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8th grade U.S. History workbooks for Easel Activities

Preview of Study Guide: Uncle Tom's Cabin Workbook

Study Guide: Uncle Tom's Cabin Workbook

This product is a literature study guide for the book titled Uncle Tom's Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This classic book focuses on the lives of two enslaved people who live (at the beginning of the book) on the Shelby Plantation in Kentucky: Eliza and "Uncle" Tom.The guide contains:vocabularydiscussion questionsliterature analyses: allusions, point of view, dramatic irony, satire, sarcasm, narration, predictions, compare/contrast, onomatopoeia, personification, similes/metaphor, hyperbole, a
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Witch of Blackbird Pond Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Witch of Blackbird Pond Workbook

This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth George Speare. In this book, Kit travels from Barbados to the Colony of Connecticut in 1687 to live with her aunt's family. Kit finds life in New England very different from her former life. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities -- Students will: formulate conclusions, complete if/then statements, analyze and create a syllogism, complete a story diagram, an
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: Little Women Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Little Women Workbook

This is a two-week study for Part 1* of Little Women**. Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, is the classic story of four girls growing up during the Civil War era. *Chapters 1-23 form Part 1; chapters 24-47 form Part 2. A number of activities for Part 2 are included at the end of the guide.**You may take longer to read/study this book if you choose. Most sections contain three chapters of reading, but the questions/activities are divided by chapter. This guide contains: vocabulary exercisesd
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: Rifles for Watie Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Rifles for Watie Workbook

This mini-guide is a two-week study of the book titled Rifles for Watie, by Harold Keith. In this book set during the Civil War, 16-year-old Jefferson D. Bussey learns that there is more to war than honor and glory. The guide contains:extensive vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: acting out scenes, creating a list, reading background information, narration, sequence, dialect, critical thinking, idiom, circle diagrambakingwritingrelated activitieslife applicationsa cros
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: Old Yeller Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Old Yeller Workbook

This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Old Yeller, by Fred Gipson. In this classic tale, a boy develops a love for an old "yeller" dog. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities -- Students will: describe the deal, create a matchbook with chapter summaries, fill in charts about Old Yeller and chores, compile a list of creatures and complete an activity with this list, and complete a review puzzle. Students will learn also ab
Preview of Nazi Camp System: Holocaust and World War II Webquest

Nazi Camp System: Holocaust and World War II Webquest

In this activity, students will use an internet connected device to learn about the Nazi Camp system during World War II. Each worksheet covers a different theme about Nazi camps and prisoners. The activities can be used all at once or divided across multiple days or homework assignments. The themes are:--Prisoners of the Camps--“Enemies of the State”--Forced Labor--Death Marches--Liberation--The Survivors--The Nuremberg TrialsAlso included: Answer Key. Possible discussion questions and activiti
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: Mama's Bank Account Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Mama's Bank Account Workbook

This is a two-week literature study for the book titled Mama's Bank Account, by Kathryn Forbes. This book contains the delightful adventures of the "mama" of an immigrant Norwegian family living in San Francisco. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading and writing activities – Students will: formulate a conclusion(s), fill in a Good Chart, capitalize book titles, write one-sentence summaries or descriptions of book, locate places on a map, act out a scene, write an
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: Johnny Tremain Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Johnny Tremain Workbook

This is a two-week literature study for the book titled Johnny Tremain, by Esther Forbes. In this book, a young apprentice silversmith is caught up in the danger and excitement of Boston in the 1770s. The guide contains:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: narrate a story, read background information, draw a cartoon, summarize a prediction, fill in a literary map, and play a quote game. Students will learn about: personification, similes, alliteration,
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: A Family Apart Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: A Family Apart Workbook

This is a mini-guide workbook (a two-week literature study) for the book titled A Family Apart, by Joan Lowry Nixon. In this book, children are sent West on an orphan train when their widowed mother is unable to care for them.This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading and writing activities – Students will: write a story, describe their families, create a help wanted ad, compose a poem, think critically, research and write a report, compose a poem, and write a paragrap
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: Caddie Woodlawn Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Caddie Woodlawn Workbook

