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Social studies Common Core L.11-12.5 resources
Serial Podcast Season One Unit Plan: True Crime Lesson Plans, AP ELA Activities
Serial Podcast Season One by Sarah Koenig is a fantastic way to teach literary nonfiction, rhetoric, bias, and the power of storytelling. This podcast is so engaging that even your most reluctant students will be enthralled with the true crime content! This Serial unit plan will provide you with literary nonfiction activities that help students analyze the production of the podcast, discuss bias from multiple angles, examine rhetoric from a real-world perspective, and so much more. All of these
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Reading Graphic Organizers Gr 11-12 CCSS-aligned Distance Learning
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for ELA Reading Literature and Informational Nonfiction Texts Grades 11-12 (Also includes the organizers for grades 6, 7, 8, and 9-10 because the skills build upon one another each year.)UPDATED with new and revised organizers! 154 total!! I also added a link for the organizers to work in Google Slides! Perfect for distance learning!Find the EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common Core Aligned)This IS included in the fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
50 States: Emoji Pictionary Guessing Game | United States of America
Celebrate the 50 States or any patriotic holiday season with this fun emoji guessing game! Think of it as Pictionary style riddles that need to be solved, but only using emojis. This fun activity is perfect for a classroom celebration, staff party, or use it at a family gathering! Whether you make it an individual race or a group competition, your crew will love having fun with this American patriotic activity!⭐️ Check out the America Patriotic Guessing Game!⭐️ Get the Full Growing Bundle of Emo
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell - Rhetorical Analysis - Devices, Examples
George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant” is a student favorite for practicing rhetorical analysis and searching for examples of rhetorical devices. This scavenger hunt is a fun way to prepare for the AP Language and Composition exam. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Included with this Rhetorical Device Scavenger Hunt for “Shooting an Elephant”:✏️ Rhetorical Devices Graphic Organizer - Digital & PrintIncludes 10 Literary Devices to search for in George Orwell’s essayPrompts s
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9th - 12th
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Poor Richard's Almanac & Research Project
Ben Franklin had many pithy sayings and quotes in his publication entitled Poor Richard's Almanac. Study the wit and wisdom of Ben Franklin by analyzing and explaining 18 different quotes from his writings. Students will learn more about Ben Franklin's life, and benefit their own lives as they apply these pithy life principles. Also included is a graphic organizer for students to research the personal life and historical events of Ben Franklin.What's Included:20 different segments with quotes
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
3 Aphorism Activities with Ben Franklin's Aphorisms (Matching and Inquiry Cards)
Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac is a seminal American text, perhaps best known for its use of aphorisms. In order to help my students understand aphorism, I designed three activities. First, I built a matching worksheet. Included in this resource you will find a paper-pencil version and a fully editable, self-grading Google Form. This worksheet is perfect for checking for understanding, independent practice, or homework. I also use this with visual and verbal learners. For my tactile,
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9th - 12th
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6 Tools for Teaching FDR's Four Freedoms Speech / Print + Digital / 68 questions
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union is best remembered as the Four Freedoms Speech. The historical context of this speech coupled with Roosevelt's vision for a better world make the speech memorable, teachable, and relevant. As an English language arts teacher, I am always looking for opportunities to help students analyze rhetoric, work with informational and nonfiction texts, and focus on complex texts that still resonate with modern readers. The Four Freedoms Speech acco
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11th - 12th
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Thomas Paine's The Crisis No. 1 Questions, Prompts, SOAPTone, and Google Form
Thomas Paine's famed The American Crisis is a classic piece of American rhetoric, and using the text in history or English language arts is a great way to expose students to foundational documents and seminal texts. This lesson includes an excerpt from The Crisis No. 1 with opportunities for rhetorical analysis, writing, and test prep. Includes analytical and rhetorical writing prompts and an easy-to-use rubric, analysis questions, and SOAPSTone analysis. The 20+ reading questions come in severa
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9th - 12th
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JFK's Inaugural Address Instructional Pack / Print + Digital / 45+ questions
Before students ever read President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, they know: "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."Building on this prior knowledge is a great way to engage students in reading and analyzing this speech. Because of its brevity, rhetoric, and continued relevance, this is a great text for close reading in the classroom. As an English language arts teacher, I am always looking for opportunities to help students analyze rhetoric, work
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11th - 12th
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Debating Topics for Middle/High School: Mental Health
Get your middle/high school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints. Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refi
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
USA Emoji Pictionary Guessing Game | America & Patriotic Edition
Celebrate any patriotic holiday season with this fun emoji guessing game! Think of it as Pictionary style riddles that need to be solved, but only using emojis. This fun activity is perfect for a classroom celebration, staff party, or use it at a family gathering at the 4th of July! Whether you make it an individual race or a group competition, your crew will love having fun with this American patriotic activity!⭐️ Get the Full Growing Bundle of Emoji Games and save big! Enjoy holidays & mor
