Elementary Halloween writing dbqs

Document-Based Question Writing Sentence Starters (DBQ) Social Studies

Created by

Analyze a source...now what? The writing resources included are great for social studies assignments that require document or text-based writing. Teach students how to locate important information in sources and help them put their observations into words. This must-have resource will become every students' "go to" when analyzing sources and completing DBQ social studies tasks. 5 Steps for Teaching Writing in Social Studies Resources Included:1.) Understanding the Writing Prompt (Example of ana

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

DBQs, Printables

Edgar Allan Poe Activity CSI Mystery of Literary History Analysis

Created by

Learning Pyramid

Explore Edgar Allan Poe's greatest mystery: his own death! Your students will explore primary sources, non-fiction text, and leading theories about Poe's early death with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on Edgar Allan Poe's life and literary accomplishments, and the events and circumstances leading up to his death. Leading theories about Poe's death are provided. St

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Simulations

CCSS:

, W.8.1e

...

Theme Lesson Plan: The Story of Ruby Bridges+follow-up Activities

Created by

Christine Andrus

This packet includes everything you need to teach a great theme lesson using the book The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles. This is a powerful story with many meaningful themes throughout. If you have a different book about Ruby Bridges, the activities would work well with that book as well. This lesson was used in grades 2-5 using the differentiated writing activities. I have found that students of all ages can relate to this book and feel its powerful themes. You will get: ~A Step

Subjects:

Black History Month, Informational Text, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

DBQs, Printables, Lesson

The Great GMO Debate: Argumentative Writing Practice - Made with Google!

Created by

Adventures with Mrs Anderson

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

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

...

Bud Not Buddy Novel Unit with Lessons and Vocabulary

Created by

Tanesha B Forman

This is a unit has been completely updated for formatting and content. It is a complete novel study using the book Bud, Not Buddy. The entire unit focuses on the Common Core Standards shift to getting students to use evidence from the text to defend their responses. It includes:• Calendar Overview• Chapter Questions• Graphic Organizers • Mini-lessons • & MorePlease feel free to ask questions before purchasing! Enjoy! Bud Not Buddy Unit Plan by Raising Rigor is licensed under a Creative Com

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

DBQs, Lesson

Boston Massacre CSI Project

Created by

History in Harmony

This middle-school level DBQ is a CSI-style investigation using 5 primary source documents and a case overview. You can complete the activity using only the primary source documents, or you can collect a few props to create an actual crime scene in your classroom. Students are required to analyze evidence from the primary sources, which include newspapers from the time period and witness statements, and complete a chart to help them in comparing the descriptions of the Boston Massacre from vario

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Activities, DBQs

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.8

Halloween Origins and History Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by

Learning Pyramid

Explore the mysterious origins of Halloween, Halloween history, and related traditions like Día de Muertos and Samhain! Your students will explore leading theories about the origins of Halloween with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Halloween, along with Día de Muertos. Leading theories about the origins of the Halloween are provided, spanning from

Subjects:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Simulations

CCSS:

, W.8.1e

...

Reading system and worksheets for "White Star, Dog on the Titanic"

Created by

Michele Snyder

This is a complete reading system that helps students to read closely and independently. It helps the teacher to tract the students progress and comprehension. Included is a bookmark for the student to keep track of assignments, worksheets, journal questions, and a grading rubric.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

DBQs, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Strengths and Weaknesses of the American and British armies in the Revolution

Created by

Investigating History

A student directed lesson, that is certain to help students to remember the strengths and weaknesses of each army leading up to the Revolutionary War!This is a complete lesson which includes: -Engaging Power Point with embedded answer keys, and all directions for assignments -Tactile sorting activity that requires critical thinking (students arrive at answers using reasoning before being given answers) This incorporates independent thinking, partner guidance and whole class review of material -D

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, DBQs

Writing in Science - Constructed Response Strategy

Created by

The SPARKLY Notebook

With literacy becoming more of a focus in education and the need to reach higher depth of knowledge in science, writing is imperative! This constructed response strategy will help your students learn to set up there writing, think analytical about their prompt, and to reach those higher depth of knowledge skills in science. This strategy is great in setting up for DBQs can easily transfer into other subject areas. Packet Includes: - CSET Breakdown & Directions - CSET Samples - CSET Blank

Subjects:

Informational Text, Science, Writing

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

DBQs, Printables, Graphic Organizers

NYCDOE Passport to Social Studies Grade 5: Ice Age Quiz

Created by

mrssyed

NYCDOE Passport to Social Studies Grade 5: Ice Age Quiz, not included in the Passport Curriculum. This is a multiple choice/short answer quiz with an answer key that I created to go along with this particular Unit. It should be used as an assessment after Lesson

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

5th

Types:

DBQs, Assessment

DBQ Step by Step

Created by

Tony Ambrose

This is a robust hypermedia program, built in MS PowerPoint, explaining in detail strategies to write a DBQ. The hypermedia program is more than just a slideshow, as the homepage slide includes buttons linking users to other sections of the presentation explaining how to write an introduction paragraph (using the GET method), body paragraphs, citing documents, conclusion sentences (using the RIC method), a DBQ rulebook and an interactive skills. Students love using this resource especially if th

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Interactive Whiteboard

Peer Feedback Sentence Starters - FREEBIE

Created by

5th Grade in Florida

The “BAG” method allows students during the peer editing process of writing to provide quick, specific, helpful, and understandable feedback. There are two copies of the BAG sentence starters on the page. I have my students glue this reference sheet into their ELA interactive notebook.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, DBQs

