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Common Core WHST.6-8.1a resources for Microsoft Word
Perfect World Argument
Students are challenged to create a perfect world by exploring and deciding on all of the elements that make up a society. They are then writing an argumentative essay to explain why their world is perfect. There is a link to a Canva presentation with pre-set resources for students to use to investigate different aspects of the society to help them decide. On the final page is a link to graphic organizers to help students plot out their information. Included in the handouts are paragraph frams t
Grades:
7th - 10th
Causes of the American Revolution - Constructed Response Question (CRQ/DBQ) Set
These editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Sets offer an overview of the period leading up to the American Revolution.The historical literacy skill of identifying and explaining the role of bias and historical circumstance (context) is the focus of this CRQ set embedded within the content.In addition, students will be asked to develop their skills of describing turning points when examining a primary source (An excerpt from the Boston Gazette 1765) and a secondary source (Paul Reve
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Early American History Constructed Response Question (CRQ) Bundle
Middle School History Writing Rubric
This rubric evaluates how middle school students write history. The rubric focuses on:- Claim- Context- Evidence- Analysis
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6th - 8th
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Exploring Native American Cultural Groups: Gallery Walk & Lesson Plans
Description:Elevate your social studies curriculum and meet educational standards with this dynamic "Native American Cultures Gallery Walk" resource! Designed specifically for middle school and high school teachers, this comprehensive package includes everything you need to conduct an engaging and informative exploration of Native American cultures through a gallery walk activity.Aligned with Common Core State Standards and National Council for the Social Studies standards, this resource feature
Grades:
6th - 12th
Living History Interview Activity Kit - Black History
Product Description:Engage your students in a dynamic and meaningful exploration of Black history with our "Living History Interview Activity Kit." This comprehensive kit is designed for middle school and high school classrooms, providing a unique and interactive way for students to connect with living individuals who have made significant contributions to Black history.Key Features:Real-World Connection:Foster a deeper understanding of Black history by allowing students to connect with living h
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Prompts Bundle
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!Elevate your students' understanding of Hispanic and Latinx cultures with our engaging Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Prompts Bundle! Designed for both middle school and high school, this resource offers a diverse array of daily prompts aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. Focused on key figures, eve
Grades:
6th - 12th
Black History WebQuest Kit - For Middle School and High School
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!Description:The Black History Webquest Kit is a comprehensive educational resource designed to engage middle school and high school students in an exploration of key figures and events in Black history. This kit includes teacher instructions, full lesson plans for both middle school and high school levels, a detailed rubric for assessment
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5th - 12th
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Celebrating Black History Writing Prompts Bundle
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!Engage your middle school and high school students in meaningful discussions and critical thinking with our comprehensive Black History Writing Prompts Bundle. This resource is designed to inspire thoughtful reflections on key figures, events, and movements that have shaped African American history.Features:Standards-Based Learning: Each
Grades:
5th - 12th
Manifest Destiny & American Progress Painting Analysis
This is a great way to introduce your Westward Expansion Unit! Explore the painting American Progress by John Gast to compare to the meaning of Manifest Destiny. The kids have lots of fun trying to interpret the picture and what it could mean. This is a great lesson that can help introduce the new movement of expansion not just physically but mentally too.
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6th - 12th
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Lunar New Year Reading Comprehension Bundle
Are you seeking comprehensive resources to engage your students in learning about the Lunar New Year while enhancing their literacy skills? Look no further than our Lunar New Year Reading Comprehension Bundle! This meticulously curated bundle includes three informative passages about the history, traditions, and significance of the Lunar New Year, accompanied by differentiated comprehension questions and a thought-provoking writing prompt.What's Included:Informative Passages: Explore the rich hi
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6th - 12th
Lesson Plans For Acts of Courage by Pamela Horner
If your success in life depends upon harboring a secret, then what do you do when you must either finally confront it, or lose the game of survival?  Fen has been busy. He took an unexpected trip, hung around some important people – who are also dead – all the while keeping a deep secret.Fenmore Jacks does things on a grand scale. His personality is huge. His wit is enviable, especially among the other fourth graders. And his school career? It is a colossal – failure. He has to hide the fact tha
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4th - 6th
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Argument Writing CER Graphic Organizer Claim Evidence and Reasoning
This basic graphic organizer can be used to teach claim, evidence, and reasoning- the basic building blocks of argument writing, research, and informational writing. It can be a great literacy tool for use in social studies, science, and math.Anytime you need students to explain their answer this is an excellent tool to pull out! You can use the first page as a simple 5 min activity or use the second scaffolded page as whole class activity.When students use inquiry research or write essays lat
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â THE BEST INQUIRY RESEARCH AND ARGUMENT WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Harlem Renaissance CRQ (Constructed Response) Set & 2-Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and engaging educational resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the women's suffrage movement.This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set offers an overview of the Harlem Renaissance and its larger effects on society in the United States. Included are sample responses to the questions along with an optional 2-day lesson plan that focuses on critical analysis of the documents and the topic overall and writing.The historical literacy skill of i
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5th - 12th
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Suffrage Movement DBQ/CRQs (Constructed Response) Set & 2-Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and engaging educational resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the women's suffrage movement.This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set offers an overview of women's suffrage and its larger effects on society in the United States. Included are sample responses to the questions along with an optional 2-day lesson plan that focuses on critical analysis of the documents and the topic overall and writing. The historical literacy skill of identi
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5th - 12th
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Historical Argument Essay Rubric
Lift your grading practices with this standards-based grading rubric for historical argument essays.
