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8th grade social studies guided reading books for Microsoft Word
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used to create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.~A worksheet with 10 reading compr
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Culture 20 Readings: Holidays, Bios & Travel @50% off! (In English)
October Sky video viewing and after activities
The film October Sky (1999) is adapted from "Big Creek Missile Agency" and Rocket Boys: A Memoir, by Homer Hickam Jr. They tell the heart-touching story of growing up in a rural West Virginia mining town in the late 1950’s, and boyhood friends’ pursuit of amateur rocketry. History changed on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite. That launch ushered in the start of the space age while the coal industrial declined and the teen
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-ESS3-3
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Also included in:Â StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
UPDATED A Young People's History of the United States Study Guide v2.0
This is the full study guide I created to go along with Howard Zinn's book "A Young People's History of the United States".
Now includes:
Table of Contents
Extra Activities
Grades:
8th - 10th
A Boy at War by Harry Mazer student activity and literacy guide
This complete Literacy Guide can be used with the historical fiction Novel A Boy at War by Harry Mazer. The guide has vocabulary and comprehension questions for each chapter. The Literacy Elements and Skills included in this guide are: making prediction, connections, characters point of view, and speculative writing. This novel has a DRA level of 50 and a lexile level of 530. Grade level can range from 5-8 grade, and ages 9-13.
This novel is a great quick read My fifth graders enjoyed the n
Grades:
5th - 8th
Chasing Lincoln's Killer - Discussion Questions
This download includes chapter by chapter discussion questions for James Swanson's book "Chasing Lincoln's Killer." This is a great tool for teaching about Lincoln's assassination and the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth which followed.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Reading Decoding & Social Studies Integrated 5E Lesson Plan
This is a Reading Decoding lesson plan that uses word origins, and root words to decode vocabulary in Social Studies. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in:Â Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
US History: The Battle of Appomattox Court House and the End of the Civil War
EDITABLE reading comprehension worksheet packet on the events of the Battle of Appomattox Court House that brought the American Civil War to an end in the spring of 1865. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
Grades:
7th - 11th
La Flor de Nochebuena Lectura y Cultura: Poinsettia Flower Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language cultural reading on the history of the Poinsettia Flower which is native to Mexico. It discusses its ancient origins and how it was used by the Aztecs. The reading then discusses how it was introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the first ambassador to thenUnited States in the early 1800s. Finally, there is a paragraph describing the legend of the poor girl Pepita who upon gifting weeds to the baby Jesus on Christmas eve saw her gift turn
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Fever 1793 Comprehension Question Packet
This is a comprehension question packet to go along with the book, Fever 1793. This packet includes 4 to five questions for each chapter along with lines that students can write on. This could be used for homework or in class to start a discussion.
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
The Mighty Miss Malone reading guide (Common Core aligned)
Overview: In this reading guide, scholars will identify and analyze author’s craft, analyze evidence, use inference skills and make connections to the text. Also, there are writing prompts. Historical context, maps and extension resources are included.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Lectura y preguntas IN SPANISH: El origen de la quinceañera y sus cambios
¡La mejor lectura sobre quinceañeras que existe! ArtÃculo auténtico escrito en México sobre el origen de las quinceañeras desde el imperio azteca hasta el presente. ¿Qué agregaron los franceses que invadieron México a la quinceañera, qué agregaron los españoles durante la conquista española a la quinceañera? Después de leer sobre el origen de las quinceañeras, los estudiantes leerán cómo se celebran las quinceañeras en cada uno de los siguientes paÃses.BoliviaBrasilChileColombiaCosta RicaCuba Gu
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Donner Party - A Diary of a Survivor
This study guide is based on the book by Tod Olson. Comprehension questions range from story events and vocabulary building to grade level specific skills, such as cause/effect and similes. Questions also encourage students to analyze their own response to what they would do in a similar situation. Book level is appropriate for 3rd - 5th grade, but could be thought-provoking to middle school students also. The teacher's guide includes answers, along with page numbers to assist teachers and subst
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
La Isla de Pascua Lectura y cultura: Easter Island Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish cultural reading on Isla de Pascua /Easter Island which belongs to Chile. The reading discusses its long history, indigenous population and mysterious sculptures is called Maoi. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions in Spanish~Answer key.Level: Spanish 2
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Grades:
8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
March - John Lewis, Graphic Novel Ultimate Guide
Black History MonthBeyond Martin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementGraphic NovelsTry teaching the Civil Rights using John Lewis' graphic novel, March Book 1. This is a 16-page guide for students to use while exploring book 1. Students will explore the Civil Rights movement as an eyewitness thanks to John Lewis. Students perform analysis, answer critical thinking questions, provide reflection, and explore links as well as practice graphic novel analysis. This file is a word document so you
Grades:
6th - 12th
A Young People's History of the United States Study Guide
This is the full study guide I created to go along with Howard Zinn's book "A Young People's History of the United States".
