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UNIT: What is the Purpose of the Preamble? US Constitution Grades 5, 8 & US Hist

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UNIT: What is the Purpose of the Preamble Grades 5, 8 and US HistoryThis unit is designed as an introduction to the study of the Constitution. The lesson’s focus on the language of the Preamble provides an opportunity to increase student reading

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Black History Biographies Bundle Teachers Pay Teachers

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This Black History Month Bundle contains 4 differentiated, turn-key units that cover ELA and history standards. These are engaging, differentiated student-centered lessons that cover the lives and legacy of important Black figures and events in

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Black History Month

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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1849 Gold Rush WebQuest - Differentiated for Grades 4-12

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1849 California Gold Rush WebQuest - Differentiated for Grades 4-12This high-interest and engaging webquest spans the California Gold Rush of 1849 and works well with readings, book study or as a stand alone, student-centered lesson. Students

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

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Webquests

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RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2...

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23 Daily Reading Warm-Ups Social Justice & Discrimination: Standards-Based

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Each of these 23 Daily Warm-Up or Bell Ringer passages is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and are written for grades 6 to 12. They contain quick reading comprehension and text structures questions, writing activities, and higher order

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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California Gold Rush Unit - Differentiated - Complete Unit with Lesson Plans

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Comprehensive California Gold Rush Unit - Differentiated for Grades 4-12This high-interest and engaging Unit, with lesson plans, covers the California Gold Rush of 1849 and is completely differentiated. Include are text dependent questions,

Subjects:

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

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2...

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Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln Presidency Units & Webquests

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4 FULL UNITS and 4 FULL WEBQUESTS for Classroom, Digital and Hybrid use. These lessons are student-centered learning at its finest.Reading, writing and history that spans the life and presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson

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U.S. History, Other (Specialty), Presidents' Day

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Printables, Webquests, Lesson

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BUNDLE Martin Luther King, Jr Differentiated Black History Month

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This a student-centered, print-n-go, turn-key differentiated unit about Martin Luther King, Jr. with a corresponding 6:00 video. This engaging resource includes informational text standard, social studies standards, fluency, reading comprehension

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Video Files

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Quiz Game: US History - The American Revolution - Card and POWERPOINT VERSIONS

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LIKE 20 QUESTIONS - ONLY Better. History Quiz Game is a great way to differentiate instruction. Students are given 10 answers - one at a time. With each clue they have the opportunity to guess the person, place or thing related to the topic.

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Games, Centers

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Thomas Jefferson Reading Comprehension, Fluency History Unit + WebQuest, Gr 5-8

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Student-Centered Classroom Unit on Thomas Jefferson with reading comprehension, fluency, WebQuest, and other standards-based activities. Perfect for President's Day or anytime.Reading, writing and history that spans the life and presidency of Thomas

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Webquests

$4.50

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Black History Month Bundle

By Two Pencils and a Book

This GIANT Black History Month Bundle contains over 7 differentiated, turn-key lessons that cover ELA and history standards. These are engaging, differentiated student-center units written at two levels for ultimate student access. They cover the

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$37.51 $22.76

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FREEBIE: Quiz Game: Civil War and Reconstruction - Card and PPT Version

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FREEBIE: 30+ Game Cards: CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION Edition.This Quiz Game is a great way to differentiate instruction. It is like 20 Questions - ONLY BETTER. Students are given 10 answers - one at a time. With each clue they have the opportunity

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Activboard Activities

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President John Adams Reading, Writing and History Unit with WebQuest, Gr 5-9

By Two Pencils and a Book

Classroom, Digital and Hybrid Unit PLUS a Webquest rounds out this student-centered unit.Reading, writing and history that spans the life and presidency of John Adams. Differentiated and engaging - this unit can be delivered and completed in various

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Activities, Webquests, Lesson

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Abraham Lincoln Reading, Writing and History Unit with WebQuest, Gr 5-8

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Abe Lincoln Unit and Webquest student-centered unit with reading comprehension, fluency, writing and standards-based work. Please check out the preview.Reading, writing and history that spans the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Webquests

$4.50

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Presidents Bundle: Reading Comprehension, Fluency, History, Paired Text +++

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5 FULL UNITS and 4 FULL WEBQUESTS 100s of activities including fluency, reading comprehension, text structures, history, writing and more - all standards-based.Resource 1: Presidential Facts: Reading Comprehension, Fluency, Paired Text &

Subjects:

U.S. History, Other (Specialty), Presidents' Day

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Webquests, Lesson

$21.75 $15.95

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From Birth to Emancipation LINCOLN WebQuest - Grades 5-8

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In this fun and engaging lesson that spans from Lincoln's Birth to the Emancipation Proclamation. Students complete a web quest consisting personal letters, historical documents and readings. Students use URL links to learn about important steps

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Webquests, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2...

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BUNDLE: Quiz Game - US HISTORY - Great for End of the Year

By Two Pencils and a Book

Freebie: 30 Game Cards: CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION Edition Included45 Game Cards: AMERICAN REVOLUTION Edition50 Game Cards: US History from 1622-178710 Answers is a great way to differentiate instruction. It is like 20 Questions - ONLY BETTER.

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$7.50 $5.00

$4.25

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QUIZ GAME: US Colonial History - Card and PowerPoint Versions

By Two Pencils and a Book

QUIZ GAME: US Colonial History - Card and PowerPoint Versions. is a great way to differentiate instruction. US History from 1622-1787.It is like 20 Questions - ONLY BETTER. Students are given 10 answers - one at a time. With each clue they have the

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Activboard Activities

$3.75

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Anne Frank WebQuest - Standards-Based Anne Frank Activities

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Anne Frank Webquest. Important Women in History.This high-interest and engaging webquest spans Germany, the Netherlands and Anne Frank's life and is perfect for use with Anne Frank's readings, book study or stand alone lessons. It also works as a

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Webquests, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2...

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GOOGLE DRIVE EDITION 23 Daily Reading Warm-Ups: Timeline of Discrimination in US

By Two Pencils and a Book

Google Drive Version Each of these 23 Daily Warm-Up/Bell Ringer passages is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and are written for grades 6 to 12. This resource is also available in form fillable PDF and PowerPoint at: 23 Daily Reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$3.85

$3.27

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George Washington Reading, Writing and History Unit with WebQuest, Gr 5-9

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Classroom, Digital and Hybrid Unit PLUS a Webquest rounds out this student-centered unit.Reading, writing and history that spans the life of George Washington. Differentiated and engaging - this unit can be delivered and completed in various ways

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Webquests, Lesson

$4.50

$3.83

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Recently un-retired K-12 reading specialist and classroom teacher. 30+ years of classroom experience at multiple levels.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands-on differentiated learning, tailored to the individual needs of each student, when possible. I believe that differentiation should not mean "dumbing down," but providing access so that all students can learn. I believe in engaging learners with real world situations and project-based learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Masters of Science in Educational Technology Masters of Science in Psychology

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Science, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Special Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Instructional Technology, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month