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Common Core RI.11-12.3 handouts
Vietnam War Soldier's Letter Primary Source Reading
This amazing Vietnam War primary source activity features a poetic letter from an American soldier who died in the conflict. It provides a moving interpretation of what it means to be a patriotic American.The letter is beautifully written and will surely have a powerful effect on your students. It is also a great way to integrate reading analysis strategies into a lesson on the Vietnam War.After reading the 1-page letter, students answer a set of open-ended comprehension and opinion questions to
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8th - 12th
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The Roman Colosseum & Gladiators in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Activities
Students will be able to explore the Roman Colosseum, including why it was constructed, its history, what it was used for, past and present. Students will be exposed to a variety of different media (visual and print) to help them gain a greater understanding of the Roman Colosseum and its place in history.Updated August 2023 with a PowerPoint!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Literary Movement & Time Period Short Fiction Bundle for AP Lit
This bundle of six mini-lessons, designed to meet the criteria for AP English Literature ® Short Fiction III (Unit 7), guides students in understanding six major literary movements and studying excerpts from various short fiction from those movements. These movements include: RomanticismRealismThe Harlem RenaissanceModernismPostmodernismMagical RealismEach mini-unit is designed to last 1-3 days (depending on your school's schedule) and includes:an introductory analysis activitythree excerpts for
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11th - 12th
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Geography & Environment in Ancient India: Reading Passages + Comprehension
In this lesson, students will explore the dramatic and influential weather and landscape of ancient India, and how this directly effected where the first settlements of the civilization evolved (always near a river). In addition, students will read about the annual Monsoons that can be both highly productive or seriously detrimental to the people and economy of India.Updated March 2024 to include a PDF version!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizat
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Final Day of Pompeii: Ancient Rome: Reading Passages, Comprehension Activity
Students will examine the city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by a volcano from Mt. Vesuvius. Students will be exposed to a variety of different media (articles, pictures, videos) to give them a proper and reflective portrayal of what happened to Pompeii in the past, as well the information its discovery has revealed.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bund
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Ancient India: Eightfold Path & Four Noble Truths: Buddhism Reading Activities
This lesson contains a skills guide on the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, from ancient India. It is a good opportunity for students to learn about the details of Buddhism, share their own opinions, and initiate a meaningful classroom discussion.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Bundle: Reading Passages + Activities, Printables, Assessments
The Cold War Unit 9: Fidel Castro and the Bay of Pigs
This is a five page unit from Reading Through History that highlights Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba and the failed Bay of Pigs invasion which sought to overthrow him. It contains two one page readings. The first documents Castro's background and the events which surrounded his takeover of Cuba. The second details the events and outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion. The readings are followed by three pages of student activities which include multiple choice questions, student response essay
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8th - 11th
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The Inventions of Ancient China: Making Inferences: Reading Passages + Activity
In this lesson students are introduced to the numerous inventions to originate in ancient China (including gunpowder, the wheelbarrow, the calendar, and many others). Students will make their own inferences to determine the importance of these inventions (then and now) and will be expected to relate it to our current modern era, and how these technologies have made life easier throughout history.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle?
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Life, Death & Effect of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages
Students will be able to identify who Julius Caesar was and how his death was an advantage and disadvantage for Rome by reading an article on Julius Caesar and what led to his death. After wards students will look at a reading from the textbook that will point out the events that occurred after his death. Students will look at this information and determine its effect on Rome. Students will answer aim to check for learning and will use their notes to later answer a question in ASC format as ext
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading Passages
This lesson contains an article about the Jesse Owens four gold medal performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and the struggle and controversy that surrounded the games. The lesson comes with a writing prompt, a graphic organizer and questions to help initiate a discussion. Works very well as non-fiction compliment to a unit on the Holocaust or World War II.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformatio
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: Benefits of Slacking Off?
The Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver narrative non-fiction activity, students will read an article by New York Times acclaimed columnist Tim Kreider (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal anecdotes and opinions to share about this
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rhetorical Analysis Digital Notes and Flipbook Bundle
Looking for a way to help your students understand the rhetorical situation in preparation for a rhetorical analysis essay? These Google Slides compatible digital flipbooks and notes will help your students delve into the rhetorical situation of any nonfiction text, making them perfect for AP Language and Composition classes.What's Included:Rhetorical Situation Digital Flipbook - contains sentence frames and questions to ask yourself so that students can better understand the writer, audience, c
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10th - 12th
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The Silk Road of Ancient China: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will be able to identify the Silk Road, its purpose and what goods were exchanged along it. Students will also be able to identify the dangers of the Silk Road, as well as the cultural impact it had, such as the spread of ideas and beliefs (for example, Buddhism's spread from India outwards).Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient China M
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Critical Thinking Activities, Cognitive Bias: Nonfiction Close Reading, TED Talk
Tired of students who are afraid to think for themselves?If your goal is to open your students’ minds, to get them to think critically, to help them become more receptive to new ideas, or to show them the importance of examining the evidence before jumping to conclusions, you’ll need this resource. These informative and engaging lessons on cognitive bias will challenge your students to consider fascinating questions about the way that the human brain works. Why is it that when people are faced w
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9th - 12th
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Land Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading Passages
Students will be able to understand the effects of the ice age on the levels of the oceans waters, identify the Bering Strait, and understand that a land bridge between Asia and North America existed at the Bering Strait. Maps of these routes are included throughout the lesson.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!ContinentsGeography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, PolesLand Bridge The
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7th - 12th
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The Fall of Ancient Rome & the Roman Empire: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will explore the different contributing factors that led to the Fall of the Roman Empire. Students will examine the causes and ultimate effects that led, over to, the decline of the worlds strongest and most influential empire.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics in Ancient Rome - Mini-Unit of 8 LessonsAncient Rome Unit - Bundle of 16 LessonsAncient Rome Mini-Unit: Coloss
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
The Great Wall of China: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will infer the importance of different environments, and the protection from danger they can serve. Students will be introduced to the Great Wall of China. Students will be able to identify why the Great Wall of China was built, and the strategies involved behind its creation.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient China Mini-Unit: Invent
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
AP English Language and Composition Exam Study Guide
This document is 44+ pages of review for the AP English Language and Composition exam. It contains information about:Writing with sourcesAnnotating promptsRhetorical analysisIdentifying the rhetorical situation Argumentative writing with background knowledgeSample top scoring responsesThe structure of the exam & how the exam is scoredLinks to helpful YouTube videos that walk you through concepts you might have missedand more! It goes section by section of the exam and gives you tips and tric
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9th - 12th
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American Romantic and Transcendentalist Writers Unit
Introduce your class to America’s literary renaissance with this extensive unit featuring Dickinson, Whitman, Emerson, Thoreau, Jacobs, Poe and Hawthorne. This zipped unit includes a group research project, a variety of learning activities, quizzes, analysis questions, writing activities and a multiple choice test. All teacher notes and keys included. Common Core aligned.
Pre-Reading File Includes:
* Group writer and era concept research project with assignment, rubric and teacher notes
* Anti
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Daily Life in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will build questioning skills by thinking about what daily life was like in Rome. Students will also understand how Romans lived in the city versus in the country. Students will also read a mock article written from the point of view of a newspaper writer living in ancient Rome.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics in Ancient Rome - Mini-Unit of 8 LessonsAncient Rome Unit
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Ancient India Geography & Its Influence: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will be able to analyze geographical features from around India (Ganges River, Himalayan Mountains, That Desert and Monsoons) and determine how each one was beneficial as well as non beneficial for the people living there. Students will comprehend how important these environmental features where in determining where people settled in India.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle?
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Story of Easter: The Death & Resurrection of Jesus: Christianity Readings
Students will explore to story of Jesus' death and resurrection. Students will also use that story to examine the different elements of the story by identifying them. Stories include multiple choice questions, written responses to the text and graphic organizers. The lesson also includes a story arc for students to plot the rising action, climax and falling action of the story.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!Check out all my other World Religion products below!JudaismLife as Jewis
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6th - 12th
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The Terra Cotta Warriors of Ancient China: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will be able to identify who the Terra Cotta Warriors of Ancient China, and why they were created by Emperor Qin to defend him in the afterlife. Students will be able to make predictions based on visuals, listen and take notes, and also determine the importance of the information they have heard.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Chi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
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