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Social studies Common Core RL.9-10.2 resources

Preview of The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option

The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option

Created by
Gina Kennedy
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
Preview of Unbroken Complete Study Unit

Unbroken Complete Study Unit

Captivate your students with the incredible story of Louie Zamperini in Unbroken. This complete unit will engage your class right from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun creative assignments! You and your students will LOVE this deep dive into the world of Louie and World War II!With this teacher time-saving unit, students will go beyond basic comprehension questions and learn and practice ELA content and skills! This Unbroken Unit is divided into
Preview of Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic - U.S. History

Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic - U.S. History

Bring history and poetry to life with paired texts! Read four famous American poems alongside high-interest nonfiction passages about iconic moments and places in history - including the Lincoln assassination, the Statue of Liberty, and more. Students will strengthen their reading comprehension skills while making meaningful connections to relevant social studies topics!Each of these middle school poem activities comes with an informational reading passage about the poem's historical background
Preview of The Book Thief Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions

The Book Thief Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions

This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 20 sections, with each section focusing on 25-30 pages of reading. (My novel studies are typically divided up into chapters, but due to the unique nature of Zusak's storytelling, this novel study is divided into sections that correspond with the book).This Common
Preview of Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle

Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle

Created by
Tracee Orman
Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle (Grades 5-12) A YEAR'S WORTH of activities: over 220 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. You do not have to use the Common Core State Standards to utilize this bundle! This download includes the following products:Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for ANY Novel or StoryInteractive Reading Notebook for Nonfiction Informational TextsInteractive Notebook Mini Books: Bundle of
Preview of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option

Created by
Gina Kennedy
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
Preview of Reader's Theater Script "Everyman" + Lessons Middle & High School

Reader's Theater Script "Everyman" + Lessons Middle & High School

Medieval drama has never been this fun - share a taste of Medieval European culture and drama with your students, both middle school and secondary! With this purchase, you will receive BOTH the PLAY and lesson materials for a cross-curricular history and ELA experience. This product is also available in my My Top Five Favorite Products in My Store. Check it out - it's a great deal!Students analyze a cultural experience reflected through this short work of literature (RL6). Check out the preview
Preview of Engaging Native American - Indigenous People Literature Unit Bundle GOOGLE

Engaging Native American - Indigenous People Literature Unit Bundle GOOGLE

Resources come in print & digital formats!Engage your students in meaningful lessons about Native American Literature through these interactive and creative lessons & activities. These resources work seamlessly in a hybrid/fully virtual distance learning environment, but they're also a great option for 1:1, socially distanced learning in a traditional classroom. Everything (except the creation stories) is digital and printable! The digital resources are made with Google and are compatibl
Preview of Children of Blood and Bone Novel Study

Children of Blood and Bone Novel Study

Created by
LIT Lessons
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. With over 140+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the literary analysis resources, critical consciousness activities and discussions, fiction close readings, West Africa and Yoruba historical and cultural readings and activities, extension projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provid
Preview of English Reading Lit & NonFiction Graphic Organizers Bundle {Grades 6-12}

English Reading Lit & NonFiction Graphic Organizers Bundle {Grades 6-12}

Created by
Tracee Orman
This is a bundle of my Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for ELA Reading Literature and Informational Texts BUNDLE for Grades 6-12 *UPDATED Aug. 2014: Now contains over 175 organizers! Perfect for Reader's Notebooks.*Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual anchor standard for Reading Literature and Reading Informational (for non-fiction), and will work for any piece of literature or non-fiction: shor
Preview of Fairy Tales Around the World - Cinderella Fairytale Variants - World Folktales

Fairy Tales Around the World - Cinderella Fairytale Variants - World Folktales

Use these enchanting fairy tales from around the world and world folktales to explore other cultures! Students will analyze Cinderella around the world stories as fairytale genre examples and examples of multicultural folk tales. This teaching unit identifies the elements of a fairy tale, includes activities on inferring the theme or moral of the story, and analyzes how a world fairytale reflect a country's unique culture.The multicultural stories chosen for this unit reveal aspects of life with
Preview of Hamilton: An American Musical - Complete Unit & Plan

Hamilton: An American Musical - Complete Unit & Plan

Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story? One on the big themes of Hamilton is that history isn’t written before it happens. The goal of this English class unit is to bring to life many of the themes and people of the American Founding period. The musical Hamilton is a unique opportunity to explore these interdisciplinary themes with History class while also looking at poetic form through rap. I hope you will use this unit to bring this compelling musical to your students. I have found my ki
Preview of Unbroken YRE Hillenbrand / Giant Unit Bundle ONLINE READY! / Bonus items!

Unbroken YRE Hillenbrand / Giant Unit Bundle ONLINE READY! / Bonus items!

