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U.S. History Common Core RI.11-12.3 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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Vietnam War Soldier's Letter Primary Source Reading
This amazing Vietnam War primary source activity features a poetic letter from an American soldier who died in the conflict. It provides a moving interpretation of what it means to be a patriotic American.The letter is beautifully written and will surely have a powerful effect on your students. It is also a great way to integrate reading analysis strategies into a lesson on the Vietnam War.After reading the 1-page letter, students answer a set of open-ended comprehension and opinion questions to
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8th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Gallery Walk - Pre-Reading Activity - Context Learning Stations
Explore the context of the “Roaring 1920s” with this pre-reading activity for F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby! Includes 5 inquiry-based gallery walk learning stations and worksheets. Digital worksheets for Google Classroom® are provided!Included with this The Great Gatsby Pre-Reading Activity:✏️ 5 Gallery Walk Stations with Primary Sources - Digital & PrintExplore the music, setting, photography, and current events of the “Roaring 20s”Analyze various book covers to predict themes wit
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8th - 11th
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Salem Witch Trials Escape Room
Looking for an exciting way to introduce the Salem Witch Trials to your students? This challenging lock box activity is designed to accompany history lessons on the Salem Witch Trials or The Crucible play. I love introducing The Crucible with this escape because it stirs students' interest in the accusations and evidence for the Salem trials. Premise: students have recently discovered an ancestor of theirs was the first person in Salem hanged for witchcraft. They want to know about her, and as
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Salem Witch Trials Escape - Digital & Print
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:► Detailed lesson plans► Common Core Standards alignment► 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: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Of Plymouth Plantation Excerpts by William Bradford - Examine Primary Text
Looking for a new way to spice up the colonial primary text "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford? This lesson plan is the answer to revamping this piece into something engaging and fun for today's teens.What's included: ►Daily, step-by-step instructions► 3 page excerpt from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford► Matching audio links for each excerpt to use with struggling readers.► Reading quiz in 2 versions with answer key and editable PowerPoint► Song/poem/parody option to summa
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8th - 12th
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The Crucible Engaging Activities - 12 Pre-Reading & Post-Reading Tasks
Looking for some fun, unique, and engaging activities to supplement The Crucible? These activities are perfect for learning background information before reading the play and assessing students' understanding after studying the play.Pre-reading activities include:❶ A history video viewing guide that corresponds with Salem Witch Trials documentary from the History Channel with answer key.❷ a handout where students determine which information is true, false, or simply opinionated about the history
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9th - 12th
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The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement BROWN v BOARD OF EDUCATION - Source Analysis & Readings
This BUNDLE includes six primary source analysis and informational text reading worksheets related to the famous civil rights case, “Brown vs Board of Education” that desegregated all public schools in the United States. All the worksheets include critical thinking questions and both printable and digital versions are included. "I love the format of these activities and how the information is presented!" BuddyPurchase Includes: • Brown V Board of Education Introductory Reading • Key Excerpts Fro
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9th - 12th
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The Cold War Unit 9: Fidel Castro and the Bay of Pigs
This is a five page unit from Reading Through History that highlights Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba and the failed Bay of Pigs invasion which sought to overthrow him. It contains two one page readings. The first documents Castro's background and the events which surrounded his takeover of Cuba. The second details the events and outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion. The readings are followed by three pages of student activities which include multiple choice questions, student response essay
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8th - 11th
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Colonial American Literature Unit: John Smith and William Bradford
Need something to spice up older colonial American literature? This lesson packet is your answer to making "A Description of New England" by John Smith and "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford relevant, engaging, and fun for today's teens."A Description of New England" by John Smith lessons contain the following:► Step-by-step instructions for each day► Excerpts from "A Description of New England" by John Smith neatly printed onto 4 sheets - they can be double-sided and stapled. This al
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Rhetoric, Annotating, Practice & Assessment BUNDLE | Great Speeches from History
Covers rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) and a plethora of rhetorical devices. This bundle includes multiple speeches and assessments. You can pick and choose which materials you want to use to suit your purpose. If introducing ethos, pathos, logos and rhetorical devices for the first time, this bundle will provide you with a great foundation and a multitude of tools for your "tool box." Teach annotating and the rhetorical precis! ⚠️Note to Teacher: These tools are best suited to a colle
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9th - 12th
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Spike Lee's 4 Little Girls: Film Guide, Quiz, and Lesson Plan
Uncover the pivotal events of 1963 with this educational resource centered on Spike Lee's award-winning documentary, 4 Little Girls. Enhance your students' historical knowledge and understanding of the Civil Rights Movement with this powerful and thought-provoking resource.Explore the Civil Rights Movement through an account of the tragic bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The 25-question film guide, 10-question quiz, and accompanying lesson plan are designed to de
