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British history Common Core CCRA.W.4 resources
Flat Earth- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like Flat Earth, as I thought it was my job to convince them that minute why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have facts to do that! I didn't realize that I was missing a major opportunity to engage their interest. Now, I have a plan, and this assignment does all the fact-finding and conspiracy evaluations for me. In addition, this assignment is important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence and analysis s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Queen Elizabeth II Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the queen of England and the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets, which have been updated since her death on September 8th 2022, are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous monarch whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An inf
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5th - 6th
Princess Diana & British Royals- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Ans. Paragraph
A new generation of students is curious about Princess Diana and her sudden death because of the recent TV show, The Crown. This scandalous conspiracy features affairs, paparazzi, the British Royals, eating disorders, MI6, and a deadly car crash. Because of the tragic and sometimes racy nature of the content, I would recommend this for mature students only. You are busy, so the detailed summary I provide means that you do not have to listen to the podcast to assess student work. There are rigor
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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William the Conqueror Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the first Norman king of England and victor in the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activit
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Shakespeare- Conspiracy Theory - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I will approach Shakespeare's bio in a new and exciting way this year, by addressing the many well documented conspiracy theories about his prolific works. This is high interest for students, as they love conspiracy theories and may have already learned the usual things about his biography. And, do not fear, the podcast I link to deals responsibly with the truth. In addition to cultural knowledge acquisition, this assignment is also important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dark Despair: An Engaging Research/Presentation Project for the Victorian Era
Perfect for any unit before learning about the Victorian era, this engaging, no prep research and presentation project will have your students learning about this time period and excited to talk about it, too! Students will choose from a list of twenty-eight dreadful topics and present their findings to the class. While presenting, you can use the included rubric to grade their work. It's standards-based, fun, and everything you need to have a fun introduction to this period...minus the boring l
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7th - 12th
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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British Literature - Time Period Research - Back in Time - Time Travel
Explore British Literature with Time Travel! Step into the past through engaging research. Your students will journey alongside iconic authors and other historical figures, uncovering literary treasures that shaped history and the literature of Britain.Envision your classroom buzzing with excitement as students embark on an educational journey across ages, exploring iconic British authors and historical eras. This immersive unit is perfect for literature surveys and history classes alike.The Rec
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6th - 12th
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Class in Victorian Literature: Historical Context Notes and Analysis Questions
Intersections between historical context and literature are essential to comprehension, but it can be a challenge to help students see how disparate topics such as economics, politics, and social movements affect literature. That's where this resource helps! With this resource, you can help students understand the intersection between social class and Victorian literature. Further, this resource works for student with all levels of prior knowledge. There's a notes and graphic organizer section f
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11th - 12th
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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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Emergency Sub Plans | William Shakespeare Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about Shakespeare and five of his famous plays, a biography writing unit, and an opinion writing unit about which play is his greatest. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.14 Lessons, or 14 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, ther
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3rd - 4th
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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Robin Hood Close Reading Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gra
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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 War of the Roses Close Reading Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the conflict between York and Lancaster in medieval England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous conflict whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Sonnets of the Sultans; The Glories of the Mughal Empire
The history of the Mughal Empire can be understood through the lives of its six preeminent sultans; Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb, a family line that ruled the Empire for almost 200 years. It was the dynasty that built the Taj Mahal and is one of the last of the strong Islamic Empires until overthrown by the British in India in the nineteenth century. Each student will be assigned one sultan on which to research and write their contribution to the book; sultans of t
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7th - 10th
William the Conqueror Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of famous English King, William the Conqueror or William I, who won the throne of England at the Battle of Hastings. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which h
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3rd - 4th
King's Coronation - What would you do as King or Queen...
Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III while also improving your students' writing skills? Look no further than this King Craft and Writing activity.With this resource, your students will have the opportunity to create and decorate their very own king or queen. Students can explore their creativity and imagination by writing about "If I were the King/Queen," in conjunction with your teaching on the history and traditions of the Coronation or C
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K - 2nd
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Emergency Sub Plans | British Monarchs Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about kings and queens from British history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in 3rd grade or 4th grade. The activities focus on Elizabeth II, William the Conqueror, George III, Henry VIII, Richard I and Elizabeth I.22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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3rd - 4th
Magna Carta; Examination & Explanation; Common Core Approach
A Common Core approach to the Magna Carta emphasizing close reading of primary sources, historical thinking, and concise writing. Your students will create a booklet where they examine the clauses of the Magna Carta, a vital documents in both US and World History. The students will examine the problems that brought about the clause in questions and examine how it changed the trajectory of history. As a precursor of the US Constitution it is essential reading for any student to understand their
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7th - 12th
Queen Elizabeth II Escape Room Bundle | BOOM Cards™ Digital & Print Versions
A BOOM Cards™ Escape Room Activity & a printable Escape Room Activity about the previous monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Both activities have been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.The resources are great for:Distance learningInde
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5th - 6th
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Triangle Trade/Atlantic Trade Routes (Distance Learning)
This handout asks students to read a primary source letter from the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations to the King of England about the various imports and exports from the 13 colonies, make lists of the imports to the colonies and exports from the colonies, and finally, analyze if the colonial economy was strong enough to survive on its own if they declared independence. It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages
Queen Elizabeth II BOOM Cards™ Digital Escape Room Activity
A BOOM Cards™ Escape Room Activity about the previous monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II. The self-marking, NO PREP activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.Included in this resource:A PDF with a link to the BOOM Cards™ Activity⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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5th - 6th
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King Harald’s Herald; The Vikings in World History
The Vikings were key players in the development of Medieval Europe, but their role has often been ignored or misunderstood. Examine their role in a Common Core project that emphasizes a close reading of historical sources and concise writing. The VIkings historical role will be examined using the life of one Viking, Harald Hadrade, who traveled from Byzantium to England, from Italy to Sweden, and was instrumental in the conquering of England by William the Conqueror, in wont of his own defeat
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7th - 10th
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