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Other (social studies) Common Core RL.7.1 resources

Preview of Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects

Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects

This Ancient Greek Mythology Monster Unit contains a fun Greek Mythology project on monsters. Perfect for your Ancient Greece Unit, this Greek myth resource contains mythology reading passages on the Gorgons (Medusa), the Hydra, the Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological monsters.Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to a Greek Mythology Interactive Notebook.This package contains readin
Preview of Murder Mystery Activity w/out the Murder Who Poisoned Willy Wonka

Murder Mystery Activity w/out the Murder Who Poisoned Willy Wonka

Who Poisoned Willy Wonka is an interactive classroom activity promotes collaboration, logic, inference, critical thinking, character analysis and fun in your classroom. Students work to solve a mystery involving some of the greatest literary characters of all time.This is a great group activity, classroom team activity, or center activity. It is a great way to introduce units on mystery, character, literature or just for a fun and engaging activity. It is also great for classroom parties or bonu
Preview of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Study

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Study

Created by
Mrs Lena
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Guide is ideal for teaching world history, current events, scarcity of natural resources, world conflict and MORE! A story about the Lost Boys of Sudan, water crisis, and world history. This pack includes:Chapter by chapter comprehension questionsBackground information and mapsKLW ChartCharacter AnalysisVocabularyCause & Effect ChartEssay and discussion questionsPost Reading Questions Writing WorkshopExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for:Teachi
Preview of Whodunit? - Who Stole Dracula's Coffin? - A Classroom Mystery Inference Activity

Whodunit? - Who Stole Dracula's Coffin? - A Classroom Mystery Inference Activity

Who Stole Dracula's Coffin? is an interactive classroom activity that promotes collaboration, logic, inference, critical thinking, character analysis and fun in your classroom. Students work to solve a mystery involving some of the greatest literary characters of all time. There are two versions included - one with a named thief and the second, where student consensus determines who committed the crime. Murder mystery game without the murder.This is a great group activity, classroom team activit
Preview of Introduction to Geography / Think like a Geographer - Geography PPT Lesson

Introduction to Geography / Think like a Geographer - Geography PPT Lesson

Think like a Geographer lesson plan includes a power point presentation, sample foldable activity or students, as well as a note-taking worksheet. Topics include:1. Geography2. The five themes of geography3. Types of geographers4. Geographer's tools5. Geography CareersThe presentation includes a quick pop quiz at the end to review main points throughout the lesson as well as a think pair share wrap-up activity. Students can complete the note-taking worksheet or the foldable or complete bot
Preview of Murder Mystery Activity - w/out the Murder: Who Poisoned Sherlock Holmes

Murder Mystery Activity - w/out the Murder: Who Poisoned Sherlock Holmes

This interactive classroom activity promotes collaboration, logic, inference, critical thinking, character analysis and fun in your classroom. Students work to solve a mystery involving some of the greatest literary characters of all time.This is a great group activity, classroom team activity, or center activity. It is a great way to introduce units on mystery, character, literature or just for a fun and engaging activity. It is also great for classroom parties or bonus time.This resource inclu
Preview of EXTRA CREDIT, by Andrew Clements: A PDF/EASEL Book Club Packet

EXTRA CREDIT, by Andrew Clements: A PDF/EASEL Book Club Packet

This is an independent-work, custom-designed packet created to support CCSS for students in grades 4-7 as they read EXTRA CREDIT by Andrew Clements. The packet may be printed and/or used digitally by uploading to Easel. If you are not familiar with Easel digital products, here are a few links you can follow to better understand: What is Easel by TpT? Getting Started Guide FAQ for Buyers Included are 18 student pages which divide the text into four reading assignments with questions and
Preview of Classroom Murder Mystery Activity: Frankenstein: Who Killed the House Maid?

Classroom Murder Mystery Activity: Frankenstein: Who Killed the House Maid?

This interactive classroom activity promotes collaboration, logic, inference, critical thinking and fun in your classroom. Students work to solve a murder mystery set right after Victor Frankenstein creates his monster. No knowledge of the novel is necessary; however, this is a great activity if you've read the novel.This is a great group activity, classroom team activity, or center activity. It is a great way to introduce units on mystery, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein or just for a fun and enga
Preview of Year of Impossible Goodbyes, by Sook Nyul Choi:  A PDF/EASEL Literature Guide

Year of Impossible Goodbyes, by Sook Nyul Choi: A PDF/EASEL Literature Guide

This is a ready-to-use, custom-made packet designed for use with students in grades 5-9 as they read Year of Impossible Goodbyes, by Sook Nyul Choi. It consists of 23 student pages and an answer key. The student pages may be printed and used as a workbook or given as individual assignments. Alternatively, it may be exported to Easel and assigned and collected as a digital product with students adding text boxes as they go. The student pages divide the text into eight reading assignments with q
Preview of The Only Road Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)

The Only Road Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)

This is a lit log for The Only Road, a realistic fiction by Alexandra Diaz, about a boy and his cousin who flee their Guatemalan village to live with a brother in the United States. Even though this story is fictional, it is like the millions of real immigrants whose "only road" is to travel illegally into the United States. Themes are: immigration, undocumented immigrates, gangs and violence, bravery and fear, family and friendship. This lit log could be used as a guide for direc
Preview of 35 Discussion Task Cards for Literature Circles

