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Close reading Common Core RH.6-8.6 resources
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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Early US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
Strengthen your on-level U.S. History or AP US History units with 48 1-page-or-less, high-interest primary sources from early American History: Colonial America - Jamestown and the Revolutionary WarEarly America - Constitution, reform movements, westward expansion Civil War - the abolition movement, Civil War, and ReconstructionGilded Age - New immigrants, urbanization, Native Amerian relationsEach source comes with a tailored graphic organizer and answer key, using the effective HIPPOS analysi
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8th - 11th
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Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
Strengthen your on-level U.S. History or AP US History units with 48 1-page-or-less, high-interest primary sources from 1900s modern American History:Turn of the Century - Progressive Era, Roaring 1920sHard Times - Great Depression, WWIIMid-Century - Cold War, Civil Rights MovementLate 1900s - Vietnam War, Reagan through Trump administration Each source comes with a tailored graphic organizer and answer key, using the effective HIPPOS method: Historical ContextIntended AudiencePoint of ViewPurpo
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8th - 11th
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Black Out Poetry Civil Rights Reading, Writing & Art Project
Resource for Black History Month and Martin Luther King, Jr. DayThe purpose of these activities is to help students read deeply while reading excerpts from historical civil rights speeches. So often, civil rights leaders like Dr. King are discussed as if they were super heroes. They are, in a sense, super heroes. But it’s important for students to realize that they were also regular people, often with very humble beginnings who found themselves in situations, environments and racist conflicts th
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5th - 7th
Prairie Lotus Novel Study
This product will be a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, paired texts, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will b
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5th - 7th
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Finding Langston Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome. With over 70+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what
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5th - 7th
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The Election of 1800 Hamilton Musical Analysis
Resource includes the PDF, ready to print, and the WORD file to allow changes to fit your classroom.
Overview: This activity provides the lyrics and guiding questions that can be used to introduce or reinforce the Election of 1800, as portrayed in the hit musical Hamilton. The activity can be used to develop students’ ability to close read powerful lyrics, develop deeper historical analyzing skills, and build more insight to the Founding Fathers. This activity is aligned to the History-Social
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5th - 12th
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Gilded Age Labor Rights Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets 6-Pack
Teach source analysis and bring richness to your US History course with these curated voices from labor unions, child labor activists, the Populist Party, and others.This 6-pack also comes in Google files for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection: Knights of LaborMark TwainPresident ClevelandMary LeasePopulist Party Mother JonesThe effective HIPPOS framework targets historical & critical thinking skills:Historical ContextIntended AudiencePoint of ViewPurposeOutside Informatio
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9th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Early US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
The Star Spangled Banner & Lift Every Voice and Sing - Black History
Engage your students in a dynamic discussion and analysis of two anthems, "Lift Every Voice & Sing" and "The Star-Spangled Banner". This resource includes: Articles, Website suggestions, Book recommendationsPowerPoint Presentation to accompany all student worksheetsCulturally Responsive Classroom TipsEstablish Discussion NormsGoogle Slides version18 Fillable PDF worksheets:Set Learning Intentions WorksheetPre-analysis worksheetLift Every V
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8th - 10th
Also included in:Â Black History Bundle
Reading Comprehension Passage - Ancient Egypt Hatshepsut - Women's History Month
Ancient Egypt's Hatshepsut is naturally interesting and perfect to learn about during Women's History Month. The Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions are focused on the life of Hatshepsut and ancient Egypt during Hatshepsut's reign. Engage students with this high-interest reading passage on one of ancient Egypt's most famous pharaohs, while practicing close reading skills and test prep-type reading comprehension questions. The fun brochure format has differentiated versions and scaffoldin
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5th - 7th
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Progressive Era Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets 6-Pack
Challenge your students to feel empowered to be their own agents of change by exploring the arguments and causes of Progressive Era activists in this engaging primary source collection that questions, exposes, and creates change. This 6-pack also comes in Google Slide format for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection of compelling arguments:NAWSA & women suffragists Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire reporterUpton SinclairGeorge WaringIda TarbellChild labor muckrakerThe effectiv
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
History of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Pilgrims Native
Beyond Thanksgiving: Wampanoag Native Americans and Pilgrim Perspectives Printable Passage Unit for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Dive deep into the true history of Thanksgiving with this comprehensive passage unit. Unveil the myths and inaccuracies previously perpetuated in schools through untold stories of the Wampanoag people and the pilgrims, exploring their rich legacies, challenges, and impacts on American history.This resource teaches history in an accurate way through multiple perspectiv
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5th - 8th
National Parks Unit: Readings, Research, Projects, and More
Spur your students’ curiosity about America’s national parks with the materials in this resource! This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching a unit of study about the national parks. The anticipation activity, nonfiction close readings, primary source analysis assignments, extension projects, and vocabulary all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your s
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6th - 8th
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Gilded Age Immigration Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets 6-Pack
Teach source analysis and bring richness to your US History course with these curated voices from WEB Du Bois, Emma Lazarus, and others.This 6-pack also comes in Google files for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection: Emma LazarusW.E.B. Du BoisChief JosephFrederick Jackson TurnerRussell Conwell Helen Hunt JacksonEffective HIPPOS framework to target historical & critical thinking skills:Historical ContextIntended AudiencePoint of ViewPurposeOutside InformationSo, what?Greatnes
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9th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Early US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
Heroes Unit | WWII | ELA Leveled Passages | Close Reading | Digital & Print
Bring the heroic stories of World War II to life in your classroom with our comprehensive historical nonfiction articles unit. This bundled resource takes students on a journey through the lives of real-world heroes from the World War II era—individuals who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of adversity. Available exclusively on Teachers Pay Teachers, this unit is designed to captivate students' interest while developing crucial reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Key Featu
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6th - 12th
Roaring 1920s Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets 6-Pack
Guide your students through a focused analysis of up to 6 different 1920s primary source documents, covering issues ranging from Prohibition to birth control, the Red Scare to Charles Lindbergh’s flight in this engaging primary source collection.This 6-pack also comes in Google Slide format for a paperless option!Featured voices of this clash of values: President Coolidge Margaret Sanger A Prohibition supporter A. Mitchell Palmer Sinclair Lewis Corporate businessmanThe effective HIPPOS framewo
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
"Gettysburg Address": Analyzing Author's Craft Through Diction and Parallelism
Deeply understanding a primary source historical document can be extremely difficult for our students, yet the ability to do so becomes imperative as students progress toward higher education. This complete resource takes a close look at Lincoln's famous speech. A lesson plan, Google Docs and a Google Slides presentation begin with a brief look at the context of the speech and a pre-teaching vocabulary exercise to prepare students for the sophisticated vocabulary they will encounter. A different
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8th - 11th
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The Holocaust-The Perils of Indifference with paired text and art
This is a close read of "The Perils of Indifference" speech by Elie Wiesel that will allow students to determine claims and evidence. Then, there are similar activities for "First they came for the Socialists," and an art piece. There are graphic organizers to guide the analysis process.
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7th - 10th
Annexation of Texas & The Mexican American War Reading, U.S EXPANSION
This is resource is a great reading comprehension that covers the annexation of Texas and the start of the Mexican-American War. This assignment is great to give during your Unit on U.S Expansion & the Mexican-American War. Easy to assignment and Print Ready! Students can work independently or as a guided reading assignment.
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7th - 10th
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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA by Brenda Woods. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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5th - 7th
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"I Have a Dream" Speech Review, Test, or Worksheet and Detailed Answer Key
This "dream" assessment provides a comprehensive review of Martin Luther King's famous speech. Students will have the chance to look at the piece from both a historical and literary perspective as they analyze what this famous civil rights leader espoused. From rhetorical devices to symbols, imagery, diction, and inferences, readers will gain a true understanding of the profound contents of "I Have A Dream." Teachers may also utilize an on-line video of MLK's speech as students read the conten
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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WWII Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets 6-Pack
Use the effective HIPPOS method to help your students deeply analyze 6 World War II warfront primary source documents, hearing the choices of Roosevelt declaring war, Eisenhower preparing for D-Day, Truman dropping the atomic bomb, and MacArthur orchestrating V-J Day in this engaging primary source collection.This 6-pack also comes in Google Slide format for a paperless option!Featured voices in this fight for the world's future: President Roosevelt General Eisenhower General MacArthur Albert E
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
The Story That Cannot Be Told Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Story That Cannot Be Told by J. Kasper Kramer. With over 150+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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7th - 9th
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Front Desk Pre-Reading Resources
The Front Desk pre-reading resources will build your students’ understanding of the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, a topic that shapes the novel. By developing an understanding of this history, students will be able to engage with the themes of Front Desk in a thoughtful way. Instead of learning the characters’ experiences as isolated incidences, they will build their capacity to see these events on a continuum of history that continues to shape and influence society today.
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Front Desk Novel Study
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