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Valentine's Day government Common Core RI.8.3 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Valentine's Day Middle School Reading Passage - PDF & Digital
Use your students' Valentine's Day energy to practice nonfiction skills! With this Valentine's Day reading passage and nonfiction activities, you'll explore the history of this popular winter holiday with a one-page passage about the real St. Valentine - plus reading comprehension questions and graphic organizers for main idea, cause and effect, and characterization.This resource includes the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Easel Activity (link in My Purchases)Here's what's
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6th - 8th
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History of Valentine's Day Reading Activity
This fantastic Valentine's Day activity includes a Common Core-aligned reading on the history of Valentine's Day! The one page article explains who the real St. Valentine was in Rome and how the holiday grew from the Middle Ages through to today.Following the reading is a set of reading analysis questions and an activity in which students create a Valentine based on the life of the real St. Valentine. For more great holiday teaching resources, see this complete bundled set of Holiday History Com
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Not Grade Specific
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Branches of Government Checks and Balances Federalism Stations and Gallery
In this Constitution and Three Branches of Government activity, students examine six easy-to-navigate text stations to explain the workings of the American government system, the 3 branches of government, checks and balances, amendments, and much more! Students complete guided notes on the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, the Amendment Process, Federal System, and Checks and Balances. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution
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5th - 8th
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8th Grade U.S. History: Constitution & Bill of Rights COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit!
This 8th Grade U.S. History Lesson Plan Unit comes with EVERYTHING that you'll need to teach your 8th graders all about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights! These amazing resources are 100% completely ready to use for both in-person and online digital learning via Google Apps, and have been successfully used by thousands of students!The incredible resources in this U.S. Constitution Lesson Plan Unit can easily be used with any textbook, or no textbook at all!!BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PR
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8th
Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
Valentine's Day Activity-Reading Comprehension Color by Number
Are you looking for an engaging Valentine’s Day activity for your English Language Arts classes? This Valentine’s Day Reading Comprehension Color-by-Number will have your students recalling information and coloring Valentine’s Day-themed worksheet!In this product, your students are asked to read an article about the history of Valentine’s Day. Following, there are 20 multiple choice questions your students will answer. Each correct answer correlates to a color they will fill in on the workshee
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
Implementing a Mock Trial - Student Handouts
Handouts for implementing a Mock TrialClassroom simulations/role plays are excellent tools to enhance student achievement and increase classroom motivation. As educators, we believe in the power of active learning in the classroom. As a result, we have spent many years creating activities that require active learning in the classroom and have had incredible results. Students come back year after year and always remember the skits, mock trials, reader’s theaters, games, and simulations that ha
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7th - 11th
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"The Outsiders" Mock Trial "The People vs. Johnny Cade" - SS/ELA activity
Handouts for implementing a Mock Trial - updated 9/2/18Classroom simulations/role plays are excellent tools to enhance student achievement and increase classroom motivation. As educators, we believe in the power of active learning in the classroom. As a result, we have spent many years creating activities that require active learning in the classroom and have had incredible results. Students come back year after year and always remember the skits, mock trials, reader’s theaters, games, and si
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: "The Outsiders" MEGA BUNDLE - Includes an entire mock trial!
