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Common Core RI.9-10.9 pdfs
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Science Sub Plans - 52 Articles MEGA BUNDLE | Printable & Distance Learning
Updated to Include Distance Learning Options. Each article sub plan comes in two versions with full answer keys: 1) Easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides for paperless classrooms / distance learning. Don't fear, get your emergency secondary science sub plans right here! This bundle contains 52 SCIENCE ARTICLES with questions and full answer keys at 44% OFF the price of them separately. A whole year's worth of s
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7th - 12th
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Rhetoric Unit Bundle– Devices, Appeals, Birmingham Jail Rhetorical Analysis Unit
Strengthen the rhetorical analysis and argumentation skills of your high school and advanced middle school students by helping them learn, identify, analyze and practice rhetorical strategies—both rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices—AND have them apply what they’ve learned using Martin Luther King’ Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” along with a host of other historical speeches and seminal U.S. texts. This 150+ page engaging and academically rigorous rhetorical analysis bundle--now provi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Bill of Rights Scenarios Analysis Worksheet
This Bill of Rights Scenarios Analysis activity includes abbreviated versions of the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution for students to read and a set of short scenarios that they must then analyze. Each scenario describes a violation of one of the Bill of Rights in a way that students can identify with and understand. They then refer back to the Bill of Rights to match it to the correct one. Finally, students answer a question regarding their opinion on whether our rights are absolute o
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7th - 11th
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Constitution Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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George Washington's Farewell Address Analysis Worksheet
This George Washington's Farewell Address analysis activity features a two page excerpt of the President's famous speech from 1796. In it, Washington warns America of the dangers of a 2 Party System and about getting entangled in foreign affairs. This is a wonderful speech for students to read and analyze as his arguments are still so relevant to today. The speech has been recognized for years as a masterful guide to government. In 1825, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison recommended the use of
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9th - 12th
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Great Minds in Science - 19 Science Sub Plans BUNDLE | Print & Distance Learning
Updated for distance learning. This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for paperless online learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. When we teach science, the important scientific figures behind the science are only mentioned in a cursory way. My Great Minds in Science Series of 19 ARTICLES functions to enliven and deepen the understanding of the people behind the discoveri
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7th - 12th
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History Crime Scene Investigation: Abraham Lincoln Assassination CSI
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine eyewitness testimony, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Abraham Lincoln Assassination CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from Ford's Theater to determine what happened to President Lincoln and who was responsible. While it is easy to det
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5th - 12th
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Comparing the Declaration of Independence & Declaration of the Rights of Man
This activity comparing the Declaration of Independence and Declaration of the Rights of Man is a fantastic higher-level-thinking worksheet for US History or World History. Excerpts from both America's Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen are included. After reading the selections from each document, students fill-in a Venn Diagram of similarities and differences they recognized, then answer a set of analysis questions to get them thinking about
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7th - 11th
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Jack the Ripper: Tone & Bias in the Media Coverage of this Infamous Murder Case
Jack the Ripper. One of the most notorious serial killers of all time. And he was never caught. There are over 100 theories about his identity. If you're looking for a high-interest nonfiction topic to get your students interested in analyzing nonfiction, this is it! This activity has two parts. The first parts takes students through an exercise of identifying tone in a news article written about Jack the Ripper. There are four articles in this part of this lesson that all come from The L
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Compare Contrast Two or More Texts NonFiction Graphic Organizers
Compare Contrast Two or More Texts: Close Reading Strategies and Activities
Aligned with the Common Core State Standards
Use the handouts to encourage close reading and compare/contrast of two or more texts or sources (may be used with multimedia sources such as graphics, videos, podcasts, etc.). They may also be used to compare two different people, focusing on comparing their early life, struggles, and achievements. Includes modified Venn Diagrams specific to the CCSS.
