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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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Anne Frank Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Holocaust World War II
This products gives an overview of the life of Anne Frank. 27 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Biography of Anne Frank (1200-1300 Lexile)27 questions- matching, true/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Versions Key includedPart of my Anne Frank Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correc
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5th - 8th
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Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Center Activities
This Financial Literacy Bundle is great for many classes! It will give students all overall surface knowledge of many types of financial literacy. Many of my students have heard some of these terms, but have no idea what they actually are! INCLUDES:*Types of Expenses- 15 Comprehension Questions*What is Credit?- 10 Matching Questions*Applying for Credit- 12 Comprehension Questions*Checking Accounts- 7 Comprehension Questions*How to Write a Check- Practice Check Writing *Saving Money- 10 Matchi
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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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American Imperialism Packet with Primary Sources & Readings
This fantastic, 5 page American imperialism packet includes primary source cartoons, quotes, charts, and short readings. Each section explains a topic and includes a type of primary source then asks several questions of varying difficulty. Topics included in the packet are the purchase of Alaska, annexation of Hawaii, Spanish-American War, Platt Amendment, Boxer Rebellion, and more. After reviewing each source and text, students outline key information onto an included notes page. This makes for
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7th - 11th
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Roaring Twenties Reading Worksheet Activity for the 20s in US History
This Roaring 20s reading activity and worksheet covers many of the dramatic changes and conflicts that arose during this decade in US History. The 1-page reading explains many of the major events of the 1920s in America, including: The Red ScareSacco & Vanzetti trialQuotas and the National Origins ActsThe KKK and terrorismProhibitionThe Scopes trial...and more. The reading is informative, but written at a level middle and high school students can understand. Following the reading is a set o
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7th - 11th
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I Have A Dream Speech Analysis Worksheet Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights
This product provides a study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. An article with 9 open-ended questions provides background information. I have divided up the text of the speech with room for summary to the side. 14 total multiple choice and short answer questions further check for understanding. I typically show the video of the speech while going over this and we stop and discuss throughout. Includes: Background article with 9 questionsSpeech with room for summaryMu
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6th - 8th
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War of 1812 Overview Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Need a quick overview of the War of 1812? This passage provides a brief summary of the war. 25 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Overview of the War of 1812article with 25 comprehension questions- matching, true/false, and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedThis is a PDF file, so it is NOT editable.You may also like:Civil War BundleSlavery BundleWorl
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5th - 8th
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World War 2 Atomic Bombs Reading Comprehension Worksheet Manhattan Project WWII
This passage gives a brief overview of atomic bombs in World War II. 17 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:*Article (1000-1100 Lexile) *17 questions- matching, multiple choice*Color and BW Versions*key included**Part of my WWII Reading Comprehension Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II (2) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Holocaust
Note-Taking Template for Non-Fiction Texts
Do your students need support with taking effective notes while reading in the content areas? Do they struggle with Cornell notes? Are they visual learners? Are you looking for ways to incorporate non-fiction texts into your English classes?This template can be printed and used with any history/social science or science textbook/ebook.Separate sections are included for objectives/main idea (to set a purpose for reading), key terms, key people, key dates/events, key ideas, key text features, a
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Note-Taking Bundle
Comparing Economic Systems Worksheet: Capitalism Vs. Communism
This simple worksheet on communism and capitalism provides the definition of each with a graphic and then has students explain the differences, benefits, and similarities of them. This is an excellent homework activity for students to complete on their own prior to teaching this Cold War Timeline Lesson.Great for younger, special education, or ELL students because it attempts to make complex issues simple to understand.Both an answer key and editable Google Doc version of the resource are now in
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4th - 8th
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The Sinking of the Titanic Disaster Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage describes the sinking of the Titanic. 26 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW versions and a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile)26 questions- matching, true/false, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey included*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets your expectations. Thanks!!*If you
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5th - 8th
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Causes of Exploration Reading Comprehension Worksheet Age of Exploration
This passage describes the causes of European exploration. 25 questions (matching, true/false, multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:article 25 questionsMatchingTrue/FalseMultiple ChoiceColor and BW VersionsKey ProvidedPart of my Explorer Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: European Exploration Explorers Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Gilded Age Political Machines Cartoon Analysis: Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall
Teaching corruption in the Gilded Age? This activity includes 7 political cartoons depicting Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall. Activity includes: 7 political cartoons to analyze Student handout with chart to analyze political cartoons Summarizing questions on student handout Check out the preview! In this activity, students are instructed to pick 2 political cartoons to analyze and use the chart to deconstruct the images. Lastly, the students answer summarizing questions to express their knowledge of
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8th - 12th
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Walt Disney Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Perseverance December
This passage describes the life of Walt Disney. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. 12 events are provided for students to cut out and paste in sequential order of Disney's life. In another activity, students read three quotes by Disney and tell what they think they mean and how they apply to their lives. The final page asks students to identify Disney's reaction to obstacles in his life. This is great for discussing perseverance. Your students will enjo
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5th - 8th
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Greek Mythology: Create Your Own Greek God Project
Unleash the power of creativity and imagination with the Create Your Own Greek God Project! Are you ready to embark on a mythical journey like no other? Dive into the world of Greek mythology with this fun project that allows students to create their own Greek God or Goddess! My students LOVE this project. This can be done in conjunction with an Ancient Greece lesson. This asks students to come up with their own background story and provide an illustration. Planning worksheet, explanation shee
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4th - 12th
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World War II ( 2 ) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
This product contains 19 articles related to World War II (listed below). Each of the individual listings has more information. Many of the products have articles, comprehension questions, and some document-based questions. Each product has a color and black and white version, as well as a key. This product does NOT have products on the Holocaust, but I have a bundle for it also. Please check out the PREVIEW to see exactly what you are getting. These are NOT editable files.INCLUDES:-Fail
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5th - 8th
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ANCIENT INDIA Worksheet Activity Packet - Word Search, Crossword, and More!
Introduce and review important vocabulary words for teaching about the civilization of ancient India with this engaging puzzle worksheet packet. The puzzles will give students a chance to familiarize themselves with important terms while having fun. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The list of
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5th - 8th
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My School Caste: Caste System Analysis Comparison Activity Ancient India Lesson
This assignment is fun and will get your students thinking critically about the Ancient Indian caste system brought by the Aryans. First, students read a brief history of the caste system. Then, they compare the school staff to the Ancient Indian Caste system by creating their own school staff pyramid of power. Students defend their comparisons with evidence and answer critical thinking questions. An example is included.➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ❤️❤️❤️ LOOKING FOR MORE STELLAR RESOURCES TO
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5th - 10th
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How to Make A Political Cartoon Activity: Worksheet Template US or World History
This How to Make a Political Cartoon Activity and Analysis worksheet bundle is engaging and simple. It includes an explanation page, a How to Draw a Political Cartoon video, and a printable handout worksheet with a political cartoon example. Students will analyze a historical event by drawing a picture of the event or policy and how it made people feel. It comes with an easy template for students to fill out that has students explain what they have drawn. This activity is fun and applies to uppe
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5th - 12th
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Buddhism and Hinduism: An Investigation Comparison Activity
Get ready to take your middle school students on an epic journey through ancient history with this supercharged worksheet! Introducing the ultimate tool for comparing and contrasting Hinduism and Buddhism. This worksheet is packed with engaging graphics and lines for students to record information as they explore the similarities and differences between these two ancient religions. This Buddhism and Hinduism comparing & contrasting worksheet can be used for:Independent workPartner workClass
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5th - 10th
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Legend of King Arthur Folklore Reading Comprehension Worksheet Freak the Mighty
Need to give your students a quick understanding of King Arthur? I have use this article for my Freak the Mighty unit to help my students understand the references in the book, but it could be used separately too. This includes an overview article and 24 comprehension (matching, true/false, multiple choice). Includes: Article24 total questions (matching, true/false, multiple choice) Color and BW Version key includedPart of my Freak the Mighty BundleYou may also be interested in:Knights Reading
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick Unit Bundle Reading Comprehension
Shark Tank Chinese Inventions Activity- Medieval China Reading & Presentation
This activity set is student-centered, rigorous and fun. It comes with a Common Core one-page reading covering the Golden Age of the Tang and Song dynasties. Students are then issued one of nine innovations from Medieval China to research and create a Shark Tank-type presentation. Students present while five pre-selected class "sharks" use a rubric to evaluate the presentation based on enthusiasm, support from readings, and marketing ideas. The class fills out an invention basics chart, includin
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5th - 12th
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Napoleon Bonaparte Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet French Revolution
This brief biography describes the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. 25 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white copy, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article on Napoleon Bonaparte 25 questions- matching and multiple choiceColor and black and white versionskey includedPart of Historical Leaders BUNDLE:Genghis KhanAdolf HitlerBenito MussoliniCharlemagneQueen Elizabeth IFidel CastroJoseph StalinNapoleon BonaparteCatherine the GreatKing
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: French Revolution Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
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