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Writing-essays Common Core RH.9-10.2 resources
America's Foundation Thematic PBL Unit Print & Digital
Lay a strong foundation for your modern U.S. History course with an examination of the FORE American values (Freedom, Opportunity, Representation, and Equality) established by Founding Fathers as well as activists throughout the 1800s in this unit that asks, "Who founded America's values?" This broad picture thematic unit reviews the first half of American history with a more mature nuance, making it perfect for your high school US History course that focuses on post-Reconstruction to the presen
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
American Immigration Thematic PBL Unit Print & Digital
Build a strong base of evidence-supported writing and appreciation of the main ingredient to America’s world-renown success, the immigrant, with this project-based unit that asks, "What is our American story?" This unit coversCurrent-day immigration and ethnic makeup of theUSEllis Island "new" immigrants of the early 1900sGreat Migration migrants of the mid-1900sVietnamese refugees of the late 1900sThis unit strengthens core skills like Analyzing and evaluating statistical, interview, and artist
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Use these 9 universal PBL essay and letter writing projects to develop writing, research, and civics skills in your ELA, Social Studies, College Writing, or Business class! These writing kits come in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is practicing the invaluable skill base of communicating effectively. These projects are print-and-go and perfect for so many uses -- unit project, course capstone project, choice board, or a self-contained writing course!Each
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9th - 12th
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Ellis Island Immigrant Unit w/ Interview Oral History Project Print & Digital
Strengthen your Gilded Age or Progressive Era unit with an exploration of the Ellis Island immigrant’s experience. Read the moving poetic words of Emma Lazarus, hear the retelling of memories by living immigrants, and examine the massive statistics each of these 12 million American Dreamers helped create. Then, culminate your students’ understanding with an interview oral history project of their own!This unit strengthens core skills likeAnalyzing and evaluating statistical, interview, and arti
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8th - 11th
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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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Biography Essay Rubric
A simple essay rubric that I use for biographies.In my school my students can sometimes be absent for longer periods of time, so I generally assign them mini-research projects/essays where I can be a little bit more indirect with the learning and not teach from a textbook. That being said, this rubric often can be used for English as well as History. It's a bit informal, but also creative at the same time, and I find it hits a lot of areas both subjects try to focus on.As with all of my products
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6th - 12th
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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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McCarthyism & the Red Scare (PPT, Notes, Source Analysis & DBQ) High School
This lesson includes a brief PPT and graphic organizer, source analysis, and DBQ:Students begin by following along a PPT that cover McCarthyism and the Red Scare.They will then move on to analyzing 6 primary source documents that were chosen to provide several perspectives of the situation. For each source they will identify what impact McCarthyism has on people of this time.Students will complete a source analysis before responding to a prompt by writing a 1-paragraph thesis. They will make a c
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Cold War BUNDLE (High School) Readings, PPTs, and DBQs!
Cuban Missile Crisis (PPT, Notes, Source Analysis & DBQ) High School
This lesson includes a brief PPT and graphic organizer, source analysis, and DBQ:Students begin by following along a short (7 slides) PPT that gives them context to the crisis.They will then move on to analyzing 6 primary source documents that were chosen to provide several perspectives of the situation. For each source they will determine which side of the prompt it supports. Students will complete a source analysis before responding to a prompt by writing a 1-paragraph thesis. They will make a
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Cold War BUNDLE (High School) Readings, PPTs, and DBQs!
Absolutism Reading and DBQs and Vocabulary Quiz // World History
This lesson covers absolutism in Europe through a DBQ activity. This lesson will take several days. Students will read a 3-page original reading (including sources) on absolute rulers in Spain, France, and Russia. They will answer document-based questions. I would plan minimum 2 days for the DBQs (2 or 3).Then students will respond to the given prompt "How did European absolute monarchs seek to consolidate power using absolute rule?" Students have a worksheet to plan and organize their response
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: High School World History MASSIVE Bundle
Amending the Constitution Civics Legislative Branch Project - DC Statehood
Should the US amend the Constitution to grant Washington DC statehood status or should it remain a federal district? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this legislative branch constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Three Branches or Legislative Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach w
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Legislative Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, Card Sorts, & Games
Electoral College - Amending the Constitution Executive Branch Project Civics
Should the US abolish or keep the Electoral College? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Voting & Election or Executive Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach well, which you'll be able to do with so many embedded supports like:Audio reco
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Executive Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, & Simulations
AICE International Ch 2.4 Mini Unit - How successful was League in 1920s
Welcome back!This is a 7 1/2 day mini Unit on Chapter 2.4 "How successful was the League of Nations during the 1920s?"For about $2.50 a day you will have bell to bell instruction with answer keys. This resource will save you time and even $$ as you could spend the same amount on one activity.Quick Notes for TeachersThis resource includes text dependent activities from the 2 approved Cambridge Texts.This resource does require some prep... photocopying, posting etc.Activities range from source wor
