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Common Core W.8.10 resources for Easel Assessments
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions + RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets
These 10 high-interest passages are paired with reading comprehension questions and short response questions for students to practice multiple comprehension skills AND writing with the RACE writing strategy. This resource is perfect for test-prep, special education and progress monitoring, differentiating, and scaffolding for struggling readers. Passages range between reading levels of 6-8th grade, making them perfect for groups of students with a wide range of reading levels. Comprehension ski
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Passages and Multiple Choice Questions RACE Bundle 6-8
"The Veldt" A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
NO PREP! Standards-Aligned! Distance Learning with Digital Activity!"The Veldt" is a classic story by Ray Bradbury. It centers on a family who has allowed technology to take over the rearing of their children, and the horrible consequences. My students are engaged fully in the reading of this science fiction tale! This resource includes:1. Comprehension questions in text-order ranging from general comprehension to critical thinking questions.2. Vocabulary is embedded within the questions.3
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5th - 8th
Thesis Statement Writing - Thesis Statement in a Writing Lead - Essay Writing
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a thesis statement has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of writing a thesis statement for each type of writing. Additionally, writing prompt evaluation with examples of brainstorming ideas and choosing the best ones to include in the essay provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance l
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6th - 8th
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The Fun They Had Short Story Analysis, Reading, and Research Activities
Looking for a relevant short story to share with your students? Isaac Asimov's "The Fun They Had" is perfect for our students grappling with distance learning! Your students will read the story, participate in a mini research project, analyze photos, and write a reflection.This is a great reading and research project for students to learn about education in the past, present, and what is imagined for the future.What teachers are saying about my distance learning resources:"Super easy to use (
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Back to School Planning Bundle Reading, Writing, Research Activities
Argumentative Essay Writing Unit - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - School Uniforms
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an arg
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6th - 8th
The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing - Essay Writing Outline & Practice
Unlock the secrets of effective writing with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and utilizing the stages of the writing process. This resource provides an in-depth introduction and thorough explanation of each writing stage, highlighting their roles in crafting well-structured essays. Your students will learn how to effectively use pre-writing, drafting, revising, proofreading, and creating a final draft. Perfect for writers of all skill levels, this lesson offers valuable insights and tec
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6th - 8th
The Diary of Anne Frank - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for The Diary of Anne Frank has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brains
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6th - 8th
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"Medieval Knights and Chivalry" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the process of becoming a knight and explain the code of chivalry. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 39-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answer
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5th - 9th
"Mansa Musa" + Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
Historians aren't exactly sure what year Mansa Musa was born, and they can't even agree on when he died. But they can agree on one thing .... HE LIVED ! A brief Article and Power Point reveal Mansa Musa, the richest man in recorded history - highlighting his accomplishments and impact - including his pilgrimage to Mecca. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Biography- 28-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessm
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5th - 9th
The Medieval Catholic Church's Role - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the Medieval Catholic Church, the increase of its influence and its relationship with the monarchy. It explains the orders founded at this time (Benedictines - monastic ... and Franciscans - mendicant), as well as, demonstrates the Church's emphasis on education, and its influence on universities. Benedict of Nursia, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas are highlighted. Activities and Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessments included.Lesson include
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5th - 9th
Early Capitalism and Mercantilism - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
The 3-page illustrated Article and 21-page Power Point explain how the Age of Exploration led to the system of capitalism and the philosophy of mercantilism, both of which dominated Europe and the rest of the world for centuries, and still greatly influences the world economy today. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 21-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Asses
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5th - 9th
"The Columbian Exchange" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the outcome and consequences of the European discovery of the Western Hemisphere - the exchange of goods, people, plants, animals, and ideas. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Article- 21-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Letter from Christopher Columbus" - 3 Primary Source Visual Attachments - Common
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5th - 9th
