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Close reading Common Core RH.6-8.9 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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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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Boss Tweed and Political Machines Reading Comprehension and Document Analysis
This close reading comprehension activity reviews Boss Tweed, Political Machines, city corruption, bribes/kickbacks, etc. Following the page and a half reading comprehension, two documents follow for students to analyze. One document is a political cartoon and the other is a quote from a member of a political machine. An additional check for understanding worksheet is included - students match key terms, answer five true/false, and sequence five events from the reading - perfect to use as an Exi
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8th - 11th
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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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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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Discovering our Past A History of the United States Textbook Reading Activities
This resource is perfectly compatible with the textbook Discovering our Past: A History of the United States. Perfect for nightly homework assignments, independent study, and sub plans! Print these as homework packets or assign them online! Google compatible!These chapter by chapter resources are perfect to use in your class as a reading comprehension tool and focuses students on the key ideas, section by section. Each chapter assignment includes a vocabulary list, one page per section of the ch
Grades:
6th - 9th
Countries Around the World: Let's Go to Mexico: Digital Intro Rdg Comprehension
Let's Go to Mexico digital learning activity is a great way to escape the hum drums and introduce your students to the country of Mexico. This fully interactive informational activity uses text with audio that reads the words if needed, short video slideshows of the written text, videos, audio clips of the language, a game, and a quiz. The topics covered are:Where is Mexico?Notable places in MexicoCultural traditions of MexicoSome of the holidays in MexicoAudio clips of common phrases in MexicoA
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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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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.
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in: Front Desk Novel Study
Women of the American Revolution, 1763-1783: Teaching Bundle
This resource bundle includes the following items: *Revolutionary Women: Power Point Lesson*Revolutionary Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet*Revolutionary Women: Primary Source Analysis and DBQs Power Point LessonThis 13-slide PowerPoint presentation covers the Revolutionary Era between 1763 and 1783. The Pre-Revolutionary Era lasted from 1763 through 1776 and the Revolutionary War lasted from 1776 to 1783. It is an ideal lesson for the Revolutionary War period or as a stand-alone resource
Grades:
8th - 11th
US History Immigration Unit
This thematic unit includes a wealth of resources that will enrich your students’ knowledge about the history of immigration in the United States, enabling your students to better understand modern debates and inform their thinking about them. Immigration has undoubtedly played a central role in United States history and the stories told about that history rightly acknowledge it. It is a complex tale, though. At the heart of it lie questions that touch upon America’s very identity: who does or d
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8th - 9th
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Prairie Lotus Paired Texts - Nonfiction Readings, Historical Document Activities
The paired texts will build your students’ knowledge about the historical events that influence the novel, Prairie Lotus. Each of the 19 pairings is either a nonfiction text or historical artifact, which means students will synthesize across texts as they engage in their close reading and analysis. Through the process, students will gain a deeper understanding of the political, cultural, and social nuances of the late 19th century. By the end of the unit, students will have developed their abili
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Prairie Lotus Novel Study
Obama Close Reading and Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz "DNC Keynote Speech"
A middle school and high school activity for Black History Month. A printable close reading handout and reading comprehension multiple choice quiz of President Barack Obama's keynote address speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. This worksheet and assessment is perfect for students who are passionate about current events and social justice. The lesson is aligned to common core standards. Feeling stressed as a teacher with limited to no time for lesson planning? If you're searching f
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6th - 12th
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Andrew Carnegie Reading Comprehension Activity and Political Cartoon Analysis
This lesson includes: Andrew Carnegie Reading Comprehension Worksheet, Political Cartoon Analysis, Writing Prompt, and Answer Key! It is the perfect addition to your Industrialization Unit!This lesson worked great in my middle school inclusion class! The close reading provides easy to understanding text with questioning that follows Bloom's Taxonomy and vary in difficulty. The writing prompt can be answered using what students learn in the reading. A political cartoon analysis rounds out this le
Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: Industrialization and Urbanization Unit Bundle - US History
Georgia's Colonization - Reading Passages for Oglethorpe, Charter of 1732 & More
Georgia's Colonization Reading Passages and Worksheets - Analyzing the Colonial Period of Georgia's History Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations with answer keys included. This resource contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers also included!There is also a page the provides instructions on how to annotate that you can use. There is also a page with helpful annotation
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5th - 8th
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Fall of Rome Holt World History Ch. 2 Sec. 2 "Fall of the Western Roman Empire"
This close reading, student activity sheet is designed to be a companion document to the referenced chapter and section of the Holt World History - Medieval to Early Modern Times textbook. It can be used as a study guide or quiz as well. It includes fun categories such as "Matchmaker", "The Big Idea", and "Fill 'er Up" just to name a few. Answer Key included.
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6th - 8th
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Discovering our Past A History of the United States Rise to World Power Chap 23
Guided reading activity with primary source analysis for each section of the Discovering our Past: A History of the United States textbook, Chapter 23 - Rise to World Power. This resource includes:*Chapter Vocabulary Worksheet*Guided reading comprehension for each section of the chapter*Primary source analysis for each section of the chapter*Answer key included - class notes, done!Perfect to use as homework assignments for each section of the chapter, independent work in class, or sub plans!Chec
Grades:
6th - 11th
Women's History Month Reading Passages, Activities, & Project
This set of Women’s History Month resources will help students build their background knowledge about women’s history, engage in activities to better understand the challenges women have and continue to face, and complete a project that celebrates the influence of women. All the resources are aligned to Common Core State Standards, and will aid students in developing essential skills, such as close-reading, critical thinking, examining perspectives, and conducting and presenting research, among
Grades:
7th - 10th
Discovering our Past A History of the United States Textbook - Ch. 27 WWII
Guided reading activity with primary source analysis for each section of the textbook Discovering our Past: A History of the United States, Chapter 27 - World War II.Print & Go OR Assign Digitally! Google Compatible!This resource includes:*Guided reading comprehension for each section of the chapter with scaffolded questions to check for understanding.*Primary source analysis for each section of the chapter.*Skill Building - analyze political cartoons, quotes, graphs, sequencing, etc.Answer
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7th - 10th
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Upton Sinclair Reading Comprehension and Political Cartoon Analysis
Print and go, or upload on a digital platform! This resource is ready for use! What a great resource to supplement your Progressive Era/Gilded Age Unit! Students explore an important muckraker, Upton Sinclair, and the horrors of the meatpacking industry. Students will read about Upton Sinclair's work and accomplishments, answer questions that check for understanding, break-down an excerpt from his book, "The Jungle", and analyze both a political cartoon and comic strip. Great for in-class use, c
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Progressive Era Unit Resource Bundle
US History: Zoot Suit Riots during World War Two Inquiry Lesson
This is a three-part lesson, Minorities on the World War Two Home Front, Zoot Suit Riots during World War Two Inquiry Lesson, and finally World War Two Japanese Internment Inquiry Lesson. You can find all three lessons in my store.Building off the previous lesson about the experiences of minorities on the Home Front during World War Two, I use two inquiry lessons to further explore this topic. One on the Zoot Suit Riots and one on Japanese internment. The students will have three rounds of inqui
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: US History World War Two BUNDLE
Fall of Rome Holt World History Ch. 2 Sec. 1 "The Roman Empire"
This close reading, student activity sheet is designed to be a companion document to the referenced chapter and section of the Holt World History - Medieval to Early Modern Times textbook. It can be used as a study guide or quiz as well. It includes fun categories such as "Matchmaker", "The Big Idea", and "Fill 'er Up" just to name a few. Answer Key included.
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6th - 8th
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