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Common Core RH.6-8.2 printables for Easel
Gettysburg Address Activities | Civil War | Print & Digital | Primary Source
Gettysburg Address reading and writing activities! This standards-based close reading and scaffolded summary writing lesson for the Gettysburg Address provides students with a deep understanding of Lincoln's famous speech. Printable PDF AND Google Drive Versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 Civil War resources!This resource can be completed on paper or
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
Emancipation Proclamation Activity | Printable & Digital | Civil War Worksheets
Everything you need to teach Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is included in this comprehensive Civil War lesson. Tier-three vocabulary support, guided questioning, summary writing, and an extension activity will ensure student understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 print
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6th - 9th
Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
Home Front in WWII Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout US History WW2
Investigating the American Home front during WWII? Want to help students analyze primary sources to understand the different perspectives on life changes during America's involvement in WW2?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Home Front during WWII. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes.Includes:2-page worksheetSkills Addressed:Prima
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Declaration of Independence Close Read for Civics & American Government
In this Declaration of Independence Close-Read, students work through three pages of excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's Declaration, answering questions in the margins to define key terms, analyze the text, and determine the big ideas behind this foundational document. (If you've enjoyed the Influential Documents Annotated Close Read or the John Locke & Thomas Jefferson | Social Contract Close-Read & Comparison, this is designed to match!) Perfect for middle and high school students in Civ
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6th - 12th
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John Locke & Thomas Jefferson | Social Contract Close-Read for American History
This John Locke & Thomas Jefferson Social Contract Close Read & Comparison is a set of 3 worksheets aligned to Florida State Standard SS.7.CG.1.4 The Enlightenment and Its Influence, reviewing John Locke, the Social Contract, and their connection to Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. A printable version as well as a Google Slides and TPT Easel version are all included! Suitable for middle and high school students in American History, American Government, and Civics classroom
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Foundations of American Government: Influential Documents BUNDLE!
George Washington's Farewell Address (1796)
George Washington delivered his farewell address on September 1796, stating that he would not accept a third term as president. He was 64 years old and disheartened: the patriot, war hero, president, and national symbol had been unable to stay above the political arguments between the Federalists and the Republicans. In his address, he argues for a nation united rather than divided by parties, economic policies, and foreign affairs. In this assignment students are given opportunities to read exc
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8th - 11th
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The Bill of Rights Article & Review - U.S. Constitution Activity for Civics!
This Bill of Rights Article & Review provides an overview of the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution! The article covers the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists leading up to the creation of the Bill of Rights, details each of the ten Amendments in order, and includes two pages of review: one, a comprehension check for the article, and a short essay component in which the students pretend to be an Anti-Federalist and write a letter to the United States Cong
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6th - 11th
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The Bill of Rights Annotated Close Read - Civics & American Government
In these Bill of Rights Annotated Close Reads for Civics and American History, students close read and think critically about the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution. The full text of each Amendment is included, surrounded by critical thinking questions that help students understand the language and impact of each Amendment, while a review at the end of the activity tests comprehension of the main ideas. This resource is perfect for middle and high school Civics, American Gove
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7th - 11th
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Booming 20s Economy Primary Sources Analysis Activity Handout 1920s U.S.
Looking for a lesson with primary sources on the 1920s? Want to practice primary source analysis while addressing the Booming Economy of the Roaring 20s?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic changes in the 1920s. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern economy.Topics Covered:19020s Booming EconomyRepublican Economic Policies - Calvin CoolidgeIn
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Roaring 20s 1920s Youth Culture U.S. History Primary Source Analysis Handout
Teaching about the Roaring 20s? Want to address the youth culture of the 1920s? Teach your students about the flappers and other trend setters of the decade with this engaging primary source analysis activity.How about using primary sources to practice skills while you address the youth culture in the 1920s? This resource does that!This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the youth culture of the
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5th - 12th
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Passover Seder Plate, A Lesson for Sunday School
What is a Seder Plate and why should I teach about it in a Passover Lesson in Sunday School? This lesson explains what a Seder Plate is and its importance in this easy, ready to go lesson.This print or digital activity will help your students understand what Passover is, why it is so important, and the items on a Seder (say-der) Plate. A one page handout gives a review of Passover from Exodus and then explains the items on a Passover plate. What's Included:Page 1 - Lesson on what the Passover is
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3rd - 6th
Preamble to the Constitution Annotated Close Read
This Preamble to the Constitution Annotated Close Read lets students dive deeper into the language and purpose of the Preamble. Aligned to the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics, SS.7.CG.1.8 Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, students read through the Preamble, answering questions along the margins, which ask the students to define key terms, rewrite key concepts, and apply the goals of government listed in the Preamble to government actions today. Doing a close read challenges stud
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7th - 11th
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U.S. Foreign & Domestic Policy Article & Review for Civics & American History
This United States Foreign & Domestic Policy Article & Review includes a three-page reading passage introducing U.S. foreign and domestic policy, as well as the tools and goals of U.S. foreign policy, and three activities: a review with vocabulary and questions related to the text, a Foreign or Domestic policy? scenario activity, and a "tools of foreign policy" timeline activity. Perfect for middle or high school students studying United States foreign policy in their Civics, American Hi
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
Ending WWII Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout US History WW2
Teaching WWII? Looking for a content-strong WW2 resource?Hoping to find primary source analysis resources that will help practice skills while reinforcing the content on World War Two?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the events Ending WWII. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes.Topics Addressed:End of WWIIV-E DayAtomic BombBombing of
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Divergent Poetry: Creative Writing & Close Reading Activities
Divergent Poetry: Creative Writing and Close Reading Activities - Common Core State Standards Aligned
Incorporate poetry into your novel unit! I've included 35 pages of engaging activities that will inspire and spark creative thought and critical thinking. Students will not only write poetry, they will practice close reading, annotating, research, vocabulary, and more.