Presidential Election: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the presidential election process through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readi
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3rd - 8th
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Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension
**Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension** Your students will love learning about the history of conversation hearts in this 2 page informational passage! It is the perfect way to integrate literacy and Valentine's Day this season. Students will learn all about how the conversation heart was invented, how it got it's name, the history behind the brother's who first manufactured the tasty treat, and much more! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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7th - 8th
February Passages: Science - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn random and fascinating facts about the month of February through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differe
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest Science Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
Bundle_20 Politics Current Events News Articles & Activities/ January - May 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Politics section. Content addresses actions of the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch that occurred from January - March, 2024.Follow @newslessonplans on X and Meta or text NEWS to 833-554-0323Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills en
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7th - 12th
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Valentines Day Reading Comprehension
Celebrate Valentine's Day with this digital reading passage! Students will learn about the origins of Valentine's Day in this engaging informational reading passage. Perfect for grades 6-8! This informational reading passage contains two pages of text with color photographs, one graphic organizer that students can use to show their thinking, and 10 Common-Core aligned multiple-choice questions, all text-dependent! Students can read for information, make inferences, identify text-structures, and
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6th - 8th
Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain
Detailed reading along with mapping activity and questions about how John Quincy Adams became president and how Andrew Jackson believed the election was stolen from him
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8th - 12th
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Intro to Serial Podcast: Controversial Court Cases Stations - Distance Learning
This digital and printable product is the perfect intro for any Serial Podcast unit!While I am using this resource as a pre-reading activity for Season 1 of the Serial Podcast with my students, it also works as a stand alone lesson when studying historic court cases! In this activity, your students will be able to study 4 controversial court cases through interactive learning stations. Made with Google Slides, these interactive stations provide videos, articles, and higher-order thinking questio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bundle_10 Politics Current Events Articles & Activity Packet / Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Politics section. Content addresses actions of the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply, reflect often, and formulate origi
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6th - 12th
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Paying for Photocopies: Taxation Without Representation: Reading & Activities
This activity is designed to allow students to experience the injustice of ‘taxation without representation’ that the colonists felt. Students will be told that because of financial cuts to the school budget, they will now be expected to pay for all photocopies they receive. After anger and outrage ensues, they will promptly be give a mock quiz, which they are expected to pay for (in theory, not really). After the teacher has shown this is an experiential exercise, students will further investig
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7th - 12th
U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
This unit bundle includes a variety of our engaging, best-selling resources for teaching through the Constitution of the United States, both its content as a document and its history within the early formation of the republic. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include worksheets, projects, primary source materials, and video guides. There is also a bonus Curriculum Pacing Guide with a suggested sequence for how you can sche
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8th - 12th
History of Valentines Day Reading Passages & Research Skills Sub Plan CCSS
Make Your Classroom Stress-Free With These Print and Go Reading Comprehension Passages and Research Skills on Valentine's Day History in One Easy to Use No Prep Resource! This resource will make your life easier. It provides a deep dive into the history of Valentine's Day, covering topics such as its origins, evolution, and the life of St. Valentine.Includes: 1. Reading Comprehension Passagesa. Introduction of Origins and Evolutionb. Historical Backgroundc. St. Velentine's Life 2. Discussion Q&a
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6th - 11th
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Politics_Government Boosts Electrical Power Grid_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The Biden-Harris Administration launched a Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative. The initiative seeks to expand grid capacity and build modern grid capabilities on both new and existing transmission and distribution lines.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independe
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6th - 12th
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World_South Africa’s 2024 Election Results_Current Events Reading Comprehension
Current events PDF lesson plan. The African National Congress (ANC), party of the late Nelson Mandela, did not secure the simple majority of the vote needed to nominate the president. This ends the 30-year rule the ANC has had since the end of apartheid.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers
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6th - 12th
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Politics_Biden Warns of Weapon Halts to Israel_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. President Biden says that he has threatened to withhold some weapons to Israel if it proceeds with a major ground invasion of Rafah, saying civilians have died as a result of the use of certain bombs. The southern city of Rafah is housing over 1 million civilians, who are fleeing from the war.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organ
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6th - 12th
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Valentine's Day & St. Patrick's Day Paired Passages and Writing Prompts (5-8)
Looking for middle school writing activities? Engage your middle grades students with themed and interesting paired passaged and writing prompts for February and March! This bundle includes a 2 Valentine's themed and 2 St. Patrick's Day themed differentiated reading passages, 7 constructed response/7 selected response comprehension questions in each set, and 3 engaging writing prompts in each set! Also includes:-Fully printable versions of each set-Google Slides versions of each set (full Slides
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5th - 8th
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