Ancient Greece Activity, Ancient Greece DBQ, Google and Print

Created by

Learned Lessons LLC

Ancient Greece Activity, Ancient Greece DBQ, Greece Writing Activity, World History DBQ, Distance Learning: This Ancient Greece DBQ Document Based Question Writing Activity is perfect for Common Core planning in your World History classroom! Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to answer questions. Back to School ideas for World History. Also included in World History Part 1 MEGA Bundle and Ancient Greece BUNDLE. Included: Print CopyGoogle Slides LinkGoogle Forms LinkCheck out o

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Writing

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

DBQs, Printables

Also included in: Ancient Greece Bundle, World History Bundle

Cause and Effect Lesson Plus other Follow up Lessons

Created by

Christine Andrus

This packet includes everything you need to teach a great cause and effect lesson using the book Old Henry by Joan W. Blos. If you have not read this book, it's a great story about what happens when a neighbor does not take care of his house. I found it in my school library. If your school does not have it, it's available to order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. This lesson was used in a 4th grade class but comes with multiple resources that will allow you to use it in lower or higher

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Writing

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, DBQs, Lesson

40 Spanish Debate Cards: Defend, Challenge, Qualify

Created by

Bilingual Classroom Solutions for SIFE and EBs

These Spanish debate cards feature a number of controversial/debatable questions for students to argue either orally or in writing in the form of a persuasive essay with claims, reasoning, and evidence. Also ideal for defend, challenge, qualify essays. Great for any bilingual, language-learning, ELL, or even SIFE classroom!Product also comes with 2 blank card templates for teachers (or students!) to write their own debate claims.This product is also available in the following language(s): • Engl

Subjects:

Spanish, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Games

DBQ: Why Are Hurricanes So Dangerous (Mirco-Q)

Created by

Teaching to Love and Inspire

This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why are hurricanes so dangerous?" The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."This is a powerpoint to accompany the Micro-Q 3-day lesson. Included within this PowerPoint are: -2 Accompanying Content Videos-"Ways to Hook Your Reader" Content -DBQ Jobs Descriptions and Easy to Follow Implementation Directions-Grade Level Engaging and Appropriate Graphics

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, DBQs

CCSS:

RI.1.1

, RI.1.2

, RI.1.4

, RI.1.5

, RI.1.6

...

A.C.E. Writing Strategy for Social Studies Constructed Response Pack 14 Page

Created by

TheSocialTeacher504

Product DescriptionThe A.C.E strategy is a constructed response strategy that gives students a format to make valid claims and support their claim in Social Studies Constructed Response writings. The strategy focuses on providing with meaningful evidence to support the claim.Why Use the A.C.E Strategy?The A.C.E Strategy is a great strategy for use in the Social Studies classroom for constructed response writing. The strategy encourages students to make a claim by answering the question in their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

DBQs, Outlines, Graphic Organizers

Jamestown VA DBQ combined with Lucy Calkins Units of Study Boxes & Bullets!!!!

Created by

Ani's Resources

I worked so hard to connect the Lucy Calkins Units of Study boxes and bullets technique with an incredible DBQ (Document Based Question) around the fact that so many colonists died at Jamestown, VA. I am very excited to share it with you. This is the a perfect 3-5 week long cross-curricular social studies and writing unit to conduct with 4th graders studying Virginia History. I rewrote the original DBQ essay to align it with VA SOLS, as well as the questions about each document. The documents us

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

DBQs, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

US History Document-Based Questions

Created by

LASTSTRAW

This Document-Based Questions (DBQS) set provides students with an opportunity to analyze historical documents and synthesize information to answer questions related to specific topics. In this case, the DBQs focus on three key historical themes: the reaction to slavery, the impact of the railroad system, and the Industrial Revolution (with a focus on inventions and child labor, and the War of 1812). Students will use both the provided documents and their broader knowledge of social studies to

Subjects:

Informational Text, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, DBQs, Assessment

DBQ Bucketing and Chicken Foot Pre-Writing Reference Sheet

Created by

Teaching with a Louisiana Twist

Guide students' thinking as they respond to constructed response questions using this Document Based Questioning (DBQ) student friendly reference sheet.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

DBQs, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Novel Study: The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart

Created by

Mrs. Sol

When Mark, a 12-year-old from Washington, runs away with his camera, his notebook, and his beloved dog, he’s got a plan and a reason. “The mountain is calling me,” he insists. In The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart, the main character's life goal is to reach the top of Mount Rainier, even if it kills him.This is a wonderful story on so many levels, so I wanted to create a novel study that allows students to show their comprehension in a variety of ways:Visually & Creatively - recreating Mark'

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

DBQs, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.4

, RL.5.9

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

...

Just Add WATER (Simple Strategy for TDA, DBQ, Constructed Response...)

Created by

Dog in Glasses

Response to Reading, Text Dependent Analysis, Constructed Response, Document Based Questions...Writing about reading comes in many names. This strategy - complete with notes, notes page, explanations, a sample paragraph, and a strategy assessment chart - will provide students with a scaffold for writing quality responses. Engaging students in the act of writing about what they read can be challenging. This sometimes occurs when students are not engaged in the reading, but it more often h

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

DBQs, Professional Development

Document Based Questions Middle Grades Introductory Unit - American Revolution

Created by

Summer Teaching Mama

This unit consists of six lessons in PowerPoint format designed to teach middle-grade students how to analyze DBQ questions and informational sources. These particular lessons use primary sources from the colonial era of American history. Students will be expected to have a general understanding of colonial and pre-revolution history. Each lesson begins with essential questions and "I can" statements for your learner. The handouts provided guide students to understand DBQ analysis through graph

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

DBQs, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

RI.5.7

, RI.5.9

, W.5.1a

, W.5.9