7th grade government guided reading book pdfs

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Also included in: Thomas Jefferson Reading Passages and Activities Bundle

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Reading Passage and Activities

Created by

Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact with the text. Practice Sum

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Government, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Also included in: Colonial Government Reading Passages and Activities Bundle

The Constitution of the United States of America: A Guided Study

Created by

Suzanne's Classroom

We've all heard about the Constitution of the United States, but how many of us have actually READ it? Sadly, many Americans have little knowledge of this incredible document. Whether a ten-year-old or an 80-year-old, here is an opportunity for all students to be among the "informed" within our society!Google Slides VersionVisit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources are designed to enrich or supplement your current curriculum.You might also be interested in this Companion Product! The Cons

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Research, Activities, Guided Reading Books

Also included in: The Constitution: Guided Questions, PowerPoint Presentation, & Doodle Dat Notes

Guided Reading - The Mayflower Compact

Created by

iExploreScience

Included is a PDF document with the text of The Mayflower Compact displayed in one column, and in a second column, a series of questions designed to guide students in close-read of this historical text. This document aligns with Common Core State Standards.Follow this activity with the Quiz - Document Analysis of the Mayflower Compact

Subjects:

Handouts, Guided Reading Books

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Effects of the War of 1812 Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning

Created by

***Updated to include digital versions (Google Docs) for Distanced Learning***Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Effects of the War of 1812 to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Civics, English Language Arts, Government

Also included in: War of 1812 Reading Passages and Activities & Distance Learning Bundle

City of Ember Guided Viewing Movie Questions

Created by

JANELLE ROBINSON

This assignment is a guided movie document for the 2008 movie, City of Ember. City of Ember is a fictional movie based off Jeanne DuPrau's award winning novel. It portrays the story of societal survival and the myriad of issues that were faced after an underground city was constructed protect mankind from becoming completely extinct. With an unstable generator that has powered the city of Ember for over 200 years, it finally on its last leg and is beginning to shut down. If the generator comp

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.6

, RL.7.7

...

Election of 1800 Reading Passage and Activities

Created by

Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Election of 1800 to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact with the text. Practice Summarization and No

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Also included in: Thomas Jefferson Reading Passages and Activities Bundle

John Locke Reading Passage and Activities

Created by

Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of John Locke's contributions to American Representative Government to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact w

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Government, Informational Text, U.S. History

Also included in: Political Philosophers Reading Passages and Activities Bundle

Beginnings of Government in the New World Reading Passage and Activities

Created by

Shari Harris

This reading passage covers the beginnings of government in the American colonies. It discusses monarchy, the British government, charters, the Virginia House or Burgesses, the Mayflower Compact, representative government, and democracy. The activity sheet has students complete pre-reading partner discussion, during reading vocabulary practice, and post-reading discussion and foldable activity. Keywords: social studies, American history, government, monarchy, charter, representative government,

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

House of Burgesses Reading Passage and Activities

Created by

Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Virginia House of Burgesses to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact with the text. Practice Summariza

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Ancient History, Government, World History

Also included in: Colonial Government Reading Passages and Activities Bundle

Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi's Code Reading Comprehension Code of Hammurabi

Created by

At the Head of the Class

The only Code of Hammurabi activity you need! Description: This is a comprehensive activity packet that could all be done at once, broken into separate lessons, or only one of the activities included. The premise of this assignment is for students to think of the notion of justice and fairness, what it means, and how it can be implemented in society. This is intended for high school kids, but can easily be adapted and tweaked (with much front loading and scaffolding) for middle schoolers. So mi

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Scaffolded Notes

War of 1812 Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning

Created by

***Updated to include digital versions (Google Docs) for Distanced Learning***Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Events of the War of 1812 to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

English Language Arts, Government, Reading

Also included in: War of 1812 Reading Passages and Activities & Distance Learning Bundle

The Enormous Egg Reading Comprehension Packet

Created by

Stephanie Goldberg

Great Reading Comprehension Packet for Guided or Independent Reading Comprehension Lessons/Assessment Includes vocabulary word work, in addition to various skill work such as summarizing, connecting, drawing evidence-based conclusions, letter writing, and the inclusion of how a bill becomes a law.

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

Article & Worksheet- Origins and Function of Political Parties

Created by

Horne's Place

Can't find anything that adequately explains the beginnings of political parties? This worksheet and article is your answer! A simple Scholastic article outlining the origins and functions of political parties followed a worksheet of questions and fill in the blanks.

Subjects:

Worksheets, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

Created by

Carrie-ing for Teaching

A study guide that provided the student with space to answer each question. Used in Guided Reading.Guided Reading Level Q.

Subjects:

Government, Reading

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books

Gerrymandering reading and notes sheet

Created by

ms harris history

1 page reading about gerrymandering, cracking and packing along with fill in the blank interactive notesdownload includes reading and notesheet printed 2 per page to save paper or to use in interactive notebook

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: legislative branch bundle- interactive notebook

Louisiana Purchase Reading Passage and Activities

Created by

Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Louisiana Purchase to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact with the text. Practice Summarization and

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Also included in: Thomas Jefferson Reading Passages and Activities Bundle

Thomas Hooker Reading Passage and Activities

Created by

Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of Thomas Hooker's contributions to American Representative Government to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interac

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Van Valkenburgh Educational Resources

Also included in: Political Philosophers Reading Passages and Activities Bundle

The Election Process Reading Guided Worksheet

Created by

Explore the intricate landscape of the election process with this comprehensive and engaging reading guided worksheet. Covering critical topics such as campaigns, campaign finances, nominating candidates, national party conventions, elections, and the electoral college, this resource is tailored for government or civics courses. Dive into the democratic journey and gain valuable insights. An answer key is included for convenient assessment.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

...

Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez Novel Guide Hispanic Heritage

Created by

Mrs Lena

Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez Novel Guide | This is a month long novel guide that includes studying concepts of democracy, dictatorship, human rights and as they relate to the novel. Ideal for teaching language arts, world history, as well as, government and civic studies for middle and high school students.Moreover, this novel guide includes:Themes & symbolismNew vocabularyStudy questionsChapter by chapter comprehension questionsEssay topicsExtension ResourcesThis resource is great

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Government, World History

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Study Guides, Guided Reading Books, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

...

"The Story of Governments" (Part 7) - Freedom vs Security + MC Worksheet

Created by

Social Studies Resource (Geography, US History) - Reading Passages (400-600 word count) + Multiple Choice - Worksheet (8 items). Great supplement for enrichment / remedial purposes!

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

"The Story of Governments" (Part 6) - Guam + Multiple Choice Worksheet

Created by

Social Studies Resource (Geography, US History) - Reading Passages (400-600 word count) + Multiple Choice - Worksheet (9 items). Great supplement for enrichment / remedial purposes!

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

"The Story of Governments" (Part 4) - Federalism + Multiple Choice Worksheet

Created by

Social Studies Resource (Geography, US History) - Reading Passages (400-600 word count) + Multiple Choice - Worksheet (6 items). Great supplement for enrichment / remedial purposes!

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

"The Story of Governments" (Part 5) - Checks & Balances + MC Worksheet

Created by

Social Studies Resource (Geography, US History) - Reading Passages (400-600 word count) + Multiple Choice - Worksheet (6 items). Great supplement for enrichment / remedial purposes!

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types: