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Common Core WHST.6-8.1a worksheets
CNN 10 Student News Current Event Analysis, Worksheets: Print & Google Digital
My students are hooked on CNN 10, formerly CNN Student News! It is a great, free online resource that is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has FIFTEEN templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOGLE Classro
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4th - 12th
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Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Analysis Stations Activity Set
In this Articles of Confederation Stations or Gallery Walk Activity activity students analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by viewing visuals. The lesson includes:▶️1. 9 stations of visuals▶️2. A PowerPoint (Slides) weaknesses presentation with answers▶️3. A graphic organizer and a guided practice fill-able chart▶️4. This product now has a Google Ready option. Just click on the blue link in the PDF and you will get a copy to assign to your students in Google Classroom, complet
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5th - 10th
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CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Unit
Introduce and reinforce the CER strategy with your science students using the bundle of print and digital materials. These lessons will walk you through introducing the claim, evidence, and reasoning method to your students to help clarify, think critically, and explain their scientific reasoning to demonstrate their knowledge of the concepts learned. Students will be able to:Demonstrate their knowledge of scientific principles through crafted writing responsesUtilize the claim, evidence, reason
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5th - 7th
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Oh Rats! Black Death Bubonic Plague Story Board Europe Middle Ages Activity Set
Created to align with students' supporting claims with evidence! In this activity, students create a 9-scene storyboard for an animated film. The film should be about a flea-ridden rat who helped to spread the Bubonic Plague into Europe during the 1300s. An example page and an easy step-by-step how to draw a basic cartoon rat printable are both included.This lesson can be used after the Plague/Black Death Powerpoint Slides also posted or in conjunction with our Plague that Rocked the World Lesso
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6th - 10th
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Write Like a Sumerian! Cuneiform in Mesopotamia Writing & Literacy Activity
Experience a student-focused and Common Core-aligned Mesopotamia writing activity! Begin by immersing your students in the fascinating history of cuneiform's evolution in Ancient Mesopotamia. There’s no way they will say this activity is 'boring'! Students will dive into the reading materials by: extracting key detailssummarizing essential pointsdrawing insightful conclusions using a printable writing guideYour students will transport back in time to the Sumerian era as they embark on an excitin
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5th - 8th
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Hamilton VS Jefferson Opposition Grudge Match Common Core Activity
Will it be a political party knock out? Students decide who wins based on seven rounds of political policy issues debated by the Federalists and Republicans in early American history. Students identify the political party that best represents their own opinions. This activity is common core because students analyze and interpret quotes from both Hamilton and Jefferson. A fun critical thinking activity that fits perfectly in a New Nation or Early American Politic Unit.This activity can also be us
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8th - 12th
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The Epic of Gilgamesh Common Core Writing and Literacy Primary Source Activity
Step into the rich world of Ancient Mesopotamia with this student-centered and Common Core-aligned activity. Your students will embark on a captivating journey as they explore the timeless Epic of Gilgamesh, gaining profound insights into the beliefs and society of this ancient civilization.Here's how the Epic of Gilgamesh adventure unfolds: Historical Context: Begin by delving into a brief history of the Epic of Gilgamesh and encounter an excerpt from the actual tale. This introduction sets th
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Reading: How did Egyptians Build Pyramids? Claim & Evidence CER
Are you ready to have your students embark on a fascinating journey back in time to uncover the age-old riddle of how the Ancient Egyptians constructed the majestic Pyramids of Giza? Look no further, as our "Histories Mysteries: How Did Ancient Egypt Build Pyramids?" is here to take your students on an awe-inspiring historical exploration! Unearth the Secrets of the Pyramids: In this immersive Ancient Egypt Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, your students will become history detective
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5th - 8th
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Writing Our World™ Premium Curriculum: Grades 6th-8th
Are you looking to help your students with dyslexia unlock their writing potential? Do your students…• have a lot of ideas, but struggle to get them on the page?• tend to write in run-on sentences?• become overwhelmed with longer writing assignments?• produce disorganized pieces of writing? • write short, unelaborated paragraphs?• resist writing altogether? Cultivate confident writing and critical thinking skills in your students with Writing Our World™.Through this curriculum, students will lea
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6th - 8th
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Ancient India Hinduism Lesson Plan Writing, Literacy, & Fun Extension Activity
Discover an engaging, literacy-centered educational experience with our student-focused activity! Immerse your students in the captivating history of the Aryans and their profound influence on Ancient India, primarily through the lens of Hinduism. The journey begins with a comprehensive two-page exploration of this rich history. Following the reading, students embark on a Common Core-aligned writing guide, honing their analytical skills by furnishing compelling evidence to substantiate their cla
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5th - 10th
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World from A to Z with Carl Azuz News - Current Event Common Core Worksheets
Fun-loving Carl Azuz is Back with a New Show! My students are so happy! His new free online 9-minute News Show is perfect to get students thinking about current events with a Common Core lens. This activity set has Fourteen templates to choose from and is aligned with Common Core Literacy and Writing standards for ELA, history, and science (NGSS). In addition to receiving printable copies provided in PDF, this lesson was recently converted to GOOGLE 1:1 compatible templates for a completely GOOG
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4th - 12th
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Ashoka the Great? Ancient India Activity Writing and Literacy Lesson Plan
