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Common Core RH.6-8.1 resources for ESL-EFL-ELL
What is the Difference Between Democrats & Republicans? Print & Digital
Overview of the two major Political Parties in U.S. Before students can understand U.S. Politics, they need to first learn about political parties. Designed for students with limited knowledge of the history of America’s two party system and the ideologies which differentiate Republicans and Democrats, the informational text, vocabulary, writing, and interactive activities in this unit can be used by ELA, civics, or social studies teachers. The unit is designed for general/special education up
Grades:
5th - 8th
Pilgrims, Plymouth, The Last Patuxet & The First Thanksgiving. Full ESL Unit.
Introduce your ELLs and lower-level readers to the incredible and nuanced story of Squanto, the first Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims in the New World in this colorful multi-part text.This key moment in social studies details the first Thanksgiving and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. It is brought to life with an accessible illustrated text that clearly explains the core ideas including:What was the Mayflower Compact and why was it important?The fact that the "New World" was not new at a
Grades:
6th - 12th
Roanoke and Jamestown: Using Primary Resources to Learn about the Past
Using the White-Debry 1590 map and the John Smith map of 1612, students learn how different and understand how unreliable maps were at the time. Use this activity to get students taking a more in depth view of maps from the Colonial Period. This is a good, introductory lesson on cartography.The activity is appropriate for 4th through 7th grade, special education, and ELL. BONUS: All activities come with a modified version for even your lowest reader! ADDITIONAL JAMESTOWN COMPANION RESOURCES Y
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in: Roanoke Unit: The Roanoke Colonial Bundle
Articles 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the United States Constitution
How much do our students know about Articles 4, 5, 6, and 7? In the easy-prep, 12-page engaging lesson, Articles 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the United States Constitution, middle school and high school students will engage in a deeper examination of these often overlooked but significant aspects of the Constitution. Students are challenged to analyze the significance of these articles and investigate their meaning through reading the Constitution and answering questions. The worksheets are editable and
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5th - 12th
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Togo: Movie Questions, Differentiated ENL ELA Readings, Fun, Project!
Will the children on Nome be saved from the Diphtheria Epidemic of 1925?Engage your students with a 32-question handout, while they watch the historically-accurate, uplifting and exciting Disney Plus movie "Togo." Then delve into the story with text and activities, adapted to two levels: one suitable for beginner readers, including ENL, and one more advanced and mainstream classrooms.You can then extend the activities beyond watching the movie, with a number of graphic organizers for fun and cre
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Three Branches of Government: Articles 1, 2, and 3 for Middle & High School
Are you looking for exciting ways to teach Articles 1, 2, and 3? The 3 Branches of Government: Articles 1, 2, and 3 for Middle School and High School is an easy-prep, engaging, 75-page resource for you and your students that provides opportunities for collaborative and independent learning, critical thinking ,and analysis. Students will have to read the Constitution to understand the three branches, their duties, powers, and limitations. Activities include a Scavenger Hunt with clear directions,
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Grades:
5th - 12th
The Mayflower. ESL Beginner Plus Unit. Lesson Plans. Reading. Fun!
Introduce your ELLs and lower-level readers to the incredible voyage of the Mayflower in this colorful, fun multi-part text. Perfect for the 400-year anniversary in November 2020! And a great lead-in to Thanksgiving!This key moment in social studies, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, is brought to life with an accessible illustrated text that clearly explains the core ideas including:Who were the Pilgrims?Why did they come to the New World?What made their voyage so difficult?Wh
Grades:
6th - 12th
World Religions Slide Deck: Full Unit 180+ Slides
This activity is part of the World Religions unit bundle. I did this activity with my 6th graders, but you may adjust the difficulty level of the questions as needed to suit your students' grade level and familiarity with the topic. This is Google Drive friendly and totally editable. These slides outline the entire world religions unit. Covering the five major world religions—Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity—this extensive collection of over 180 slides provides a thorough ove
Grades:
3rd - 11th
Also included in: World Religions Full Unit Bundle
Thinking Like a Historian: BILINGUAL VERSION for 5th-7th Grade Social Studies!