This comprehensive rubric doubles as a grading tool for teachers AND a revising and editing checklist for students! I use this Common Core-aligned rubric as a student-facing tool to help kids understand what I'm looking for in their analytical writing. I use it in writing conferences and small-groups with students throughout the writing process, ensuring that every young writer is on target for
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6th - 12th
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Math, Read, Write, Debate, Lesson {Editable} - Middle School, High School
★ Engage Math Students in a Read, Write, & Research project that they Debate! ★ This lesson brings Language Arts, Collaboration and Math together.
This was a very successful lesson in my class. Students who did not care much for math, yet, were excellent writers enjoyed the task of researching and writing. It also assisted students good in math but weak in some writing skills to improve their research and writing.
This is a lesson for students to write a 'paper' (page, paragraph, etc)
Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny Worksheet
Students color 3 maps - 1810, 1830, and 1850 - to see how the United States expanded its territory. Perfect for tactile and visual learners! The final page includes reflections on the various ways the US gained territory and requires online research. The map can be referenced multiple times throughout a course. Word doc format makes it easy to tailor to your needs. Tie-ins include:
Louisiana Purchase
Manifest Destiny
Statehood
State Admission Process
Mexican American War
Republic of Texas
Native
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8th - 12th
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Medieval Mystery: The Black Plague
Looking for a thrilling inquiry lesson to captivate your students? Look no further than the History Mystery of the Black Death! In this engaging lesson plan for Grade 8, students will investigate the most devastating pandemic in history, using critical thinking and historical sources to answer essential questions about the disease and its impact on the world.This lesson plan features a gripping scenario: students are tasked with becoming detectives to solve the mysteries surrounding the Black De
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7th - 9th
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Jamestown: Starving Time Writing Activity: John Smith, Powhatan, Primary Sources
Use primary sources to uncover why Jamestown had such a rough time getting established, especially during the "Starving Time"
There are 4 primary source and secondary readings that the students will analyze to answer the historical question: "What caused the starving time in Jamestown?"
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7th - 11th
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Investigation: The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe
Are you looking for a lesson that will bring history to life and engage your students in critical thinking and analysis? Look no further than "The Role of the Church in Daily Medieval Life" inquiry investigation!This lesson is designed to encourage students to develop their empathy and understanding of historical figures. With sources ranging from biblical passages to personal accounts from peasants and priests, your students will have a rich array of primary sources to analyze and interpret.Thr
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7th - 9th
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Progressivism Project
Through this project students become modern day progressive reformers. Students conduct extensive research on social problems that our country faces today and develop a well-planned solution. The project has a chart that outlines the steps to take to successfully complete this project. This is an extensive assignment and I recommend teaching proper research skills throughout. I love this project because it requires students research the history of a topic and apply that history to the future
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Amplify Science- Force and Motion Engineering Internship Proposal Outline
Product Description: This product is a 3-page word document that is a supplement to the "Force and Motion Engineering Internship" unit as part of Amplify Science curriculum, specifically for Day 9- "Finalizing the Proposal". It contains all the words, relevant key concepts, a list of the sources of evidence, a word bank, a detailed "checklist" outline, and supply pod proposal sample that I wrote. It can be used as a scaffold for specific students or given to everyone as they write a unique prod
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in:Â Amplify Science- Force and Motion (EI) Unit Supplemental Resources Bundle
Jury Simulation #3
Similar to the FREE product of Jury Simulation #1, this activity is a collection of 4 pages of original content featuring: evidence, court testimony, prosecution and defense suggestions, and potential outcomes for the accused. This activity would be great for a substitute, especially if the students have done this activity prior. 3# Topic Category: Students accused of vandalism during HomecomingThis is a reading packet intended to give students a real life experience of our court system. They
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7th - 12th
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Amplify Science- Geology on Mars Argumentative Response Outline
Product Description: This product is a supplement to argumentative responses contained with Amplify Science's "Geology on Mars" unit as students answer the chapter 3 question, "What Geologic Process Formed the Channel on Mars? This product is primarily a scaffold to be used in conjunction with Amplify's "Reasoning Tool" which, in my experience, is not enough for the students who struggle the most. It contains everything a student might need to write a proper argument for the chapter question all
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Amplify Science- Geology on Mars Unit Supplemental Resources Bundle
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