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British history Common Core CCRA.R.1 resources
World War 2 Activity Cryptology codes and Code Breaking
Four World War II Activities focused on Code and Code Breaking to engage students in the importance of codes and cryptology in World War 2. Students learn about World War II when they: - practice morse code- decipher secret codes- send V-Mail- communicate using code. - discover the Navajo Codetalkers. Included in this resource: - Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for 4 activities- Student handouts for 4 activities- PDF and Slide versions of the above incl
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
Queen Elizabeth II 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 queen of England and the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets, which have been updated since her death on September 8th 2022, are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous monarch whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An inf
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â British Kings & Queens Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Industrial Revolution Activities
Industrial Revolution: Inquiry-Based Activities Bundle combines the best of 5 Industrial Revolution activities Included in this bundle:- urbanization city building- writing in morse code- exploring industrial revolution inventions- designing a transportation system- and a factory simulation. Included in this resource- Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for 5 activities- Student handouts for 5 activities- Complete materials list for each activity- Addition
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Industrial Revolution Activities and notes bundle
The Great Plague Escape Room Activity
An Escape Room activity looking at the outbreak of the bubonic plague in London between 1664 and 1666, known as the Great Plague. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a w
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5th - 6th
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Global Politics: Different Forms of Government Bundle
5 x fully resourced, highly-rated lesson packs: 1. Absolute and Constitutional monarchies vs Republics and the history behind how Britain came to be a constitutional monarchy.2. The differences between communism and capitalism as forms of government, their advantages and disadvantages.3. The diffference between democracies and dictatorships and what it's like to live in a dictatorship.4. The different systems of voting and electoral reform and how different governments use different systems to s
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6th - 10th
William the Conqueror Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the first Norman king of England and victor in the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activit
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Dark Despair: An Engaging Research/Presentation Project for the Victorian Era
Perfect for any unit before learning about the Victorian era, this engaging, no prep research and presentation project will have your students learning about this time period and excited to talk about it, too! Students will choose from a list of twenty-eight dreadful topics and present their findings to the class. While presenting, you can use the included rubric to grade their work. It's standards-based, fun, and everything you need to have a fun introduction to this period...minus the boring l
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Ancient Mayans || Information Text Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions
Explore The Victorian Era of Great Britain with this 9-page Guided Close Reading Informational Text Study! Key figures, inventions, geography and societal hierarchy. 15 Questions with answering sheets included. PDF & PPT. Clip art & Fonts included.⋆ ˚｡⋆à¨à§Ëš Eventually part of a full UK History Close Reading Unit Ëšà¨à§â‹†ï½¡Ëš ⋆This workbook is perfect for teachers who want to:✎ Engage your students in world history with funny and interesting passages✎ Celebrate the influential histories, traditi
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2nd - 5th
Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots
A detailed and well-differentiated, editable history lesson all about the relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. Students explore the reasons why there was such a rift between the cousins and why Elizabeth eventually had Mary put to death through clips and differentiated information sheets before attempting a practice test question on their learning.This lesson lasts 1 hour and is very easy to just pick up and use. The download includes: a detailed PowerPoint, a variety
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Victorians || Information Text Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions
Explore The Victorian Era of Great Britain with this 9-page Guided Close Reading Informational Text Study! Key figures, inventions, geography and societal hierarchy. 15 Questions with answering sheets included. PDF & PPT. Clip art & Fonts included.⋆ ˚｡⋆à¨à§Ëš Eventually part of a full UK History Close Reading Unit Ëšà¨à§â‹†ï½¡Ëš ⋆This workbook is perfect for teachers who want to:✎ Engage your students in world history with funny and interesting passages✎ Celebrate the influential histories, traditi
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2nd - 5th
Speech to the Troops at Tilbury by Queen Elizabeth I Author's Purpose Questions
Facing an invasion of the Spanish Armada in 1588, Queen Elizabeth delivered this inspiring speech to her troops. The product contains higher-level thinking questions which require students to identify literary strategies used and determine the author's purpose. There is a chart included which asks students to provide examples of literary devices and state the author's purpose and another chart which requires students to give the meaning of vocabulary based on context clues. Also, a short constru
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8th - 11th
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War of the Roses Escape Room Activity
A War of the Roses Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic about the Middle Ages or British history, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four wor
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5th - 6th
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William the Conqueror Escape Room Activity
A William the Conqueror, or King William I, Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic about the Middle Ages, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the fo
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
The Canterbury Tales - 90 Minute Lesson
This resource introduces students to The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer by breaking the poem down into manageable, student friendly pieces. This lesson was planned for a single class of 1 hr and 30 minutes, and focuses on just four of the many pilgrims in the poem, giving students an opportunity to closely analyze characters and ironic components of the text.INCLUDES: 1. Prologue Excerpts and Tale Summaries for: The KnightThe MillerThe Wife of BathThe Monk2. Character Analysis AssignmentSt
Grades:
9th - 12th
Queen Elizabeth I Fact or Fiction: A Fun Note-Taking Activity
This no prep engaging game teaches students about Queen Elizabeth I through interesting facts about her and her reign; using the presentation, students play while also taking notes on the provided note-catcher! After using this resource, you'll be ready to teach any text by Queen Elizabeth or continue your lesson on anything pertaining to her...all while avoiding lecture and promoting engagement!
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8th - 12th
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Queen Elizabeth I Escape Room Activity
A Queen Elizabeth I Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic on British History, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for
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5th - 6th
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Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell a multiple choice quiz with answer key
This short quiz (consists of 20 multiple -choice questions) covers the important elements of the short story "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell and it can serve as a concluding activity after reading the story or it can be assigned as a homework for quick and teacher-friendly tool for assessing the comprehension of the story. It can be used for online assessments as well. An answer key is included.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Class in Victorian Literature: Historical Context Notes and Analysis Questions
Intersections between historical context and literature are essential to comprehension, but it can be a challenge to help students see how disparate topics such as economics, politics, and social movements affect literature. That's where this resource helps! With this resource, you can help students understand the intersection between social class and Victorian literature. Further, this resource works for student with all levels of prior knowledge. There's a notes and graphic organizer section f
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11th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Pride and Prejudice Printable Bundle (85 questions, 70 pages, 8 resources)
Robin Hood Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Clo
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
King Henry VIII Escape Room Activity
A King Henry VIII Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic on British History, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for th
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5th - 6th
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Wuthering Heights: Reader Response Journal
Wuthering Heights - Reader Response Journal: This journal includes one page for each chapter. Students have an opportunity to respond, using their thoughts and feelings, after they read each chapter.Key Words: Emily BrontePRINT & DIGITAL formats are included.For More THOUGHTFUL RESOURCES VISIT Creativity in Motion
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â High School Literature BUNDLE: Short Stories and Novels
Emergency Sub Plans | William Shakespeare Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about Shakespeare and five of his famous plays, a biography writing unit, and an opinion writing unit about which play is his greatest. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.14 Lessons, or 14 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, ther
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3rd - 4th
The Canterbury Tales Background Information for the Religious Figures
The Canterbury Tales is considered Geoffrey Chaucer's masterpiece and is among the most important works of medieval literature for many reasons. Besides its poetic power and entertainment value, Chaucer notably depicts the different social classes of the 14th century CE as well as clothing worn, pastimes enjoyed, and language and expressions used. Build your students' background knowledge of stereotypical religious figures before reading The Canterbury Tales.Before reading, students should under
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10th - 12th
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War of the Roses Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the conflict between York and Lancaster in medieval England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous war whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A G
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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