This BILINGUAL Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit comes 100% completely ready to use for both English and Spanish learners in 5th-7th grade! ALL resources not only come in English and Spanish, they're also ready to use for both in-person classroom and online digital learning (via Google Apps)!The amazing resources included with this bilingual version of Thinking Like a Historian lesson plan unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS with THOUSANDS of students and can easily be used with any
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Westward Expansion land acquisitions slideshow & printable packet (English/Span)
Students will learn about westward expansion by learning about the land acquisitions that the United States made between 1783 and 1898. This resource includes a 16 page digital slideshow about the territories acquired by the United States. Students will complete a 4 page printable packet that includes a map activity, vocabulary activities, and other comprehension exercises. NO PREP OR TEXTBOOK REQUIRED!Check out other resources on Westward Expansion:Chinese workers & the Transcontinental Rai
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Westward Expansion unit bundle (7th/8th grade) in English and Spanish
The California Gold Rush reading passage & printable packet (English & Spanish)
Students will use the reading passage to learn about the California Gold Rush of 1849. This five page printable packet includes a reading passage and three comprehension and vocabulary activities. This is great for homework, sub work, and independent classwork. NO PREP OR TEXTBOOK REQUIRED!Check out other resources on Westward Expansion:Chinese workers & the Transcontinental Railroad slideshow/printable packet (English & Spanish)Forty-Niners, digital slideshow and printable worksheet (En
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Westward Expansion unit bundle (7th/8th grade) in English and Spanish
Chinese workers & the Transcontinental Railroad slideshow/printable packet (E&S)
This listing includes a 19 page digital slideshow about Chinese immigrants that built the Transcontinental Railroad. The slideshow describes the experience of Chinese immigrants that built the railroad, including the dangerous conditions they endured and the discrimination they faced. Along with the slideshow is two page printable packet which includes a graphic organizer and a writing assignment. All materials are provided in English and Spanish. NO PREP OR TEXTBOOK REQUIRED!#transcontinentalra
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Westward Expansion unit bundle (7th/8th grade) in English and Spanish
No Prep US History Eras Introduction/Reveiw Activity Middle & High School ESL
Give yourself a break and your students the opportunity to use prior knowledge of the content and image anaysis to guess the correct era. Perfect for Middle and high school ESL/ELL/ELD/EFL/EL students at intermediate to advanced and are in sheltered or combined US History classes. Students can work in groups, pairs, or even solo to look at the images provided and see if they can match it to the correct US era provided in a list. Student will then back up their selection writing sentnece (frame a
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Pony Express reading passage and printable packet (English and Spanish)
Students will learn about the Pony Express with this 5 page printable packet. The packet includes a reading passage and three comprehension and vocabulary activities. This packet is great for homework, sub work, and independent class work. This listing includes two packets, one in English and one in Spanish. NO PREP OR TEXTBOOK REQUIRED!Check out other resources on Westward Expansion:Chinese workers & the Transcontinental Railroad slideshow/printable packet (English & Spanish)Forty-Niner
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Westward Expansion unit bundle (7th/8th grade) in English and Spanish
Manifest Destiny reading passage and printable packet (English and Spanish)
This reading passage will teach students about the concept of Manifest Destiny and the American justification for westward expansion. This listing includes a reading passage and three comprehension and vocabulary activities. This is a 5 page printable packet. There is one packet in English and another packet in Spanish. This is great for homework, sub work, independent work, etc. NO PREP OR TEXTBOOK REQUIRED!Check out other resources on Westward Expansion:Chinese workers & the Transcontinent
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Westward Expansion unit bundle (7th/8th grade) in English and Spanish
Boston Tea Party Activity Packet printable worksheets (English and Spanish)
In this 4 part activity packet, students will learn about the events of the Boston Tea Party. This printable activity packet includes 4 different activities/worksheets (printable) and many reading passages. This packet will take 4-5 class periods to complete. This includes various primary and secondary resources, and digital resources (online articles and videos). A choice board of digital resources is also included with clickable links. All materials included are in both English and Spanish. NO
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Revolutionary War Unit (7th grade) bundle (English and Spanish)
Ancient Egyptian Gods Readings - multilingual! Designed for ELLs!
