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British history Common Core CCRA.R.3 resources
British Literature Time Period Introductory Power Points
Begin your British Literature curriculum with Power Point presentations that introduce each time period. With these no prep, 100% editable slide shows, you will be able to set the stage chronologically for each time period throughout British literature. Teach students the key events, literary characteristics, authors and works, important people, key quotes, and video links to recap. I've also included a slide that provides answers to why studying classic British literature is important and relev
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10th - 12th
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
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7th - 12th
Regency Era Etiquette Pre-Reading Activity/Game (Jane Austen)
This pre-reading activity introduces students to the manners, etiquette, and social rules of the Regency Era. This game is similar to red light green light. In order to play, instruct students to line up along the back of the room. Students will then be presented with ten scenarios in which they must choose the option that will best help them to succeed in society. When a student picks the best response, they take two steps forward, while a neutral choice allows them to take one step forward. An
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9th - 12th
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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
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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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: 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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Feudalism Graphic
A graphic describing the feudal system of early Britain. Contains visuals and a description for serfs, peasants, knights, nobles, and kings/lords. Can be used in conjunction with Beowulf, King Arthur, The Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare, and other authors/poets to teach about feudalism and social heirachies.
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Not Grade Specific
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William the Conqueror Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of famous English King, William the Conqueror or William I, who won the throne of England at the Battle of Hastings. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which h
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3rd - 4th
British Kings & Queens Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Seven close reading activities, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about famous kings and queens from British history. The NO PREP activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.The bundle contains activities on the following monarchs:Henry VIIIElizabeth IIGeorge IIIElizabeth IRichard IWilliam the ConquerorCharles IIIIncluded in each PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questi
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3rd - 4th
Emergency Sub Plans | British Monarchs 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 kings and queens from British history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in 3rd grade or 4th grade. The activities focus on Elizabeth II, William the Conqueror, George III, Henry VIII, Richard I and Elizabeth I.22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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3rd - 4th
Magna Carta; Examination & Explanation; Common Core Approach
A Common Core approach to the Magna Carta emphasizing close reading of primary sources, historical thinking, and concise writing. Your students will create a booklet where they examine the clauses of the Magna Carta, a vital documents in both US and World History. The students will examine the problems that brought about the clause in questions and examine how it changed the trajectory of history. As a precursor of the US Constitution it is essential reading for any student to understand their
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7th - 12th
The Triumph of Parliament in England (Match 'Em & Short Answer Worksheet)
By the time they reach high school, students know that the United States was once a British colony. However, not all of them understand that seemingly American concepts, like a Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Rule of Law, all have their origins in the British Isles.Tracing Britain's evolution from absolutism to constitutional monarchy, this two-part worksheet includes historic notables such as: Charles I, Magna Carta and the Glorious Revolution. It will help deepen students' understanding o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Triangle Trade/Atlantic Trade Routes (Distance Learning)
This handout asks students to read a primary source letter from the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations to the King of England about the various imports and exports from the 13 colonies, make lists of the imports to the colonies and exports from the colonies, and finally, analyze if the colonial economy was strong enough to survive on its own if they declared independence. It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages
King Harald’s Herald; The Vikings in World History
The Vikings were key players in the development of Medieval Europe, but their role has often been ignored or misunderstood. Examine their role in a Common Core project that emphasizes a close reading of historical sources and concise writing. The VIkings historical role will be examined using the life of one Viking, Harald Hadrade, who traveled from Byzantium to England, from Italy to Sweden, and was instrumental in the conquering of England by William the Conqueror, in wont of his own defeat
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7th - 10th
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Reading Skills Worksheet: Oliver Cromwell and the Interregnum
This worksheet consists of 10 multiple choice questions and 5 critical reasoning questions based on the information provided in the text about Oliver Cromwell, the English Civil Wars, the Interregnum, and the Restoration of the Stuarts. The questions are designed to assess comprehension, critical thinking, and analysis skills of the students.This worksheet is a valuable resource for educators as it helps students engage with historical content and develop important skills. The critical reasoning
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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"To Lucasta..."-Richard Lovelace/ Background activity, poem, & analysis activity
This is a small- bite lesson on "To Lucasta, Going to the Wars" by Richard Lovelace.Background- asks students to fill in main facts about the English Civil WarPoem- includes questions about plot moving forwardAnalysis- metaphorical language chart to be filled in (can remove the listed metaphors for a challenge and ask students to identify them) and room for explanation for answers.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Queen Elizabeth II & King Charles III Close Reading Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
A bundle of two close reading activities about Queen Elizabeth the Second and her son who became king after her death, King Charles III. The worksheets include informational texts, comprehension and grammar questions followed by writing extension tasks, crossword puzzles and wordsearch activities.The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn about the two famous figures whilst developing their comprehensio
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3rd - 4th
King Charles III 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 new king of the United Kingdom, King Charles III, who was the oldest son to Queen Elizabeth II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the King whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity
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5th - 6th
A Tale of Two Cities: Complete Teaching Unit
This is an extremely thorough unit of Charles Dickens' classic novel. A Tale of Two Cities Complete Unit includes the following: * Unit Exam * Chapter Study Guide Questions* Literary Analysis Tools and Assessment (included in the Unit Exam)* Character Analysis Activity* Character Web Activity* Links to the free online book, film, cartoon version, comic version, and graphic analysis.* Tale of Two Cities Illustrated Version Questions & Answer Key (for young readers)In short, this Unit contains
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Self-Rule in Canada, Australia & New Zealand
Following its defeat in the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, the British Empire found itself at a crossroads: how could it maintain the economic and strategic benefits of maintaining an empire, without engaging in any more costly foreign wars?This two-part worksheet focuses on the middle decades of the 19th Century, as communal tensions and rising nationalism threatened Britain's rule over its far-flung colonies. Included are important figures and legislative acts, such as John Ma
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9th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Logical Reasoning (Distance Learning)
This worksheet gives students 11 logical statements (unfinished) about the industrial revolution in the "if...then...because..." format, but there is nothing after the word "because" - students must finish that on their own. For example, one might look like "If a nation has laissez-faire economic laws, then there will be an increase in worker injuries because" and then students must finish the statement. When I've done this, many of my high achieving students feel challenged in ways that normal
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)
Great Expectations Guided Notes
Designed to go alongside the Great Expectations Powerpoint. Notes cover: -Intro to Victorian Era-Charles Dickens: Early Life-Charles Dickens: Early Writing -Charles Dickens: Fame-Charles Dickens: Death-The Use of Serial Form-Genre-Meet the Characters-Setting-Themes-Symbols
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9th - 12th
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