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Higher education Women's History Month british history independent work packets
Trifles by Susan Glaspell Literature Guide Unit, Lesson Plans
Are your students obsessed with Serial or Undisclosed or other true crime stories? Pique their interest while exposing them to canonical literary fiction with Trifles -- the perfect twist on this murder mystery, of sorts! This easy-prep drama unit is an excellent choice if you are looking for a text to quickly cover the elements of drama in place of a longer text, or it would even work well as a quick unit for Women's History Month. Student Experience: Since it's first production in 1916, Trifle
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
Desiree’s Baby by Kate Chopin | Short Story Analysis
“Désirée’s Baby” is a short story by Kate Chopin published in 1893. The story is set in Louisiana during the mid-nineteenth century, or the Antebellum South period. At the time, rich, white slaveowners were at the top of the social hierarchy. This story intertwines themes of racism and sexism through a complex plot and development of characters. Included in this purchase is:Complete short story “Désirée’s Baby” by Kate ChopinAcademic vocabulary graphic organizerActivating prior knowledge act
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Flat Earth- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like Flat Earth, as I thought it was my job to convince them that minute why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have facts to do that! I didn't realize that I was missing a major opportunity to engage their interest. Now, I have a plan, and this assignment does all the fact-finding and conspiracy evaluations for me. In addition, this assignment is important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence and analysis s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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THE HANDMAID'S TALE, Full Unit for Homeschool or Independent Learning
Use the hit Hulu series and hot topic current events to experience this feminist, dystopian classic. This take-home unit includes every single thing you need to teach this terrifying, captivating, and mind-blowing book. I’ve loved this book for 25 years, taught it for 10 and now I’ve adapted the whole unit to be used as an independent learning unit, including optional use of the TV series and modern events. This unit includes:Daily “Do Now” personal journal prompts tailored to each chapter subje
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Racism, Social Darwinism, and Eugenics: google assignment history of evil ideas
No excuse for racism is acceptable.This a google forms unit that is a self-guided assignment. This unit draws a lesson for the horrific history of eugenics.See the preview for view of the three-sectioned google form. This form automatically grades students.The answer key is hard-coded into the form.I also attached it as the preview to this resource.What questioned are addressed in this unit?Why were women of colour, and other minorities and low income individuals, subject to forced sterilization
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Princess Diana & British Royals- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Ans. Paragraph
A new generation of students is curious about Princess Diana and her sudden death because of the recent TV show, The Crown. This scandalous conspiracy features affairs, paparazzi, the British Royals, eating disorders, MI6, and a deadly car crash. Because of the tragic and sometimes racy nature of the content, I would recommend this for mature students only. You are busy, so the detailed summary I provide means that you do not have to listen to the podcast to assess student work. There are rigor
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Story of an Hour Literary Analysis
This product includes the link to the 1894 short story "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.The lesson provided allows a quick and easy introduction to the historical context of the 19th century, including Chopin's personal background and the women's suffrage movement. Also included is a before reading activating strategy which will build anticipation and bring to light prior knowledge. This helps students recognize the irony present in the story, make connections to the text, and identify how
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Reading Paired Texts Bundle — The Story of an Hour, The Yellow Wallpaper
Shakespeare- Conspiracy Theory - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I will approach Shakespeare's bio in a new and exciting way this year, by addressing the many well documented conspiracy theories about his prolific works. This is high interest for students, as they love conspiracy theories and may have already learned the usual things about his biography. And, do not fear, the podcast I link to deals responsibly with the truth. In addition to cultural knowledge acquisition, this assignment is also important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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International Women's Day + History Month Reading Comprehension Bundle
Celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day with Engaging Reading Comprehension Activities!This 7-pack bundle of reading comprehension worksheets is the perfect resource to empower your students and celebrate the incredible contributions of women throughout history. Each activity focuses on a different aspect of the women's rights movement and women's achievements, making it ideal for International Women's Day and Women's History Month lessons.Here's what you'll find in each wo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Diversity and Resistance On The American Frontier
The story of Western Expansion is typically told through the experience of white men. This bundle consists of two reading assignments covering the experience of people of African and Asian descent, transgender people, and women, and a three Native American cultures and their experience with and resistance to Westward Expansion. This assignment is for students learning about American history, particularly the American frontier, otherwise known as the Wild West, women’s history, transgender studie
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Women in Early Hip-Hop & Rap
This is a short reading assignment for students learning about hip-hop, rap, music history, women’s history, and American pop culture focusing on the role women played in the development of early hip-hop and rap. It focuses on a number of artists, including Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Sha-Rock, Roxanne Shante, and Salt-N-Pepa. Following the reading is a series of reflection questions created with Costa’s Levels of Questioning for students to better engage with their learning.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Trailblazers and Gunslingers: Diversity in the Wild West
This is a reading assignment looking briefly at the lives of Annie Oakley, Charley Parkhurst, Nat Love, Bass Reeves, Jim Sam, and Pearl Hart. The narratives of people of African and Asian descent, transgender people, and women show the diversity of the American West at a time when the narrative is typically dominated by white men. This assignment is for students learning about American history, particularly the American frontier, otherwise known as the Wild West, women’s history, transgender stu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Diversity and Resistance On The American Frontier
Mini-Unit: Covid-19 and The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe
