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U.S. History Common Core RL.9-10.10 resources
The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
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5th - 9th
Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Story of an Hour, Kate Chopin Short Story, Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use Kate Chopin’s short story, “The Story of an Hour,” to build students’ critical analysis skills and help them learn about the history of women’s rights in the U.S. This 8-page PDF download (includes Google Drive version of all student handouts) includes a full-text copy of Kate Chopin’s famous public domain story (two pages), a 9-question short answer sheet, and a supplemental “Quick Facts” activity where students quickly conduct their own research to answer questions about Chopin’s life and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Raisin in the Sun & Redlining in Chicago [EDITABLE GOOGLE DOC]
When a lot of people think about injustices in society, they think of people causing harm to others personally, through their attitudes and actions. This does happen. However, much of the injustice in society is deeply rooted in historical systems that allow injustice to continue. Often, the systems that we think are designed to help people in society, like education, criminal justice, housing, and healthcare, are often the most riddled with oppressive practices and historical injustices. In A R
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Frederick Douglass Quiz: "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
This is a quiz (and key) covering Frederick Douglass' famous speech "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?" Reading this speech goes well with the study of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. This is a 20-question multiple choice quiz (and key), useful as a reading check and springboard for discussion.
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8th - 11th
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The Grapes of Wrath, Literature Guide
Here is everything you need to teach Steinbeck's difficult historical novel about the Joad family. I have included historical information about the dust bowl and the Great Depression in addition to chapter summaries, discussion questions, themes and writing assignments.
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10th - 12th
The Roaring 20s & The Great Gatsby Lesson Plan
Giving students the context for a novel is an important part of giving students a foundational understanding of the book. This bundle includes a complete lesson plan and resources meant to accompany The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Included in this bundle:The Great Gatsby Unit PlanDay 2 Lesson PlanWriting Journal PromptRoaring 20's Graphic OrganizerChapter 1 Reading QuizChapter 2 VocabularyChapter 1 Key Passage (#2)
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8th - 12th
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READ ALOUD HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD photos, music, map
Unlock the rich history that serves as the backdrop for Harper Lee's timeless classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird," with our carefully crafted Historical Background PowerPoint product. Designed specifically for students and educators, this resource offers a journey into the historical context of the novel, providing essential insights and a deeper understanding of the setting and events that shape the narrative for MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL students.BL 5.6 please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS op
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7th - 12th
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Civil Disobedience Pieces: Henry David Thoreau and Martin Luther King
If you're looking for the perfect civil disobedience handout that covers the works of these two great men, then this is the place to be. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students in either English or social studies can use critical-thinking skills to dissect the pieces of each leader as well as find profound commonalities between their approaches. This is an ideal supplement for those who study the Romantic Period and/or history. A detailed answer sheet accompanies this printable.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD photos, music
Unlock the rich history that serves as the backdrop for Harper Lee's timeless classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird," with our Historical Background PowerPoint product. Designed specifically for students and educators, this resource offers a glimpse of the historical context of the novel, providing essential insights and a deeper understanding of the setting and events that shape the narrative- for MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL students.BL 5.6**Key Features: **1. ** Historical Overview: ** Delve into
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
We Are Not Free by Chee Novel Guide Japanese American Internment
We Are Not Free by Traci Chee American History Novel Guide ideal for teaching about the Japanese American internment, the civil rights, the human rights and anti-racism. Asian Pacific Heritage Month ResourceNational Book Award finalist - an account of fourteen teens as they live through the Japanese American internment. The best YA novel. This pack includes: Pre, during, and post-reading activities Background informationVisualsChapter by chapter questionsAnswer KeyNew vocabularyThemes activity
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9th - 12th
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Mark Twain Biography: A Power Point Summary of His Life and Major Works
Forty illustrated slides include a summary of the life and work of Mark Twain. Students can become familiar with his family life and travels along with the literary milestones that led to his fame. The presentation can be a useful introduction to any classroom reading of his stories, essays, or novels. The overview of his writing influences and style will develop an understanding for major works. A closing slide provides a selection of his maxims.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Secret Life of Bees Film Study
This is a writing reflection activity to help students better respond to the film The Secret Life of Bees. I use this movie to prep freshmen for To Kill a Mockingbird. This was designed when I worked at a predominantly white/caucasian school where most students had a very narrow understanding of Jim Crow laws. The questions include time stamps so that you know where to pause the movie to allow for kids to write their reflection for each prompt. This zip file includes a ready-to-print .pdf and an
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: HeyKenna Film Study GROWING BUNDLE
Source Analysis Graphic Organizer (SOAPS) (Differentiated Version Included!)
