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U.S. History Common Core L.11-12.4 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Speech to the Virginia Convention by Patrick Henry: Reading Game, Appeals, Test
Are your students bored with some of the early American literature? Looking for something to spice up Patrick Henry's "Speech to the Virginia Convention"? Try out this unit, which will keep students engaged with the text while also allowing them to have some fun!What's included:â–º Detailed lesson plansâ–º Common Core Standards alignmentâ–º Competition Game Cards - Instead of you lecturing on the speech, students will be sifting through the speech to find answers in order to gain puzzle pieces. The f
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Ben Franklin Unit: Autobiography Excerpts, Activities, Vocab, Aphorisms, Test
Looking for a way to teach Benjamin Franklin's Life and his Autobiography with excerpts instead of covering the entire work? This lesson features 2 key excerpts from Franklin's autobiography that will not only get students thinking about the past but will also challenge them to follow Franklin's footsteps for productivity. It also includes "The Whistle" by him and lots of activities to reinforce the material.â–º Step-by-step instructions for each dayâ–º Excerpts from The Autobigoraphy of Benjamin Fr
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8th - 12th
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Of Plymouth Plantation - Mini Unit - Journal Excerpt from William Bradford, CCSS
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze excerpts from the journal of William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation. Students will: Read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a writing assessment from a choice board. Note on Level of Rigor: High school is the target grade range for the standards in this unit. However, this unit may also be used for 8th grade classes if the teacher determines the students are proficient
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8th - 12th
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Poor Richard's Almanac & Research Project
Ben Franklin had many pithy sayings and quotes in his publication entitled Poor Richard's Almanac. Study the wit and wisdom of Ben Franklin by analyzing and explaining 18 different quotes from his writings. Students will learn more about Ben Franklin's life, and benefit their own lives as they apply these pithy life principles. Also included is a graphic organizer for students to research the personal life and historical events of Ben Franklin.What's Included:20 different segments with quotes
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Thomas Paine's The Crisis No. 1 Questions, Prompts, SOAPTone, and Google Form
Thomas Paine's famed The American Crisis is a classic piece of American rhetoric, and using the text in history or English language arts is a great way to expose students to foundational documents and seminal texts. This lesson includes an excerpt from The Crisis No. 1 with opportunities for rhetorical analysis, writing, and test prep. Includes analytical and rhetorical writing prompts and an easy-to-use rubric, analysis questions, and SOAPSTone analysis. The 20+ reading questions come in severa
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9th - 12th
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Benjamin Franklin's Speech in the Constitutional Convention - 5 Day Unit, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze the text for Benjamin Franklin's speech in the Constitutional Convention. This text analysis is great for a study in American literature for ELA, but can also be useful in a history classroom. Students will: Delve into the context of Benjamin Franklin as a Founding Father, read the the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, infer reasoning from the content, and creatively complete a speech writin
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8th - 12th
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The Constitutional Convention – New Jersey / Virginia Plan Comparison Grid
When delegates from the twelve attending states gathered in Philadelphia during the Summer of 1787 (Rhode Island sent no representatives), the convention's outcome was far from certain. Its official purpose was to reform the Articles of Confederation. However, for many of the men who came, mere reforms would not be enough.This side-by-side comparison grid explores the chief ideological conflict of the US Constitutional Convention: Big States vs. Small States. By exploring the New Jersey and Virg
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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John Smith's Journal - 5 day unit - Excerpt from General History of Virginia
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze an excerpt from the journal of John Smith. Students will: Delve into the context of the author's purpose, read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, make inferences supported by evidence, and complete a writing assignment from a choice board.Note on Level of Rigor: High school is the target grade range for the standards in this unit. However, this unit may also be used for 8th grade classes
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8th - 12th
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Civil War Era Literature Bundle - 4 Units for Literary & Historical Analysis
This is a bundle of our popular units of Civil War Era literature. Students analyze diverse texts during the time of sectional division and the Civil War. These literary works cover the voices of the enslaved people (Spirituals), former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, the last farewell of a Union soldier who died in battle (Sullivan Ballou Letter), and Abraham Lincoln's famously delivered Gettysburg Address speech. Students will: Delve into the historical contexts, read the texts (inc
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8th - 12th
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"Speech at the Virginia Convention" Questions, Prompts, and SOAPSTone Analysis
Patrick Henry's famed "Speech at the Virginia Convention" is a classic piece of American oratory, and using the text in history or English language arts is a great way to expose students to foundational documents and seminal texts. This lesson includes opportunities for rhetorical analysis, writing, and test prep. Includes analytical and rhetorical writing prompts and an easy-to-use rubric, analysis questions, and SOAPSTone analysis. Includes a fillable .pdf, Google Slides, and Google Form. Incl
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9th - 12th
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AP® US Government Unit 2.6 - Expansion of Presidential Power
Unit 2.6 of the AP® curriculum focuses on how the power of American presidents has evolved and expanded through the Republic's history.This eight-question short answer worksheet begins with an analysis of Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton's defense of a strong executive branch, and proceeds to trace the evolution of presidential power since those words were written. Why did Hamilton believe his executive plan would be "safer?" What was the War Powers Act? Special attention is devoted to the imp
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
The Gettysburg Address - Mini Unit - Historical and Literary Analysis, CCSS
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze Abraham Lincoln's famous speech, "The Gettysburg Address." This text analysis is great for a study in American literature for ELA, but can also be useful in a history classroom. Students will: Delve into the context of the Battle of Gettysburg, read the the text (included), collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, infer reasoning from the content, and complete their own written speech in similar style. Note on Level of Rigor: High school
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8th - 12th
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"I Have a Dream" and "Speech in the Virginia Convention" Analysis Unit
Contains everything you need to teach an interesting, dynamic, analytical unit on Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have a Dream" and Partick Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention."
