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Social studies Common Core RL.9-10.3 resources $5-10
The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
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
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5th - 9th
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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
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: The Book Thief and The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Studies - Bundle
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
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
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5th - 9th
Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Freedom Writers Film Unit: Common Core-Aligned Assignments & Activities
This 46-page movie guide for "Freedom Writers" allows you to share this inspirational film with your students while also incorporating meaningful writing and literature learning activities aligned to Common Core Standards.
Student Resources (19 pages) include:
Coming Attractions (Pre-Viewing Activity):
•"The Line" Activity & Student Reflection (Try it for FREE HERE!)
Feature Film (During-Viewing Assignments):
•Character Growth Graphic Organizer
•Character Growth Analysis
•Journal Entries
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7th - 12th
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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
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: The Book Thief and The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Studies - Bundle
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
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ancient Lit Epic of Gilgamesh Mini-Unit w/ Reading Comprehension & Activities
Teaching ancient epics can be a really exciting time in a high school classroom with the potential for blowing minds. This mini-unit is great for a one week splash into "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and leaves students with an understanding of the history, major themes of the text, and an appreciation for cuneiform.This resource includes:- 3 different quick writes that can be used for warm-ups, exit tickets, and homework-Slideshow covering general background of Gilgamesh, Mesopotamia, language, religi
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8th - 12th
Born a Crime Reading Comprehension Questions & Teacher Key
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is the perfect novel to get your students reflecting on the genre of memoir while developing an understanding of life in modern-day, post-apartheid South Africa. The reading comprehension guide is comprised of comprehension questions for each of the 18 chapters of the novel. There are between 1-7 questions for each chapter. The teacher key provides the answers for each of those questions. You are going to love teaching Born a Crime and this reading comprehension gui
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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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.
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7th - 12th
BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS, reading comprehension questions, critical thinking
BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS, reading comprehension questions, critical thinkingThis is a bundle with 115 pages and 21 Slides. It works with Easel, may be printed, or used interactively with Google Classroom.** PLEASE NOTE THAT I UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES WITH THIS NOVEL AND MY EDITED PRODUCTS ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS THESE PROBLEMS BY ASKING STUDENTS TO DO RESEARCH ON AUSCHWITZ AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS.**THIS IS A BUNDLED PRODUCT. IT MAY BE USED WITH THE BOOK AND THE FILM. 30% DISCOUNT!• The Boy in the Stri
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Nothing But The Truth: Activity Pack (editable)
From creating character sociograms to exploring media bias, I know your students will have as much fun as mine! These activities are jam-packed with relevant information and skills students need to navigate information rich times like ours. What’s Included:Seven interactive and rigorous activities that will get students thinking, talking, creating, writing, and engaging with the text. An editable version of each activityEach activity has detailed notes that include the goal/purpose for each acti
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Nothing But The Truth Novel Study Bundle (editable)
Monomyth Cycle (Hero's Journey) Activity Using "Piper" (2016) – Pixar Short Film
Piper (2016) is a Pixar short film that follows the journey of a young, sandpiper (bird) aptly named, Piper! This activity uses the short film as a way to engage student discussion and analysis of the Monomyth Cycle, or Hero's Journey.As of February 11, 2022, the short film is available on the Disney+ streaming service, or alternatively, you can purchase the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 on Amazon, which includes Piper. It is highly recommend this short film is paired with the publicly
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Not Grade Specific
Encanto - Migration & Intergenerational Trauma Lesson Plan
This is a lesson plan that can be used for middle school or high school in social studies, ELA, sociology, or psychology.The lesson includes a lesson plan, standards, adaptations for group work, independent work, or remote learning, and also includes an option to have a longer lesson (watch the entire movie) or a shorter lesson (using free clips on YouTube).Essential Question: How does migration impact individuals and future generations? Content objective: Students will analyze the film Encanto
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
The Diary of Anne Frank Play Unit Packet
This product includes four different packets for "The Diary of Anne Frank" play by Francis Goodrich and Albert Hackett: two for Act I and two for Act II. They include comprehension questions for sections of the Acts, a journal write for each section, plus background readings on the Holocaust (pre-reading), Hanukkah (before reading the Hanukkah scene in the play), D-Day (before reading the scene where they find out about the invasion), and what happened to the characters in the end of the play.