Grades:
8th - 10th
US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Bundle of EDITABLE reading comprehension packets that cover US History material from the Mayflower Compact of 1620 to the outbreak of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 of 2020. Packets all include key information, pictures for visual learners, Multiple choice/DBQ practice, test prep activities and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 11th
Civil Rights: The Emmett Till Murder
EDITABLE reading comprehension packet on the murder of Chicago youth Emmett Till and the impact that it had on the development of the Civil Rights Movement in the late 1950s. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners, and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
Grades:
7th - 11th
Mexican Independence Day Cultural Reading: Grito de Dolores (English Version)
This cultural reading is about the history behind the Mexican Independence movement, how it is celebrated today and also the ritual of Grito de Dolores, a reenactment of the battle cry from 1810 by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions and an answer key.Editable word file.Ideal for Hispanic heritage!NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Mexican Celebrations Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @35% off! (English Version)
Chichén Itzá Lectura: Spanish Cultural Reading (Maya/Ruins)
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading on the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá located in modern-day Mexico. It discusses its emergence in the 6th century, the various buildings, and the meaning behind its famous pyramid. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~A separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key.Level: Spanish 2+Editable word file
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Spanish Reading BIG Bundle: Cultura: TOP 20 Lecturas - Spanish 2+ (50% Off!)
US History: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
EDITABLE Reading comprehension packet on the treaty signed by the US and Mexico to bring the Mexican-American War to an end and greatly expand the borders of the United States. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Novel Study: The Devil's Arithmetic Study Questions Ch. 1-End
Chapter thinking/study questions to go along with a reading of The Devil's Arithmetic. Students answer a variety of questions (Fill-in the blank from word banks, multiple choice, matching, True False, and short answer) to encourage deeper thinking as they read the novel. Though reading could be done in class, this was originally designed for a flipped classroom. Reading at home along with annotation suggestions (please see my annotation suggestions) and study questions upon completion of each
Grades:
7th - 10th
Lucha Libre: Cultural Reading on Mexican Wrestling (English Version)
This cultural reading is about the Mexican form of wrestling called Lucha Libre. It discusses its history and how it is competed. Also included is a paragraph on El Santo, the most famous competitor of all time. Reading includes 8 short reading comprehension questions.Includes answer key.Editable word file
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Mexican Culture Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
Introduction to the Reconstruction Era Reading & Questions
Students will be introduced to the Reconstruction Era with this reading and comprehension questions. Students will then learn about the opposing sides during the Reconstruction Era and their Reconstruction plans.
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Industrial Revolution Reading Summary and Questions
This is a 4-page reading summary that briefly summarizes the major causes, components, and results of the Industrial Revolution. The reading packet also includes Guided-Reading-Questions that students can complete directly from the reading packet (10 definitions and 20 short answer questions).
Specific topics covered in the packet include the role that the Agrarian Revolution and population increases played in beginning the Industrial Revolution, the causes for the Industrial Revolution, and
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
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