This graphic organizer helps students analyze sources and can be used in a 6th - 12th grade classroom. Choose any source you want students to understand then hand them the worksheet! A differentiated version with sentence stems and simplified directions is included. This graphic organizer uses SOAPS (Speaker-Occassion-Audience-Purpose-Summary) to help students break down the features of a text. This can be used an assessment as well!
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6th - 12th
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Inherit the Wind Test Assessment with Detailed Answer Key
The verdict is in! This comprehensive Inherit the Wind test is indispensable as a gauge for assessment. Using a variety of tools for appraisal--true/false, short answer, and quote interpretations--this test provides a thorough evaluation of student understanding of this popular play. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key
knowledge of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as they complete this worksheet! This "star" of a handout offers a series of critical-thinking questions about America's national anthem and incorporates literary terminology to provide readers with a full understanding of one of this country's most famous songs. A copy of the lyrics and a detailed answer key are included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Romanticism: James Russell Lowell Poems with Worksheet/Test and Answer Key
No need to "Romanticize" about the perfect way to reinforce the concepts of the Age of Enlightenment. Here it is. Using three pieces from this Fireside Poet as well as a follow-up worksheet/assessment, students are provided with a comprehensive review of the values held and espoused by those who embraced Romanticism. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Narrative of Frederick Douglass": Worksheet (or Test) and Detailed Answer Key
Walk in the footsteps of one of America's greatest abolitionists through this review sheet. Readers will have a chance to examine the "Autobiography of Frederick Douglass" as they answer questions that relate to his experiences as a slave. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Ballad of Birmingham" Worksheet (or Test) and Detailed Answer Key
This Ballad of Birmingham assessment/worksheet will help students to thoroughly experience a memorable incident in America's civil rights movement. Questions delve into the events of the day and focus on setting, themes, inferences, irony, poetry characteristics, etc. A detailed answer key is included. (Teachers may want to use reputable on-line sources to play the recording of this poem as well as showcase videos and photos from September 15, 1963.)
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Yoshiko Uchida's "The Bracelet": Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Answer Key
This "jewel" of a worksheet or assessment helps readers to understand this popular short story as they answer 20 questions about the characters, setting, inferences, theme, cause and effect, plot, and more. This assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ray Bradbury's "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" Assessment with Detailed Answer Key
This comprehensive printable doesn't miss a "beat" in helping students to understand this popular short story as they answer 15 questions about the characters, setting, inferences, theme, cause and effect, plot, and more. This assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tim O'Brien: "Ambush": Worksheet or Assessment & Detailed Answer Key
Teachers will not be "ambushed" by this short story when they have this perfect review or test to hand their students. This 15-question printable provides both a relevant and comprehensive analysis of this popular war story. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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President Millard Fillmore Biography Research Organizer, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Skip the typical Millard Fillmore introduction lecture as you launch a study of this U.S. president and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Fillmore’s life and presidency with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Millard Fillmore’s background. Please note: This download does NOT include a sp
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Infographic Background Brief
Students need background knowledge to comprehend the novels of the EngageNY modules. Infographic Background Briefs are 1-page documents that serve as an anchor text. In visuals, they present the MOST important information students need to understand about the context of the novel. Introduce the Infographic Background Brief in the beginning of the unit, engage students in close reading of its parts, and use the brief to identify companion texts for students to read and deepen their knowledge of t
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7th - 10th
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