In this short unit of study students will research the great plague of 1665, read excerpts from the text, The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe and emulate Defoe’s style to create your own The Journal of 2020 to serve as a primary source of your experience with Covid-19. Perfect for high school. This mini-unit includes:Plague background and questionsDiscussion question5 Excerpts from DefoeResponse questionsPrimary source assignment sheetStudent sampleDrafting steps sheetRubric for gradin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Beowulf and the Anglo Saxons - Interactive Introduction and Exploration
Teaching in a variety of ways makes learning interesting for students and for you. For my Beowulf unit, I do a two-part introduction the materials for which I have included here. I begin with the presentation on Anglo Saxons and Beowulf and hand them notes that they can fill out while we walk through the presentation in class (Part 1). Then students do an exploration on their own which require them to watch informational videos and process what they've seen (Part 2). We then go over their answer
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Beowulf - Before and After Interactive Activities
LGBTQ+ History Pride Inspired | 20 Quotes | Bell Ringers | Do Nows
Kick off LGBT history month or gay pride month with educational bell-ringers for middle school or high school. Check out this 20 slide presentation. The bell ringers are creative and versatile. Super versatile assignment:You can share the whole slide show for students to complete as a projectYou can share one a day as a "bell ringer" or a closure to your lessonStudents can hand write responses in a journal OR use the text box space provided in each slide for their individual responses. You can s
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: LGBT 3 Product Bundle | LGBT History Month | Gay Pride
LGBTQ+ Poetry Writing Lesson: Trace Peterson's "Everyone is a Little Trans"
Dive deep into the nuances of gender, identity, and expression with our meticulously crafted handout, designed to guide students through a close reading of Trace Peterson’s transformative poem, "Everyone is a Little Trans." This resource offers a comprehensive framework for engaging with contemporary poetry, fostering a deeper understanding of identity fluidity and inclusivity through critical analysis and creative expression. (Note: the resource links to a folder with multiple file types: pdf,
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Wuthering Heights: Reader Response Journal
Wuthering Heights - Reader Response Journal: This journal includes one page for each chapter. Students have an opportunity to respond, using their thoughts and feelings, after they read each chapter.Key Words: Emily BrontePRINT & DIGITAL formats are included.For More THOUGHTFUL RESOURCES VISIT Creativity in Motion
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: High School Literature BUNDLE: Short Stories and Novels
Women's History Month | 20 Quotes | Bell Ringers | Do Nows
Kick off Women's History Month with educational bell-ringers for middle school or high school. Check out this 20 slide presentation. These awesome quotes by famous women will inspire your class!Super versatile assignment:You can share the whole slide show for students to complete as a projectYou can share one a day as a "bell ringer" or a closure to your lessonStudents can hand write responses in a journal OR use the text box space provided in each slide for their individual responses. You can s
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Months of Bell Ringers | Do Now's | Back to School | HS | MS
Margaret Thatcher- Hero or Villain? A Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Unravel the Enigma: Was Margaret Thatcher a Hero or Villain? (Engage Students in Critical Thinking!)Dive into the complex and captivating legacy of Margaret Thatcher with this thought-provoking reading comprehension worksheet!Beyond Hero or Villain Labels:Examine both sides of the debate surrounding Margaret Thatcher's premiership, analyzing her impact on Britain's economy, society, and global standing.Primary source analysis brings history to life, fostering critical thinking and source evaluat
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
From Suffrage to #MeToo: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
From Suffrage to #MeToo: Empowering Students with the History of Women's RightsSpark critical thinking and ignite a passion for social justice with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Explore the evolving fight for women's rights by:Tracing the historical journey: Dive into the First, Second, and Third Waves of feminism, analyzing key figures, milestones, and changing landscapes of women's rights movements.Connecting past and present: Uncover the unbroken thread between historical str
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: International Women's Day + History Month Reading Comprehension Bundle
Inspiring the Next Generation: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
Celebrating Sheroes: Inspiring the Next Generation with Stories of Trailblazing WomenEngage your students with the captivating stories of women who changed the world! This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet celebrates International Women's Day by:Spotlighting diverse "sheroes": Explore the journeys of Marie Curie, Susan B. Anthony, and Malala Yousafzai, highlighting their achievements in science, social justice, and education.Promoting critical thinking: Analyze primary source quotes
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: International Women's Day + History Month Reading Comprehension Bundle
Women in STEM: International Women's Day: Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Inspiring the Next Generation: Celebrating Women in STEM on International Women's DayEmpower your students with the captivating stories of pioneering women in STEM! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet celebrates International Women's Day by:Highlighting the achievements of remarkable women: Showcase the journeys of Katherine Johnson and Grace Hopper, inspiring future generations to embrace STEM careers.Unveiling the challenges they faced: Explore the historical context of women in STEM
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: International Women's Day + History Month Reading Comprehension Bundle
Legacy of Women's Marches: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
Voices of Change: Exploring the Legacy of Women's MarchesEngage your students in a captivating exploration of historical and modern women's marches! This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the powerful legacy of these events, showcasing their impact on the fight for equality, justice, and social change.Students will:Uncover the stories: Explore the historical context and goals of two pivotal women's marches: the 1913 Woman Suffrage Parade and the 2017 Women's March on Wash
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: International Women's Day + History Month Reading Comprehension Bundle
Global Voices That Inspire: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension
Empowering the Next Generation: Inspiring Stories of Women LeadersCelebrate Women's History Month and inspire your students with this captivating reading comprehension resource! This worksheet delves into the journeys of remarkable women leaders making waves across various fields. Students will:Meet inspiring role models: Explore the profiles of influential women leaders like Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Jacinda Ardern, and Malala Yousafzai, discovering their diverse backgrounds, achievements, and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: International Women's Day + History Month Reading Comprehension Bundle
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