These activities may b
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6th - 12th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Step by Step Rhetorical Analysis - Rhetorical Devices - Rhetoric - AP Language
Need help making rhetorical analysis accessible for each of your students? What about help understanding how to teach rhetorical analysis through both devices and strategies? This 116-page unit includes 27 lessons designed for the 90-minute block and 37 reproducible student handouts. Each lesson indicates materials needed, AP™ English Language & Composition skills, essential question, "I can" statement, activator, teacher input, student active participation, and a summary. Exercises are rigo
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10th - 12th
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Ben Franklin’s Autobiography, Informational Text, Franklin Aphorisms, 13 Virtues
Use this two-day lesson pack to get your teens excited about studying the words and ideas of Benjamin Franklin, one of the United States’ most compelling founding fathers.This 9-page download (PDF + Google Drive version of all student handouts):• Detailed, step-by-step lesson procedure suggestions• Brainstorming handout to help students create their own definition of a successful person• Four-page excerpt of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin • Critical-thinking question handout that require
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10th - 12th
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Examining the Declaration of Independence's Grievances: C. Core History Lesson
How did the Founding Fathers come up with the 27 grievances in the Declaration of Independence? By comparing the Declaration of Independence to a break-up letter and analyzing primary source images from the Revolutionary Era, students will come to better understand the reasons for declaring independence from Britain.
Throughout the lesson students will:
1) Listen to you read a fake break up letter written by the 13 colonies!
2) Participate in a historical art gallery activity that has student
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7th - 12th
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Rhetorical Analysis BUNDLE - Analyzing Arguments! Digital for Distance Learning
Analyzing arguments can be so challenging; however, this step-by-step method will make this skill clear and easy while creating an in-depth rhetorical analysis! This digital, engaging, no prep/no plan unit will show your students how to analyze the rhetoric, fallacies, an author's message, and the persuasive language of any author’s argument. Students will then be able to draft a complete rhetorical analysis essay. The graphic organizers provided will support students in every step of this proce
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
10th Grade Reading Passages & Comprehension Tasks | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 10th grade students enjoy paired with tasks targeted to specific standards in an engaging, relevant way! Gets students reading, writing, identifying nuances in language, listening and viewing, exploring both historical and scientific primary sources, interpreting charts and diagrams, analyzing seminal U.S. documents, plus slave narratives, memoirs, and arguments. Students practice ELA skills aligned to ALL 10 TENTH GRADE Reading Informational T
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10th
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Jonathan Edwards - "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Fun Project
This Great Awakening activity includes an excerpt of Jonathan Edwards' famous sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and turns it into an engaging project for students. Following the excerpt of the sermon are a few short analysis questions before students must write their own speech titled, "Students in the Hands of an Angry Principal". The directions explain how students must identify the purpose of Edwards' sermon and then write a speech imagining what a new principal for your school mi
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6th - 11th
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Reading Informational & Literature Graphic Organizers Gr 9-10
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for ELA Reading Informational Texts and Fiction/Literature for Grades 9-10 (Also includes the organizers for grades 6, 7, and 8 because the skills build upon one another each year.)This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12• Common Core Standards Reading Literature & Nonfiction/Informational Graphic Organizers Bundle for Grades 6-12EDITABLE VERSION AVAILABLE HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common C
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Informational Text Unit Plan for High School With 4 Nonfiction Text Articles
Engage high school students in the study of informational text! Through a series of high-interest articles, students learn informational text features, how to annotate informational texts, and analysis strategies. During the first week, students study four different informational texts. Articles become increasingly complex as students gain knowledge of terms and develop skills. During the final week, the teacher serves as a facilitator as students select their own informational texts, format the
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10th - 12th
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Media Literacy Checklist - Evaluating Sources, Fact Checking, and Media Bias
These media literacy handouts provide an easy acronym and a graphic organizer that can be used to evaluate any source and help your students identify credible sources. Includes digital worksheets for distance learning, as well as ready-to-print handouts for evaluating sources within a traditional classroom setting.This resource is also included in Mondays Made Easy's Media Literacy Coronavirus News Lesson for Evaluating Sources. This distance learning resource examines the credibility of coron
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7th - 12th
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High School Daily Common Core Reading Practice Weeks 1-5 {LMI}A
(New Cover) This resource provides five weeks of daily Common Core Reading practice that can be completed in five minutes a day. This document was developed with students that need an extra boost in reading comprehension and English Literature in mind.
Use these as students first enter the classroom, as a daily review, or more!
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9th - 12th
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9th Grade Reading Passages & Comprehension Tasks | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 9th grade students enjoy paired with ELA tasks targeted to specific standards in an engaging, relevant way! Gets students reading, writing, identifying nuances in language, listening and viewing, exploring both historical and scientific primary sources, interpreting charts and diagrams, analyzing seminal U.S. documents, plus slave narratives, memoirs, and arguments. Students practice ELA skills aligned to ALL 10 Ninth Grade Reading Informationa
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9th - 10th
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