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World history Common Core RL.9-10.10 resources
A Long Way Gone--Quizzes and Answer Keys
Do you want to check your students' understanding of each chapter of A Long Way Gone: A Memoir by Ishmael Beah? This collection includes 7 handouts to use as during reading activities, short-answer quizzes, comprehension guides, exit tickets, discussion-starters, or homework questions. Answer keys are included.
There is a handout to cover the following chapters:
1. Chapters 1-5
2. Chapters 6-9
3. Chapters 10-11
4. Chapters 12-14
5. Chapters 15-17
6. Chapters 18-20
7. Chapter 21
The materials
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9th - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these
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4th - 10th
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World Myth Bundle: Teach a Semester-Long World Mythology Course
This planet-sized bundle gives you materials you need to teach a semester-long world mythology course with 92 days of instruction from which you can pick and choose! These stories are drawn from a variety of world cultures: Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Africa, China, Japan, Russia, American Indian, and many more! The WORLD MYTH BUNDLE includes:Digital teacher guide versions of 5 mythology textbooks: Reaching Valhalla, The Road to Camelot, Tales from Ancient Egypt, Hero Tales from Around
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6th - 12th
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Animal Farm Intro Powerpoint
Includes allegorical/historical character parallels, introductory timeline to the rise of communism, links to historical notes, video clip links. Please be sure to preview the videos to ensure that your teaching aims are met. Clips are not meant to be used in their entirety. To be used with character chart. Creative animation used to improve engagement.
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8th - 12th
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In The Time of the Butterflies Chapter Lecture Notes: Visually Impressive
Visually interesting Google Slides Lecture notes for the entire novel, In the Time of the Butterflies, by Julia Alvarez. Slide deck includesBullet point summaries of major events from each chapter. A list of characters is mentioned for each chapter.Lists of themes for each chapter.Years for each chapter.This is the perfect accompaniment for lectures. It will remind students and you of the important events, characters, and discussion points for each part of the text as you click through this pres
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Trojan War Lesson - Presentation + Study Guide - Introduction to The Odyssey
Need a Trojan War lesson to introduce The Odyssey or The Iliad? This presentation includes everything you need to walk students through the Trojan War and the stories of Achilles, Patroclus, Odysseus, Hector, and Helen of Troy. Excellent for introducing The Iliad or The Odyssey!FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS TROJAN WAR LESSONRecommended for: Grades 8+Formats: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Forms, PDF (you need any two of these)Editable: Yes, all text is editableHERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GETPresentation Study
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8th - 11th
Song of Roland: Presentation of Select Portions of the Epic
This unit covers basic information about the early Middle Ages. Activities include research assignments and creative writing. Students present groups of Laisses as sportscasters calling a football game, a 60 Minutes newscast, a comic book, and a funeral eulogy. A student emcee provides pertinent details that tie the story together. This is a fun way to get students to think critically, be creative, and present their productions. My class of high-risk English II students loved this challenge. COM
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7th - 12th
Animal Farm Character Comparison Chart
Compares Animal Farm characters to their historical/allegorical equivalents. Ideally used with the Intro Powerpoint. Can be used independently, and should be kept as a running log during reading.
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9th - 12th
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The Assignment by Wiemer Novel Guide Jewish History
The Assignment by Liza Wiemer Novel Guide is ideal for teaching Jewish History and current events. This resource explores what happens when a school assignment that is (supposedly) meant to teach tolerance and ethics teaches the exact opposite. The story is based on true events and written for high school students. This novel guide includes;Learning objectives KLW Chart Pre, during, and post reading activitiesReading comprehension questions & answersText to self, text to world reflection que
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9th - 12th
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1001 Nights Background & Storyboard Summaries
Stories of magic and talking animals are not just for elementary kids!This project introduces students to the world of 1001 Nights with background information on the history of the tales, an introduction to the frame story structure, and a basic summary of Scheherzade's tales.After an introduction, students are provided with 6 retellings from 1001 Nights. They use these retellings to create an illustrated storyboard poster summarizing the tale.INCLUDED MATERIALS:Google Slides giving on 1001 Nigh
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Everything Sad is Untrue Pre-Reading Bundle
Antigone Posters + Gallery Walk w/ THEMES!
