U.S. History Common Core SL.3.3 resources

Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

I Survived HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

I Survived THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

I Survived THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

I Survived THE JOPLIN TORNADO, 2011 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

I Survived THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE, 1871 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

THE SECRET SOLDIER The Story of Deborah Sampson -Discussion Cards (W/Answer Key)

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Informational Text, Literature, U.S. History

Scholastic BiographyRationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the

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3rd - 5th

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I Survived THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, 1863 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, U.S. History

Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

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CCSS:

Literature, Reading, U.S. History

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

Becoming Muhammad Ali novel study comprehension writing enrichment activities

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SK Designs

This resource includes more than 150 comprehension questions with composition prompts and 19 cross-curricular enrichment/project activities for the book Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This book is an engaging, inspiring, and timely, cross-curricular historical fiction book that recounts the life of Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) up to his professional career as a boxer. It

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4th - 7th

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Study Guides, Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.7

, RL.3.9

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I Survived THE ERUPTION OF MOUNT ST. HELENS Discussion Cards (Answers Included)

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Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

SHH! WE'RE WRITING THE CONSTITUTION - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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35 Discussion Questions with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provide

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3rd - 5th

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AND THEN WHAT HAPPENED, PAUL REVERE? Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

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3rd - 5th

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Centers

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I Survived THE BOMBING OF PEARL HARBOR Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)

CAN'T YOU MAKE THEM BEHAVE, KING GEORGE? Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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33 Discussion Questions and Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides

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3rd - 5th

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PHOEBE THE SPY by Judith Berry Griffin - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

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3rd - 5th

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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What Happened On September 11th? PowerPoint SlideShow

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TheKurlyTeacherLV

September 11th can be a difficult important part of history to teach to our students. This slideshow can serve a springboard for discussion for your students to better understand the events that occur, how it affected America and why we remember it today. Please feel free to provide me feedback or suggestions to better improve this slideshow. Thank you in advance for your purchase!

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

SL.2.1

, SL.2.1b

, SL.2.1c

, SL.2.3

, SL.2.6

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Heart and Soul Heritage Pack - African American History Literature Lesson Guide

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Heritage Mom

The Heart & Soul Heritage Pack is designed as a broad journey through the contributions and experiences of African Americans across the history of America. The lesson plans are grounded in Kadir Nelson’s stirring paintings and words that grace 100-plus pages of a gorgeous picture book whose story is told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator. African American poets have often used words to express themselves during time

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African History, Black History Month, U.S. History

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.7

, RL.3.10

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Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1

Magic Tree House REVOLUTIONARY WAR ON WEDNESDAY Discussion Cards (W/Answer Key)

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Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

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RL.1.1

, RL.1.3

, RL.2.1

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WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA, BEN FRANKLIN? * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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32 Discussion Questions and Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides

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3rd - 5th

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I Survived The Attacks of September 11 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

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