This activity was designed for a newcomers' social studies class. The students in this class are learning English but all have a home language that is either Spanish or Portuguese. In the activity students will be reading about different gods and goddesses from ancient Egypt and then creating a poster about one to share with the class. Included: Readings on 10 different gods and goddesses ALL in English, Spanish, and Portuguesea reading check worksheetactivity directions in all three languagesYo
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading Skills Worksheet: The Articles of Confederation
This worksheet is designed to accompany an article about the Articles of Confederation and its limitations. The worksheet includes 10 multiple-choice comprehension questions, 5 critical reasoning short answer questions, and a "connect to self" question. The multiple-choice questions assess students' understanding of the main ideas, supporting details, vocabulary, and the author's purpose in the article. The critical reasoning short answer questions prompt students to think critically about the i
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Battles of Lexington & Concord reading passage & comprehension (English/Spanish)
Students will read about the battles of Lexington and Concord and complete comprehension activities. The reading passage includes a glossary of important vocabulary words and a two part comprehension assignment. This is a great assignment for homework or independent classwork. NO PREP OR TEXTBOOK REQUIRED! Both passages and comprehension activities are provided in English and Spanish.Check out my other resources on the American Revolution:British taxes, printable worksheets and reading (English
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in: Revolutionary War Unit (7th grade) bundle (English and Spanish)
1920s and 1930s American ESL History Worksheets Bundle
1920s and 1930s American ESL History Worksheets Bundle Be ready Now! Introduce your students to important advertisements of the period as you dive into the transformative decades of the 1920s and 1930s in America with this engaging worksheet bundle! Designed for middle school students, this collection covers pivotal moments such as the rise of consumer culture, Prohibition, the Great Depression, and significant cultural shifts like the Harlem Renaissance and the evolution of jazz. Each worksheet
Grades:
6th - 8th
The Preamble: The Goals of the Constitution
This mini-unit, which is divided into 3 parts: Introduction, Analysis, and Synthesis, aims to educate students on the significance and relevance of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution today. Part 1 Introduction provides background information on the Preamble, including reading and vocabulary development; Part 2 Analysis offers opportunities for students to paraphrase and apply the Preamble to current society; Part 3 Synthesis provides a final assessment through a slideshow or Prezi project tha
Grades:
6th - 8th
#2 - Aventure de simulation hors du monde - Grade 6e, 7e, 8e année
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School - 3 Unit Program*** Donnez à vos élèves les moyens de devenir des visionnaires ! Highlight this school year by taking your students to exoplanet Kepler452b! Kepler's STARS is a compelling, timely, detailed three-unit simulation adventure with real life application. It is designed to initiate conversations on relevant global topics such as national identity, the plight of displaced persons, and climate change. Kepler's Stars fuses intrigue, drama and
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
#2 - Out-Of-This-World Simulation Adventure - Grade 6, 7, 8
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle School - 3 Unit Program*** Empower your students to become visionaries! Highlight this school year by taking your students to exoplanet Kepler452b! Kepler's STARS is a compelling, timely, detailed three-unit simulation adventure with real life application. It is designed to initiate conversations on relevant global topics such as national identity, the plight of displaced persons, and climate change. Kepler's Stars fuses intrigue, drama and discovery to unde
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-4
Short Story Study Unit: 'The Gold Cadillac' by Mildred D. Taylor
The Gold Cadillac by Mildred D. Taylor is a gentle-but-firm introduction to issues of racism in the USA and the Civil Rights Movement. I have been using it with ESL high school students in international schools. It is told from the perspective of a young girl in 1950 whose father decides to drive from Ohio to Mississippi. As the family drives further South, they encounter segregation and racism. The father is arrested by the police in Memphis and accused of stealing the car. The family makes it
Grades:
7th - 10th
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