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Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Informational Text
This reading comprehension worksheet bundle covers various topics about ancient Greece (outlined below). Each passage has comprehension questions. I've included a color and black and white version of each, as well a key. The individual listings have more information and previews. These are great for centers, homework, fast finishers, substitutes, etc. They are print and go, so they do not take much prep at all. Includes articles on the following topics: AthensCity-StatesGeographyTimelineMino
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5th - 8th
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Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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Note-Taking Bundle
This bundle includes 6 products for all levels of note-takers, from 2nd grade beginners to advanced high school students. It supports and instructs students on how to take effective notes. Use the templates that work for your learners and gradually introduce new templates as your students are ready. Specific templates are included for science, social studies/history, math, and coding language arts texts. In addition, general templates are included that can be used with ANY history/social scien
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2nd - 12th
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Ancient Africa Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
This bundle has several articles on different topics of Ancient Africa (listed below). Each individual listing has more information and previews. I've included a black and white and color version of each product. Keys are included for all. Includes:-Ancient Carthage-Ancient Ghana-Ancient Mali-Art-Central African Kingdoms-Daily Life-Islam in North Africa-Kingdom of Aksum-Kingdom of Kush-Songhai Empire-Traditional African ReligionsComprehension Questions for AllThe individual listings provide
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5th - 8th
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Native American Experiences: Dawes Act, Reservations, Carlisle Indian School
Teaching the late 1880s and 1890s? Include the experiences of Native Americans which included land loss through the Dawes Act and reservation system, violent "Indian Wars," and forced assimilation in boarding schools with this set of notes, worksheet, and STATIONS! ZIP FILE INCLUDES: Notes on the impact of westward expansion on Native Americans in the late 1800s (PDF)Worksheet with reading & questions on the reservation system, forced assimilation, and quotes from Native American leaders abo
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8th - 12th
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Slavery Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civil War
This reading comprehension bundle has 7 articles related to slavery: Slavery in Colonial America, The Underground Railroad, Emancipation Proclamation, Abolition of Slavery, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and the Slave Trade. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:-Slavery in Colonial America-The Underground Railroad-Emancipation Proclamation-Abolition of Slavery-Harriet Tubman-Frederick Douglass-Slave Trade You may also like:Civil War BundleWorld War
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5th - 8th
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Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
This bundle covers imperialism in many different regions around the world. Each individual listing contains more information about each product and previews. INCLUDES:*Causes of Imperialism*Age of Imperialism*American Imperialism*British Imperialism in India*Imperialism in Africa DBQ*Imperialism in China*Japanese Imperialism*Berlin Conference*Southeast Asian Imperialism*U.S. Imperialism of the Pacific Islands*Decolonization of Africa Reading Comprehension and map activityComprehension questions
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6th - 8th
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Info Reading Text - Jury Duty Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
In this bundle you will receive 4 informational text articles related to Jury Duty. Each article includes questions and an answer key. Also included is a crossword puzzle and word search activity. The following titles are included in this bundle:How are juries chosen? Jury deliberationCriminal trialsHow juries workA 22 term crossword puzzleA 22 term word searchA great way to introduce these topics to your class!!Perfect for Substitute Teacher Plans!!Excellent for textbook replacement or supple
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6th - 12th
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1930s Great Depression Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE SET
This 1930s Great Depression Primary Source Analysis Set will be the perfect time-saving resource to teach the key topics of the Great Depression while hitting the standards and practicing Social Studies skills.This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, cultural, and decade changes in the 1930s and the Great Depression. Includes a wrap-up question o
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6th - 12th
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Progressive Era Primary Source Analysis Activity Bundle
Want to introduce or review the changes in the Progressive Era with Primary Sources? This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the changes that took place during the Progressive Era. Includes a wrap-up question on each in which students make comparisons to our modern economy.Also available as individual products:Problems of the Progressive Era Primary Source Analysis Acti
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6th - 12th
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Down to Earth with Zac Efron (BUNDLE of All 8 Episodes)
The docuseries, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, follows Efron and Darin Olien around the world as they examine eco-friendly and sustainable ways to live and help our Earth. Olien, a wellness expert, also focuses on ways we can improve our own health. This bundle includes all eight episodes from the series, but you are welcome to only purchase one or a few of the episodes if you are not interested in the bundle. You may see a preview for each lesson by clicking on the individual previews above.Th
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7th - 12th
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Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank Bundle Reading Comprehension Holocaust WWII
The bundle contains several products relating to The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank. There are several reading comprehension worksheets (listed below), a quiz, and a novel test. Many of these passages discuss difficult topics, so I would not recommend using with younger students. Includes:Reading Comprehension:-Miep Gies-Secret Annex-People of the Secret Annex-The Arrest-After the Arrest-Anne Frank biography-Holocaust overview-Quiz (first half)-Novel Test-More details and previews are locat
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7th - 9th
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China - Chinese Inventions Project
This homework is designed to allow students to create a poster showing the important Chinese inventions of the Tang, Song, and Ming Dynasties. Included in the zip file are the following in pdf and ppt format:1 - A cover sheet with instructions.2 - Reading selections about 6 major Chinese inventions.3 - A graphic organizer to help students review the sheet information.4 - A crossword5 - Examples of a completed projectThis sheet is also available as part of a larger unit containing, additional ho
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6th - 8th
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Malala Biographical Article and Activities for ESL (CCSS Aligned)
***Updated and Differentiated*** In this ready-to-go, Common Core-aligned, biographical article and activity mini-unit about Malala, the seventeen year old Nobel Peace Prize winner, Beginner to Intermediate ESL students practice reading and responding to informational text. It can be used for an in-class activity, homework, or for an emergency sub plan. I designed this resource with upper-level elementary, middle school, and high school ESL students in mind because I often find resources that ar
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3rd - 11th
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World War I (One) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle World War One
Need to give your students an in-depth understanding of World War I? This bundle includes several articles on World War I with comprehension questions. Each individual listing has more specific details and previews. This has several articles related to the information included in the free slideshow and guided notes I have. These are NOT editable files.Includes:-Main Causes-Overview-Sides-Theatres of War-Life as a Soldier-U.S. Enters-Russian Revolution-End of the War-Weapons-AircraftKeys include
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5th - 8th
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Current Event Templates
Here are 10 awesome templates you can use for any current event you find for your classroom. These templates are common core aligned and work well in any class! You can edit and change the templates if needed to better suite your needs. Various templates encourage students to think outside the box while reading about what's going on around the world.
