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High school informational text dbqs for Microsoft Word
Maps before and after WWI
Before and after WWI comparison of maps of Europe and Middle East (Southwest Asia). Questions require close reading and analysis of maps. Answer key included.
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7th - 10th
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European Exploration Primary Source Analysis
These primary sources look at European Exploration through the lens of the 3 G's (Gold Glory Gold). Each source highlights one of the G's. I present these sources as stations, but any presentation is sufficient. They are great for discussing perspective, geography, and of course, the 3 G's.
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7th - 10th
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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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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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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
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.*
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: WWI Bundle
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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Dracula-Blood Transfusions?
Students read two pieces of informational text on blood types and transfusions and then excerpts from Bram Stoker's Dracula. They answer five multiple-choice, close-read questions and 10 short-answer questions that lead them to make a claim about the blood transfusions Lucy receives and how the process is interpreted in the novel. The essay question is provided. Question 15 requires knowledge from having read the first few chapters of the text, but is not necessary for the completion of the shor
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9th - 10th
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Timbuktu- West Africa- mini DBQ
Students will analyze 3 easy-to-read sources and fill out an organizer to explain why the city of Timbuktu was so impressive to foreigners. This can be a short writing assignment but there are also some ideas for differentiated instruction as well with this activity.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution DBQ activity has 25 questions, helping students figure out why the Texas Revolution happened, what happened during it, and why Texas became its own republic. The questions use 9 different documents to make it interesting. Additionally, students will complete a writing assignment based on their analysis of the provided documents. This DBQ is a great way to practice thinking, analyzing history, and writing skills. ⭐Engaging lesson!⭐Promotes critical thinking⭐The assignment doe
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7th - 11th
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In Cold Blood: Students Create and Write Synthesis Essay
This assignment, accompanied with a thorough rubric, asks students to create their own synthesis prompt and essay based issues found in Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. There are nine prompt suggestions (or students can create their own). They are responsible for finding five academic sources that could be used to defend, qualify, AND challenge the prompt. They must then create an annotated bibliography that cites the source and explains how it could be used to address the prompt. Students must in
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP Language Synthesis Essay with Bully Documentary
This prompt is an AP English Language and Composition Synthesis Essay question. It contains six reviews of the documentary BULLY that students must use to defend, qualify, or challenge a statement provided. I have limited the number of pages students may write to two, but it is an editable Word document. Likewise, this is a take-home assignment and would need to be modified slightly if done in a timed-situation. Modified AP Synthesis Rubric provided.
It obviously requires that students have watc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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McCarthyism/Cold War DBQ
This activity includes the use of 7 primary source texts (speech excerpts, photographs, and comic strip) to engage students and encourage them to interact with text and cite specific evidence. Each document comes with at least 3 questions. The questions build upon each other to help students see both sides of the issue with McCarthyism during America's Cold War Era. At the end, students will take the information they have gained while analyzing the documents and construct an argumentative essay.
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6th - 12th
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Interwar Years: Japanese Expansion (DBQ)
This resource covers Japanese expansion during the interwar years. This DBQ is a great assignment for teachers covering the interwar year period and the road to WWII. Many students understand that Japan was involved in WWII, but fail to understand the motives of their involvement. Upon completion of this DBQ students will have a better understanding as to why Japan was trying to expand its empire, and how it planned to achieve that goal.I am currently using this in my IB history class, but it
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Interwar Years
Rape of Nanking (Webquest)
This resource covers the Nanking massacre during the interwar period, and is a wonderful resource to use to help student understand what was going on with Japan during the interwar year period. This resource could also be used to show students the horrors of war.NOTE: This resource is recommended for older students!* All links are active as of 2/4/19* 18 Short answer questions included.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Globalization DBQ
*Full DBQ with rubric, documents, and questions!
*A multiple choice version also included to be used as a modified version, or for younger grade.
*Great for a final assessment when teaching Globalization
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6th - 12th
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Hillbilly Elegy NINE AP English Language Style Essay Prompts
Prompts for Language Arts and AP English LanguageSynthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, and ArgumentReading the book is not required.AP English Language style FRQ prompts. Three prompts for each of the three styles. Reading Hillbilly Elegy is not required for students' ability to respond to prompts. The prompts focus on the issues associated with life, poverty, culture, and family in Appalachia. The AP Lang rubrics are appropriate for scoring, but state exam rubrics can easily be adjusted.Prompts provi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: 37 AP English Lang Essay Prompts
Reformation Primary Source analysis
In this activity, the students read 3 different primary sources from Martin Luther. Each of these sources were specifically chosen to showcase his dissent from the Catholic Church. On the 3rd page are DOK leveled questions dealing with the documents. While this can be presented in any way the teacher chooses, I find it beneficial to have a collaborative station for each source, and the students can rotate to the next station/source after 10-15 minutes.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Interwar Years: Japan between the wars (Info. Text)
This informational text covers Japanese expansion during the interwar years. After reading and answering the questions, students will have a better understand of what was happening in Japan during the interwar year period, as well as the role Japan played in WWII.*5 reading comprehension questions, with answers, included.*MS Word for easy editing.*Great for Kagan style activities
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Interwar Years
British Mandate and the Balfour Declaration ( Arab-Israeli Conflict )
The establishment of an Israeli state has impacted the political, social, and economic landscape of the region beginning with the Age of Empire the rise of nationalism in the region and Europe, continuing through the creation and modern condition of state of Israel, and Israel’s influence on US foreign policy in the middle east.Post World War I treaties revolving around the creation of a national Jewish homeland in Palestine aimed to show support for Zionists as well as to protect the rights of
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ELA Test Prep (Characterization/Cultural Experiences) Hemingway's "Indian Camp"
This standards based product previews "Indian Camp" with a one page summary on how the 19th and early 20th century brought changes to economics, the medical profession, and ideas about child development. These ideas as well as thoughts about how Early European and American thinkers viewed Native Americans place the short story in a social, historical, and philosophical context that students will use to think about important questions of theme and characterization.
Responsed are organized into 6
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9th - 10th
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Taxation/Types of Taxes DBQ
Students will read about the different types of taxes (Flat, Progressive, Regressive) found in the US, They will then be given a persuasive essay prompt for them to determine which type of taxes system they endorse.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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To What Extent Was the Civil War Inevitable - Harkness Discussion
Looking to create a student-centered learning experience where students analyze important historical sources, develop critical, open-ended questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue to build a shared understanding? The Harkness Discussion, pioneered at Phillips Exeter Academy, takes the Socratic Seminar method teachers are familiar with and reduces the teacher to an observer and referee. By placing more of the onus of the discussion on students, they will take ownership of the discussion, allo
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10th - 12th
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WWI: Treaty of Versailles (DBQ/Map Skills)
This resource is great for covering the end of WWI, or if you are looking to improve students analyzing and interpreting skills. Student will need some background information on the causes of WWI, before using this resource.*Great when used in Kagan style structures to induce discussion between students.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: WWI Bundle
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