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11th grade informational text dbqs
Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice (CER) Current Events Bundle Digital Resource
This resource is packed with easy to use, easy to grade, no prep, scientific current events, using the NGSS Science and Engineering practice of Engaging in Argument from Evidence. Students learn about a variety of science topics through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizers. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Cl
Grades:
6th - 12th
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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
DBQ: Hamilton, Jefferson and Political Parties
For this DBQ, students are asked to answer the question, "How did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton impact the development of political parties?"
The DBQ consists of 8 documents on 4 different areas of disagreement between Jefferson and Hamilton (French Revolution, size of government, national bank, debt). Each area of disagreement offers a document for each person's perspective. All sources are primary sources.
Also included is an advanced organizer on the two political parties to activ
Grades:
7th - 11th
Human Caused Climate Change ESS2.C Distance Learning Claim Evidence Reasoning
With this product students will understand the science behind humans causing climate change by reading an article and filling in a Claim Evidence Reasoning Chart/Graphic Organizer. Students will use evidence in the article that Human-caused climate change has made a substantial contribution to sea level rise, droughts, heat waves, tidal flooding and increases in global average temperatures that support the claim of the author.This resource is now Distance Learning optional! You get a link to mak
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
DBQ: First Amendment in Schools (From Tinker to "Bong Hits")
This DBQ focuses on the effect the Tinker v. Des Moines case had on students' and teachers' First Amendment rights. It ruled that you do not lose your constitutional rights at the "schoolhouse gate." Since the Tinker case, the rights won have been eroding from court case to court case. This DBQ analyzes the limitations the Supreme Court has put on free speech in schools, from Bethel v. Fraser, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, and Morse v. Frederick (Bong Hits 4 Jesus). This DBQ is a great argumentative p
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9th - 12th
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: reading questions, task cards, and test
This 45 page* novel study will assist students in comprehension and critical thinking while reading whole class, in a small group, or independently, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. Reynolds and Kendi's brilliant partnership is a must read for students hoping to gain a clear and engaging understanding of how race has been viewed and used in American history.Teachers can assign 50 critical thinking and recall questions to be answered during reading to hol
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7th - 12th
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Close Reading: First Amendment Landmark Cases and Political Cartoons
Perfect for Social Studies, Language Arts, Reading, Debate, and Public Speaking classes! This lesson guides students through reading and analyzing the first amendment, what is protected speech and unprotected speech. Students examine the actual amendment, sample political cartoons, and two Landmark Supreme Court cases. To culminate the lesson, students conduct further research on the First Amendment in schools to create their own political cartoon to show mastery of the material!
This lesson
Grades:
6th - 12th
BUNDLE “CSI Effect” Professional Journal Article Read and Analyze Activity
Upper level students need to be able to read critically and for information. This assignment has them reading a 6 page, professional journal article from the National Institute of Justice and answering 12 higher level thinking questions that explains a study done to answer the question “What is the effect of crime shows on jurors? “ This activity could be done in class, as a homework assignment or an online assignment. Due to the higher reading level of the information, I have found that student
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Battle of Stalingrad (DBQ)
In this resource students will analyze twelve documents in order learn about the Battle of Stalingrad and the urban warfare that takes place during The Great Patriotic War (WWII) in the Soviet Union. Students will answer 14 questions that go along with the documents provided and then answer an overarching essay question about urban warfare and its impact on both soldiers and civilians.
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8th - 12th
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Writing in Science - Constructed Response Strategy
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
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Grades:
5th - 12th
History Mini DBQ for US History- Manifest Destiny- SS.8.A.4.1 {History Guru}
History Mini DBQ for US History- DBQ Learning UnitManifest DestinyDocument Based Questioning Document Based Questioning through Language Arts and Reading Strategies SS.8.A.4.1 Examine the causes, course, and consequences of United States westward expansion and its growing diplomatic assertiveness (War of 1812, Convention of 1818, Adams-Onis Treaty, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine, Trail of Tears, Texas annexation, Manifest Destiny, Oregon Territory, Mexican American War/Mexican Cession, Cal
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7th - 12th
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The English Bill of Rights vs. US Bill of Rights
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
a. Analyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights.
Instructions: Complete the table and the questions that follow.
The English Bill of Rights, US Bill of Rights, and What Does This Mean?
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Cold War: Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan (Similarities and Differences)
When covering the Cold War topics of The Truman Doctrine and The Marshall Plan I often noticed that my students had trouble differentiating between the two, or mixing them up. This resource does an excellent job of helping student understand what each topic was, why it was used, and the differences between the two.In the first part of the assignment students read through a document on The Truman Doctrine, answering 5 reading comprehension question and 2 questions regarding current US relations
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Crash Course Quilt: Alternative to Traditional DBQ Essay
Do your students love John Green’s Crash Course videos!?!? Well, this alternative project is inspired by the series and may be used in place of a traditional document based question (DBQ) essay.
