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Earth Day short stories Common Core RH.11-12.3 resources
Eco Footprint and Natural Resources PBL Mini Unit Print & Digital
Explore the interconnectedness of the global economy and its impact on our ever-growing ecological footprint consumption of natural resources with this eye-opening Global Issues mini PBL unit. All student resources come in both printable PDF and editable, digital Google Slides.************************************Greatness is being cognizant of our privilege and consumption levels.Few teenagers know the world beyond their own surroundings and many have no idea how their lifestyle, their choices,
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9th - 12th
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Ancient India: Hindu Creation & Traditional Stories: Reading Passages + Activity
This is an excellent lesson that comes with traditional Hindu stories, featuring stories on Brahma and the creation of the world, the Indian God Ganesh, and the Indian God Krishna (known as the Blue God). The stories are all age appropriate and engaging, and students of all ages will find them interesting and rewarding.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Hinduism Texts - Traditional Stories and Hindu Information Reading Passages
This comprehensive Hinduism resource bundle brings ancient Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vivid illustrations and engaging activities. The bundle includes two levels of informative Hinduism non-fiction text overviewing key aspects like Hindu Gods and deities, holy books, and rituals. It also contains three retellings of cherished Hindu traditional stories and myths highlighting Ganesh, Krishna, and the Hindu creation story. Differentiated worksheets, quizzes, and writing prompts cater
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5th - 12th
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Buddhist Stories Buddhism Reading Worksheet Lessons
Enhance lessons on Buddhism with this collection of eight beloved Buddhist stories. These skillfully written and beautifully illustrated tales cover essential stories that have shaped Buddhist beliefs and practices.Included are:1. The Birth of the Buddha2. The Swan and the Arrow 3. The Four Sights of the Buddha4. The Enlightenment of the Buddha5. The First Sermon, Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma6. Kisagotami and the Mustard Seed7. The Story of Angulimala8. The Death of the BuddhaEach of
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buddhism Reading Lessons Bundle
Desiree's Baby by Kate Chopin | Race and Identity US History Analysis
A supplement to a high school U.S. history unit/ studies on the Louisiana Purchase, this 2-day lesson allows students to read and analyze Kate Chopin's short story, “Désirée’s Baby” while learning about Louisiana Creoles; how the region's French roots led to differences in ideas on race and identity compared to British-influenced America; and the impacts of the Louisiana Purchase on the cultures living there, specifically Louisiana Creoles. A lesson plan is included, with details for a Day 1 pre
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Traditional Sikh Stories Pack A, Sikhism Worksheets
Engage learners and foster a profound respect and understanding of Sikhism through this collection of four pivotal traditional Sikh stories, which illuminate the roots and core principles of the Sikh faith.Included (in this PACK A) are the following four traditional Sikh stories:The Story of Guru Nanak and the Full Bowl of Milk: A well-known tale from the life of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, illustrating his teachings of kindness, humility, and the universality of goodness.Guru Hargobind'
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Sikhism Reading Worksheets BUNDLE
Civil War Analysis BUNDLE | Horseman in the Sky & Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
This BUNDLE includes 2 historical analyses of Ambrose Bierce's short stories, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and A Horseman in the Sky, perfect for a high school U.S. history unit on the Civil War. These stories allow for discussions on themes including: the treatment of civilians that use violence during times of war, the application of a code of ethics/conduct by the military, and the idea of duty to nation vs. family. An excerpt of the Lieber Code is also included to lend to conversations
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9th - 12th
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Imperialism | Dead Men's Path and Cultural Conflict Historical Analysis
This historical contextual analysis of Chinua Achebe’s short story, “Dead Men’s Path” is a 2-day supplemental lesson for a high school history unit on late 19th- early 20th century imperialism and colonialism, with a focus on cultural conflict. In the lesson, students also learn about the history of colonial Nigeria and how the colonization of West Africa contributed to cultural conflicts that persist today.The lesson requires students to read Chinua Achebe's short story, "Dead Men's Path." Mult
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Hindu Creation Story: Reading + Activities
Explore the Hindu Creation Story in this engaging lesson with: A vivid illustrated retelling of the ancient myth, bringing Hindu beliefs to life. 5 worksheets for a deeper understanding: Double sided multiple choice quizDouble-sided higher level written response Double-sided lower level written responseCloze story summaryHindu Gods in the creation story labelingThis comprehensive lesson aims to engage students with the ancient Hindu creation story, offering fascinating insights into Brahma, V
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5th - 12th
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1950s: "A Perfect Day for Bananafish," Consumerism, & Postmodernism
This historical contextual analysis on J.D. Salinger’s “A Perfect Day for Bananafish” works best with a high school history unit on 1950s consumer culture. After reading the story, students work in groups to answer discussion questions that thoughtfully and critically consider concurrent events that inspired the short story's publication, including postmodernism, WWII, PTSD, and consumerism/overconsumption. An information text on post-modernism is included in the download. A response paper is p
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Hindu story reading passage - The Creation of Ganesh
Hindu story reading passage worksheets - The Creation of GaneshImmerse students in Hindu culture and beliefs through this vivid retelling of a cherished origin myth. This illustrated Hindu story recounts the dramatic birth of Ganesh, one of Hinduism’s most beloved deities.Learning Objectives:Understand the significance of Ganesh and the story of his unusual elephant headAnalyze the themes of divine power, family bonds, and overcoming obstaclesExplore Hindu mythology and culture in a thoughtful,
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Harrison Bergeron and Fairness vs. Equality Short Story Historical Analysis
