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U.S. History Common Core W.6.1e resources
Fly Girls (YRE) Chapter Questions & Answer Key - Amelia Earhart
80 PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This great resource provides a building foundation for young readers utilizing Keith O'Brien's book, Fly Girls (Young Readers' Edition. In total, 200 chapter context questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this gritty and exciting tale of women aviation pioneers including Amelia Earhart and her contemporaries. This resource is guaranteed to save you valuable time so you can focus on the important things in your unit! Use this to
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Fly Girls & Hidden Figures (YRE) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
FREE - Grammar | Oregon Trail Worksheet (Gr. 3-7)
FREE - Grammar Bundle - Editing - Language Skills | Oregon Trail Worksheet (Grade 3-7). In this grammar freebees printables: 3 Oregon Trail paragraphs (answers will vary). + + + + + + + + Oregon Trail is part of Editing & Grammar Bundle: 91 Worksheets, which includes the following... Click links for full previews. A) Language Skills: 44 WorksheetsBasic• Sentences• Paragraphs• Nouns• Verbs• Adjectives• Adverbs• PrepositionsIntermediate• Apostrophes• Commas I• Commas II• Quotation Ma
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: US History Bundle
Civil War Generals Opinion Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential general during the American Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, George Meade or Stonewall Jackson. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about U.S. History and the American Civil War.The first lesson involves student
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5th - 7th
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Persuasive Writing Activity | Vote for my President Opinion Research Writing
The Low Down:Are your students ready to dive into the fascinating world of U.S. presidents and exercise your persuasive prowess? This opinion writing activity designed specifically for students in grades 4, 5, and 6 will help your students craft the perfect compelling argument for why their audience should vote for their president.This resource is the perfect addition to your curriculum, aligning seamlessly with persuasive writing objectives and social studies lessons. Coordinate this writing ac
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4th - 6th
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In the Heart of the Sea (Young Readers' Edition) Chapter Questions & Key
70+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resource provides chapter context questions w/ answer key based on In the Heart of the Sea (Young Readers' Edition). The perfect adaptation for middle and lower high school students to access this influential period of maritime and historical importance. Use for comprehension and review during in class reading, an independent book study, or simply to guide class discussions. My students love reading about the completely true survival story of the whalesh
Grades:
6th - 9th
Women's History Projects! Timeline and Biographies Included!
NO-PREP! Students choose famous women in history and then choose from a multiple of fun, creative projects to complete to honor their accomplishments. I've also included a handout with a timeline of women's history in our country. As well I've included a handout of biographies of famous women in history. Last, I've included a biography template for students to use step-by-step directions on writing a biography of a famous woman in history.Students were provided with a list of enrichment project
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4th - 6th
The American Revolution Through Leveled Novel Studies | Distance Learning
Teach the American Revolution through literature circles. Integrating your American Revolution studies into your Language Arts lessons allows students to put themselves into the lives of Patriots, Loyalists, and those caught in the middle. This unit may be taught with an existing Social Studies curriculum, or without one. The novels in these lessons will help students visualize what it was like to live during the time of the American Revolutionary war. This unit is written to last 8 weeks.
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4th - 6th
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Opinion Writing: Letter to NASA
So you want to be an astronaut? This activity is a motivating way to encourage students to write an opinion piece. They read articles about astronaut selection and training and then apply to NASA to become one of the newest astronaut candidates.This project incorporates paragraph structure practice, opinion writing techniques, practice with business letter format, and imagination. At the end of the project, students receive a simulated letter from NASA accepting them into the astronaut training
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5th - 8th
President #1-10 Research Bundle|Reading Comp-Bulletin Board- Print & Digital
Make Presidents' Day Shine! Engage Students with this FANTASTIC resource on the first 10 Presidents of the United States! Is your Presidents' Day routine feeling a little...revolutionary war dusty? Spark curiosity and ignite critical thinking with our comprehensive resource bundle on the first 10 presidents of the United States. It's your one-stop shop for an unforgettable celebration or enriching presidential unit, packed with engaging activities, informative reading passages, and eye-catchin
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday SUPER Bundle for February - Reading & Writing - Print & Digital
Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
This bundle gives a brief background to Roosevelt’s speech Declaration of War on Japan and a brief background to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis and comparison of the characteristics of the two pieces. Finally, students develop strategies for persuasive speaking in order to articulate one excerpt from either speech. If you are teaching the bundl
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6th - 8th
The History of Veterans Day: Powerpoint and Persuasive Writing Prompt
Here is an opportunity for critical thought and persuasive writing for students, using the history of the Veterans Day holiday. The PowerPoint covers the entire history of the holiday. It includes relevant historical photos and excerpts from primary source documents. The activity would work for advanced fourth grade students up though high school as a persuasive writing lesson. It could also be used for class discussion and debate.