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
"Speech at the Virginia Convention" Questions, Prompts, and SOAPSTone Analysis
Patrick Henry's famed "Speech at the Virginia Convention" is a classic piece of American oratory, and using the text in history or English language arts is a great way to expose students to foundational documents and seminal texts. This lesson includes opportunities for rhetorical analysis, writing, and test prep. Includes analytical and rhetorical writing prompts and an easy-to-use rubric, analysis questions, and SOAPSTone analysis. Includes a fillable .pdf, Google Slides, and Google Form. Incl
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9th - 12th
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The Constitutional Convention – New Jersey / Virginia Plan Comparison Grid
When delegates from the twelve attending states gathered in Philadelphia during the Summer of 1787 (Rhode Island sent no representatives), the convention's outcome was far from certain. Its official purpose was to reform the Articles of Confederation. However, for many of the men who came, mere reforms would not be enough.This side-by-side comparison grid explores the chief ideological conflict of the US Constitutional Convention: Big States vs. Small States. By exploring the New Jersey and Virg
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Article of the Week Response PDF & Google Drive Worksheets AND Annotation Guide
CURRENT WEEK: Nov. 13-17Updated version also includes links to articles from previous weeks. Thank you and happy teaching! This product can be used weekly and requires absolutely no prep work. You'll get two options for the article of the week response worksheets that guide students to meaningfully engage with important current events. You will also get two different options for annotation guides that you can project for your students on the board in your classroom or print out for them to refer
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9th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Preamble, Bill of Rights, Speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In this lesson, which incorporates science of reading strategies, students complete close readings of the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and a speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to analyze a central idea.This 26-page printable resource includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidecontextual reading guidesthink alo
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9th - 12th
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Debating Topics for Middle/High School: Politics and Government
Get your middle/high school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints.Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
"I Have a Dream" and "Speech in the Virginia Convention" Analysis Unit
Contains everything you need to teach an interesting, dynamic, analytical unit on Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have a Dream" and Partick Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention."
This unit contains the following:
*Vocabulary Practice from "Speech in the Virginia Convention"
*Prefix, Root Words, and Suffix Practice using words from "Speech in the Virginia Convetion"
*Historical Context and Background for Revolutionary time period including questions on the Virginia Convention, Continental Co
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on The Human Mind & Consciousness
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on the human mind and consciousness.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of the human mind and consciousnessActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and re
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Congress: The Committee System
In order to more efficiently conduct the business of the United States, Congress divides its workload up among a variety of committees and subcommittees. As a result of this however, both the Senate and House of Representatives are home to a bewildering array of legislative sub-bodies, each with its own purpose and agenda.This 'match-em' and short answer worksheet is designed to help students navigate the complicated world of congressional committees. Using 'match-ems' and short answer questions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mock TikTok Research Project for ALL Subjects and ANY Unit! Engaging!
TikBio allows students to step into the shoes of important figures in a familiar way... social media. From historical figures to mathematicians, politicians to scientists, students can be engaged while diving deep into meaningful research of those who have impacted our history and knowledge before expressing these findings in a unique, engaging way. This product also allows literature or film students to bring a character to life.InstaBio does not require students to create a real social media p
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6th - 12th
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Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
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5th - 12th
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Current Event Oral Presentation Project + Research Template and Rubric
This resource walks senior students step by step through the process of researching, planning and delivering a persuasive speaking oral presentation on a currently debated media issue. At this higher level, students will skilfully use argument to present a sustained and reasoned point of view to persuade their audience on an issue. Perfect for distance learning or home schooling, the detailed instructions guide students through each phase of the task at their own pace in order to research, plan
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9th - 12th
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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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Mock Facebook Research Project for ALL Subjects and ANY Unit! Engaging!
FaceBio allows students to step into the shoes of important figures in a familiar way... social media. From historical figures to mathematicians, politicians to scientists, students can be engaged while diving deep into meaningful research of those who have impacted our history and knowledge before expressing these findings in a unique, engaging way. This product also allows literature or film students to bring a character to life.FaceBio does not require students to create a real social media p
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6th - 12th
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