This activity is student-centered and Common Core! First, students read a brief history of the famous Mauryan leader of Ancient India, Ashoka (Asoka) the Great. Then, they analyze some of his more controversial accomplishments and evaluate his "greatness". Next, students formulate an opinion and use his accomplishments as evidence to support their beliefs. They create a conclusion and even draw parallels between his accomplishments and what makes a person great.This assignment includes a few pri
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4th - 10th
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History's Mysteries: Women Samurai? Claim & Evidence CER Activity
Were there women samurai in Medieval Japan? Research suggests there were many! Students investigate if an when feudal Japan had female samurai based on what the experts say! In this fun, Medieval Japan Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent scientific data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the reading students create a claim, support the claim with evidence, write reasoning, and offer a conclu
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5th - 8th
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Confucius Impacts China: Writing, Literacy, & Fun Instagram Activity
This activity is student-centered and Common Core! First, students read a one-page history of the life of Confucius, his philosophy and its effect on Ancient China. After the reading, students complete a common core writing guide and analyze the text by providing evidence to support claims about his life and philosophy. As a homework extension activity or another post reading option, students complete an Instagram from Confucius template. They pose as Confucius who has just taken pictures of the
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4th - 10th
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Were the 12 Table Fair? Roman Laws Writing & Literacy Primary Source Activity
Were the 12 Tabkes Fair? Students decide! This activity is student-centered and Common Core! First, students read a brief history about the famous 12 tables of law in Ancient Rome. Then, they analyze some of the more controversial laws and evaluate their fairness. Next, students formulate an argument/claim and use the laws as evidence to support their beliefs. They create a conclusion and even draw parallels about the laws with their own lives.____________________________________________________
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4th - 10th
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History's Mysteries: A Children's Crusade? Claim & Evidence CER Activity
Was there an army of European children that were sent to win back Jerusalem from the Muslims? Students investigate if there was a children's crusade based on the latest evidence! In this fun, Medieval Europe Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent scientific data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the reading students create a claim, support the claim with evidence, write reasoning, and offer a c
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5th - 8th
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Write Like an Egyptian! Hieroglyphics Common Core Writing and Literacy
Students read a brief history of the evolution of hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt. Then, students support the main idea of the reading with evidence from the text. Students decipher a message and try writing like an Egyptian by writing his/her name in hieroglyphics. Lastly, the students support a claim with evidence from the text in a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning graphic organizer. This product comes with an answer key!═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════►►► This prod
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4th - 9th
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The Water Scarcity Crisis 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Causes, Effects, Solutions | Google
An engaging BUNDLE of resources to introduce the global water crisis! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print3 Guided Slides Lessons2 Fill-in Notes2 Reading Comprehension Activities3 Interactive, Digital Activities3 Printable Stu
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5th - 12th
History's Mysteries: Renaissance Zombies? Claim & Evidence CER Activity
Were there Zombies during the Renaissance? Students investigate if there were actual zombies based on the latest evidence! In fact, the bacterial infection syphilis was the cause of zombie-like appearances and symptoms. In this attention-grabbing, gruesome Renaissance Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent scientific data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the reading students create a claim, su
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6th - 10th
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Presidential Cabinet Lesson Plan- Create your own Cabinet
In the Presidential Cabinet Lesson Plan, students will imagine themselves as President and design their ultimate Presidential Cabinet on Google Slides or worksheets. They will need to explain why each fictional, historic or present day individual would do well in each Cabinet position, as well as provide a picture of each Cabinet member. Students will also create an additional Cabinet position that they believe would be important to add. This lesson concludes with students designing the Cabin
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5th - 12th
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Unelaborated Paragraphs Editing and Revision Practice for Argumentative Writing
Teach your students to edit and revise their writing by having them practice improving simple paragraphs. This resource contains five unelaborated paragraphs about engaging argumentative topics, along with a checklist to help students improve the paragraph. Students first annotate the paragraph with questions to help them generate additional information to flesh out the argument, and then apply various strategies to add interest and variety to the text. Practicing these skills with someone else'
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4th - 7th
History's Mysteries: Did Mongols Spread Plague in War? Claim & Evidence CER
Did the Mongols intentionally hurl plague-ridden bodies over Genovese city walls? Was there intent to use biological warfare to spread the plague to Europe? Students investigate what the experts say! In this interesting, Medieval China Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the reading students create a claim, support the claim with evidence, write reasoni
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5th - 8th
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History's Mysteries: Smallpox Blankets-Is it True? Claim & Evidence CER Colonies
Did American Colonists try to give Native Americans Smallpox? Students investigate if there is enough evidence to support the claim that germ warfare was actually used by colonists! In fact, we found that there is proof of discussions and intent, but no proof of action/effect. In this attention-grabbing, Colonies Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the
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6th - 10th
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