These classroom decor posters with important quotes from Sophocles' Antigone are also a pre-reading gallery walk!These are some of the hardest working decorations in my room. We display them around the room (and print them in mini-size sets for students who are absent or need to social distance) and have students move around considering each quote and the themes and values they see reflected in them. This helps us anticipate what the major themes and values of Antigone will be. Then, they add to
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Antigone Complete Unit Bundle
Creation Myth Poster Project w/ Rubric and Note Taking Page -- EDITABLE
In this project, students will delve into cultural narratives that explain the origins of the universe, also known as creation myths. Through a student-centered approach, participants will not only explore the diverse mythologies that have shaped civilizations throughout history but also actively engage in research, critical thinking, and creative expression to bring these stories to life on their posters. With rubric and note-taking page. FULLY EDITABLE.More from Active and Engaged ELA
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8th - 12th
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Greek Mythology - Mythology Heroes Board Game Project - Heroic Board Game
Have students synthesize their learning of various heroes from Greek mythology by creating a board game. Students will create an original board game that is based on the adventures of one hero. This is a great hands-on, creative project to wrap up a unit on the Greek heroes!Have a day in class where groups play each others' games and evaluate them. Students will review the myths learned and have fun at the same time!Here's what you'll get:Detailed student instructions and requirementsPeer evalua
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6th - 9th
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Antigone Pre-Reading Workbooks CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN!
This Antigone Pre-Reading Workbook has everything you need to make a customized workbook to fit your students, classroom, and school climate. Check out the preview for a full and detailed list of what is included in the ready-to-print file. In this zip file, you will find:2 Cover page options1 ready to print table of contents, and 1 editable table of contents3 pages of "Teacher Cheat Sheets" to help you if you're new to teaching this text. 1 page of anticipatory Agree/Disagree statements3 worksh
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Antigone Complete Unit Bundle
Myths of the Underworld Presentation - Project w/Rubric & Note-Taking Chart
In this student-centered, inquiry-based project, each student will embark on a personalized research journey, selecting and delving into the nuances of a specific underworld myth. Through engaging presentations, they will not only showcase their findings but also contribute to a collective understanding of the cultural significance and enduring resonance of these timeless tales. Includes a grading rubric, as well as a note-taking chart for students as they listen to their peers present their pro
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: MYTHOLOGY - Myths of the Underworld BUNDLE - EDITABLE
Interactive Plato's Cave Allegory Quiz & Activity Pack (Grades 7-12)
With Plato's Allegory of the Cave Quiz Bowl Activity, review every detail, inference, and popular culture reference to the famous philosophical myth. Includes 60+ review questions and a set of pub-style trivia sheets. Pair this activity with a rich, multi-layered reading with the popular Allegory of the Cave in Plain Language lesson plan. Note: The download includes PDF, Google Workspace, and Easel. Modify this resource for use on Google Classroom and other classroom management sites.This resour
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand - Infographic Background Brief - Road to WWII
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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6th - 12th
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Private Peaceful Complete Unit
Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's most taught authors-- including his book Private Peaceful. I was teaching this book in my classes well before the movie came out. This book is full of twiists and turns that will keep students hooked. AND the movie is different enough that students enjoy dissecting the director's choices as they watch the movie. This text works amazingly well to help students understand the concept pf a frame story, flashbacks, static and dynamic characters and the importance
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9th - 12th
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I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai - 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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8th - 10th
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Boy in the Striped Pajamas 30 Day Unit
This comprehensive unit on Boy in the Striped Pajamas has it all! Introductory activities, multi-sensory activities, a day by day schedule, comprehension guides, assessments and more! This unit forces students to read through the novel and use their powers of inference to meander through Bruno's life along with him, figuring things out as he goes. An engaging unit, this will help your students see the Holocaust, families, and themselves from a different perspective. This unit includes over 40
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5th - 12th
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World War II Novel Study: Road map project
If you are looking to inspire students to look differently at novel studies and how to present them this product is for you. Students will work through graphic organizers, study maps, add artistic flare, and learn how to tell a story on a map as they experience their character's trials and tribulations during this novel study. Here is a look at the first graphic organizer for this project.
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8th - 11th
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Presentation: Create Your Own Modest Proposal
This is a presentation students can create that pairs with Swift's A Modest Proposal. Students address a problem they want to solve with a satirical solution. They may select a problem that is happening at school, in their state, in the United States, or even a problem that is happening globally. This presentation has students work with satirical devices in literature to incorporate them into their presentation. Step by step directions are included for students on what to include in their presen
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9th - 12th
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I Have Lived a Thousand Years - Interactive Notebook
This is a complete unit plan, and could be used both in a classroom environment, or for guided distance learning as a book study.In I Have Lived a Thousand Years by Livia Bitton-Jackson, students will follow 13-year-old Elli Friedman as she grows up in the devastating years of the Holocaust. In this hyperdoc / interactive notebook, I have gathered and linked videos from reliable sources that I use to teach students the historical events that are tied to the novel. The entire unit is planned ou
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7th - 10th
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FREE | Communism | Who was Karl Marx? Creepy Marxist Poems | Poetry Analysis
Attached is an editable word.doc collection of some Karl Marx poetry and creative prose, turned into a free analysis activity to provide students some insight into who is Karl Marx. For ELA: Can be used for an activity related to Animal Farm by George Orwell when providing a background about Karl Marx leading up to a compare / contrast activity for Old Major's speech to Lenin's speech (Chpt 1). This activity can also be used in a history class when learning about Marxism.Marx's poetry and pro
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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