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Free U.S. History guided reading books
Siege of Boston Close Reading Comprehension Activity 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Siege of Boston which was the opening part of the American Revolutionary War. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the siege whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questio
Grades:
5th - 6th
Stonewall Jackson Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An American Civil War close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Confederate commander during the American Civil War, Stonewall Jackson. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the Confederate general whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehensi
Grades:
5th - 6th
French and Indian War Guided Reading Activity
This guided reading activity is good as a bell ringer activity, as part of a stations activity, homework, or as a filler for extra work as needed. The positions of France, Britain, the colonies, and Native Americans are all discussed, as well as events and individuals such as the Albany Plan of Union, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. Instructions for this activity are as follows:
1. Read the passage carefully before working on the assignment. 2. Read the passage a second time and fill i
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Outbreak of American Civil War Close Reading Comprehension | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the American Civil War. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the war whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo g
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â American Civil War Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg Comprehension Questions
This is a 15-page Word document that contains comprehension and figurative language questions about the text: I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg by Lauren Tarshis. There are 55 questions. The page numbers are listed in parenthesis for each quote from the text. I have also included a complete answer key and a chart for listing information about each of the characters. I have uploaded the document in Word format so that you can add or delete questions to meet your students' unique learning needs.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
This is a free unit from Reading Through History's African American history series. It includes a one-page writeup on the history and impact of the Fugitive Slave Act, five multiple choice reading comprehension questions, a student response essay question, ten fill-in-the-blank guided reading questions, five vocabulary check questions, five true and false questions, and an answer key. This unit is available as part of our African American History Volume I bundle, which is available here: Africa
Grades:
5th - 8th
Sally Ride Biography Flipbook, People Who Made a Difference Research Project
Dive into the extraordinary life of Sally Ride with this freebie flipbook, while igniting students' curiosity and understanding of influential individuals with our purchased biographical flipbook series. Each flipbook is designed to explore, discover, and reflect on the lives of historical and present leaders.contents:1 flipbook on Sally Rideflipbook contents:title pageexplore pagediscover pagereflect pagebiographies included in the purchased pack:Abraham LincolnAmelia EarhartBarack ObamaBill Ga
Grades:
1st - 5th
Westward Expansion Book
This book is a Social Studies/Guided Reading resource designed for special education students or lower achieving students. It is perfect for students who may not be able to utilize the information in the Social Studies textbook.
The information in this Westward Expansion book is based on the SC SS Standard 4-5.3. It includes only the required information that is listed in the South Carolina Social Studies support documents. Each page has a black-and-white image that the students can color. At t
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
13 Colonies | Colonial Regions Differentiated Readings | TEKS 8.3(B)
Engage your students in a captivating journey through American history with our comprehensive set of differentiated readings on the three colonial regions. This resource pack offers three versions tailored to different reading levels, ensuring that every student can access and comprehend the material effectively.Each reading includes a concise summary of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, providing a solid foundation for understanding their unique characteristics and contributions t
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Social Justice Close Reading Passage with Comp. Quest. and Writing Prompt
This is an original social justice writing piece free for a limited time. Please try it, and let me know what you think. Feedback and ratings GREATLY appreciated.
This informational passage is great for using as a close reading. The text features complex vocabulary and sentence structure and is fully aligned to the 7-10 ELA standards. It is a complete ready-to-use package designed with comprehension questions developed using Bloom's Higher Order Thinking Skills. (Each question is labeled accor
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Arizona State Book
Arizona State Book
5 page Arizona state book for kindergarten - 5th grade.
Pages made to cut in half and be stapled together.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
James Monroe Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning
***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 Monroe Presidency 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
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â Monroe Presidency Reading Passages and Activities & Distance Learning Bundle
Spanish American War: Puerto Rico- Free Reading Teach History That Matters
Only one year after Spain granted Puerto Rico self-rule, American troops raise the U.S. flag over the Caribbean nation, formalizing U.S. authority over the island’s one million inhabitants.In July 1898, near the end of the Spanish-American War, William McKinley launched U.S. forces to Puerto Rico, for an invasion of an 108-mile-long, 40-mile-wide island that was one of Spain’s two principal possessions in the Caribbean. With little resistance and only seven American deaths, U.S. troops were able
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Jacob Riis, How The Other Half Lives- Progressive Era
This is a staple to any Progressive Era Unit! This is a day long source analysis activity that helps students built their analysis skills, while teaching them about this pivotal work. It is currently designed for whole class instruction with a gradual release to independence, but can very easily be adapted into station work.