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Writing poems: haiku, acrostic, free verse, found, black-out (redacted), I Am, Character Bio, diamante, fiv
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Divergent Novel Unit Bundle Common Core Aligned {Editable}
Start of Great Depression Causes Primary Source Analysis Handout US History
This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the start of the Great Depression. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes.Skills Practiced:Primary Source AnalysisImage AnalysisHistorical ThinkingReading for ContentHistorical InquiryCause & EffectComparisonWriting to show understanding and application of knowledgeAnswers will vary, so no key provi
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7th - 12th
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Detecting Media Bias Article & Review Activities for Civics
This Detecting Media Bias Article & Review Activities for Civics & American Government introduces students to media bias and its influence on public opinion. A three-page Detecting Media Bias article is accompanied by a comprehension review reinforcing vocabulary and key concepts. An Interpreting Bias political cartoon activity and Reporting Bias creative writing assignment provide further application. Finally, an optional Bias in the Media internet activity has students analyzing bias i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Detecting Media Bias and Interpreting Symbolism Bundle for Civics
Principles of the Constitution Gallery Walk for Civics and American Government
In this Principles of the Constitution Picture Analysis Gallery Walk, students analyze a gallery walk of images (including political cartoons and both historical and contemporary photographs) related to each of the seven principles of the United States Constitution. Students describe each picture, deduce the main idea, and identify which principle is being represented, explaining their analysis in their own words. This engaging activity gets students up and moving around your classroom, all whil
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7th - 12th
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Leading to the Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Assignment
Examine the Events Leading to the Civil Rights Movement and practice Social Studies skills with this Primary Source Analysis activity. This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the events Leading to the Civil Rights Movement. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Skills Practiced:Primary Source AnalysisImage A
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6th - 12th
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Freebie: Civics Bell Ringers Sample Week! Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
This resource is a free sample week of my popular Standards-Based Bell Ringers for Civics and American Government! Full of critical thinking, creative prompts, opportunities for reflection, and test prep, these daily Bell Ringers are focused on specific Civics topics, each week self-contained. You can use them in any order, mixing and matching to fit your curriculum. These are great discussion starters and can be used as the hook to engage your students in the lesson to come!Suitable for middle
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5th - 11th
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Principles of the Constitution Quotation Match for Civics & American Government
This Principles of the Constitution Quotation Match challenges students to analyze and interpret primary source quotations from historical sources and connect them to the seven principles of the United States Constitution. Quotations are pulled from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Paine's Common Sense, the Federalist Papers, and political speeches by President Franklin Roosevelt, Robert F. Kennedy, and Chief Justice Earl Warren. In t
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7th - 12th
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Jane Eyre unit introduction - PDF Video Guides, Activities, & Answer Keys
PLEASE NOTE: This product is in PDF format, and therefore cannot be edited - thus the price difference to the similarly-named product in my store. The updated version, linked below, is Google Slides compatible, and therefore completely editable & downloadable in PDF format too! ⭐️This product was created with the intention of introducing your Jane Eyre unit or novel study. It can be used for introduction, to review, as sub-plans, homework, or extra-credit opportunities!This product includes
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6th - 12th
Thomas Paine's Common Sense Primary Source Analysis
This two-page document uses large excerpts from Thomas Paine's Common Sense. The information is separated into easily-readable chunks that doesn't overwhelm students.Alongside each section of excerpt, is a spot for students to analyze and record the text in their own words.This would work great in an American Revolution unit or a stand-alone lesson on primary sources. If you love this resource, I encourage you to consider my other primary source analysis resources.Quartering Act of 1765 Primary
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Road to the American Revolution Primary Source Analysis Bundle
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