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U.S. History Common Core L.5.5b resources
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
Ruby Lee & Me by Shannon Hitchcock Novel Study
Comments from buyers: “This was a great resource for after reading. I love the quizzes and the final exam. It breaks down vocabulary, figurative language, and discussion. I will use this for years to come.” “Wonderful resource, was challenging and engaging. Discussion questions are great.” “Worked perfectly for small reading groups. Put these into binders and the kids were thrilled.”This is a 100+ page, Common Core aligned, no prep novel study for Ruby Lee & Me by Shannon Hitchcock. This N
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3rd - 5th
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Becoming Muhammad Ali novel study comprehension writing enrichment activities
This resource includes more than 150 comprehension questions with composition prompts and 19 cross-curricular enrichment/project activities for the book Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This book is an engaging, inspiring, and timely, cross-curricular historical fiction book that recounts the life of Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) up to his professional career as a boxer. It
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4th - 7th
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Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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4th - 7th
Someplace to Call Home Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Someplace to Call Home written by Sandra Dallas. This book is an engaging historical fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Great Depression, Bullying, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Dust BowlThis book is
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3rd - 6th
Constitution Day Lesson Plan with George and Ben- An Interactive Powerpoint
This CCSS interactive Power Point lesson and engaging student activity packet is designed to meet your needs for Constitution Day. The 5 W's of the Constitution are taught from the unique perspectives of George Washington and Ben Franklins as they share the what,why, who, when, and where of our Constitution through an informative dialogue. Students participate in periodic Constitution Checkups throughout and engage in a final Constitution chant to "Peel Banana" at the end of the lesson. Packed
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5th - 8th
Poetry + Song Lyric Analysis and Annotation for Middle Grade ELA (VOLUME 3)
"Annotating is any action that deliberately interacts with a text to enhance the reader's understanding of, recall of, and reaction to the text. Annotating usually involves highlighting or underlining key pieces of text and making notes in the margins of the text." - Eastern Washington UniversityAn engaging way to introduce and practice text annotation is by analyzing poems and song lyrics. As students learn about figurative language, sensory details, poetry elements, and other language arts sta
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5th - 8th, Adult Education
The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 48 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts as well as 8 extension activities for studying the biography The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver written by Gene Barretta and illustrated by Frank Morrison. This book is beautifully illustrated and does an excellent job of introducing readers to an important man from history. Students of all ages will enjoy reading and discussing this biography. This book is
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2nd - 5th
Gunboat Diplomacy and Japan's Modernization - Match 'Em & Short Answer Worksheet
Japan's position at the far Eastern edge of Asia led a 7th-Century diplomat to name it the "Land of the Rising Sun." Twelve hundred years later, Japan would receive a group of visitors who came not with commodities for trade, but with heavy weapons and imperialistic intent. What followed was one of the most humiliating, one-sided encounters in history. And within a century, Japan’s disastrous experience with Gunboat Diplomacy would have global repercussions.This two-part worksheet provides an o
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
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American Presidents: Their Famous Adages and Quotes Worksheet (or Test) Analysis
"Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground." This is just one of 20 famous adages by various American Presidents that appears on this handy printable. Students will be given the chance to use their critical-thinking skills to analyze this leader's words of wisdom and then share their conclusions with their classmates. This is a terrific individual, pair, or group activity.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Benjamin (Ben) Franklin: His Famous Adages & Quotes Worksheet (or Test) Analysis
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." This need not be the case if instructors use this handout of 20 famous adages with their students. Students will asked to use their critical-thinking skills to analyze Ben Franklin's words of wisdom and then discuss their conclusions with their classmates. This is a terrific individual, pair, or group activity.
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3rd - 5th
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Thomas Jefferson: Famous Quotes and Analysis Worksheet or Test
"Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." This is just one of 20 famous adages by Thomas Jefferson that appears on this handy printable. Students will be given the chance to use their critical-thinking skills to analyze this leader's words of wisdom and then share their conclusions with their classmates. This is a terrific individual, pair, or group activity.
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4th - 5th, Higher Education
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George Washington Adages and Quotes Worksheet
"I'll die on my feet before I live on my knees." This is just one of 20 famous adages by George Washington that appears on this handy printable. Students will be given the chance to use their critical-thinking skills to analyze this leader's words of wisdom and then share their conclusions with their classmates. This is a terrific individual, pair, or group activity.
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4th - 5th, Higher Education
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Abraham Lincoln's Adages and Quotes Worksheet (or Test)
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." This is just one of 20 famous adages by Abraham Lincoln that appears on this handy printable. Students will be given the chance to use their critical-thinking skills to analyze this leader's words of wisdom and then share their conclusions with their classmates. This is a terrific individual, pair, or group activity.
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4th - 5th, Higher Education
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