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British history Common Core RI.5.10 resources
The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about the first English colony in the New World. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in 1587. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in manil
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â CASE FILES Bundle History's Mysteries Primary Sources Research Activities
The Revolutionary War in North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about the Revolutionary War as it affected North Carolina as well as events leading up to the war. Passages include: The Edenton Tea PartyThe Mecklenburg ResolvesThe Revolutionary War (with emphasis on North Carolina's involvement in the war, including important battle sites in NC)Each passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.If you like
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4th - 7th
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North Carolina History Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
This North Carolina history reading comprehension bundle includes 16 easy to read one page passages! Each passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Passages include:Three passages about NC Native AmericansThe 1585 ColonyThe Lost ColonyBlackbeardThe Edenton Tea PartyThe Mecklenburg ResolvesThe Revolutionary WarSlaveryThe ConfederacyThe Civil WarReconstruction The First FlightCivil RightsThe S
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4th - 7th
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American Revolution Full Unit: Causes & More! (Readings, Lapbook, PowerPt & Test
This American Revolution Full Unit focuses on the late-colonial period, the Causes of the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Revolutionary War. It is a complete 4 + week, no-prep unit. You will be provided with lesson plans, a student workbook with reading comprehension tasks and accompanying interactive notebook (activity lapbook), a Declaration of Independence Mini-Book, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit assessment. The student workboo
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4th - 5th
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Jamestown Colony Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This one page reading passage tells the history of the Jamestown Colony including:when and why it was establishedits early leadersthe many hardships it faced before taking its place in history as the first permanent English settlement in the New WorldThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.Check out my growing collection of US History reading comprehension passages here! Please follow my
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4th - 7th
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The Mystery of Blackbeard's Treasure Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about Edward Teach (better known as Blackbeard the pirate) mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about Blackbeard. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain what could have happened to Blackbeard's supposed treasure. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in m
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â CASE FILES Bundle History's Mysteries Primary Sources Research Activities
The Lost Colony of Roanoke Resource Bundle of 5 Lessons PRINT and DIGITAL
This bundle of 4 social studies resources is the perfect way to teach your class about the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke: two reading comprehension passages with print and digital versions("The 1585 Colony" and "The Lost Colony" in 1587) an additional passage and timeline sorting activity (print and digital versions)a Google Slides lesson telling the story of the Roanoke Coloniesannotated coloring pages (packet and booklet formats) All of these resources are available individually but bu
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4th - 7th
The Roanoke Colonies and the Lost Colony Interactive Google Slides Lesson
Share this interactive Google Slides presentation with students so they can dig deeper into the history of the Roanoke Colonies and the mystery of the "Lost Colony" from home or in the classroom. Students will:read the story of the 1585 and 1587 English attempts to colonize Roanoke Island (what is now North Carolina)observe and analyze maps, illustrations, and primary sourcesrespond to 7 discussion questions Assign these slides via Google Classroom and "Make a copy for each student" so they can
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â The Lost Colony of Roanoke Resource Bundle of 5 Lessons PRINT and DIGITAL
American Revolution: Boston Tea Party Stamp Act Molasses and Sugar Acts Big Sale
Are you studying the American Revolution? The Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Molasses Act and Triangle Trade (Slavery) are presented in an EDITABLE and Print 'n Go Bundle for students studying factors leading up to the American Revolution of 1765 to 1783. There are 67 editable pages, and 67 print 'n go pages in .pdf format.Digital Version - Google Classroom Compatible! Included in the download are PowerPoint [.pptx] files. You can edit, copy, print from PowerPoint, or upload them into your Google Drive!
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5th - 10th
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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
Also included in:Â British Kings & Queens Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
The Thirteen Colonies Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This one page United States History reading passage discusses the original 13 American colonies. The passage:explains that a colony is governed by another country, in this case Englandexplores reasons why colonists immigrated to Americadiscusses the consequences of colonization on the Native Americans already living in the areaexamines why the colonies eventually sought independence from the BritishThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self
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5th - 8th
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The Great Plague Escape Room Activity
An Escape Room activity looking at the outbreak of the bubonic plague in London between 1664 and 1666, known as the Great Plague. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a w
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5th - 6th
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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
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
War of the Roses Escape Room Activity
A War of the Roses Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic about the Middle Ages or British history, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.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 wor
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5th - 6th
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William the Conqueror Escape Room Activity
A William the Conqueror, or King William I, Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic about the Middle Ages, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.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 fo
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
NO PREP Boston Tea Party Online Scavenger Hunt (ACCESS CODE)
This online/virtual scavenger hunt is guaranteed to teach your students all the ins and outs of the Boston Tea Party. With 4 parts, and 8 questions, you can tailor this scavenger hunt to meet the needs of your students. Throughout this activity, your students will practice taking notes from video, deciphering a primary document, and reading online articles.Here is a link to download ONLY the FREE worksheet that accompanies this lesson.To gain access to the website, purchase worksheet on THIS pag
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4th - 7th
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Queen Elizabeth I Escape Room Activity
A Queen Elizabeth I Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic on British History, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.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
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5th - 6th
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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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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
King Henry VIII Escape Room Activity
A King Henry VIII Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic on British History, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.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 th
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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
Nonfiction Reading Escape Room Elizabethan Times Research Game
Engage your students in reading nonfiction! Students will read about the fashions of Elizabethan Times as they read three nonfiction passages and answer comprehension questions to solve locks and escape. This escape room is perfect as a nonfiction companion to a unit on a Shakespeare play or as an introduction to reading nonfiction. Story: An evil wizard has sent you back in time. To come back to the present, solve three locks.1st: students read the back story2nd: students read 3 nonfiction "cl
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4th - 7th
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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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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Causes of the American Revolution Workbook: Student-Centered, Google Compatible!
This American Revolution student-workbook is focused on reading and literacy development, and NO-PREP is needed! It is completely student-centered and makes independent learning a breeze. Content will cover the period from the French & Indian War to the Treaty of Paris, but the bulk of the unit focuses on the Causes of the American Revolution. The workbook is also Google 1:1 compatible. Reading skill building activities (including Summarize, Main Idea, Draw a Conclusion, Cause & Effe
Grades:
4th - 5th
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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Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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