Medieval West Africa - "The Story of Sundiata" - Article, Power Point, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point, "The Story of Sundiata" is an engaging story of the life-altering journey a disabled boy, named Sundiata, undertakes to become a great warrior and eventual ruler of the Empire of Mali. The story, "The Lion King" has many parallels to this story. Ideal for Venn Diagram, T Square, and/or discussion groups. The Story of Sundiata makes a perfect cross-curriculum and/or extension lesson. Great for a discussion centered on whether a griot is a storyteller or
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5th - 9th
"The Sea Voyages of Zheng He" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point tell of the Ming's attempt to widen its tributary system and establish a state monopoly on trade by sending Admiral Zheng He on numerous sea voyages to distant lands. Activities, and C. C. Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Zheng He's Journal" + Attachments- Common Core
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5th - 9th
"Medieval West Africa - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The Article and Power Point examine the geography of West Africa, the history of the three Medieval West African Trading Empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as, explains Medieval West African Society and Art. Activities and Assessments included. (One Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment and One C.C. Aligned Document Based Question Assessment) Lesson includes: - 8-Page Illustrated Article - 79-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessments + Answer Keys - Primary S
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5th - 9th
Islam - 1,001 Arabian Nights - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
The Article and Power Point are explanations of the mythical origin of the book, A Thousand and One Nights. Scheherazade, the daughter of one of the king's viziers, decides to put an end to a terrible tradition. Excellent story of 1,001 tales told in 1,001 nights in order to save lives. Engaging extension to Islamic Unit. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 21 Slide Power Point- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question
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5th - 9th
Great Schism - 2 Civilizations Emerge - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and corresponding Power Point discuss the religious, political, and cultural differences that developed in Europe along the lines of the Great Schism. It explains the reasons for the creation of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church and the influences each had on their respective civilizations. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question
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5th - 9th
Argumentative Essay Writing - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Violent Video Games
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an arg
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6th - 8th
"The Byzantine Empire - an Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the Byzantine Empire from the founding of Constantinople to the Empire's demise. It includes Emperor Justinian's conquests, Justinian's Code, the Hagia Sophia, and how Theodora influenced Justinian's accomplishments. It also includes the Nicene Creed, the Great Schism, and the spread of Byzantine culture. Activities, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments, and four Brief Articles included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated
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5th - 9th
"The Renaissance - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point explain the European Renaissance and reveal the people, places, and concepts involved in it. The lesson includes the inspirations, the philosophy, the politics, the art, and the literature of the era. Common Core-Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments and Activities included. Also included: Primary Source: - from "The Decameron." Secondary Sources: "Decameron: The Story." + "The Black Death" Lesson includes: - 11-Page Illustrated Article- 143-Slide Illus
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5th - 9th
"Prince Henry the Navigator" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated 2-page Article and 26-slide Power Point tell of Prince Henry's influence in, and contributions to, finding a sea route to Asia that could compete with the overland trade routes in the 15th and 16th century. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article - 25-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers)- 'Prince
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5th - 9th
"The Islamic Empire" - An Overview - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point include the Origins of Islam, the Religion of Islam, and the Spread of Islam. Primary Source: "Muhammad's Last Sermon." Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 54-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: - from "Muhammad's Last Sermon"- C.C. Aligned - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows
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5th - 9th
The Rise of Japanese Feudalism - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point describe the important aspects of Japanese Feudalism - the lord/vassal system, the shogun, the daimyo, the samurai and the code of bushido, as well as, the connection of the samurai with Zen and Kendo. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 25-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice Assessment / DBQ Writing Assessment + Answer Keys- Primary Source: from "The Way of the
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5th - 9th
"Muslim Contributions to Later Civilizations" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Illustrated Article and Power Point explain the many achievements that make up the legacy of the medieval Islamic Civilization - in Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Philosophy, Science, History, as well as, Art and Architecture. Activities and Common Core-Document-Based Question Assessments included. Primary Source: "The Book of Optics."Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 36 Slide Power Point Presentation- Primary Source: from Ibn al-Haytham's "The Book of Optics" (scientific
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5th - 9th
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