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9th - 12th
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Land Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading Passages
Students will be able to understand the effects of the ice age on the levels of the oceans waters, identify the Bering Strait, and understand that a land bridge between Asia and North America existed at the Bering Strait. Maps of these routes are included throughout the lesson.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!ContinentsGeography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, PolesLand Bridge The
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7th - 12th
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Rise of LABOR UNIONS in the U.S.- Industrial Revolution - Print & Digital
Growth of LABOR UNIONS in America during the Industrial RevolutionStudents will learn about the rise of labor unions at the turn of the century in America in this creative lecture presentation. Students will watch a film clip, "The Triangle Shirt-Waist Factory Fire" as a hook. They will also read about the different types of unions that were created and complete a graphic organizer of their choice. Buyer Feedback:Loved it! Really great source to communicate the topic well! Thank you so much!To
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9th - 12th
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The Holocaust INTERNET LAB WEBQUEST Activity - World War II - Print & Digital
This is an engaging and student-centered Webquest about the Jewish Holocaust during World War II. Buyer Feedback"Excellent and engaging resource!"In this four-page internet lab activity, students will be guided to interactive websites that include videos and text to find answers to important questions. Internet access and sound are required. Students will complete a writing assessment to demonstrate their knowledge of the Holocaust. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions are included!
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9th - 12th
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DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
6 Worksheet sets providing hundreds of close reading free response questions to take students step by step through the entire original U.S. Constitution! All worksheets requiring critical thinking and embed historical thinking skills along the way! Includes extensive teaching notes and a full answer key for each worksheet! There are individual worksheets for Articles I-V, with Articles VI and VII combined into one worksheet, making six resources in all. Students can complete all worksheets fully
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10th - 12th
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U.S. History Bundle: Reading Passages + Activities, Printables, Assessments
This United States History Bundle includes lesson and activities focusing on The Thirteen Colonies, The American Revolution and The United States Constitution. For specific previews, details and reviews, please view the products individually.Quick Links:⭐️ The Thirteen Colonies⚠️ American Revolution⭐️ The U.S. Constitution⭐️ All U.S. History
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7th - 12th
The Great Gatsby Themes Research Activity - The Roaring 20s and Organized Crime
Explore the "Roaring 1920s" and the theme of organized crime in The Great Gatsby with this collaborative research activity! Students will research the history of the 1920s and prominent historical figures, inviting them to analyze characters within The Great Gatsby and think critically about the potential allusions to real-life figures.Included with this The Great Gatsby Themes Research Activity:✏️ WebQuest Handout and Research Activity Instructions - Digital & Print✏️ Vocabulary Terms Wor
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8th - 11th
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Salem Witch Trials Primary Documents Exploration
Need to integrate primary documents into your curriculum? Engage students with this task for examining primary documents connected to the Salem Witch Trails of 1692.What's included . . .►Teacher instructions with options►Student handout with directions and link to online documents►2 page graphic organizer for students to record accusers, witnesses, charges, and evidence in specific cases. Students also draw conclusions from their research.This lesson gets students analyzing and synthesizing thos
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8th - 12th
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Jamestown: Secrets of the Dead: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
The students will be able to examine several different theories as to why and how settlers of the Jamestown colony mysteriously died in mass numbers. Students will be exposed to texts that require them to analyze, organize their findings, and support their own theories with evidence. This lesson includes readings that are already differentiated for students.Check out all my other Thirteen Colonies products below!Jamestown: Secrets of the Dead: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesThe Thirt
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7th - 12th
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The Declaration of Independence - Argument Analysis - Close Reading Lesson
This lesson is designed to engage students in critical thinking, historical understanding, and rhetorical analysis through an exploration of this foundational American document. By utilizing close reading strategies including annotation and modeling, students will uncover the rich language and meaning within The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson. The structured handouts with pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies help them recognize persuasive techniques. This resource aligns
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Paul Revere & the Midnight Ride: The American Revolution: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will learn about Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride (along with William Dawes and Samuel Prescott), and how they warned the Patriots that the British were coming and the first shots of the American Revolution would soon be fired. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, maps, illustrations, graphic organizers and comprehension questions for students to complete. Also included is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem and comprehension questions to go along wit
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7th - 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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