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English language arts Common Core RH.6-8.3 resources
13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
Emancipation Proclamation Activity | Printable & Digital | Civil War Worksheets
Everything you need to teach Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is included in this comprehensive Civil War lesson. Tier-three vocabulary support, guided questioning, summary writing, and an extension activity will ensure student understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 print
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
Causes of the Civil War Lesson US History Activities Social Studies Worksheets
This Causes of the Civil War lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Inncludes a print & digital version. This no prep Civil War Causes lesson includes:✅ 15 slide PowerPoint presentation about the causes of the US Civil War that can be used to fa
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7th - 11th
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Divergent Novel Unit Bundle Common Core Aligned {Editable}
My comprehensive literature guide novel unit for Veronica Roth's "Divergent" is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and contains editable Microsoft Word versions so teachers can customize the questions, assessments, and activities to meet the needs of their students.
Contains the following files:
Divergent Chapter Discussion Questions, Vocabulary, Introduction, and CCSS Reading Graphic Organizers (134 pages)
-Questions covering every chapter; reading assessments; language/vocabulary-
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7th - 10th
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Boston Massacre Causes of the American Revolution Bias Primary Source Activity
In this Boston Massacre lesson and primary source activity, students examine a variety of primary source documents to recognize bias in the Boston Massacre and answer the question "What really happened the night of March 5, 1770?"Students will begin with an analysis of 2 popular images of the event, comparing the similarities and differences of both images with included questions. Students will then read two primary accounts of the event - one from a Boston newspaper on the morning of March 6th
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6th - 9th
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Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study resource is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned, rigorous, instructional materials for teaching the Refugee by Alan Gratz. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. The novel study includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA or Social Studies unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans18 Literary Analysis
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5th - 8th
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Unbroken Complete Study Unit
Captivate your students with the incredible story of Louie Zamperini in Unbroken. This complete unit will engage your class right from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun creative assignments! You and your students will LOVE this deep dive into the world of Louie and World War II!With this teacher time-saving unit, students will go beyond basic comprehension questions and learn and practice ELA content and skills! This Unbroken Unit is divided into
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8th - 10th
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American Revolution Battles Lesson - Revolutionary War Battles Activity -Passage
This Battles of the American Revolution lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep battles of the Revolutionary War lesson includes:✅ 15 slide PowerPoint presentation about the battles of the US Revol
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7th - 11th
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Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Ground Zero Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, the History of September 11th nonfiction readings and extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project choice board, and essays will all provide opportunities for your stu
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7th - 9th
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Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle
Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle (Grades 5-12) A YEAR'S WORTH of activities: over 220 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. You do not have to use the Common Core State Standards to utilize this bundle! This download includes the following products:Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for ANY Novel or StoryInteractive Reading Notebook for Nonfiction Informational TextsInteractive Notebook Mini Books: Bundle of
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6th - 12th
Reading History & Social Studies Graphic Organizers 6-12
Common Core Reading History and Social Studies Graphic Organizers for Grades 6-12 *Newly Updated* Now includes a DIGITAL Google Slides version for distance learning!This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8• Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual standard for Reading in History and Social Studies (RH) grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. Th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Causes of the American Revolution Reading Passages | Timeline Activity | Quiz
Teach students about the major events leading to the Revolutionary War with this printable and digital close reading and timeline activity. This lesson was designed for all levels of learners to understand the causes of the American Revolution. Vocabulary support and an assessment are also included! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.This activity can be completed on paper or with any device that supports Google Slides. The included PDF includes access to the link that will all
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5th - 8th
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Roaring 20s 1920s Walking Tour Centers Activity Gallery Walk