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Not Grade Specific
My Brother Sam is Dead - Novel Study
Study My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier. This novel study is 21 pages long plus pages for the answer key. The unit on My Brother Sam is Dead comes with 4 quizzes (each with 5 questions), 3 worksheets, a writing essay assignment, and a fun illustration project. A graphic organizer, essay directions, and illustration directions are included. Rubrics are included for both the essay, and illustration assignment. This unit is a thorough study of My Brother Sam
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5th - 7th
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Washington DC Field Trip Journal Notebook Differentiated
This Washington D.C. Notebook is perfect for children and students of all ages who would like to document, scrapbook, draw, write and create memories of their field trip or vacation. Writing is perfect for synthesizing the learning which takes place through field trips and hands on learning experiences. By having peers edit each other's entries you can integrate language arts, grammar and mechanics. Writing based on educational museums and experiences with and without prompted essay topics furth
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K - 12th, Higher Education
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, 1-ESS1-1
, MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
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Revolutionary War Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Slides informational report writing unit about the American War of Independence. The NO PREP unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about famous presidents such as George Washington or U.S. History whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in the Google Slides Activity:Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key factsWriting
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5th - 6th
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Founding Father Opinion Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion writing unit discussing who was the most influential Founding Father: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington or Benjamin Franklin. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about the American Revolution.The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about the
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5th - 6th
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The United States Federal Government's Three Branches
Tackle the "Three Branches" concept with these easy-to-prepare information-rich social and tactile learning activities!
This ebook’s 575-word informational text, reading strategy, tactile "puzzle flowchart" activity, primary-source enrichment activity, and writing-based assessment use the traditional tree-branches analogy to convey the U.S. Federal Government’s structure to students in grades 4 through 6.
The reading strategy engages prior knowledge as part of a pre-read, helps students collec
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4th - 6th
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Veterans Day Activity
Veterans Day Activity: 8 World War II Writing Prompts (Grades 3-7). Whether you had relatives in the war or just read about their stories, it doesn't take long to learn why this was the Greatest Generation. Keep their effort and sacrifice alive with these honoring worksheets. • 8 Prompts on 2 Worksheets. Veterans Day Writing is an excerpt from Writing Bundle: 223 Year-Long Prompts. Preview same as Download.Historical - WWII (8)• Dorie Miller• Torpedo Sqaudron 8• D-Day at Omaha Beach• Enola Gay•
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3rd - 7th
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Historic Portrait--Lewis & Clark, A New Frontier
Lewis and Clark, a New Frontier--In this guide for the 5-8th grade that includes puzzles, projects, and essay writing opportunities, students will learn how the Corps of Discovery Expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, and led by Lewis & Clark, traveled west to discover the land of the Louisiana Purchase. How was the land of the Louisiana Purchase explored? What were these explorers hoping to find? Included are activities about the Native American tribes they met and the c
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5th - 8th
Greta Thunberg Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Slides biography writing unit about the life of Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in the Google Slides Activity:Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key factsWriting templates for four draft paragrap
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5th - 6th
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American Civil War Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Slides informational report writing unit about the American Civil War. The NO PREP unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about famous presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and U.S. History whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in the Google Slides Activity:Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key factsWriting templates
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5th - 6th
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Martin Luther King Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
This is a biography writing unit about the famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The unit is ideal for 5th grade and 6th grade and has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade learning about U.S. History, the civil rights movement, or for Black History Month.The first lesson is interactive and involves students readin
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5th - 7th
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Veterans Day Activities
Veterans Day Activities: 32 Writing Prompts. From their military to community service, every day is Veterans Day when you read about these veteran accomplishments. Whether initial instruction or review, these assignments reinforce key concepts on the way to becoming better writers.• 32 Prompts on 9 Worksheets. • Need a holiday writing bundle? Click HereWith adult guidance, these writing prompts complement 78% of Common Core Writing Standards for grades 3-7.Preview same as Download.Dialogue• Vete
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3rd - 7th
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Robert E. Lee Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This is a biography writing unit about the famous Confederate general during the American Civil War, Robert E. Lee. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade learning about U.S. History and the American Civil War.The first lesson is interactive and involves students reading facts, and then sorting and ordering these facts
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5th - 7th
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Students Bill of Rights Project
Our students are learning to express themselves, so why not let them! With the Student Bill of Rights Project, we can allow them to choose 10 different rules or laws that they believe should be changed and adapt them to fit their needs or opinions through a higher level thinking exercise. My students had so much fun with this that they didn't realize that they were learning! This project targets all 4 levels of Webb's Depth of Knowledge while giving students the freedom of expression and reinfor
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4th - 12th
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