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Close reading Common Core RH.9-10.8 resources
World Revolutions Gallery Walk/Stations
Revolutions are a big part of World History. This resource looks at the causes and effects of various world revolutions, with an emphasis on the Enlightenment.The revolutions include:Latin American RevolutionsRevolutions of 1848American RevolutionFrench RevolutionRussian RevolutionHaitian RevolutionIncluded in this product is a lesson plan that allows you to differentiate based on your student's level, as well as a graphic organizer where students can record their own independent reading, and a
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9th - 12th
Conflicts of the Middle East Stations Reading
The Middle East is a hotbed of political tension. This includes readings and QR codes linked to videos on the following current event topics:Israeli and Palestinian ConflictSaudi Arabia v. Iran Cold WarUS intervention in YemenSyrian Civil WarTurkey's Authoritarian UprisingHistory of Iran and US Relations (Updated 2020)Included in this product is a lesson plan that allows you to differentiate based on your student's level, as well as a graphic organizer where students can record their own indepe
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9th - 12th
DBQ: First Amendment in Schools (From Tinker to "Bong Hits")
This DBQ focuses on the effect the Tinker v. Des Moines case had on students' and teachers' First Amendment rights. It ruled that you do not lose your constitutional rights at the "schoolhouse gate." Since the Tinker case, the rights won have been eroding from court case to court case. This DBQ analyzes the limitations the Supreme Court has put on free speech in schools, from Bethel v. Fraser, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, and Morse v. Frederick (Bong Hits 4 Jesus). This DBQ is a great argumentative p
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9th - 12th
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DBQ: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This DBQ focuses on the justification and costs of dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This DBQ addresses the fact that while the bomb ended World War II, while there were critics who felt it was a barbaric act. We leave it up to you--Was it worth ending World War II by dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? This DBQ is a great argumentative piece that is aligned with the Common Core.
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9th - 12th
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Columbus Day | Indigenous Peoples Day | Reading Passage Comprehension Questions
Discover the truth about Christopher Columbus, with this close reading passage and comprehension question resource. Students record their schema about Christopher Columbus prior to reading. After reading about the life, rule, and treatment of Indigenous people under Columbus, students answer questions and have an opportunity to reflect on the passage--Did anything they read challenge what they previously knew about Columbus?This resource includes:Annotate the Text Strategies PageSchema Recordin
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8th - 10th
Paired Texts - We Shall Overcome and Second Inaugural Address - Essay Writing
In this lesson, students complete close readings of Lyndon B. Johnson's speech "We Shall Overcome" and Abraham Lincoln's "Second Inaugural Address." Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings and write a short analytical essay requiring them to analyze the arguments in each speech.This 28-page resource includes the following:-explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guides-think aloud with sample annotation passage
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8th - 12th
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"I Have a Dream" Speech Review, Test, or Worksheet and Detailed Answer Key
This "dream" assessment provides a comprehensive review of Martin Luther King's famous speech. Students will have the chance to look at the piece from both a historical and literary perspective as they analyze what this famous civil rights leader espoused. From rhetorical devices to symbols, imagery, diction, and inferences, readers will gain a true understanding of the profound contents of "I Have A Dream." Teachers may also utilize an on-line video of MLK's speech as students read the conten
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Obama Close Reading and Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz "DNC Keynote Speech"
A middle school and high school activity for Black History Month. A printable close reading handout and reading comprehension multiple choice quiz of President Barack Obama's keynote address speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. This worksheet and assessment is perfect for students who are passionate about current events and social justice. The lesson is aligned to common core standards. Feeling stressed as a teacher with limited to no time for lesson planning? If you're searching f
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6th - 12th
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HISTORY Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Distance Learning |
20 *HISTORY* Close Reading Passages and Worksheets *****NOW WITH GOOGLE DRIVE LINKS!!!*****- Diverse range of high-interest extracts from authentic texts including autobiography - Designed for close reading- Each excerpt stands alone as a close reading text suitable for scrutiny, critique, reflection, and evaluation.- Texts may be used as bell-ringers, as homework or vacationassignments, one-to-one tutoring, no-prep substitute plans, or anyother use- Includes 3 levels of multi-modal questions: m
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7th - 10th
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How to Crush the FSA ELA PowerPoint!