These templates are not just asking for text dependent questions but rather asking the students to dive deeper into the topic and gain a bett
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5th - 12th
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Bundle: Emergency Sub Plans for French Teachers
Are you a French teacher in a bind? Often, it can be very difficult to make substitute plans for a foreign language class. We want our students to be able to answer the questions without feeling the need to translate. These packets are ready for you to print and go when you are in need of an emergency substitute plan for your French class.Included in this bundle are my four emergency French sub plans. You get four packets for the price of three. Each packet includes cultural readings in English
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6th - 12th
What Country Is This? Short Geography, History, Economics Readings CCSS 6-8
Expand students' global knowledge with high-interest paragraphs that engage students with fascinating facts! No prep for bell work or many more uses. What you get:25 one-page handouts. Countries featured are those students may not be familiar with in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. See Preview for list.2-3 questions per passage that cover CCSStandards for SS/History. Main ideas, fact/opinion, using visual information and more. One concept covered is why some nations are so poor. 9
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6th - 8th, Adult Education
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BUNDLE: 5 Map Skills Worksheets: Scale & Compass Rose (NO PREP) #1-5
5 WORKSHEET BUNDLE! ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED!Looking to track student progress with map skills? These worksheets not only review crucial map comprehension skills, the accompanying answer keys and data tracker allow teachers to see which specific skills students have mastered or which may be in need of review.Highlights:High Quality Map: The map on this worksheet has a high resolution and well-defined icons. The map was designed and created by C Frank Education.10 Map Comprehension QuestionsPractice
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5th - 8th
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Info Reading Text - Ancient Japan Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
A bundle of 9 assignments about the ancient civilization of Japan its traditions, culture, leaders, and religions. See the preview slide for a complete listing.Supplemental Assignments:"10 Key Historical Topics" assignment that can be used as an end of the unit project, assessment, or as a research project to introduce your unitA crossword puzzle based on terms from the readings.A follow up set of essay writing topics/questions.A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a real
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7th - 12th
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HALLOWEEN Activity ELA Research WebQuest on History and Traditions for Reading
Do you want to make learning about Halloween engaging? Do you want to motivate students to practice their research skills? Do you struggle to find activities that are educational and fun? Then download this Haloween Activity ELA Research WebQuest on History and Traditions! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about Halloween's history, facts and statistics, witches, haunted houses, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in bo
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6th - 9th
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Nonfiction Reading Passages Bundle for Science, Social Studies, and ELA
Use these brief illustrated non-fiction reading passages to address ELA reading standards in science and social studies classes, and to provide students with practice making inferences from reading. They are perfect for bell work or for those ‘ragged times’ when you need a quick independent activity related to a topic you are teaching. They can also easily be incorporated into low-prep lessons for substitute teachers, and can be used for “quick finishers” or as homework.They were written for sc
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6th - 9th
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Japan - Fans & Tanka Poems
This homework is designed to allow students to create a Japanese fan and to write a Tanka poem.Included in the pdf are:1 - Templates for creating the fan2 - Readings about fans and Tanka poems and Japanese symbols3 - Examples of Japanese fans.4 - A PowerPoint presentation5 - Japanese Kanji for animals, emotions, and natural objects.6 - Instructions for how to write student names in Japanese.7 - Examples of student created fans.I also have a larger unit file containing worksheets, additional home
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6th - 8th
(5th 6th 7th 8th Grade) THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - 12 Word Search & Crosswords
Introduce and review vocabulary, biographical information, and important events of the American Revolutionary War with this loads-of-fun puzzle worksheet bundle. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files.The 11 word search puzzle themes in this bundle are: • French and Indian War • Boston Tea Party • Declaration o
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5th - 8th
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