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British history Common Core CCRA.L.5 resources
Speech to the Troops at Tilbury by Queen Elizabeth I Author's Purpose Questions
Facing an invasion of the Spanish Armada in 1588, Queen Elizabeth delivered this inspiring speech to her troops. The product contains higher-level thinking questions which require students to identify literary strategies used and determine the author's purpose. There is a chart included which asks students to provide examples of literary devices and state the author's purpose and another chart which requires students to give the meaning of vocabulary based on context clues. Also, a short constru
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8th - 11th
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Queen Elizabeth I Fact or Fiction: A Fun Note-Taking Activity
This no prep engaging game teaches students about Queen Elizabeth I through interesting facts about her and her reign; using the presentation, students play while also taking notes on the provided note-catcher! After using this resource, you'll be ready to teach any text by Queen Elizabeth or continue your lesson on anything pertaining to her...all while avoiding lecture and promoting engagement!
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8th - 12th
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UNITED KINGDOM: Discovering the United Kingdom Bundle
Enrich your study of the United Kingdom—and save 20%— with the Discovering the United Kingdom Bundle, which includes an introductory Snapshots book, SIX cross-curricular activities and a colorful Symbols of the U.K. photo poster. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of the United Kingdom introduces the location, national and cultural symbols, and landmarks of the four countries of the U.K., along with common British slang phrases. Each book in the Snapshots series also includes a crosswo
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2nd - 5th
Mini-Unit: Covid-19 and The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe
In this short unit of study students will research the great plague of 1665, read excerpts from the text, The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe and emulate Defoe’s style to create your own The Journal of 2020 to serve as a primary source of your experience with Covid-19. Perfect for high school. This mini-unit includes:Plague background and questionsDiscussion question5 Excerpts from DefoeResponse questionsPrimary source assignment sheetStudent sampleDrafting steps sheetRubric for gradin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Robin Hood Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Clo
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5th - 6th
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War of the Roses Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the conflict between York and Lancaster in medieval England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous war whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A G
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5th - 6th
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William Penn Founder of Pennsylvania
In this activity students will learn about the impact that William Penn had on Pennsylvania. Student's will look at primary sources with follow-up questions.
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7th - 10th
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British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Period
Unit notes and activities, and with the handouts posted on my blog, the only thing you'll need is a test . Check out the full unit at www.solutionsandsimiles.com(I also have Kahoots and Quizlets to share with this unit!)
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Vikings
"The Vikings" Copyright Betty J. White, 2023, popular science writer Included in this resource…Learn about: -Facts about the Vikings, their homelands, runes, rulers, and mythology.-Maps of the Nordic homelands.Suggested for grades 9 on up.-Includes, “Asgard”, a game…Play a game on the Easel Assessment, where the players try to reach “Asgard” (based on what you have learned from this resource).
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Imperialism Group Research Assignment/Project (Google, PDF)
Nationalism...Cultural Diffusion...Social Darwinism...White Man's Burden...Sepoy Mutiny...Opium Wars...India... Africa... China... and more!Are you looking for something that will get your students collaborating, researching, thinking, and presenting their learning? That is why I designed the Group Research Assignments. I typically use them as a way to introduce a topic, but there are multiple other ways these questions can be used. If you download and check out the preview, then you will see ho
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: World History Group Research Assignments WHOLE YEAR BUNDLE!
Victorian Factory Protests - The Match Girl Strike
This full lesson introduces the idea of protest and what it means. Students think about different types of protest and what could make them protest. Get your student thinking about workers rights and why we now have them. Students learn about the Match Girls Strike in London in the 19th Century; its causes the events and its impact. This works well for introducing the Trade Union movement as well as the importance of women in history. I use this as part of my Female Heroes of History projec
Grades:
7th - 11th
King Henry VIII Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the infamous former king of England, King Henry VIII. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF P
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5th - 6th
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William the Conqueror Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the infamous king of England, William I, better known as William the Conqueror. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Go
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5th - 6th
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The Great Escape
The classic 1963 World War II prison escape story is a favorite movie to show in history class. Based on a true story about British and American POWs, the Great Escape film was a top-grossing film in 1963. This character web is a perfect addition to the class as students become engrossed into the film's plot and characters.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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America's War for Independence - The Early Years
At the conclusion of the French and Indian War in 1763, Britain's North American colonies enjoyed a privileged status within the empire: business was good, taxes were low and religious tolerance was high. Nevertheless, within fifteen years, the colonies would be in open rebellion. How could a dispute over colonial taxes spiral so quickly into all-out war?This seven question short-answer & identification worksheet traces the American Revolution from its origins in Britain's unfair trade pract
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9th - 12th
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UNITED KINGDOM: Discovering the United Kingdom Activity Pack
Build content-area literacy as you explore the four countries of the United Kingdom with the SIX engaging activities and colorful photo poster in the Discovering the United Kingdom Activity Pack. Cross-Curricular Resources Included:Independence Day includes a map of the British Empire, combined with cut-and-glue timeline of Colonial Independence Days.It’s About Time introduces the prime meridian, located in Greenwich, England, and includes an activity featuring times zones of the continental Uni
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: UNITED KINGDOM: Discovering the United Kingdom Bundle
Prince Philip Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the life of Prince Philip - the Duke of Edinburgh, who was the husband to Queen Elizabeth II until his recent death. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous prince whilst working on their comprehensio
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Ten June Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
King Charles III Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the new king of England and the United Kingdom, King Charles III, who is the oldest son of the recently deceased, Queen Elizabeth II. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on t
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5th - 6th
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Queen Elizabeth II Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the queen of England and the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous queen whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Act
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5th - 6th
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Great Plague Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Great Plague. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the time period whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printable Activity with crossword puz
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5th - 6th
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King George III Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the king of Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War, George III. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Googl
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5th - 6th
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Queen Elizabeth I Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous queen of England, Elizabeth I. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous queen whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printable Ac
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5th - 6th
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Canterbury Tales General Prologue Quiz
Students will complete a 20 question quiz (in a Google Form) over information in the General Prologue about each pilgrim. A few questions about Chaucer and the poem in general are also given.
Grades:
12th
James I and Parliament (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout has students read the text of an actual speech by James I to Parliament and then answer 6 analysis and check-for-understanding questions about it, including analyzing how James I handled the plague of 1603 and connecting government power to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is formatted for google classroom. It also leads directly into this activity about Charles I and the causes of the English Civil War: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Charles-I-and-the-Causes-of-the-English-Ci
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)
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