Unbroken (YRE) by Laura Hillenbrand tells the amazing story of the American war hero and Olympian, Louis Zamperini. I love teaching this novel! Louis' story of endurance and forgiveness is inspiring and my students love learning more about WWII, Pearl Harbor, and WWII aircraft. I hope your students love Unbroken as much as mine do.I adapted this unit for online-learning, and I'm thrilled to finally share it with you. Each piece of this unit is for sale individually, but you can save $$ and g
Preview of Document Comparison: Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, & Declaration of Independence

Document Comparison: Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, & Declaration of Independence

Created by
Will Pulgarin
New and improved! Now available for distance learning as well through TPT!Are you looking for a way to integrate primary documents into your curriculum? This activity will get your students looking at primary source documents as well as fulfill the requirements of the Common Core. This assignment comes with a blank chart for students to complete. There are specific quotes from each of the documents, and students compare and contrast the documents and they identify the document's enduring impact
Preview of The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Study - Reading Guide + Comprehension Questions

The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Study - Reading Guide + Comprehension Questions

This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, The Boy in Striped Pajamas by Paulo John Boyne, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 7 sections, with each section focusing on 1-3 chapters of reading. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual reading instruction. It is also ideal for tutoring or homeschool education.....And the fact that
Preview of Facebook Character Sketch Lesson Any Novel Full Version 1

Facebook Character Sketch Lesson Any Novel Full Version 1

Created by
Tracee Orman
Facebook activity templates for any novel or nonfiction text - aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Includes Microsoft Word templates to share with students in a 1:1, BYOD, or paperless classroom. This IS included in my Literature Activities for ANY Novel or Nonfiction Text, Volume 1. This is the full version of the Facebook Character sketch lesson in Microsoft Word. *Updated to include NEW Facebook Layout Pages with the new "Timeline" format, separate student copies, a short status-upd
Preview of Instagram Templates for ANY Novel Study! Grades 5-12, CCSS Character Analysis

Instagram Templates for ANY Novel Study! Grades 5-12, CCSS Character Analysis

Use these TWO different styled Instagram templates to add depth to any novel or historical study! This is the perfect real-world way to analyze characters or a historical figure. This activity is an easy print-and-go for grades 5-12!
Preview of Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal & Task Card Activity Set WWII Holocaust WW2

Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal & Task Card Activity Set WWII Holocaust WW2

Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal and Task Card Activity Set -- Examine Night by Elie Wiesel with this interactive unit set. Read for content, respond to writing prompts for student engagement, and review key features with various task card sets and the student journal.Includes:9 Page Reading Journal 16 Reading Response Prompt Task Cards20 Vocabulary Cards w/Definitions12 Theme Task Cards8 Image Analysis Task Cards3 Essay Writing Prompts35 Total full pages to print.Addresses the following:Key
Preview of Don Quixote (Reader's Theater Script-Story + Teacher Guide)

Don Quixote (Reader's Theater Script-Story + Teacher Guide)

Created by
Zachary Hamby
Is he a noble champion of knightly values or a demented old man? The aged knight Don Quixote is both hilarious and heartbreaking, and his refusal to see the world as it really is can be both inspiring and frightening. His misadventures have become immortal. Ultimately, the story grapples with the question: Which is better: illusion or reality? Fascinating readers for generations, Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote has been called the first novel.This Reader's Theater script-story dramatizes some
Preview of They Called US Enemy George Takei Novel Study Answer Keys Editable 100pgs

They Called US Enemy George Takei Novel Study Answer Keys Editable 100pgs

They Called US Enemy by George Takei can be a difficult graphic novel to teach. I can help based on multiple experiences in the classroom. This novel study includes all lessons (100 pages) necessary for a successful graphic novel study unit including test, questions, activities, essay, worksheets, journal responses, etc. Your learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity of these engaging activities built from best teaching practices.Featured:⭐ Graphic organizers for taking notes on the elements
Preview of Remember the Titans Movie Questions

Remember the Titans Movie Questions

These movie questions could be used for language arts or United States History. There are 20 questions in all. Topics covered are: Theme, Setting, Conflict, Segregation, Desegregation of Schools, and Jim Crow Laws. FOLLOW ME! Just click the green star at: Kims-Middle-School-ManiaANDCheck out some of my other language arts movie questions for the following movies: Soul SurferDespicable MeAnnie (2014)MaleficentMulanCarsThe Ransom of Red Chief********************************************************
Preview of Native American Myth: The Earth on Turtle's Back Questions & Creative Activity

Native American Myth: The Earth on Turtle's Back Questions & Creative Activity

Enjoy these engaging and no-prep supplemental activities for The Earth on Turtle's Back from the Iroquois tribe. American Indian creation stories can be difficult for students to comprehend because of the creative and abstract nature of the stories. These materials can help your students engage in the text and analyze the story on a deeper level! Included in this product:★ Tips and annotation notes for reading the myth with your students★ Comprehension questions (with an answer key) ranging of a
Preview of MAUS Chapter Questions Common Core Aligned for every chapter!

MAUS Chapter Questions Common Core Aligned for every chapter!

Save money and time by downloading the entire unit.zip file!: MAUS I: A Survivor's Tale - Common Core Unit for $12 http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/MAUS-I-A-Survivors-Tale-Common-Core-Unit-1125382 This winzip file includes: - Over 25 pages of worksheets for MAUS I - 6 .docx, one for each of the 6 chapters of Maus I. - Objectives by chapter. - Each chapter has at least 2 pages of short answer responses - Each chapter includes 10 multiple-choice "Common Core style" questions. -
Preview of Japanese Mythology and Folktales Mini Bundle

Japanese Mythology and Folktales Mini Bundle

This bundle covers a PP presentation over the cultural values and symbiology seen in Japanese society and analysis packets over three famous Japanese mythology tales and folktales. Related Products• European and Asian Mythology Bundle
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

Benefits of learning social studies

Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
  • Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.