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Common Core CCRA.W.8 dbqs
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
The 1st Great Awakening DBQ and Stations
Students are asked to answer the question, "How did the Great Awakening influence the mindset of Colonial Americans?" using 4 sources. 3 are primary sources from the era, and 1 is an excerpt from a Journal Article by two modern historians.
This file comes with 2 options:
1) A traditional DBQ with 3 guiding questions per document to help the students toward their own thesis, with a page to record a quote that can be used as evidence in the essay.
2) A "Stations Packet" if the teacher wants t
Grades:
8th - 11th
The Great GMO Debate: Argumentative Writing Practice - Made with Google!
Looking to prepare your students for a state writing test or the ACT writing test? Searching for a real-world relevant topic to aid your students in building argumentative writing skills? This is the unit for you! Are genetically modified foods cause for concern in America? Should food companies label genetically modified foods to warn consumers? How has the fear of genetically modified foods impacted American economics, politics, and culture? What should the Department of Health and Human Servi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Short Story (any) : Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice Unit
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards after any short story. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast of similar short stories, mood, tone, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Check out these other
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle of Lessons Use Digital or Printable
This Is America- Childish Gambino (Distance Learning)
In this lesson, students will identify the claim Childish Gambino makes about the plight of African Americans in America in his song and video, “This is America,” and support that claim with evidence.They will meet this objective by:- See Think Wonder activity- Read Think Wonder activity with song lyrics- music video analyze- mini research on the historical background of video images. - think piece writing assignmentGoogle Slides for lesson--------------------------------------------------------
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8th - 12th
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Should Tik Tok Be Banned? NYS Regents-aligned Argument Essay
This is a New York State Regents-aligned student argument essay that asks students to take a side on a current political issue: Should Tik Tok Be Banned? Using 5 highly engaging and thought-provoking articles, students will debate the pros and cons of the current debate in Congress about banning the social media app. My students had so much fun debating this high-interest, culturally responsive topic that they could use their prior knowledge for! All articles are from this year and reflect the c
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8th - 12th
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Opinion Writing Performance Task Grade 2 or 3 PDF 2 Articles Edit Lists Rubric
This is a complete opinion writing performance task on zoos or aquariums for grades 2 or 3. You just have to print, copy, and pass it out! It has clear directions, a teaching page with definitions and pictures, 2 articles, 2 check-off pages for editing and proofreading, and a 4-point rubric. It is a great practice for the CAASPP SBAC STAAR or any standardized assessment. The task gives information on zoos and aquariums and students form an opinion on which one they would rather visit. All articl
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1st - 4th
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School Dress Code: An Evidence-Based Argumentative Writing Unit - Google Drive
This argumentative writing unit focuses on utilizing a popular and controversial topic, school dress codes, to spark informal dialogue and debate as well as claim/counterclaim development and evidence-based writing through article and video study. Examining students’ school dress code experiences, students are given many opportunities throughout this unit to discuss their positions with peers. These conversations and informal writings combined with an analysis of the differing viewpoints present
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6th - 12th
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PERSUASIVE WRITING SET BUNDLE! Argument Writing Assessment Sets for Grades 6-9
This bundle includes every text set currently sold in my store. Even better, you will have access to future text sets that are added at no additional cost to you. Let me know if you have any questions!Six great argumentative text sets in one great discounted bundle! With an emphasis on preparing students for state testing and writing assessment tests, all of these argumentative text sets provide (PDF) multiple realistic sources (4-5 each) with a prompt formatted to be much like what your studen
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6th - 9th
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The Crucible: Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice CCSS
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for The Crucible. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Related Products⛔ The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based⛔ The Cru
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based Distance Learning
AP Language Synthesis Essay Guided Worksheets & Activities Exam Prep Toolkit
Use these AP Language and Composition exam prep synthesis essay guided writing worksheets, graphic organizers, and activities to provide your struggling AP Lang students with approachable, yet rigorous synthesis essay writing opportunities throughout the year. Not only will these AP resources help your students meet the college-level writing requirements of the course, but they will also help them plan with a purpose, organize their thoughts, and complete their essay within that daunting AP exa
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Effects of Western Expansion Document Analysis Activity (US)
This couples nicely with the "Causes of Western Expansion Document Analysis" activity in my store. In this activity, students analyze 20 primary and secondary sources to determine the effects of western expansion by American colonizers in the late 19th century. Students consider the following questions while navigating the sources:What does this doc teach us about the effects of expansion?What details in the document led you to draw that conclusion?This lesson includes a Google Doc with all so
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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DBQ: Why Should We Protect the Wolf? (Mirco-Q MV)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why Should We Protect the Wolf?" This powerpoint is designed for a teacher to be able to use knowledge of the DBQ and immediately teach the content, with little preparation of lessons.This is a powerpoint to accompany the DBQ Micro-Q 3-day lesson. The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."Included within this PowerPoint are: Teacher Lesson Planning NotesIn
Grades:
K - 5th
DBQ: What Does the Longhouse Teach Us About the Iroquois? (Mirco-Q MV)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "What Does the Longhouse Teach Us About the Iroquois?" This powerpoint is designed for a teacher to be able to use knowledge of the DBQ and immediately teach the content, with little preparation of lessons.This is a powerpoint to accompany the DBQ Micro-Q 3-day lesson. The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."Included within this PowerPoint are: Teacher Le
Grades:
1st - 5th
Relevant Reading: Educated AP English Language Style Essay Prompts
Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, and ArgumentReading the book is not required.AP English Language style FRQ prompts. One of each of the three styles. Reading Educated is not required to successfully respond to prompts. The prompts focus on the issues associated with education and family.The AP Lang rubrics are appropriate for scoring, but state exam rubrics can easily be adjusted.Prompts provide an opportunity for students to practice individual skills with or without writing essays. They also pr
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Relevant Reading: Educated
American Civil War DBQ
This DBQ asks the question: How did the Civil War affect the various groups of people living in American Society.
