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Social studies Common Core CCRA.W.1 workbooks
Full Year AP US History Skill-Building & Activity Workbooks!
These AP US History booklets have one purpose- to make students successful and prepare them for the AP exam. This bundle scaffolds skills from one period to the next so students can learn to write DBQs effectively, master the SAQ, build historical thinking skills, clear up misconceptions, and learn where many students make mistakes. These 16-page booklets (except for periods one and nine which are 14) focus on the most important terms and themes of each period so the complexity of the course b
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10th - 12th
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History of St Patricks Day Differentiated Reading [Editable]
Are you searching for a secondary option for St. Patrick’s Day? This is a non-fiction reading passage with two levels for middle school or high school that includes close reading, annotation and making claims. This resource focuses on reinforcing literacy skills using a historical topic.This product includes:Reading passage Close Reading FrameworkAnnotation GuideComprehension QuestionsMaking and Supporting a Claim PromptAnswer keySimilar Products:If you like this product, you may also be interes
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: History of Holidays Series Evidence-based Passages Growing Bundle
Walt Disney Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about Mickey Mouse creator and producer of Mary Poppins and Snow White, Walt Disney. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading passage where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity, wordsearch and crossword puzzle. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split in
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5th - 6th
Grade 8 Ontario History Unit Workbook │ Development of Western Canada
Bring Canadian History to life with this comprehensive grade 8 history unit resource! Aligned with Ontario's history curriculum, this teacher guide covers every aspect of Canada's 19th-century History in 7 captivating chapters. Immerse your students in studying Canada's past with engaging activities, detailed explanations, and a wealth of information. Perfect for educators looking to supplement their classroom instruction and bring History to life. Don't miss out on this essential tool for teach
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8th - 9th
This is America, Charlie Brown The Mayflower Voyagers E01 Video Guide
This is America, Charlie Brown The Mayflower Voyagers E01 Video Guide challenges students to interact with the plethora of information in the film by creating a timeline, identifying with the people and groups onboard the Mayflower and putting themselves in the shoes of the Pilgrim children. Practice writing step by step directions and using time order words by explaining how Squanto taught the Pilgrims to plant corn. Spark students' creativity by thinking about how history might have changed if
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Movie Guide Bundle for Lower Grades | SAVE 30%
The Holocaust & Anne Frank Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Twelve complete lessons about the Holocaust of World War II and the famous Jewish diarist, Anne Frank. The NO PREP activities are ideal for students in fifth grade or sixth grade learning about the Holocaust and World War 2.Included in this bundle:Anne Frank Timeline Display and Sorting Activity (1 or 2 lessons)Anne Frank Biography Writing Unit (4 lessons)Anne Frank BOOM Cards™ Comprehension Activity (1 lesson)Holocaust Informational Writing Unit (3 lessons)Anne Frank Close Reading Activity (1 l
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5th - 6th
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Aztec Empire Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about the Aztec Empire. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying the Aztecs.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the Aztec Empire. There are 26 posters or car
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5th - 6th
Freedom Writers Film- Social Justice Unit, Racism & Adversity, Differentiated
Introducing the Freedom Writers 10 Day Social Justice Unit -teach with differentiation to help transform your high school or middle school English Language Arts class into a dynamic hub of meaningful connections and deep discussions on topics including anti racism and adversity. Say goodbye to dull lessons and hello to a differentiated rich-task that not only builds knowledge and skills, but also engages students in thought-provoking conversations about history, society, and overcoming adversity
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Freedom Writers and Elements of Fiction Handy Sheet Bundle
Ancient Persia Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient Persia. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Persia. There are 29 posters or ca
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5th - 6th
A World of Cookies for Santa Unit Booklet
Looking for a fun and engaging holiday unit with minimal prep? This booklet is for you! This download includes pages to print to create a 16 page booklet that uses just 5 pages to print!Pages include:Booklet coverVocabulary page13 Region pagesA pre-write pageAn opinion writing pageThis file is a PDF. Please make sure you have the correct software to download and view this file before purchasing. There is an accompanying PowerPoint presentation that is also available in my store, or you can bundl
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: A World of Cookies for Santa Bundle
American Revolution Display Close Reading & Writing Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about the American Revolutionary War. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying the American War of Independence and U.S. History.NO PREP is needed!Included in this PDF printable resource:A timeline perfect for. Classroom displayA timeline research and sorting activityA close reading passage with comprehension questionsAn informational writing
