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First Thanksgiving: Fact vs. Fiction Evidence-based Reading Passage [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

Do you want more no-prep reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about the fictionalized and true histories of Thanksgiving. As I create reading passage sets,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1, W.9-10.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.4, RH.6-8.1, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.4, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.9-10.1

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History of St Patricks Day Differentiated Reading [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

Are you searching for a secondary option for St. Patrick’s Day? This is a non-fiction reading passage with two levels for middle school or high school that includes close reading, annotation and making claims. This resource focuses on reinforcing

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.1, W.8.1, W.8.2, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.L.4...

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Women of the Renaissance Workbook Women’s History

By Laurel the Historian

This is a no-prep workbook about contributions of women to the Renaissance both in terms of art & the humanist movement. It includes a nonfiction reading passage, primary source analysis, and a research project. This would be perfect for any

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Women's History Month

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Workbooks, Projects, Google Apps

$4.00

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History Valentines Day Differentiated Reading & Critical Thinking [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

Do you want more holiday-themed reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage available as PDF or Google Doc for middle school and high school students that includes critical thinking questions about the history of Valentine's Day. One of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.10, RI.8.1, RI.8.4, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.10, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.10...

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Climate Change Activists Reading Package and PBL Inquiry

By Laurel the Historian

This is an engaging, evidence-based non-fiction reading passage about climate change and climate change activists for upper middle school or high school students that focuses on comprehension, making/supporting claims, data analysis, and

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies - History, Back to School

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Workbooks, Projects, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1, W.9-10.1, W.11-12.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6, WHST.9-10.1, WHST.9-10.7, WHST.11-12.1...

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History of Christmas, Hanukkah & Other Winter Celebrations [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

Searching for a holiday-themed evidence-based reading passage? This is it! This non-fiction reading passage for secondary students about the history of Winter Celebrations including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more! It includes critical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2b, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.2b, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6, RH.9-10.1...

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Non-fiction Close Reading Passage Nat Turner's Rebellion [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

Do you need an interesting reading passage that's perfect for Black History Month? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about Nat Turner's Rebellion. One of the reasons I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.10, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.10, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.10

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Create Your Own Primary Source + Analysis *Back to School*

By Laurel the Historian

Are you looking for an engaging resource for digital learning? In this activity, students will create their own primary resource of history in a letter or diary entry format which documents their personal experience. They will practice using

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Critical Thinking, Back to School

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Workbooks, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.8.3, W.8.4, W.9-10.3, W.9-10.4, CCRA.W.4, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.9-10.4

$3.00

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History of Holidays Series Evidence-based Passages Growing Bundle

By Laurel the Historian

This growing bundle includes a series of is non-fiction reading passages for middle school or high school students that are evidence-based and focus on literacy skills like summarizing, annotating, critical thinking, and supporting claims with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

$23.00

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History of Halloween Evidence-based Passage with Comprehension *Editable*

By Laurel the Historian

This is an evidence-based non-fiction reading passage about the History of Halloween for middle school or high school students that focuses on summarizing, comprehension, and using evidence. This resource is part of a set that focuses on literacy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Halloween

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

$3.00

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Nationalism Presentation:Germany, Italy & Latin America, Guided Notes [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

Do your students struggle with nationalism? My Modern World History/World History II students were not getting it, so I created this resource to help break it down for them. It goes over the different types of nationalism and looks at the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Google Apps

$5.00

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History of Easter Reading Comprehension and Skills [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

This is an evidence-based non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school students that focuses on summarizing, comprehension, and making claims about Easter Traditions. This resource is perfect for distance learning and part of a set

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, W.7.1, W.7.1b, W.8.1, W.8.1b, W.9-10.1...

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American Abolitionists Nonfiction Reading Passages & Writing Prompts [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

This is a no-prep packet on American abolitionists. It can be used as a bell work booklet, but would also be suitable for sub plans, or for early finishers. One of my focuses when creating this was to ensure that students are improving student

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Black History Month

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Workbooks, Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1, W.7.1, W.7.2b, W.8.1, W.8.1b, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2b, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1...

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Age of Exploration Workbook - Evidence-based with Engaging Activities [Editable]

By Laurel the Historian

This is a no-prep packet on the age of exploration. It can be used to deliver course content, as a bell work booklet, or for sub plans, or early finishers. One of my focuses when creating this resource was to reinforce reading and writing skills in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.10, W.7.1, W.7.2b, W.7.3, W.8.2b, W.8.3, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.3, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4...

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History of Pancake Tuesday Evidence-based Reading Passage & Critical Thinking

By Laurel the Historian

Do you want more no-prep reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about the history of Pancake Tuesday. As I create reading passage sets, I make sure that I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Workbooks, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.2, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, W.7.1, W.7.2, W.8.1, W.8.2, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2b, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.1...

$3.00

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Women in War Evidence-based Close Reading Passage

By Laurel the Historian

Do you need an engaging non-fiction close reading passage for Women’s History Month or World War 1? This is an evidence-based non-fiction reading passage for secondary students that includes close reading, annotation, comprehension, and making

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Workbooks, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2b, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.2b, CCRA.R.1...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 10th year teaching grades 9-12. I have extensive special needs experience and training as well as experience with second language learners. This year is my first year shifting to standards-based learning using the C3 framework.

MY TEACHING STYLE

In class, I focus on critical thinking including a lot of discussion as well as inquiry and project-based learning opportunities. Due to my special needs training I really focus on meeting the needs of all of my students through differentiation as well as allowing for student voice and choice!

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