35 Discussion Task Cards for Literature Circles

Spark engaging conversations with Literature Circle Discussion Task Cards!Are your students struggling to keep conversation going during book club meetings? Do they love their novels, but don't know how to engage in discussion? These task cards offer 35 creative, critical thinking questions to prompt engaging, in depth discussion around literature circle or choice reading novels. Each card has one prompting question that addresses the novel's character, theme, setting, mood, and plot. Simply cut
Preview of Isis & Osiris Ancient Egyptian Myth Reading & Comprehension Questions

Isis & Osiris Ancient Egyptian Myth Reading & Comprehension Questions

Created by
Magically Middle
The Egyptian myth of Isis & Osiris has been a favorite in my classroom since I began teaching! This thrilling tale tells the story of two brothers and their fight over the throne of Egypt. This product includes: A two page retelling of the myth of Isis and OsirisReading comprehension questions (5 multiple choice, 3 short answer, 1 chart-style question) An answer keyThis resource can be used as either a traditional worksheet, or digitally through TpT Digital Activities.
Preview of Until I Find Julian Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)

Until I Find Julian Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)

This is a lit log for Until I find Julian by Patricia Reilly Giff. The themes of this contemporary realistic fiction are: immigration issues, family, helping others, survival, and responsibility. The lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading, novel study, or literature circle). It can be used for distance or classroom learning. The key focus skills of the lit log are: cite textual evidence, describe plot/characters, and expla
Preview of Lucky Broken Girl Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)

Lucky Broken Girl Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)

This is a lit log for Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar. The themes of this historical fiction based on the author's childhood are: immigration and refugees, family, friendship, hardships, and school. This lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading group, literature circle, or novel study). It is also a great book to be used as part of a history/social studies unit and/or a discussion on immigration/refugees. It can be used for
Preview of The Danger of a Single Story- Excerpt, Video, Graphic Organizer,& Questions!

The Danger of a Single Story- Excerpt, Video, Graphic Organizer,& Questions!

Created by
Docs by Destiny
Great Distance Learning Resource -- Can be used in Google Classroom!TedTalk Excerpt Speech (Written & Video Access) Graphic Organizer & Analysis Questions! WITH ANSWERS!!No prep needed! Just post and go!Post as CLASSWORK in Google Classroom (Make sure to select the option that says "Make a copy for each student")The Google Folder includes:The Danger of a Single Story Speech ExcerptAssumptions OrganizerSix analysis Questions Answers DocumentPDF with Instructions to post to Google Classroo
Preview of Front Desk Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)

Front Desk Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)

This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Front Desk by Kelly Yang This is a realistic fiction written from the point of view of a fifth-grade girl who recently moved with her parents from China to America. Themes include: immigration, prejudice, tolerance, racism, bullying, poverty, multicultural, Asian American, family, and friends. The key focus skills of the lit log are:- use text to explain/draw inferences- determine theme/summarize- describe/compare/contrast/analyze character
Preview of Refugee: A Literature Study

Refugee: A Literature Study

This comprehensive literature study will get your students excited and talking about a real world issue! The study combines Alan Gratz's Refugee with informational texts, videos and photographs designed to help students better comprehend the novel and to expand their understanding of humanity. Through the integration of both types of texts, students will develop a deeper understanding of the novel and the struggles faced by refugees throughout history. They will also critique Gratz's ability to
Preview of The Dancer: A Chapter Book

The Dancer: A Chapter Book

Created by
LA on a Mission
This semi-autobiographical chapter book chronicles the life of a young girl in post-war Eastern Europe and touches on a number of universal themes through content rich text. Though not specifically a Holocaust story, the plot inextricably weaves the lives of people held in camps during the war into the dialogue and narration and presents a new and often startling vision of how the effects of war endure far beyond the date that ended the hostilities. Teachers looking for a companion piece to Holo
Preview of A Story Like the Wind (Gill Lewis/Jo Weaver) Novella Discussion Guide

A Story Like the Wind (Gill Lewis/Jo Weaver) Novella Discussion Guide

Guide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this masterful novella about refugees and the power of hope. Arranged by Common Core standards and written by acclaimed author Karen Lynn Williams, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book's themes.About A Story Like the Wind: Rami is in a small dinghy filled with strangers, all of them refugees seeking a safe harbor. But with no motor, no oars, and a rising tide, their situation looks
Preview of The Verdigris Pawn, Curriculum and Reading Guide

The Verdigris Pawn, Curriculum and Reading Guide

Created by
Alysa Wishingrad
The Verdigris Pawn, by Alysa Wishingrad, a 2021 JLG Gold Standard Selection, is an upper middle-grade fantasy novel that explores issues around power, privilege, and social justice. Use this guide to facilitate meaningful conversations and deepen the reader’s engagement around the issues, or power, politics, social structure, and class structure. The questions and extension activities are designed to prompt middle school readers to explore the world of the book as well as their own lives ex
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