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5th - 6th
Canada Study GROWING Bundle Reading Writing Research Activities
Learn about the country of Canada with this growing bundle. You will receive:a beautifully designed and carefully curated 43-page Canada workbookCanada's animals and plants flora and fauna 3 part cards (2 sets of ten) Canada's cuisine/Foods of Canada 3 part cards (2 sets of fifteen)Canada's Famous Places 3 part cards (2 sets of fifteen)Canada's Provincial and Territorial Flags 3 part cards (set of 13)Save yourself hours of work. All you have to do is download the PDF, print it out, and you are a
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4th - 6th
Grade 8 Ontario Geography Unit Workbook - World Human Patterns + PPT
The interactive Community Patterns workbook is an effective tool for eighth-grade students to learn about the interrelationship between human settlement and sustainability. Based on Ontario's geography curriculum, this workbook includes readings, interactive web tools, chapter questions, and mini-assignments that allow students to use the geographic inquiry process to investigate population settlement patterns, multiple points of interest to inhabit, population density, and much more.Engage Stud
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8th - 9th
Also included in: Grade 8 Geography Workbook Unit Bundle - Ontario Curriculum
World War II Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about World War 2. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying World War II or U.S. History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of World War 2. There are 42 posters or cards t
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5th - 7th
Ontario Grade 8 Geography: Investigating Mobility, Migration & Culture
This geography unit workbook is designed for 8th-grade students in Ontario, Canada. It covers Mobility, Migration, and Culture topics aligned with the Ontario geography curriculum. With interactive web tools, chapter questions, and mini-assignments, students will use the geographic inquiry process to investigate various responses to inequalities.This unit comprises five chapters with a different focus. They are as follows:Chapter 1: I Choose YouChapter 2: Things ChangeChapter 3: To Leave or Not
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8th - 9th
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Also included in: Grade 8 Geography Workbook Unit Bundle - Ontario Curriculum
First World War Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about World War 1. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade studying about World History or U.S. History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the World War I. There are 30 po
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5th - 7th
Malcolm X Close Reading & Biography Writing Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the American civil rights activist, Malcolm X. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.Include
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5th - 6th
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American Abolitionists Nonfiction Reading Passages & Writing Prompts [Editable]
This is a no-prep packet on American abolitionists. It can be used as a bell work booklet, but would also be suitable for sub plans, or for early finishers. One of my focuses when creating this was to ensure that students are improving student literacy through historical reading and writing tasks.Although this is a perfect resource for Black history month, I feel like it's important to celebrate these individuals and their accomplishments throughout the year.This product includes:14 Readings on
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8th - 10th
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Ancient China Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient China. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History or famous figures such as Confucius or Qin Shi Huang.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key ev
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5th - 7th
Ashoka the Great Close Reading & Biography Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous emperor of Ancient India, Ashoka the Great. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing
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5th - 6th
American Civil War Display Close Reading & Writing Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about the American Civil War. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade studying the Civil War or U.S. History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the American Civil War. The
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5th - 6th
Ancient India Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient India. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History or religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from
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5th - 6th
Sargon of Akkad Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life and legacy of Sargon, the first emperor of the Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lesson
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5th - 6th
History of Pancake Tuesday Evidence-based Reading Passage & Critical Thinking
Do you want more no-prep reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about the history of Pancake Tuesday. As I create reading passage sets, I make sure that I focus on key literacy skills while leveraging historical content. I also ensure that I am asking students to analyze and apply the information from the text. This product includes:Reading passage about the history of Pancake TuesdayCritical thinking q
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: History of Holidays Series Evidence-based Passages Growing Bundle
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