After reading a chapter in the textbook, reviewing primary sources, or completing a unit, students will create a “quilt” using index cards. This printable file contains the directions for the front and back of each card. (4” x 6” index cards are recommended.) A rubric and student samples (fronts only)
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8th - 11th
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Approaching the "N-Word" in Classic Literature Articles and Discussion Questions
Approaching the "N-Word" in Classic Literature Teacher Guide, relevant articles, and questions for discussion. One of the most difficult aspects of teaching To Kill a Mockingbird, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Of Mice and Men, and similar classic texts is how to appropriately and sensitively approach the use of the “n-word” in the texts. This resource provides notes, articles, and questions that are relevant, real, and can spark sensitive, yet powerful, discussions. Two articles are prov
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
DBQ Mini: Ratification of the U.S. Constitution SS.8.A.3.11 {History Guru}
Ratification of the U.S. Constitution U.S. History Mini DBQStandard:SS.8.A.3.11 Analyze support and opposition (Federalists, Federalist Papers, Anti-Federalists, Bill of Rights) to ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Essential Question: Should the Constitution have been ratified in 1787 without the Bill of Rights? Was the Bill of Rights necessary?DBQ Style Marking StrategiesHistory through ELA & Reading StandardsL.A. 1.7.2.: Authors PurposeLA.7.2.2.1: The student will locate, use, and an
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
World History Mini DBQ- Ancient Mesopotamia- SS.6.W.2.2 {History Guru}
Ancient MesopotamiaWorld History Mini DBQ- DBQ Style learning unitDocument Based Questioning through Language Arts and Reading Strategies SS.6.W.2.2 Describe how the developments of agriculture and metallurgy related to settlement, population growth, and the emergence of civilization.Essential Question: How have the following agricultural resources and tools helped to further develop ancient Mesopotamia?Sources:Source 1Sickle, farming toolSource 2Sumerian plowing farm with oxenSource 3Early Meso
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5th - 12th
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Imperialism: The Scramble for Africa (DBQ/ Map skills)
This informational text on imperialism and the scramble for Africa is a great resource for students learning about Imperialism during the 19th century and Africa. Pressed for time?? This resource covers a lot information on both imperialism and how it impacted the current borders in Africa today.NOTE: I would recommend using a colored printer, or making a colored copy of the maps if your students are working collaboratively on this assignment*14 document based comprehension questions included.*
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: WWI Bundle
Close Reading: Girl Power!-Women's Suffrage to Beyonce and "Independent Women"
The goal of this lesson is for students to be able to explain how views of women have changed across time by analyzing texts for author's craft. Perfect for the Reading or Language Arts teacher looking to include informational text or the Social Studies teacher looking to incorporate reading skills!
This Author's Craft tutorial begins with an analysis of two songs, "Survivor" and "Independent Women" from the sining group Destiny's Child led by Beyonce Knowles. Students listen to and make notes
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6th - 12th
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Socratic Seminar: Who Should Be on American Currency?
The images we see around us daily have a subtle yet profound effect. In this Socratic seminar, students consider American currency and consider: should the faces on the bills be changed or stay the same? The learn who is featured on currency now and think on who could be. This activity can be used during an American History course as students learn about figures like Andrew Jackson and Harriet Tubman, or can be used as a general debate in any Social Studies or English-Language Arts classroom.
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8th - 12th
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AP Language Rhetorical Analysis and Synthesis-Quizzes Bundle
206 MCQs in 10 Quizzes--Four AP Language Synthesis Essay Exam Sources: Wind Energy, Public Libraries, Genetically Modified Foods, and STEM Initiatives and Six AP Language Rhetorical Analysis Essay Exam Prompt-Texts: Adams, Banneker, Gandhi, JFK, Sotomayor, and Obama. MCQs address: author's purpose, claims-evidence, line-of-reasoning, details, diction, syntax, juxtaposition, parallelism, and tone.Answer Keys included. All Prompts-texts and Sources are free on AP Classroom/College Board. ***If yo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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French and Indian War DBQ
This activity supplements any French and Indian War unit as students are asked to look at primary and secondary sources to analyze the Proclamation of 1763 and the Battle of Quebec. The activity is short and aligned to only hit on the key aspects students need to know. While the activity does not stand alone, it is meant as a great homework activity or in class cooperative activity that will make students think critically!
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8th - 11th
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Letter from Birmingham Jail Martin Luther King Jr Argumentative Opinion Writing
This is a classroom tested reading comprised of the first half of King's great Letter from Birmingham Jail. I have included the first half for several reasons -- it already is a 10 page reading (5 double sided) with a page of vocabulary words with relevant definitions. Your handout will have space and lines for student responses to 9 study guide questions, which you can assign for reading comprehension or as prewriting in advance of an essay. I have added an answer key. The vocabulary is signi
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8th - 12th
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