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U.S. History Common Core W.11-12.2 resources
Thank You Note or Letter Template Project - How To Writing Kit
Use this complete how-to kit for writing a thank you note or letter to teach students the real-life skill of sharing gratitude and kindness. This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is expressing genuine appreciation to others.The thank you note is an essential life skill that's rarely formally taught but practices everything from being genuine to being specific and formal. Challenge your students to do good by expressing their appreciatio
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Immigration and the Law - Internet Research Projects for High School
31 printable or digital pages for students to research immigration and the law. Students analyze who was targeted, how the public reacted, what the problems were with it, and what was happening globally or in the US at the time. Students investigate acts of congress, court cases, immigration operations, and presidential executive orders: Oath of Allegiance (1727), Naturalization Act of 1790, Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Naturalization Law of 1802, Fourteenth Amendment (1868), Chinese Exclusi
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9th - 12th
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#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Causes of the Great Depression worksheet - US History
Causes of the Great Depression worksheet AIM: What were the immediate and long-term causes of the Great Depression? Common core-compliant worksheet ready for immediate use! Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – critical thinking question about the 1920s that appropriately sets up the lesson.“The Great Depression Blame Game” – In partners or small groups, students will read secondary source material about
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Causes and Effects of the Great Depression Worksheet Bundle
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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Also included in:Â The Crucible Unit Bundle: Activities, Reading Guides, Quizzes, Test, & More
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–ş Step-by-step instructions for each dayâ–ş Excerpts from The Autobigoraphy of Benjamin Fr
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8th - 12th
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PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
John F. Kennedy's Foreign Policy worksheet - 1960s Cold War - US History
John F. Kennedy’s Foreign Policy worksheet AIM: To what extent was John F. Kennedy’s foreign Policy a success? Common core-compliant worksheet ready for immediate use! Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – secondary source reading on the 1960 presidential debates and a Kennedy quote analysis.Rate JFK’s Foreign Policy – With a partner, students analyze and evaluate 5 foreign policy actions by President Ken
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History MEGA Bundle
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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Also included in:Â The Great Gatsby Unit - Novel Study Guide - Characterization, Theme, Setting
Immigration Issues - Internet Research Projects for High School
22 printable or digital pages for students to search online about immigration issues: Xenophobia, Racial profiling, Family separation at the border, The Office of Refugee Resettlement, The Fourth Amendment (unreasonable search and seizure), Nativism, Due process, Labor, Ethnic cleansing, Voluntary Repatriation, Denationalization, Detention, Literacy test, US Nationality Law, Citizenship, Sanctuary cities, Voting, The history of immigration in the US, illegal immigration, and more... PRINT: I cre
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9th - 12th
Essay Writing Workbook: History/Social Studies *Editable*
Do your students need support with essay writing? I made this essay writing guide to support history and other social studies students through the writing process to create a research-based expository or argumentative essay. This essay writing booklet can be used regardless of whether you are teaching face-to-face, virtually, or in a blended/hybrid model as it is available as a Google Doc. This product includes:Sample color-coded thesesThesis writing structureGraphic organizersCategorized trans
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9th - 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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World War I and World War II Research Poster Projects & More (BUNDLE 8th-12th)
Looking for a dynamic and engaging way to teach World War I and World War II, with a special emphasis on the U.S.? Then unleash the power of historical knowledge with our World War I and World War II Collaborative Research Poster Project Bundle! This comprehensive WWI & WWII package dives deep into the events, causes, and impact of these pivotal conflicts.Perfect for grades 9-12, this content-rich bundle features eight research poster projects with stations strategically placed around large
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9th - 12th
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From Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
This bundle was created from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards. It has everything you need to keep your students moving and interested as they read and analyze excerpts from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Students will be introduced to the biography of Jonathan Edwards and some historical context surrounding his famous sermon. In this bundle you will find...Jonathan Edwards Research Assignment & KeyThis is a great way to introduce him, the context surrounding hi
