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7th grade Presidents' Day civics literature circles
The Outsiders - Stereotypes Worksheet
A worksheet to compare through positive and negative stereotypes the difference between the greasers and the Socs in S.E. Hinton's young-adult novel, "The Outsiders".
Expanded topics to also include difference between wealth and poverty, and students are required to apply the concept of stereotypes to their own lives.
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6th - 9th
MLK and Obama's March on Washington Speeches - Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated texts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington and President Obama's speech given at the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington given in 2013. The included zipped folder also includes an unmarked copy of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical componen
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6th - 12th
Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience 5-8
Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity64 pages Grade 5 to 8All stories also available individuallyDiscover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and
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5th - 8th
Class Action Lit Log (novel study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Class Action (by Steven B. Frank), an awesome realistic fiction, written from the point of view of an eleven year old boy, who with his sister, friends, and a retired neighbor file a class action lawsuit arguing that homework is unconstitutional. Students will truly be able to relate to this book.The key focus skills of the lit log are:- use text to explain/draw inferences/cite evidence- determine them/central idea/summarize- describe/compare/
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4th - 7th
Abraham Lincoln (10 Days That Shook Your World) Unit
This is a unit to use with the book Abraham Lincoln (10 Days That Shook Your World) by David Colbert. There is a quiz for each chapter of the book. The quizzes are a mixture of open ended questions and some multiple choice questions and answer keys are provided. There are two tests included with the unit. One test covers the Introduction through Day 5, and the second test covers Day 6 through the Afterword. The two tests are multiple choice with a few discussion questions. Answer keys are provid
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7th - 10th
President Obama’s Sandy Hook Elementary School Prayer Vigil Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s speech at the prayer vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, CT delivered on December 16, 2012. The speech was given in memorial for the 20 children and 6 adults who were killed during the shooting at the elementary school. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key
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6th - 12th
Australian Prime Ministers Match Cards
Immerse your students in the rich history of Australian Prime Ministers with this engaging resource. They will explore the names, years of service, and political party affiliations of each Prime Minister from Edmund Barton to Scott Morrison.Through a matching activity, students will identify the famous Australian icons associated with each Prime Minister and find the corresponding information. This interactive and informative resource will deepen their understanding of Australian politics
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5th - 8th
Common Core Cross Curricular: Reading and The Bill of Rights
This exercise allows students to read the Crooked Chronicle, a newspaper that recounts the Wolf's story of the True Story of the 3 Little Pigs and answer questions aligned with the Common Core in Reading. Students will analyze point of view, author's purpose, make inferences and locate textual evidence to show comprehension. Students will also compare and contrast the characters and narrators in both stories. Students will also apply understanding of the Bill of Rights as they prepare to def
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5th - 8th
Donald Trump vs. Stacey Abrams - A Rhetorical Comparison - State of the Union
This resource includes the annotated text, blank copy of the speeches, marginal notes, and accompanying guided reading activity for the following resources:President Donald J. Trump's 2019 State of the Union AddressStacey Abrams's Democratic Party Response to the 2019 State of the Union Address A Comparison Activity Between Both Speeches that Evaluates the Rhetorical Impact and Approaches of Each SpeakerThe included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speeches without annotations and margi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Sen. Kamala Harris's Nomination Speech at the 2020 DNC – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for Sen. Kamala Harris's Vice-Presidential nomination speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speech without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce it for students so that they can annotate it. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that stud
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6th - 12th
Presidents Day Vocabulary Boom Cards™ (Distance Learning)
This Boom Learning℠ resource with 21 digital task cards helps students learn vocabulary words about Presidents Day. The first card in the deck states the instructions and also includes a word bank with 20 target vocab words. On each of the rest of the cards, there is a definition and then students select the word that matches the definition by clicking on the correct word from a list or typing the correct word in a box. Students read the text and they can also click on the audio symbol to hea
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6th - 8th
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"Who Was Abraham Lincoln?" Reading Log
This resource is the perfect accompaniment when studying the election, President’s Day, American history, or biographies. It is designed to be used as a companion to the book "Who Was Abraham Lincoln?" by Janet B. Pascal.
This packet contains review questions for each chapter, related art responses and writing prompts, and blank pages for additional classroom use throughout the reading of the text—perfect for making a learning log or reading reflection log.
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3rd - 7th
Reading Comprehension with Questions - Economics, Internationalism, Scarcity
This is a page and half reading that comes with questions based on the reading.This has 8 short answer questions that all come directly from the reading. This reading covers-Scarcity-Internationalism-Globalization-Supply -Demand-Exports-Imports-Commercial
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Common Core ELA and Social Studies Cross Curricular: First Amendment
This is a cross curricular reading exercise with two passages about First Amendment court cases regarding Freedom of Religion and religion in public schools. Students will read to enhance familiarity and knowledge of the personal rights and freedoms protected under the Bill of Rights and answer questions correlated to the ELACC5RL1, 5, & 6 reading standards: Inferences, point of view, author's purpose as well as comparing and contrasting texts. There are 11 questions in total.
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5th - 8th
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Pres. Barack Obama 2016 Speech at the Democratic Convention-Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention delivered in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 2016. This resource includes 85 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. U
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6th - 12th
Maya Angelou Internet Quiz
Multiple choice quiz format. Students use credible internet sources to find answers. Takes anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes to complete, barring technical/computer issues. Quiz is 3 pages and includes an extra credit question. Use your own point system to score this. Answer key included. Works well with contemporary poetry unit, pop lit, and social/cultural studies. A turnkey assignment for a digital learning day.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
"Who Was George Washington?" Reading Log
This resource is the perfect accompaniment when studying the election, President’s Day, American history, or biographies. It is designed to be used as a companion to the book, "Who Was George Washington?" by Roberta Edwards.
This packet contains review questions for each chapter, related art responses and writing prompts, and blank pages for additional classroom use throughout the reading of the text—perfect for making a learning log or reading reflection log.
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3rd - 7th
No Taxation without Representation Socratic Circle Lesson Plan
This lesson plan includes a socratic circle with reading passage and questions over the concept of No Taxation without Representation.
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7th - 12th
Civics Chapter Book with Common Core Aligned Questions
This is a story that depicts civics through the eyes of elementary students. The questions cover 3 objectives: Basic Understanding: (vocabulary, main ideas, details, summary), Literary Elements: (Characterization, plot, setting, problem/solution), and Inferences. There are over 30 questions to address the different strands of the ELA Common Core.
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4th - 8th
FRANCES ALEXANDER by George Washington Close Read Poetry Analysis
Close Poetry Reading Analysis of FRANCES ALEXANDER by George Washington, first president of the United States. This poem is great for junior high to high school audiences as to the level and vocabulary being high, but explained within the questioning. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with using poem
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5th - 12th
Famous Speeches
Questions that engage thinking (and answers) for the following speeches: Luther before the Diet of Worms (1520), Sojourner Truth (1851), King George VI (1939), Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (1863), Franklin Delano Roosevelt First Inaugural Address (1933), George Washington’s Resignation Speech (1783) Speeches are available free online and most are on audio in YouTube
Grades:
7th - 12th
George Washington Article (Reading Level 2) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet is based upon the Britannica School George Washington Article, Reading Level 2. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about George Washington. I specifically created this worksheet to go along with the Discover Our Past: American History Curriculum. But this can be used with any social studies curriculum. This worksheet can also be used as a reading assignme
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5th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution Article Bundle
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