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British history Common Core CCRA.W.7 resources
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
British Literature - Time Period Research - Back in Time - Time Travel
Explore British Literature with Time Travel! Step into the past through engaging research. Your students will journey alongside iconic authors and other historical figures, uncovering literary treasures that shaped history and the literature of Britain.Envision your classroom buzzing with excitement as students embark on an educational journey across ages, exploring iconic British authors and historical eras. This immersive unit is perfect for literature surveys and history classes alike.The Rec
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6th - 12th
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Colonial Regions: Travel Brochure Research Project
For this project, students will design a 6-sided brochure for one of the 3 colonial regions. Using multiple resources students will research the climate, economy, population, and 5 interesting facts about a colonial region. While researching, students will take notes for each component of the project on this packet. Once the research is complete, students will fold a blank piece of paper into thirds to design their travel brochure. The brochure will give factual information about the colony.Chec
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4th - 9th
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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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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
Grades:
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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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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British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Period
Unit notes and activities, and with the handouts posted on my blog, the only thing you'll need is a test . Check out the full unit at www.solutionsandsimiles.com(I also have Kahoots and Quizlets to share with this unit!)
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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Sonnets of the Sultans; The Glories of the Mughal Empire
The history of the Mughal Empire can be understood through the lives of its six preeminent sultans; Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb, a family line that ruled the Empire for almost 200 years. It was the dynasty that built the Taj Mahal and is one of the last of the strong Islamic Empires until overthrown by the British in India in the nineteenth century. Each student will be assigned one sultan on which to research and write their contribution to the book; sultans of t
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7th - 10th
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
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
William the Conqueror Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd & 4th 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 third grade or fourth 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 activi
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
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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Industrial Revolution Informational Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit focuses on what the industrial revolution was, and then looks at some of the child labor issues that arose during those times. It has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA template for students to write up their neat informational textA crossword puzzle
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5th - 7th
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King Henry VIII Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the infamous former king of England, King Henry VIII. 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 king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF P
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5th - 6th
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William the Conqueror Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the infamous king of England, William I, better known as William the Conqueror. 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 king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Go
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5th - 6th
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Boston Massacre - Primary Source Perspectives with Lesson Plans
This kit includes 10 pages:- 3-page instructor guide with a big picture overview, and two days of detailed lessons- Primary Source Perspective Analysis (great for a Warm Up / Do Now) to get the conversation started about bias. Print two on one page to save some paper.- Two primary source images depicting opposite perspectives on the Boston Massacre. I recommend printing a class set and laminating!- Two excerpts from primary source documents that demonstrate both the British and Colonial perspect
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6th - 10th
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The War of 1812 Primary source activity with Essay
This activity compares two conflicting primary source writings about the War of 1812 and examines why some wanted war with Great Britain while others saw it as a bad thing that would hurt the country and trade with other nations. After reading the primary sources the students will choose a side and answer this essential question: Should the United States have gone to War with Great Britain during the War of 1812?
Included in the packet is the two primary sources, a guide in how to write a five
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6th - 12th
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Vikings: Monastery Invasion Narrative Writing
Children will learn about Viking raids on monasteries in Northern England before writing a narrative text.The text can be written from the perspective of a monk or a Viking during the raid of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in North-East England in 793 CE.This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England.A digital copy for editing and sharing on digita
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: On the Move: Thematic Unit About Vikings
King George III Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the infamous English King, George III, who was King during the American War of Independence (American Revolutionary War) and the Napoleonic Wars. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth 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 wr
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5th - 6th
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Dunkirk - WWII Lesson
A detailed and well differentiated editable history lesson with enough material to extend into a two hour lesson. This lesson is all about different interpretations of what happened at Dunkirk and heavily focuses on source analysis. This pack includes an editable PowerPoint, source packs, clip tasks, homework and extended literacy tasks. It is very easy to follow with all instructions on the slides as you go along.Loads more Social Studies resourcesat my store!
Grades:
7th - 10th
Writing Prompts for Creative Kids: Informational Essays - Shakespeare
Writing Prompts for Creative Kids - Informational Essays - Shakespeare: This packet includes the Writing Process for Writing an Informational Essay about Shakespeare. Topics to Choose include: Queen Elizabeth, The Globe Playhouse, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Citrus Tarts, and Stratford. This cross-curriculum assignment was designed for grades 4-8. The packet can be used as a poster set, a lesson plan, or a project packet.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: ELA MEGA BUNDLE ONE YEAR: MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
Oliver Cromwell Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — British History — CCSS
What did Oliver Cromwell believe in, and how long did he rule England? Guide students through learning about British military leader and government reformer Oliver Cromwell with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your de
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9th - 12th
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