This unit contains the following:
*Vocabulary Practice from "Speech in the Virginia Convention"
*Prefix, Root Words, and Suffix Practice using words from "Speech in the Virginia Convetion"
*Historical Context and Background for Revolutionary time period including questions on the Virginia Convention, Continental Co
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Civil War: North v. South Informational Text Article + Activities
The purpose of this mini-unit is to introduce the set-up between the North and South at the beginning of the Civil War. The article goes into the advantages and disadvantages that both sides faced and how that influenced the war as it progressed. Students will read and analyze these advantages and disadvantages and compare/contrast them on an accompanying worksheet.
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Informational Article
Vocabulary Activity
Reading Check/Comprehension Questions
Compare/Contrast Workshee
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9th - 12th
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U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
This unit bundle includes a variety of our engaging, best-selling resources for teaching through the Constitution of the United States, both its content as a document and its history within the early formation of the republic. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include worksheets, projects, primary source materials, and video guides. There is also a bonus Curriculum Pacing Guide with a suggested sequence for how you can sche
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8th - 12th
Sullivan Ballou Letter - Mini Unit - Historical and Literary Analysis, Civil War
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze soldier Sullivan Ballou's famous farewell letter to his wife, Sarah, before his death in the Civil War. This text analysis is great for a study in American literature for ELA, but can also be useful in a history classroom. Students will: Delve into the context of the 1st Battle of Bull Run, read the the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete their own written analysis. Note on L
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9th - 12th
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The Constitution: Text Analysis - Mini Unit, CCSS
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze the text of the Constitution of the United States. This works well as a text analysis for ELA, history, or a civics classroom. Students will read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a writing assessment from a choice board. Product includes:OverviewDaily lesson plansWarm UpsExit TicketsVocabulary Preview (answer key included)Anticipation GuideThe text itself ("The Constit
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8th - 12th
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The Federalist Papers - 5 Day Unit - Text Analysis, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze key text excerpts from The Federalist Papers. This text analysis is great for a study in American literature for ELA, but can also be useful in a history classroom. Students will: Delve into the context of the authors' purpose, read from 4 key Federalist Paper texts (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, infer reasoning from the content, and complete a writing assignment in which they write their own
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8th - 12th
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Benjamin Franklin Literature Bundle - 3 Units of Classic Franklin Writings, CCSS
This is a bundle of our literature units for Benjamin Franklin. Students analyze three of his classic texts. These include his 13 virtues excerpt from his autobiography, his speech in the Constitutional Convention, and his famous aphorisms from many editions of his famous almanac. Students will delve into the context of the author, read the texts (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, make inferences supported by evidence, and complete creative wr
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8th - 12th
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U.S. History Beginnings MEGA BUNDLE: Early Settling, Revolution, & Constitution
This massive unit bundle includes a variety of our best-selling resources for teaching through the earliest stages of American History. The mega bundle combines our 3 thematic unit bundles: Early America, American Revolution, and U.S. Constitution. There are differentiated activities that can be scattered throughout the span of your curriculum for these time periods. The products include various projects, primary source units, worksheets, and viewing guide materials. Make the study of U.S. histo
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8th - 12th
The Mayflower Compact - Mini Unit - Text Analysis, CCSS
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze the text of the Mayflower Compact. This works well as a text analysis for ELA or in a history classroom. Students will read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a writing assessment from a choice board.Note on Level of Rigor: High school is the target grade range for the standards in this unit. However, this unit may also be used for 8th grade classes if the teacher determ
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Early America UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
Thanksgiving Proclamation: Washington and Lincoln - Mini Unit - CCSS
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze the National Thanksgiving Proclamation texts from both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Students will: Read the texts (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a fun creative writing assignment in which they write their own modern-day Thanksgiving Proclamation. They can even deliver them as speeches in front of the class! Note on Level of Rigor: High school is the target grade ran
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Literature Bundle - 3 key units for the season - CCSS
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