Visit the 1920s or Roaring 20s with this interactive Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity to teach your students about the decade with ease (and fun!).Take your students on a walking tour to discover the major events, developments and changes of the Roaring 1920s in America. Also great for ELA classes where students are reading The Great Gatsby or other relevant texts!Resource Includes121 slides on the 1920s to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students in response groups to invest
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5th - 12th
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Viking Ship Interactive Distance Learning Geoexplorers Reading Project Vikings
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects! This project focuses on the Viking ships of Norway and Scandinavia. Have your students read the included story about Vikings and answer questions related to the text. A second page using the vocabulary will help the students find the meaning of new words. Once the reading lesson is complete, your students get to build their own Viking ship! This lesson can be used independently, or to enrich a unit already being taught. The page of directions can
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3rd - 8th
Civil War Battles Worksheets and Activities | Battle Map | Printable & Digital
This comprehensive printable and digital unit focuses on decisive Civil War battles including Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House. The informational text, worksheets, and activities are standards-based and can be used together or separately as time allows. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the printable and digital Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. I
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil War Activities and Worksheets Printable and Digital Unit Bundle
Olympics in Ancient Greece, Then and Now: Reading Passages, Compare & Contrast
These Olympic worksheets introduce students to the Olympics that originated in Ancient Greece and continue during modern times. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual student annotations.....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!UPDATED IN DECEMBER 2022 with a new Brainpop log in and a PDF copy of the product in case there is formatting issues. Any spelling or grammar errors have been
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Reading Passages, Comprehension, & Geography - Nile River
These Ancient Egypt worksheets introduce students to the geography of this ancient civilization, specifically the Nile River. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual student annotations. ....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better! Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!Completely updated in November 2022 to include more content!!STUDENTS WILL...Read the informational text about the Nile River and answer reading comprehensi
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6th - 10th
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Roaring '20s & Great Depression US History Unit Social Studies Worksheets Bundle
This no prep unit includes 6 Roaring '20s & Great Depression lessons & includes print & digital versions. Some components in this social studies bundle are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests that cover the 1920s & the Great Depression are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. It includes these 6 The Roaring 20s lessons & The Great Depression lessons:⭐️ Post WW1 Issues les
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7th - 11th
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The Gilded Age Unit - Lessons - Activities - Passages - PowerPoints - Quizzes
This no prep unit includes 3 Gilded Age lessons for 3-4 weeks of instruction & includes a print & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. It includes these 3 Gilded Age lessons:⭐️ Industrialization & Labor Unions During the Gilded Age lesson⭐️ Indigenous Peoples & Westward Expansion During the Gilded Ag
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7th - 11th
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Thomas Jefferson Lesson - Louisiana Purchase - Lewis & Clark - Reading Activity
⭐️This lesson about the presidency of Thomas Jefferson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep President Thomas Jefferson lesson includes:✅ 13 slide PowerPoint presentation about the events that happened
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7th - 11th
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Causes of the American Revolution Lesson - Revolutionary War Causes Activity
This Causes of the American Revolution lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep causes of the Revolutionary War lesson includes:✅ 19 slide PowerPoint presentation about the causes of the US Revoluti
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7th - 11th
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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Abraham Lincoln & Emancipation Proclamation Lesson - Reading Activity - Quiz
Abraham Lincoln Civil War No Prep Lesson: PowerPoint, Reading Passage, Activities, QuizThis resource pack is a no prep complete lesson (GOOGLE version included!) about the life of Abraham Lincoln before and during the American Civil War (and the speeches he made) that includes 3-5 days of materials. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read aloud accommodations. This resource can also be easily used for distance/digital learning because all co
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7th - 11th
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Regions of Europe Centers Activity for European Geography or Culture Study
Introduce your students to the regions of Europe with this easy to prep Centers or Stations Activity. At each regional center, students will read geographic information on the region, view maps and discover physical features and statistics, view data from the region on cultural and human characteristics, and read current articles on the regions of Europe (using internet links provided in teacher directions). Included:Reading Cards on each RegionImage Cards on each RegionMap Cards on each Regi
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6th - 10th, Higher Education
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Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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