Included is the source analysis guide, and PP with instructions, and images to match each excerpt.
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7th - 10th
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The Pledge of Allegiance Emergent Reader - FREEBIE
Teaching the Pledge of Allegiance to K-1? This emergent reader breaks apart the pledge and gives clear images to support the meaning behind each phrase.
Clipart from Microsoft Clipart Gallery.
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
William Penn Mini-Book: FREEBIE!
Simply print, copy, and fold to create this mini book.
No double sided, no staples, just a super easy little book.
1- Fold along the dotted horizontal line.
2- Fold along the dotted vertical line.
You’re finished!
Enjoy!
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
US History: The Reconstruction Amendments
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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Grades:
11th - 12th
Also included in:Â US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Siege of Boston Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Siege of Boston which was the opening part of the American Revolutionary War. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the siege whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight ques
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in:Â Bundle of 101 Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Unit 8 - American Imperialism Reading - SSUSH14
Provide readings for students to better understand and summarize the Imperialism, Anti-Imperialist, Spanish-American War, Panama Canal, and the Roosevelt Corollary.These guided readings are adapted from state resources and study guides. They replace textbooks in my class. They provide a brief summary of every concept in a standard. Each unit covers two standards. I have one Guided reading per standard. They have unit assignment numbers of .2 & .3 for each unit. To get the entire student port
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â US HISTORY GUIDED READINGS BUNDLE
Gen Z Explains - American Wars - The French and Indian War (with Activity)
Gen-Z Explains French and Indian War Teaching ResourceElevate your U.S. history classroom experience with our innovative teaching resource designed for Gen-Z engagement. Unleash the power of student-driven learning as they unravel the complexities of the French and Indian War through a fresh lens.Key Features:Gen-Z Perspective: Dive into history through the eyes of Gen-Z as we pose the question, "What if my students explained what happened in the French and Indian War?" Our resource takes a stud
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in:Â Gen Z Explains - American Wars - 14 War Bundle
Annexation of Hawaii Free Reading: Teach History That Matters
On January 17, 1893, the conspirators announced the overthrow of the queen's government. To avoid bloodshed, Queen Lydia Kamakaeha Liliuokalani yielded her sovereignty and called upon the U.S. government "to undo the actions of its representatives." The U.S. government refused to help her regain her throne. When she died in 1917, Hawaii was an American territory. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state after a plebiscite in which 90 percent of the islanders supported statehood.Tell your students t
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8th - 12th
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Unit 5 - Dividing a Nation Reading - SSUSH8
Provide readings for students to better understand and summarize the Missouri Compromise, James Polk, Manifest Destiny, "54'40 or Fight", Annexation of Texas, Mexican-American War, Wilmot Proviso, Mexican Cession, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Popular Sovereignty, Bleeding Kansas, Dred Scott, Scott v Sanford, John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry, Election of 1860, and Secession.These guided readings are adapted from state resources and study guides. They replace textbooks in my class.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â US HISTORY GUIDED READINGS BUNDLE
Gen Z Explains - American Wars - World War II (with Activity)
Gen-Z Explains World War II Teaching ResourceRevolutionize your U.S. history classroom with our dynamic teaching resource designed to captivate the Gen-Z audience. Immerse students in the complexities of World War II through a modern lens, prompting them to explore the question, "What if my students explained World War II?"Key Features:Gen-Z Perspective: Embrace a contemporary approach to historical exploration with our resource that empowers students to take the lead in explaining World War II.
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in:Â Gen Z Explains - American Wars - 14 War Bundle
Unit 4 - Age of Jackson Reading - SSUSH7
Provide readings for students to better understand and summarize the Andrew Jackson - Expansion of Suffrage, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, Henry Clay - American System, National Bank, Roads and Canals Second Great Awakening - Temperance Movement, Public School Movement, Women's Movement, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Abolitionist Movement - Nat Turners Rebellion.These guided readings are adapted from state resources and study guides. They replace textbooks in my class. They provide a brief
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â US HISTORY GUIDED READINGS BUNDLE
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