Each documents (3 primary, 1 secondary) highlights 1-2 groups of people affected by the Civil War (Women, Free African Americans. Slaves, Immigrants and Southerners) and it is the students' job to articulate how each group was affected.
The packet comes with Teacher directions, A DBQ Cover page with directions, 4 documents with Text-based questions, and answer key for those questio
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7th - 11th
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5 W's - Source Evaluation Tool; Evaluating A Source's Credibility
This product can be used for any classroom/subject where a research paper is assigned and/or a classroom where students need to evaluate a source's credibility/trustworthiness. Examples: argument or informational-based research essays, DBQ's, etc.Product consists of:-5 W (Who, What, When, Where, Why) Source Evaluation Tool with prompting questions and space for students to write notes about the trustworthiness of a source - Checklist for identifying/evaluation a source's credibility & trustw
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6th - 12th
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AP English Language Style Argument Prompt on Hip-Hop
This prompt was created for my AP English Language and Composition class. It was based on a synthesis prompt from Cliff's Study Guide, but I modernized it and didn't use the outdated sources because so much has changed in the world of Hip Hop. Kendrick Lamar won a Pulitzer Prize! Jay-Z was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame! This prompt asks the students the extent to which Hip Hop has influenced American culture and more.
I chose to write it as a free-response prompt because my studen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Manifest Destiny Digital Investigation Egaging DBQ Resource
Unpacking the DBQ Prompt: Empowering Students to Analyze and Interpret: a full activity ready to go today! Are you searching for an interactive and comprehensive resource to delve into the fascinating topic of Manifest Destiny in US history? Look no further! Our digital product offers a meticulously crafted set of 29 slides, meticulously designed to guide students through a Document-Based Question (DBQ) exploration on Manifest Destiny, one of the most critical aspects of American history. This r
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8th - 10th
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The Ancient Indian Caste System DBQ and Essay (and Socratic Seminar in Between!)
This activity is an exploration activity, in which students will use graphics and links to websites/videos in order to learn about the ancient Indian caste system. Student begin by evaluating when social classes are necessary, then explore a series of scaffolded questions and resources to learn about how the ancient Indian caste system worked. Basic comprehension questions give way to higher level questioning, in which students will form opinions and develop a deeper understanding.Questions can
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6th - 11th
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Government Shutdown 2019 - Analysis and Argument Synthesis Project
Engage students in real-world argument and rhetoric with the resources in this project. Students are invited to synthesize a range of sources and develop their own original argument on the subject of the proposed border wall on the southern border of the United States.Following the format of the synthesis-type question on the AP English Language and Composition Exam, this product features a writing prompt and 6 sources taken from a range of media sources. It includes transcripts of the recent sp
Grades:
9th - 12th
Maps and Globes DBQ
The 13 slide document- Map and Globes DBQ (Document Based Questions) and Activities consists of the following:*a brief introduction to maps and globes and history of use*4 document based activities for students to complete using primary sources and thinking maps -Source 1= DBQ activity (3 pages) -Source 2=DBQ activity (3 pages) -Source 1 and 2=compare and contrast and follow up activity
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3rd - 6th
Should We Colonize Mars: Central idea, CRQ writing, Tracing a Claim
Highly engaging content that explores the topic of Mars colonization. Is it realistic? Can it be done? How would we do it? Students will read 4-5 text on the topic before writing a CRQ about colonizing the red planet. PPTs are included with the text that can be highlighted, pose thought provoking discussion questions, and multiple choice check ins throughout. Several videos are linked and/or included in the package for students to compare and peak interest in the topic. Students will complete a
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7th - 10th
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Document Based Question - Valley Forge
Document Based Question booklet comes equipped with a student guided booklet for students to engage with with primary and secondary source documents while keeping all of their research in one place within the booklet. The booklet goes through a complete cycle of DBQ. It also includes a guided essay template for students who need more scaffolding support. If you purchase this booklet you can download the PPT for free!
Grades:
6th - 11th
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