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8th grade social studies guided reading books for Microsoft PowerPoint
Prisoner B-3087 Novel Sidekick Google Slides Visual Aid w/ Historical Background
Prisoner B-3087 Novel SidekickTurn your novel into a picture book with this chapter-by-chapter photo filled slideshow!This Prisoner B-3087 Novel SIDEKICK is made to be used as a visual support for your students throughout the novel. Whether you use novels as a read aloud or assign chapters for students to read independently, this slideshow will work for you!***This product contains 235 slides filled with illustrations of the setting, characters, vocabulary, figurative language, and background kn
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5th - 12th
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America: A History of Our Nation [Prentice Hall] Full Course Bundle
America: A History of Our Nation [Prentice Hall] Full Course Bundle U.S. History Teachers - Do you wish you had a more engaging set of presentations and reading guides to use for your course? This product is for you! These resources were created to supplement and align with the Prentice Hall U.S. History textbook, America: A History of Our Nation. The reading guides and powerpoint presentations cover key information from the Colonial Era through the Era of Reconstruction. Additionally, the prese
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7th - 12th
"A Night Divided" Pre-Reading Power Point
This Power Point will introduce the students to the book "A Night Divided", and its author, Jennifer Nielson. Included in the Power Point is a brief description of What Led to the Berlin Wall, Historical Facts about the Berlin Wall, About the Author, Information about the book and three Pre-reading discussion questions.
The slides are timed with animations to ensure smooth transition from one detail to the next without having to stop instruction and click for the next detail.
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4th - 12th
Easy reading comprehension - Big Bundle (Vol. 1) 23 lessons with worksheets!
This bundle includes 23 hour-long reading comprehension lessons on a variety of fascinating topics ranging from modern science to ancient fashion. Each lesson contains a Powerpoint presentation for the students to read along to, in which the text is accompanied by illustrations, photos and videos.Each lesson begins with a section introducing potentially new vocabulary and ends with a variety of questions about the text. The topics covered:Accidental discoveries that changed the worldBizarre beau
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6th - 12th
Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION to twelve novels photos,maps,music
This HISTORICAL PREREADING POWERPOINT 12 BOOK BUNDLE IS MADE OF 12 ppt. lessons designed to immerse students in the world of these classic historical fiction novels. These background POWER POINT LESSONS enrich a student‘s ability to comprehend the complex settings, as well as foster a deeper understanding of critical historical world events. *These introductory lessons provide a perfect backdrop from the 1790s through to the 1960s: Harriet Tubman, Bud Bud, Not Buddy, Hidden Figures, Where th
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5th - 12th
Hindu Worship Practices Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
This 24-page learning bundle contains everything you need to teach about Hindu worship practices. Topics covered are:- temples- religious rituals- symbols- religious practices- yoga and meditation- pilgrimages- important religious sites- funerals Students will begin by completing guided reading questions from an included illustrated reading packet. Then students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through a hands-on cut and paste activity. When finished, you've not only taught
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4th - 10th
Ancient Egypt: Geography of the Nile River & Map
In this lesson, students will answer the following essential question: How did geography affect the lives of Egyptians? Included is the slide presentation that discusses how water features, physical features, floods and farming affected the Nile river people. Students will also fill out a foldable in their interactive notebook about these features. In addition, students will have a map activity to complete at the end of the lesson. This is a great resource for your ELL/ESL learners, which uses
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6th - 8th
Neolithic and Bronze Age Lesson
In this lesson students will learn about the Neolithic and Bronze Age . This lesson can be delivered in a couple different ways depending on your teaching style and the learning style of your students.Topics Addressed In This LessonVocabularyDaily Life Agricultural Revolution and Advancement of HumankindFarming around the worldNeolithic Communities( Jericho and Çatalhüyük)Benefits and Effects of a Settled LifeThe End of Neolithic Times and the Beginning of the Bronze Age!CivilizationsCities and
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6th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Daily Life (Lesson 2)
Teach your students about daily life in ancient Egypt with this visually aesthetic lesson! This lesson in designed for differentiated instruction as well as in-class and distance learning. Also included are a variety of engaging videos and check point questions. Teaching this lesson will take between 1 to 2 class periods, depending on your teaching style and student's ability. Enjoy! Included In Your Purchase• Reading Version• Presentation Version• Editable PowerPoint• Downloadable Fonts• Questi
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Bay of Pigs Invasion: Cold War
Teaching about The Cold War? Want an interesting lesson on the Bay of Pigs ?Bay of Pigs Invasion: Cold War is designed for success in middle school or high school. The lesson includes detailed notes on the events of the Bay of Pigs Invasion. The comprehensive notes guides rigorous instruction allowing students to understand and analyze events of the Bay of Pigs Invasion. This assignment boost students' knowledge on the Cold War and allows them to have a more creative take on this topic. This ex
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Cold War Unit Bundle
Paleolithic Age Lesson
In this lesson students will learn about the Paleolithic Age and human life during this time. This lesson can be delivered in a couple different ways depending on your teaching style and the learning style of your students. This lesson pairs perfectly with my Paleolithic and Ice Age Activities Lesson. Combing these lessons allows for a multi-day paleolithic experience! Enjoy!Topics Addressed In This LessonVocabulary: Paleolithic, Nomad, Ice Age, Petroglyph Daily Life and TimelinesSearching For
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4th - 9th
Also included in: Paleolithic and Ice Age Bundle
3 novel HISTORICAL CONTEXT : Number Stars, Single Shard, Roll of Thunder
“These are 3 books I do almost every year with my 4th grade class- excited to see this bundle.”PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, factual historical background information, photos, music, maps and links for classic novels Number the Stars, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, A Single ShardGOAL: to prepare each student to better understand the setting of the novel by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: who