This is an introductory and effective PowerPoint* explaining the parts of the FSA ELA, an Explanation of the Achievement Levels (Grades 9-12), Test-Taking Tips and Strategies, Question Types, and Thesis Development. Additional slides to review the parts of an Argumentative and Informative Essay, and Question Types (with digital assessment using Quizizz.com).Amazing Argumentative Essay Anchor Chart can be found here.Incredible Informative Essay Anchor Chart can be found here.*If you are intereste
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3rd - 12th
CRITICAL THINKING, read texts closely & draw conclusions, non-fiction, AP EXAM
CRITICAL THINKING, read texts closely & draw conclusions, non-fiction, AP EXAMDiscounted by over 30%Â THIS PRODUCT WILL HELP AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION.Learn how to understand and evaluate works of non-fiction.Read a text closely and draw conclusions from the detailsIdentify the techniques used by an author and their effectsDevelop an interpretation of a textPresent your interpretation and make an argument for it in writingPHILOSOPHY BITES are small sections of philosophical texts.The idea
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rhetorical Analysis "On Women's Rights" by Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lesson
Make real-world connections with this argument analysis activity using the speech, "On Women's Rights," from Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The rhetorical analysis graphic organizer guides students through analysis of rhetorical features including diction (word choice), rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos), structure, author’s craft and purpose, tone, and central ideas (themes). This scaffolded approach to rhetorical analysis provides an alternative to the widely-used SOAPStone strategy. Timely fo
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
BUNDLE 5 Original Short Stories for 9th Grade Reading Practice (DIGITAL)
Attention all 9th Grade ELA teachers! Are you looking for engaging and exciting short stories that cover various reading comprehension standards for your 9th grade ELA class? Look no further!These short stories have got you covered. Each story includes challenging vocabulary up to 12th grade level and covers both 9th and 10th reading standards for English Language Arts.You can enjoy these stories in digital form, with no prep required. The digital versions are even editable, making it perfect fo
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7th - 12th
Free Argument (Rhetorical) Analysis Voting Rights Speech and Graphic Organizer
Use this free rhetorical analysis graphic organizer to help students read and analyze the argument presented in Lyndon B. Johnson’s speech, “Voting Rights Act of 1965" (also called "We Shall Overcome"). The web guides students through analysis of rhetorical features including diction, rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos), structure, author’s craft and purpose, tone, and central ideas. This scaffolded approach to argument analysis provides an alternative to the widely-used SOAPStone strateg
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Rhetorical Analysis Practice - Ruth Muskrat Bronson - Native American Heritage
Celebrate First Nations writers with this speech activist Ruth Muskrat Bronson gave to President Coolidge in 1923. This 33-page rhetorical analysis lesson includes a transcript templatesorganizersteacher guidesversions in both PDF and Google SlidesSuggestions for UseHonor Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous People's Day with a full, rigorous lesson.Use the lesson plan in an AP English Language class.Incorporate the lesson into Women's History Month.Use as an emergency sub plan with adva
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9th - 11th
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Also included in:Â American Literature Collection - Geronimo to Jason Reynolds - Stamped
Identifying Arguments Printable Worksheet
"Identifying Arguments Worksheet" is an activity to help students find and use evidence to support claims and identify bias. This is great for news articles, or other informational texts.While this is a low-prep activity, the first step is choosing an article to read. Your text can be balanced or biased. Your article should discuss an issue and attempt to provide evidence for both sides of the argument. This is great for news/current events articles. As history teachers, we also use this with hi
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9th - 12th
DBQ: Alice Paul and the Nineteenth Amendment
This DBQ focuses on the effect Alice Paul had on the fight for women's suffrage. This DBQ analyzes the leadership and radicalism of Alice Paul as the National Woman's Party fought for the Nineteenth Amendment. Could the amendment have been ratified without Alice Paul? This DBQ is a great argumentative piece that is aligned with the Common Core.
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9th - 12th
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Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
This is a digital journal that can be used remotely. It contains a Warm-Up Assignment on Catholic Europe, a Rick Steves' movie on Martin Luther and the Protestant reformation with an answer key, a Stanford History Education Group assignment on Martin Luther (reformatted for a PowerPoint), and an additional activity to compare the Protestant Reformation to #blacklivesmatters.
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7th - 10th
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The Gettysburg Address: Test, Worksheet, or Homework Assignment & Answer Key
After reading this famous speech, teachers may "address" their students with a short, comprehensive printable that captures the essence of this famous oration.
Questions include topics on historical context and rhetorical devices. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Primary Document Worksheet: Letter From an Indentured Servant (1623)
This document is an excerpted reading an indentured servant's letter home to England, expressing the difficulty of life in the New World. It is able to be edited and includes:-Contextualization Introduction-Chunked Excerpts-Vocabulary Development Assistance-Scaffolding Questions-Answer Key Great for in-class primary document analysis and to supplement class time as a homework assignment!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American History Primary Document Bundle
Primary Document Worksheet: Woodrow Wilson, Safe for Democracy Speech (1917)
This document is an excerpted reading from Woodrow Wilson's 1917 speech to Congress in which he argued that the United States must enter WWI in order to make the world "safe for democracy." It is able to be edited and includes:-Contextualization Introduction-Chunked Excerpts-Vocabulary Development Assistance-Scaffolding Questions-Answer Key Great for in-class primary document analysis and to supplement class time as a homework assignment!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American History Primary Document Bundle
Historical Thinking Skills Scope and Sequence 6-12
Historical Thinking Skills Scope and Sequence 6-12 Progression Guide featuring differentiated skills and suggested instructional activities.Created (and shared with permission) by @msbessler (on Twitter).
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6th - 12th
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The Communist Manifesto: Scaffolded Reading (with Key)
Students will be able to understand Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' main ideas about the definitions and goals of communism by reading this scaffolded excerpt from The Communist Manifesto written in 1848. Once you have introduced the concept of communism and its historical context, students can easily read and analyze this important primary source. Includes answer key with possible follow-up discussion questions.
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9th - 12th
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