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Government guided reading books for homeschool
U.S. Armed Forces Printable Books
These printable books are perfect for teaching K-2 students about the 5 branches of the U.S. Military. Use them while you teach your students about Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or any other time of the year! They can also be added to a literacy center, or used during guided reading. Resource Highlights:Five black-line books that cover each branch of the military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and NavySimple prep! Just print, cut, and stapleNow includes a digital version of each book! Sha
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K - 2nd
The Great Supreme Court Cases: Freedom of the Press and Obscenity
This is a four part unit that deals with some of the most important decisions ever made by the Supreme Court in the areas of freedom of the press and obscenity. Included in the download are write ups for Near v. Minnesota, Sheppard v. Maxwell, New York Times v. United States, and Miller v. California. The write ups give important background information on the cases as well as explanations for the Court's decisions. The unit covers freedom of the press, censorship, the Pentagon Papers, Due Proce
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9th - 12th
Political Parties 2020 Election for Google Slides and PDF Printable
Get ready for the 2020 Presidential Election on Google Classroom! This visual and interactive information text is the perfect resources to teach United States Political Parties. This text has 16 interactive pages with real photos and 16 pages of reading and writing activities. 32 INTERACTIVE PAGES!! Great for all ages with visuals for students with special needs. Made on Google Slides for Distance Learning. **Great for teen and adult special education learners that are able to vote this year!!Th
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 2020 Presidential Election BUNDLE Google Slides and PDF Printable
Election Day/Voting Foldable Readers ~2 Versions~ Color & B&W!
election day
election day activities
Are you teaching your emergent readers about Election Day/voting this November?
Would you like THEM to be able to read an informational book about an important American right with pride & confidence?
How about a printable that details facts from the book- teaching emergent readers how to reference back into a book for information?
Look no further! Download the preview to see some of the pages in both color & black & white PLUS the printable!
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PreK - 1st
The Constitution of the United States of America: A Guided Study
We've all heard about the Constitution of the United States, but how many of us have actually READ it? Sadly, many Americans have little knowledge of this incredible document. Whether a ten-year-old or an 80-year-old, here is an opportunity for all students to be among the "informed" within our society!Google Slides VersionVisit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources are designed to enrich or supplement your current curriculum.You might also be interested in this Companion Product! The Cons
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Guided Reading - The Mayflower Compact
Included is a PDF document with the text of The Mayflower Compact displayed in one column, and in a second column, a series of questions designed to guide students in close-read of this historical text. This document aligns with Common Core State Standards.Follow this activity with the Quiz - Document Analysis of the Mayflower Compact
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7th - 10th
City of Ember Guided Viewing Movie Questions
This assignment is a guided movie document for the 2008 movie, City of Ember. City of Ember is a fictional movie based off Jeanne DuPrau's award winning novel. It portrays the story of societal survival and the myriad of issues that were faced after an underground city was constructed protect mankind from becoming completely extinct. With an unstable generator that has powered the city of Ember for over 200 years, it finally on its last leg and is beginning to shut down. If the generator comp
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4th - 12th
President Joe Biden 2021 Visual Biography Book and Reading Comprehension
46th President of the United States. This Joe Biden Biography Book has 12 interactive pages with real photos and 14 reading and writing activities. Great for all ages with visuals for students with special needs. Made on Google Slides for Distance Learning. **Great for teen and adult special education learners that are able to vote this year!!This entire presentation is interactive on google slides. Recommended for 1-2 weeks of instruction. **Included in your purchase is ALSO a printer friendly
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 2020 Presidential Election BUNDLE Google Slides and PDF Printable
The Summer of 1787 - The US Constitution/Founders (QRDs) - Government
Students can read 15+ excerpts from the book Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution. From these excerpts, great class discussions can come with some guidance. For one, there are guiding questions with the documents. Also, teachers can ask students to comment on the document they found most interesting, or a document they had a question about, or any other thought that can carry on dialogue. The idea for Quick Read Discussions, or QRDs, came about when I was getting my master's
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Beginnings of Government in the New World Reading Passage and Activities
This reading passage covers the beginnings of government in the American colonies. It discusses monarchy, the British government, charters, the Virginia House or Burgesses, the Mayflower Compact, representative government, and democracy. The activity sheet has students complete pre-reading partner discussion, during reading vocabulary practice, and post-reading discussion and foldable activity.