Grades:
4th - 12th
Reading comprehension - The Columbian Exchange - PowerPoint & Worksheet
Columbus' sighting of the land of the American continent in October 1492 was one of the most significant events in human history. The impact of that day has shaped almost every aspect of our world today.This lesson covers:The effect of new world foods on international cuisineThe subsequent explosion in world populationHow old world animals changed native American societyHow old world diseases devastated the native American populationThe text is graded for B1/2 CEFR level students, but with caref
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6th - 12th
Reading comprehension - Paris catacombs - PowerPoint & Worksheet
What were once crude limestone tunnels have become a ghoulish, world famous tourist attraction. The bone-strewn catacombs under the streets of Paris have been host to a great deal of fascinating history. This lesson covers:The construction of the tunnelsThe morbid art of Louis-Étienne Héricart de ThuryThe unlucky few who came to their end in the darkThe tunnels and the French resistance during WW2The mysterious cinema and dance clubThe great wine heist of 2017The text is graded for B1/2 CEFR lev
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Slavery in the Americas Mini-Unit | Student Reading and Essay Activity | History
This mini-unit Google Drive folder includes the following: - 18 slide presentation on Slavery in North America (from Jamestown to the Constitution) - 29 slide presentation on Slavery in Latin America - Latin American geography map activity - Guided Notes for Students - Slavery in the Americas Inquiry (17 page guided reading with graphic organizer) - Student Essay (4 paragraphs) activity in comparative analysis of Slavery in the Americas.This unit provides extensive knowledge o
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6th - 12th
Money Talk: Buying and Selling in December- Reading Comprehension
This reading passage is about buying and selling in December and uses basic economic vocabulary such as consumer, producer, goods, services, budget, economy, etc. This includes several check in activities throughout the reading for various ability levels which include drag and drop, open response, fill in the blanks and multiple choice activities.
Grades:
1st - 8th
Reading comprehension - The Great Stink of 1858 - PowerPoint & Worksheet
In the 1850s Victorian England ruled the world. Its empire stretched so far it was said the sun could never set on it. Despite all this, London - the heart of the empire - smelled so bad one summer it went down in history. This lesson covers the questionable hygiene of Victorian plumbing, the causes of The Great Stink, and the lengths the English government went to to finally fix it.The printed text is accompanied by a presentation featuring photos and newspaper cartoons of the era. A selection
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Finding King Tut's Tomb
Transport your class back to 1922 to the site of the most exciting discovery on earth--THE OPENING OF KING TUT'S TOMB. Archaeologist Howard Carter and his sponsor Lord Carnarvon have discovered the long lost and forgotten tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Hidden in the shadow of KV55 and buried under 30 feet of rubble the entrance was easily over looked for over 3,000 years. The entire excavation was documented by Harry Burton in timeless photographs.Ms. Sandler has recreated this experience for y
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt: Religious Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife BUNDLE
Reading comprehension - Amazing accidental discoveries - PowerPoint & Worksheet
From Tupperware to antibiotics, many of the things that we can't live without were discovered quite by accident!This lesson covers the discovery / invention of:MicrowavesPlasticPotato chipsPenicillinLaughing gasGun PowderPhosphorous The text is graded for B1/2 CEFR level students, but with careful guidance should be suitable for those of a lower level. The text is accompanied by photos and illustrations.There is a section at the beginning to introduce new vocabulary and multiple choice and compr
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle - Weird History (Vol. 2)
BOOK CLUB Bundle HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Where Red Fern Grows, Long Walk to Water
“Thrilled to see these 2 classic books together … what a find!”PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, factual historical background information, photos, music, maps and links for the classic novels Where the Red Fern Grows and A Long Walk to WaterGOAL: to prepare each student to understand the contextual background of novels by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independen
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4th - 12th
The Breadwinner Four Corners Anticipation Activity
I use this lesson to begin my unit on THE BREADWINNER by Deborah Ellis and get students thinking about the themes in the novel. I first set my timer for 15 minutes and have students complete the worksheet, stating whether they strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement and defend their position with a piece of evidence from their life, the world, a text, or the media. Then, I read and project each statement aloud and have them travel to a corner of the room where th
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5th - 8th
Preparing for Citizenship: U.S. HISTORY AND CIVICS
Great for the classroom or If you need to study for the 100 Civics Questions for the United States Citizenship and Naturalization Interview, then Preparing FOR CITIZENSHIP U.S. Citizenship Test Study Guide is the best choice. The 100 civics questions are presented in original historical readings and have questions and answers with rich, relevant illustrations . Included are multiple practice tests, a study guide for your interview, and reading information from the USCIS transcriptThis book cover
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Banned Books Week Lesson - Excerpt from Fahrenheit 451
Banned Books Week - October 1-7th 2023This lesson introduces students to the concept of censorship through banned books. It explores the history of banned books, and asks students to consider the consequences of banning or burning books. Students will have the opportunity to read the opening of Fahrenheit 451 and conduct a close reading of the literary devices. This lesson is appropriate for students in Grade 8 or higher and aligns with the Ontario Language Arts/English curriculum.
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8th - 12th
Reading comprehension - Weird beauty trends of the past - PowerPoint & Worksheet
People have gone to great, and occasionally disturbing, lengths to conform to the beauty standards of the times they find themselves living in.This lesson covers:Ohaguro - The Japanese practice of blackening teethChinese foot bindingSkull shaping in ancient America and AfricaThe vast and smelly wigs of 17th century EuropeThe changing acceptability of tattoosThe text is graded for B1/2 CEFR level students, but with careful guidance should be suitable for those of a lower level. The text is accomp
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle - Weird History (Vol. 2)
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