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Writing-essays Common Core RH.9-10.8 resources
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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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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Argumentative Writing Prompts- US HISTORY (Evidence-Based Writing)
Looking for a way to encourage your historical thinkers to use evidence-based writing strategies in their social studies classrooms? Are you trying to adhere to Common Core and other State Standards? Then you have found the resource that you need! These US History Argumentative Writing Prompts cover the curriculum for the entire year. They are formatted to incorporate the necessary requirements of an argumentative writing piece, including a counter-claim. This resource includes editable word doc
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History NO-PREP Student-Centered Bundle: (Distance Learning & Google 1:1)
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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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:Â Unit 11 - 1789 to 1797
Unit 11 - 1789 to 1797
This bundle includes a full unit of content covering the Birth of the Union to the formation of the Federalist and Republican parties. (The original text of this unit can be found at nomadicprofessor.com in US2: The Noise of Democracy.) Sessions 11.1-11.4 include the following resources:The full text of each Session from the Nomadic Professor's online American History course (nomadicprofessor.com)Exclusive on-location mini-lectures from the Nomadic Professor (the thumbnails for each video in the
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
10.6 - Document lesson: What does a good research question look like?
This file includes a full document-based lesson:Actual student papersExcerpts from D.H. Fischer's Historians' Fallacies, offering 11 rules for writing good research questionsA handout on historical literacy (sourcing, contextualizing, reading and inferring, and corroborating)A graphic organizer for focusing attention on key information, organizing ideas, and drawing attention to similarities and differences between the sourcesSupport for students working virtually and/or independently:Model answ
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Unit 10 - Constitutions
12.5 - Document lesson: How do I do research using a search engine?
At nomadicprofessor.com you'll find this session under US2: The Noise of Democracy, Session 2.5.This file includes a full, detailed, step-by-step lesson on doing research using search engines, 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 process (what's covered: click restraint, original reporting, lateral reading, li
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Unit 12 - 1798-1806
George Washington: First President in the Presidential Series
Introduce your students to our first President, George Washington, and the history that surrounded him, through this faux-autobiography in which the President comes to life and speaks directly to your students. Historically accurate (I double checked my facts, but the text is all original) and thoroughly engaging, this accessible reading brings what could be dull history to life for your English or social studies classes. The passage is accompanied by 25 professionally written, evidence based mu
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7th - 10th
DP History Essay Planning Template
This is a template I created to help scaffold my students writing process in history class. It can be used as a information gathering tool, as a step in the writing process or as an assessment. I've found that having more than one student complete the planner for the same question, and then comparing their plans is a valuable collaborative learning technique. It is best printed on A3 paper. Students will:-Analyze the question for key information-Brainstorm terms associated with the question-
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8th - 12th
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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
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7th - 11th
James Monroe: Fifth President in the Presidential Series
The story of James Monroe's presidency is the story of the founding of our country, the story of a fearless man of principle, sacrifice and vision who was instrumental in developing the structure of our country and our government. Written in real time as a faux-autobiography, the passage is accessible, engaging and historically accurate. I double checked dates and spellings, but all the text is original. Suitable for research as well as social studies and language arts classes, the passage also
Grades:
8th - 11th
John Adams: Second President in the Presidential Series
The lives of the Presidents are inestimably important in understanding the growth, development, problems and challenges facing our nation from year to year and generation to generation, but engaging readings on the Presidents were nowhere to be found...until now. Written in the first person and in real time as faux-autobiographies, this presidential series is relevant, engaging, interesting and historically correct (I double checked dates and spellings, but the text is all original material). Yo
Grades:
7th - 10th
Template - Environmental Management Comparative Study
This template is a good tool for students to use to structure a research study. It is compatible with Word. It can be uploaded to be used with a device or handwritten.Templates - Source Analysis can be used to model good research method.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Environmental Change and Management Issue Analysis templates
Justifying Evidence in Social Studies Writing
Students can use this handout to breakdown writing prompts for DBQs (document-based questions) in Social Studies, or to write persuasive essays in E/LA/R.
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3rd - 9th
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Government Shutdown 2019 - Trump's January 19th Speech - Rhetorical Analysis
This resource is designed so that it can be used independently or as a companion piece to my full synthesis project, posted here. The speech recorded below is just one of the latest additions to an ongoing national debate over the appropriate methods to address borders security, immigration, and the importation of illegal drugs in the United States. I developed the full resource to encourage my students to engage with the logic, arguments, and rhetoric of this current issue, while practicing the
Grades:
9th - 12th
SOAPSTone Guide for Analyzing Documents
SOAPSTone Guide for Analyzing Documents can be used as a guide for TDAs or DBQs. Great reference sheet to print for students to keep in their binders! Also includes a page of Attitude and Tone Words they can use while writing to elevate their vocabulary.
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8th - 11th
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Magna Carta DOK Questions
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) takes time to develop. If you are studying the Magna Carta, these questions will help guide students from their basic thinking skills to more advanced problem solving and implementation. This doc was created to be used in a center where discussion and writing take place. It is intended as a guideline for lessons that would take place over several weeks.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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