro Stations
Have students engage in an introduction to this classic text and build their research and media literacy skills. Students work in collaborative stations to enhance their prior knowledge and build foundational skills and understanding.
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PARCC Double Passage Practice #4:Tropical Rain Forests and Coral Reefs
Reading two passages on different but related subjects is a challenging task, and so I offer #4 for practice. At first glance, tropical rain forests and coral reefs have nothing in common, but upon careful examination it is found that they possess an amazing number of important similarities. Have fun with it! As with everything else I have posted on TPT, it has been "kid-tested" and sure to please!
Grades:
9th - 11th
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The Puzzle of Personality
This anticipation guide builds curiosity, activates prior knowledge, and sets a purpose for students' reading as they begin exploring nonfiction texts at the start of a unit concerning the puzzle of personality.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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