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9th - 12th
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Supreme Court Term Limits - Amending the Constitution Civics Judicial Project
Should the US impose term limits or mandatory retirement ages for federal judges, including the Supreme Court? Have your students take on the role of Presidential advisors and research this constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.This is the perfect addition to your Civics and Government class to culminate your Three Branches or Judicial Branch units or use as a course capstone project.Research and writing skills can be the hardest to teach well, which you'll be able to
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Patrick Henry's Speech Give Me Liberty Rhetorical Analysis Essay Activities
This Rhetorical Analysis Writing Activity Packet for the Patrick Henry Speech "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" contains Rhetorical Appeals Activities designed to prepare high school students to examine rhetoric in the light of Logos, Pathos, and Ethos. With a step-by-step lesson, reading activities, templates (leading to an essay), and Teacher EXAMPLES, teaching Rhetorical Appeals is quick, easy, and stress-free! Give yourself a breath of fresh air with this NO PREP curriculum!Just PRINT &am
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Black History Bundle
Black History is American history. These resources will allow your students to examine perspectives, think critically, engage in dynamic conversations, and have fun learning!Included: Anthem Analysis (Lift Ev'ry Voice & Sing - Star Spangled Banner)Black Fraternities & Sororities Lesson and Task CardsBlack Fraternities & Sororities - Word SearchesBlack Fraternities & Sororities - MultiGenre ProjectBlack Fraternities & Sororities - Interactive Bulletin BoardBlack Fraternities &
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8th - 11th
Holocaust Research Paper & Project
The Holocaust is an important topic to learn for students. This project is a great way for students to gain a greater knowledge of the Holocaust and individual events, people, and issues related to it. This assignment includes both a research essay and a visual project that represents that essay; there are over 40 topics for students to choose. Included in this project:- 40+ topics- Research essay instructions/rubric- Research visual project instructions/rubric- Individual assignments to walk th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
AICE International History Writing Workshop - Paper 1 Part A (Ch 2)
Welcome!This writing workshop is for AICE International only.The sources go with Chapter 2 - Germany & League of NationsPart B will be in its own "writing workshop"This writing workshop can be combined with my AICE History Paper 1 Part A Mini Lesson to review expectations and rubric. (Paper 1 Part B will be in its OWN writing workshop). Be as hands on and scaffolded as you'd like. Everything can be edited.What's Include:Writing Activity with detailed KEYScaffolded Activity with detailed KEYE
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10th - 12th
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Renaissance Document Based Question (DBQ) Activity: Print & Digital
This DBQ was created for my AP students. It contains eight questions and is examining the ideals of the Renaissance. There is a spot for students to take notes and a grading checklist at the end. There is no official key as essays will slightly vary, but the documents are straight-forward and easy to understand.Multiple Editable Formats: I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (PDF, Microsoft Word, & Google Docs).The link to Google Versions
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9th - 12th
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DBQs & Primary Sources Mini-Bundle: U.S. Women's History 1600-1860 *APUSH*
History comes to life for students when they read primary sources! This Early America Women's History Mini-Bundle will fascinate and engage your students. Each Primary Source Analysis and DBQ resource gives students a chance to delve deeper into life of women during the Colonial Era (1607-1763), the Revolutionary Era (1763-1783) and the Early Women's Rights Movement (1840-1865). Through reading, review and analysis of sources, students will be able to determine what issues and challenges face
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9th - 11th
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AICE International Paper 1 Part A Writing Workshop (Ch 3.1)
Welcome!This writing workshop is for AICE International only.The sources go with Chapter 3 - Spanish Civil WarPart B will be in its own "writing workshop"This writing workshop can be combined with my AICE History Paper 1 Part A Mini Lesson to review expectations and rubric. (Paper 1 Part B will be in its OWN writing workshop). Be as hands on and scaffolded as you'd like. Everything can be edited.What's Include:Writing Activity with detailed KEY Scaffolded Activity with detailed KEY Essay Lines w
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10th - 12th
INDIAN OCEAN TRADE NETWORK & SWAHILI CITY STATES: 5 Activities & Lesson
2-Day Lesson with Lesson Plan & 5 Activities--Primary Source Analysis, Explorer Sort, Writing Instruction & more!Aligned with AP World History: Modern (2019-2020) Framework: Unit 2, Section 3Can be used in all HS World History classrooms!Included:Bell ringers (Google Slides)Vocabulary Slides (Mini-Lecture--Google Slides)Student Handouts (3)Guided Primary Source Analysis (Activity #1--Printable & Google Slides)Primary Source Documents (Google Docs)Indian Ocean Slides (Mini-Lecture--Go
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9th - 12th
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11.5 - Document lesson: How do I research my question (using databases)?
At nomadicprofessor.com you'll find this session under US2: The Noise of Democracy, Session 1.5. This file includes a full, detailed, step-by-step lesson on doing research in online databases, with examples and organizers for individual notes:Detailed handouts (A, B, and C) that INSTRUCT, MODEL, and provide organizers for student PRACTICEHANDOUT A: this is where students get instruction in the steps of the research processHANDOUT B: this is where students see a model following the instructions g
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Unit 11 - 1789 to 1797
How has the Industrial Revolution Changed the World? DBQ
The Industrial Revolution occurred roughly from 1750-1900. It began in the United Kingdom, and quickly spread to the United States of America. During this time, many changes took place in society, with the economy, and upon the environment.
Use these 8 primary and secondary source documents (with questions) to formulate an answer to the question, "How Has the Industrial Revolution Changed the World?”
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9th - 12th
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