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British history Common Core CCRA.R.4 resources
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
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
UNITED KINGDOM: Discovering the United Kingdom Bundle
Enrich your study of the United Kingdom—and save 20%— with the Discovering the United Kingdom Bundle, which includes an introductory Snapshots book, SIX cross-curricular activities and a colorful Symbols of the U.K. photo poster. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of the United Kingdom introduces the location, national and cultural symbols, and landmarks of the four countries of the U.K., along with common British slang phrases. Each book in the Snapshots series also includes a crosswo
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2nd - 5th
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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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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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
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
War of the Roses Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous British conflict of the Middle Ages in England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous conflict whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resourc
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Suffragettes + Women's Rights
Suffragettes + Women's Rights. This hour long lesson focuses on whether the Suffragette movement was the most significant event in women gaining equal rights in the UK. Included is a fully resourced powerpoint, differentiated tasks throughout, worksheets, clip links and accompanying tasksMany more Civics, Social Studies, Philosphy, ELA, Character Education, Careers and Health resources at my store
Grades:
6th - 11th
Kings and Queens of England Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following famous kings or queens from British history: King Henry VIIIQueen Elizabeth IKing George IIIQueen Elizabeth IIIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new British history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.Each activity has been split into four d
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5th - 6th
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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
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:Â World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages
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