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8th - 10th
World War I: Christmas Truce & Poetry Analysis (including "In Flanders Field")
About This LessonOne thing I am passionate about is infusing literacy and literary analysis into social studies. There is so much to be learned about a time period, conflict, and culture by reading their literature and primary source documents. This mini-lesson merges together themes of conflict, recognizing the humanity in someone you were made to believe is your enemy, courage, and resilience. Whether you’re a social studies teacher and adding this to your World War I unit or an ELA teacher wa
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7th - 12th
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Number the Stars Novel Study: Reading Guide + Chapter Comprehension Questions
This Number the Stars unit contains 12 lessons (based on 90 minute periods) that cover the entirety of the book. Each lesson has a full lesson plan written out, a writing prompt, teacher model, graphic organizer, students activities, discussion questions. I've also included is a preview and reflection guide, as well as an introductory lessons on World War 2 and the Holocaust, as well as the role that Denmark and its citizens played in sheltering and helping their Jewish population escape.This no
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5th - 10th
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We Are Not Free by Chee Novel Japanese American Internment Digital Lesson
We Are Not Free by Traci Chee American History Novel Guide ideal for teaching about the Japanese American internment, the civil rights, the human rights and anti-racism. Asian Pacific Heritage Month ResourcePowerful and educational historical fiction (National Book Award finalist) that gives an account of fourteen teens as they live through the Japanese American internment. The best YA novel. This pack includes: Pre, during, and post-reading activities Background informationVisualsChapter by cha
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9th - 12th
Distance Learning Google Drive Digital Bell Ringers
Google Drive Google Classroom Google Apps Digital Bell Ringers and Exit Slips for Distance LearningThis IS included in my growing bundle: ALL of My Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources.If you love using bell ringers and exit slips in class, but hate using the paper copies, then THIS is what you want!My popular bell-ringer activities use social media and pop culture prompts to engage students. Paired with being a PAPERLESS activity that can be shared with your students through Google Apps, such as
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: English Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources Mega Bundle
Creative Activities for ANY Book Common Core Bell Ringers Exit Slips
Creative Activities for ANY Book Common Core Bell Ringers Exit Slips
This IS included in my growing bundle: ALL of My Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources.
Are you tired of giving the same chapter check quizzes for reading? Or just want to mix things up? Your students will love my Creative Activities for ANY Book bell ringers and exit slips! They are creative activities to use at the beginning or end of each class period.
Not only do they practice essential Common Core reading, writing, and la
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: English Bell Ringer and Exit Slip Resources Mega Bundle
Bash of the Titans - A read aloud play that spoofs Greek Mythology
What if the classical heroes, gods, and goddesses from Greek Mythology were not all-powerful beings, but instead were high school students stuck in detention?No, it's not The Breakfast Club--it's Bash of the Titans: A Classic Myth-Mash!This play is a surreal and hysterical look at adolescence from a skewed perspective. Facing the boredom of detention, the protagonists plan for The Mount Olympus High School Prom. The wily female leads send their arrogant and ignorant dates on an epic quest to
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7th - 10th
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Action Figure Worksheet - ESL | Literature | History | Mythos
Action Figure Worksheet!This resource is a great way to engage your students on their level. Assign students a historic figure, a literary character, or a person from mythology! Tell your students they have been hired by a famous toy company and they have been assigned to create a new series of action figures. Students will conduct research, give analysis, and create a mock-up. You can give them a specific person/character or give them a list to choose from. FOUR VERSIONS INCLUDED: - Historic F
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4th - 12th
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Never Fall Down Novel Unit
Novel Unit for the book Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick (Arn Chorn-Pond). The unit covers:-A 33 slide PowerPoint Presentation with the historical background of the Cambodian genocide and Pol Pot's killing fields, an introduction to the book, and vocabulary -Vocabulary study sheet-Vocabulary in Context worksheet-Daily grammar edits using selections from the text-Daily reading check questions (multiple choice and open-ended versions; key included on the last page of the multiple choice file)
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9th - 12th
Indigenous Content | The Outside Circle | Activities Bundle
Save with this bundle of activities which includes 5 lessons designed to deepen student understanding of the historical, political, and social context around Pete’s story. The following lessons are designed to take place after five pivotal moments in the story and include: Pete’s Bloody TW TattooAfter watching a short video outlining some of the major government decisions impacting Indigenous Peoples in Canada, groups research the political and historical acts bleeding from Pete’s tattoo. Then
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Night Novel Study: Reading Guide + Chapter Comprehension Questions + Analysis
This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning memoir, Night by Elie Wiesel, comes with a variety of worksheets and opportunities for analysis for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 12 sections, with each section focusing on 10 pages 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 it is NO PREP makes
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Night Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
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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.
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