Keywords: social studies, American history, government, monarchy, charter, representative government,
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3rd - 8th
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I Dissent by Debbie Levy Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction biography mentor text picture book I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy and Elizabeth Baddeley. Great for studying biographies, women's history, and social justice. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing figurative languagemain idea and detailsclose reading for character traitsauthor
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2nd - 5th
Article 1-7 U.S. Constitution Close Reading - Digital Resources
This awesome bundle includes 7 Articles of the constitution. Not only is it standards and primary source aligned, it is also discounted! This is perfect for a sub day, or a 1:1 classroom and is fairly hands off. I love to still walk around the room and help explain key concepts, but you can choose to do that at a later date instead. Suggestion for differentiation or an extension: is having students define 10 words they do not know! If you need any help at all, please do not hesitate to reach out
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8th - 12th
U.S. Supreme Court Cases Escape Room--Judicial Branch; Constitution; Amendments
Escape Room activities are an exciting and challenging game for students to be engaged in review. Included in this activity are five challenges that test students' analysis of rights guaranteed by the Constitution and the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation. Each challenge focuses on various landmark Supreme Court cases and is accompanied by a cipher or puzzle, which reveals a clue to the next challenge and a piece of the final code. Only minimal preparation is required on the teacher's part to
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Supreme Court Cases Bundle
Fredrick Douglass First Autobiography Teaching Guide
In this 9 page teaching guide, I explain a chapter by chapter guide to teaching Fredrick Douglass's first autobiography. This includes links to a free PDF version of this powerful but relatively short book. In this guide you will find links to resources, a full description of my procedure for teaching this book, disclaimers to share with your students and necessary content knowledge for teachers. Fredrick Douglass is a crucial figure during the Civil War era and this curriculum will allow studen
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the fiction mentor text picture book Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty from the Questioneers series. Â Great for problem-solving, growth mindset, introducing government or civics studies, and character education! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)Close r
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â 1st Grade Election Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
Bad Kitty for President Novel Study: Literature Guide w/ Comprehension & Vocab
This novel study for Nick Bruel's book Bad Kitty for President includes a literature guide for teachers, comprehension questions, vocabulary, and answer keys. A great book to use as part of a cross-curricular unit on government and elections, this book study is fun and engaging without overwhelming students. Standards-aligned and ready to use, you'll love this print & go novel study for Bad Kitty for President! Your download includes:✔Daily comprehension prompts in 2 formats for differentiat
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2nd - 4th
The Enormous Egg Reading Comprehension Packet
Great Reading Comprehension Packet for Guided or Independent Reading Comprehension Lessons/Assessment
Includes vocabulary word work, in addition to various skill work such as summarizing, connecting, drawing evidence-based conclusions, letter writing, and the inclusion of how a bill becomes a law.
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4th - 7th
Article & Worksheet- Origins and Function of Political Parties
Can't find anything that adequately explains the beginnings of political parties? This worksheet and article is your answer! A simple Scholastic article outlining the origins and functions of political parties followed a worksheet of questions and fill in the blanks.
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6th - 12th
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the fiction mentor text picture book Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty from the Questioneers series. Â Great for problem-solving, growth mindset, introducing government or civics studies, and character education! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)Close reading for describing character traits / characteristicsMain idea a
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K - 4th
Also included in:Â Election Day Kindergarten Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
Intro to Government, Modified Special Education 504 SPED
This fantastic government packet includes everything you need for a simple introduction to US Government. Comprehension Reading and Questions to check for understanding of multiple topics. Topics coveredPurpose of GovernmentTypes of GovernmentsDemocracyDirect DemocracyMonarchyDictatorshipsOligarchyDifferentiated for students with IEP's who need modified work, and can also be used by students who need chunking to easier digest material. Single page descriptions and checks for understanding. Inde
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Foreign Policy Reading Guide and Worksheet
Unlock the complexities of foreign policy with this comprehensive and engaging lesson designed for high school government or middle school civics classes. This reading guide and worksheet offer a deep dive into the world of foreign policy, complete with insightful graphic organizers and captivating visuals. Ideal for homeschooling, traditional classrooms, or distance learning settings, this resource ensures an enriched understanding of foreign policy among students.Printable Activity / Worksheet
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
U.S. Constitution Enlightenment & 1st Amendent Readings Video Debate Activities
U.S. Constitution Enlightenment & 1st Amendment Readings Video Debate ActivitiesEssential Question: Which principals of the constitution are most important to the country?Print & Go! Or Upload to your Digital ClassroomIncludes:- All necessary readings- Graphic organizers- bolded vocabulary- activities- internet activities- videos- debate- guided reading questions- assessments (with answer keys)- reflectionThis is an engaging introductory unit to the United States constitution, completely
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7th - 12th
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The Election Process Reading Guided Worksheet
Explore the intricate landscape of the election process with this comprehensive and engaging reading guided worksheet. Covering critical topics such as campaigns, campaign finances, nominating candidates, national party conventions, elections, and the electoral college, this resource is tailored for government or civics courses. Dive into the democratic journey and gain valuable insights. An answer key is included for convenient assessment.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Guided Reading Activity - "Exploring Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott"
Product Description: Guided Reading Activity - "Exploring Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott"Engage your students in a transformative learning experience with our comprehensive guided reading activity focused on Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Designed for U.S. History, Civics, and U.S. Government courses, this resource provides an in-depth exploration of a pivotal moment in American history, aligning seamlessly with state standards.Key Features:Aligned with Standards: This gui
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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