This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Caddie Woodlawn, by Carol Ryrie Brink. In this book, tomboy Caddie and her brothers enjoy adventures in Wisconsin in 1864. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: three characters, similes, metaphor, alliteration, allusion, personification, effect/cause, storytelling, story map, "what if" questions, predictions, symbols, diagram the development of a character, creative ending, read a s
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: Moccasin Trail Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Moccasin Trail Workbook

This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Moccasin Trail, by Eloise McGraw. In this book, Jim works to adjust to family life after living with Indians. The story is set in 1844 in Oregon Territory. Eloise Jarvis McGraw received a Newbery Honor Medal for the writing in this book.The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: antonyms, map work, simile, metaphor, idiom, alliteration, repetition, vivid description, personification, po
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: Words by Heart Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Words by Heart Workbook

This is a two-week literature study for the book titled Words by Heart, by Ouida Sebestyn. In this book, Lena memorizes many Bible verses for a contest; she must then decide whether or not she will follow these "words" that the learned "by heart". The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: foreshadowing, creating a list, cause/effect, writing complete sentences, themes, figures of speech (similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification)writing exercisesrel
Preview of An Illustrated American History: Native Americans (Distance Learning)

An Illustrated American History: Native Americans (Distance Learning)

This product teaches a lot of information about the Native Americans through illustrations, tables, timelines, maps and charts. This product is perfect for visual learners, English language learners, special education students, as a reference sheet for upper grades, study material and more.This product focuses almost exclusively on pre-Colombian life of Natives. It had a time line of the Native American periods in history, a map showing the subdivisions of Natives (Arctic, Sub-Arctic, Plains....
Preview of American Revolution Booklet

American Revolution Booklet

This booklet contains readings about the American Revolution along with a timeline, the roles of women, African Americans, spies, and the Son's of Liberty. Throughout the booklet there are questions for the students to answer. I use this booklet right before we start the American Revolution unit to engage my students and have them start thinking about the people who participated in the war.
Preview of Concepts in History with Essential Questions Workbook

Concepts in History with Essential Questions Workbook

Eighteen concepts that are taught over the course of any history class and help students to understand the enduring ideas that all historians encounter throughout their studies. These are the big picture ideas, complete with essential questions and an image for each concept.Each page of the workbook provides space for notes and pictures that students can add to throughout the school year.You can use these to guide a study of history or when learning about current events.Coming Soon! A PowerPoin
Preview of Dakota Access Pipeline Worksheet (DAPL Video & Questions) [Distance Learning]

Dakota Access Pipeline Worksheet (DAPL Video & Questions) [Distance Learning]

Watch the FREE on YOUTUBE 2017 Documentary entitled The Natives: This is Our America. “This documentary offers a unique insight into the lives of young Native Americans, and follows the protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline” (IMBD)Then, answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES to get a GREEN.  If you do not know the answer to a question. Look up the “Dakota Access oil pipeline” protest.7 Questions3 Video Links1 Documentary Link
Preview of Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Well and The Friendship Workbook

Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Well and The Friendship Workbook

This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the books titled The Well and The Friendship, by Mildred D. Taylor. The Well relates a story from the childhood of David Logan, Cassie's* father. The Friendship tells the story of the relationship between a black man and a white man.*Readers meet Cassie Logan and her family in Song of the Trees and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, similes/metapho
Preview of Native American Vocabulary Fact-Finding Mission

Native American Vocabulary Fact-Finding Mission

Native American Vocabulary Fact-Finding MissionSearch:Who...What...Why…When...How..Where..For the key terms:Indian Removal ActAndrew JacksonTrail of TearsDawes ActReservationsReconciliationReparationsOppositionBipartisan Indigenous groupsCaucasianAtrocitiesAcknowledgmentIndian Boarding Schools
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