This historical analysis of Kurt Vonnegut's short story “Harrison Bergeron” teaches students about the differences between fairness and equality and asks students to consider how governments balance equality with personal freedom & individualism. The resources in this download pair well with your unit on the American Revolution/Constitution, as students can explore equality in our nation's founding documents, OR during a Cold War unit, as the short story was written during this period and ex
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
U.S. Civil War and Ambrose Bierce's An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
This historical analysis of Ambrose Bierce's short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a supplemental lesson for a unit on the U.S. Civil War. Students read the short story, define unfamiliar terms, note their first impressions, and answer questions that allow them to learn more about the author, the era in which the story is set, and more, Students will also use excerpts of the Lieber Code, a military code implemented during the Civil War, to formulate connections between the code and ex
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Hindu Story - Birth of Krishna Reading Passage + Worksheets
Hindu story reading comprehension worksheets - Divine Blue Birth, Lord Krishna This story is part of Hindu mythology, specifically the story of Lord Krishna's birth. Krishna is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The story centers around Krishna's birth and early life, highlighting the attempts of the evil King Kamsa to thwart a prophecy predicting his demise at the hands of Devaki's eighth child (Krishna). This story is a significant part of Hindu mythology and is celebrated in various
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5th - 12th
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History Analysis | A Good Man is Hard to Find and Christian Realism
This download, created for high school U.S. history classes, allows students to historically analyze Flannery O’Connor’s 1953 short story, “A Good Man is Hard to Find" while also learning about Christian Realism, a discourse that materialized from the global horrors during the WWII era. Using this download as a supplement toward the end of your WWII unit enables students to better understand how the global rise of fascism and totalitarianism, genocide, and violence in the 1930s and 1940s impacte
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Cold War: Ray Bradbury's "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind," Historical Analysis
This historical contextual analysis of Ray Bradbury’s “The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind” is a supplemental lesson for a high school history unit on the Cold War era. In the lesson, students will explore how the story serves as an allegory for the competition between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. and consider other physical and symbolic walls that arose from the Cold War tension.Due to copyright and rules against commercial use, the text of the short story is not provided in this download. However, an i
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Social Darwinism and Eugenics in Richard Connell's The Most Dangerous Game
This historical analysis of Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game" works best with a Progressive Era unit on Social Darwinism and/or eugenics (late 19th and early 20th centuries). The provided 4-page analysis and response paper prompt accompany the short story, enabling students to explore the influences of Social Darwinism in the story. They also formulate connections between Zaroff, who personifies Social Darwinism, with that of Social Darwinists from the era. Due to copyrig
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Earth Day DBQ Close Reading Activity with Google Classroom Link
Earth Day DBQs Close Reading Activity with Google Classroom LinkAll Original Readings and Informations Charts Conservation Movement TimelineHistory of Earth DayReduce, Reuse, Recycle ChartConservationistsWays to Give Back to the EarthEarth Day Primary SourcePoem About ConservationAre you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Earth Day DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Earth Day BUNDLE, Print and Digital Resources for Google Classroom
Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and The Space Traders Short Story History Analysis
This historical analysis of Derrick Bell's short story “The Space Traders” is a supplemental lesson for a high school U.S. History unit on the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and an excellent means of bringing science fiction literature into the history classroom. A lesson plan is included with details on assigning the story and pre - lesson questions; info for holding an Initial Reactions Rapid Writing and Discussion Activity; and directions for the collaborate analysis worksheet. A response paper a
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
U.S. Civil War, A Horseman in the Sky, and Duty to Nation vs. Family
This historical contextual analysis of Ambrose Bierce's short story A Horseman in the Sky is a supplemental lesson for a unit on the U.S. Civil War. After reading the story, students will work in groups to answer discussion questions that thoughtfully and critically explore the action of the main character and how it represents a Civil War era challenge: duty to nation vs. family within the context of family members fighting on opposing sides. A response paper, rubric, key, and lesson plan is in
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
The Narrative of John the Conqueror: Story, lesson and activity plans
The Narrative of John the Conqueror is an Afrofuturism tale based on an African-American folk hero of the same name. Included in the packet are the story, lesson plans, poetry, artistic analysis, vocabulary words, questions, and activities. This is an appropriate activity for Black-History Month or at any time during the school year.
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7th - 12th
The Holocaust and WWII, The Key Game by Ida Fink Historical Analysis
This historical analysis of Ida Fink's short story “The Key Game” is a supplemental lesson for a high school history unit on WWII and/or the Holocaust. Students complete pre-reading questions; offer their first impressions; and work in groups, discussing and answering questions that enable them to learn more about the author, her writings, and her focus on more intimate or subtle moments experienced by Jewish families living in Nazi-occupied Europe.Due to copyright and rules against commercial u
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Cold War: A Sound of Thunder, Fascism, & Western centric Values
This historical contextual analysis of Ray Bradbury’s short story “A Sound of Thunder” is a supplemental lesson for a unit on the Cold War. The download allows students to contextualize the era in which Bradbury wrote to better understand many of the themes of references in the story, for example: authoritarianism/fear of fascism, technological prowess, exploration, and more. A response paper is also provided that asks students to consider the story's relevancy today, focusing on areas in which
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
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