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9th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Preamble, Bill of Rights, Speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In this lesson, which incorporates science of reading strategies, students complete close readings of the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and a speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to analyze a central idea.This 26-page printable resource includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidecontextual reading guidesthink alo
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9th - 12th
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Harlem Renaissance:"How It Feels to Be Colored Me," Hurston -- Reading & Writing
Students will read a portion of Zora Neale Hurston's "How It Feels to Be Colored Me." Then, students are prompted to write their own piece about their identity, titled "How It Feels to be ____ Me" in the style of Hurston. Activity includes: Excerpt of Hurston's "How It Feels to Be Colored Me" piece Analysis questions to summarize readingDetailed instructions on writing activity where students model their writing after HurstonRubric for writing activity This history and language arts activity is
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9th - 12th
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20th Century American Rhetoric
Conclude your American Literature curriculum with this rhetorical analysis of four political speeches of the 20th century! Teach Senator McCarthy's "Enemies from Within," President Kennedy's "Inaugural Address," President Johnson's "We Shall Overcome," and President Reagan's "Address on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger."Make comparisons between McCarthy's fearmongering and JFK's message of hope. Discuss LBJ's call for the Voting Rights Act as a pivotal moment of leadership in the Ci
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â ELA Grades 11-12 Quarter 4 (Spring) American Literature Curriculum Bundle
"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
Rhetorical Analysis Essay - I Have a Dream - Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
Teaching rhetorical analysis essays doesn't have to be tricky. This no-prep rhetorical analysis unit for Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech is engaging and easy to use. This rhetorical analysis unit teaches students how to analyze a speech; identify ethos, logos, and pathos; and write a rhetorical analysis essay. Students are supported through the rhetorical analysis essay with prewriting activities and detailed graphic organizers. Both a printable PDF and digital Google Slides version
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8th - 11th
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Cultural History Timeline
(Used with the MyPerspectives 11th grade textbook - but it can be used without that source.)Students analyzed the idea of "freedom" in the United States by considering the basic timeline provided and details from the Constitution and Bill of Rights. They then researched a culture that immigrated to the United States (or that was already here but was denied rights like the Native Americans) and evaluated what "freedom" and "rights" looked like for that group. Students consider the events that led
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11th
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American Lit Bundle 24 Essay Prompts + Rubrics - CCSS - Google Slides™ - Digital
This growing bundle of American literature short story essay prompts can be used as in-class assignments, take-home essays, or the essay portions of exams. Details:20 literary works with 1 essay prompt eachEach prompt is Common Core-aligned to 2 standards for grades 11-12: 1 for reading writing and 1 for readingStandards-aligned, 2-item scoring guides help you assess student writing thoroughly and quicklyAn essay brainstorming/planning template is included How it works:Your TPT download includes
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11th - 12th
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What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Full Text and Analysis
No American Literature or U.S. History curriculum is complete without a study of Frederick Douglass's landmark anti-slavery speech "What, to the Slave, is the Fourth of July?" This lesson presents the full text of the speech in print-ready format with rhetoric-based questions embedded in the text itself!As students read, they will answer dozens of targeted questions that allow them to increase their proficiency in rhetorical terms and devices (23 in all!) while practicing their close reading ski
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â ELA Quarter 2 American Literature Curriculum Grades 11-12 Bundle
Rhetoric of the American Revolution Full Texts and Analysis
Kick off your American Literature unit with this rhetorical analysis of three texts of the American Revolutionary period! Teach Patrick Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention," Thomas Paine's "The Crisis No. 1," and Benjamin Franklin's "Speech in the Convention."While each speech is contextualized in the time period, the focus here is to have students increase their proficiency in rhetoric and informational text through a close reading of each text.From ethos, pathos, and logos to parallelis
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â ELA Quarter 1 American Literature Curriculum Grades 11-12 Bundle
The Rhetoric of Du Bois and Washington: Comprehension and Analysis
No American Literature or U.S. History curriculum is complete without a study of the competing rhetoric of W.E.B Du Bois and Booker T. Washington. This lesson presents the full text of Washington's "Atlanta Compromise" speech and Du Bois's essay response from The Souls of Black Folk in print-ready format with rhetoric-based questions embedded in the texts!As students read, they will answer dozens of targeted questions that allow them to increase their proficiency in rhetorical terms and devices
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Harlem Renaissance Unit: Poems, Short Stories, and Rhetorical Analysis
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