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U.S. History Common Core RI.6.2 resources for Easel Activities
Gettysburg Address Activities | Civil War | Print & Digital | Primary Source
Gettysburg Address reading and writing activities! This standards-based close reading and scaffolded summary writing lesson for the Gettysburg Address provides students with a deep understanding of Lincoln's famous speech. Printable PDF AND Google Drive Versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 Civil War resources!This resource can be completed on paper or
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
Alexander Hamilton Biography Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Versions
A balanced biography about the life of Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. Includes comprehension questions, activities, graphic organizer that emphasizes important words and facts. Easy print and use format. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning.---------- RESOURCE DETAILS ----------You're fully covered with both the print PDF and the new digital Google Slides™ versions for distance learning and homeschool. This carefully crafted biography of an impor
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5th - 7th
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Founding Fathers Close Reading Comprehension Activities - Print and Digital
Provides a rich understanding of the foundational principles of the United States through engaging, informative, and interactive articles and activities. It includes America's most influential Founding Fathers - George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison. Printable PDF, digital Google Slides™, and some Easel activities included for blended learning.KEY FEATURESMultiple Formats for Flexible Learning: Includes a printable PDF, a Google
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5th - 7th
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Juneteenth Activities for Reading Comprehension - Printable & Digital
Looking for a no-prep, deep-thinking activity to teach your students about Juneteenth? These reading and writing activities make it easy to introduce students to the history of this important American holiday with a nonfiction reading passage, comprehension questions, a sequence graphic organizer, and engaging writing prompts! Middle school students will learn the history of Juneteenth, how it fits into the story of slavery ending in America, and what it means to people today. You can use these
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6th - 8th
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Nonfiction Unit: We Are the Ship by Kadir Nelson (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 95-page, Common Core aligned book study for the nonfiction text, We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. Includes step-by-step instructions for CEPA (Curriculum Embedded Performance Assessment) plus FUN dice game where students answer comprehension questions to move from start to finish. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KE
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in: Baseball Book Study Bundle (Print + DIGITAL)
Treaty of Paris Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An American War of Independence close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch surrounding the end of the American Revolutionary War and the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the end of the war and the treaty whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An
Grades:
5th - 6th
The Pilgrims & First Thanksgiving Close Reading Comprehension | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Pilgrims that arrived in the United States on the Mayflower, and their first year as colonists including the first Thanksgiving ceremony. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about U.S. History whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource
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5th - 6th
Benjamin Franklin Biography Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Versions
This biography explores the life of a great Founding Father - Benjamin Franklin. Includes comprehension questions, activities, graphic organizer that emphasizes text evidence. Easy print and use format. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning. ---------- RESOURCE DETAILS ----------You're fully covered with both the print PDF and the new digital Google Slides™ versions for distance learning and homeschool. This carefully crafted biography of an important Fo
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5th - 7th
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George vs. George American Revolution History Lesson
George vs. George by Schanzer Google Classroom NO Prep Guide American History | The Revolutionary War Perfect for teaching the causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, and outcomes. The book’s primary focus is on the two leaders, George Washington and King George III, causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, the two armies, and the outcomes. This lesson plan includes:Learning ObjectivesTeacher's Notes - Discussion QuestionsReading comprehension questions
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6th - 8th
A Year of Change:1963 to 1964- Informational Texts for Middle School Common Core
Finding non-fiction text for middle school can be challenging. In this packet are twelve original texts, free of ads and comments, appropriate for middle school, ready to use with no additional work (other than copying!) This resource can be paired with "The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963," "The Help," "The Story of Ruby Bridges," or research on the civil rights movement to help students understand the changes our society went through in the sixties.***This product was originally titled "Fift
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6th - 8th
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Transatlantic Slave Trade Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the slave trade whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn exte
Grades:
5th - 6th
George Washington Biography Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Versions
This biography explores the life of a great Founding Father - George Washington. Includes comprehension questions, activities, graphic organizer that focuses on character traits. Easy print and use format. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning. ---------- RESOURCE DETAILS ----------You're fully covered with both the print PDF and the new digital Google Slides™ versions for distance learning and homeschool. This carefully crafted biography of one of the m
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5th - 7th
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World War I Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A First World War close reading activity book with six reading passages that timeline the war. Each worksheet has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a wordsearch activity and a crossword puzzle. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about key areas of World War 1 whilst developing their comprehension skills.This book contains the following close reading activities:1
Grades:
5th - 7th
Attack on Pearl Harbor Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A World War 2 close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous attack on the American naval base that brought the United States into World War II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the attack whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension
Grades:
5th - 7th
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
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6th - 9th
Great Depression Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Great Depression of the late 1920s and early 1930. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the time period whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questio
Grades:
5th - 6th
World War II Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A World War 2 close reading activity book with ten reading passages that timeline the war. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, wordsearch and crossword puzzle. The NO PREP worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about key areas of World War II whilst developing their comprehension skills.This book contains the following close reading activities:1 – The Outbreak of War in Eur
Grades:
5th - 6th
U.S. History Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading activity book with twelve reading passages that look into key events and key figures from American history. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about key figures and events whilst developing their comprehension skills.This book contains the following c
Grades:
5th - 6th
Walt Disney Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous founder of Disney and creator of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous star whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo
Grades:
5th - 6th
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Informational Texts Activities PRINT and EASEL
This resource has eight student activities and three of those include original informational texts. The activities are:1) The Underground Railroad - a two page informational text with one page of comprehension questions. The text is written in a 5W, 1 H format with questions posed at the beginning of each paragraph. The paragraphs are great for reading in chunks. At the end of the second page are three discussion questions about the use of the word “refugee”. The page of questions include t
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: BLACK HISTORY BUNDLE 4 Resources Grades 5-6 PRINT and EASEL
Heroes A Novel of Pearl Harbor by Alan Gratz American History WWII Novel Guide
Heroes A Novel of Pearl Harbor by Alan Gratz Novel Guide is perfect for teaching American History, WWII, character development, world history, coming-of age, importance of friendship and so much MORE! This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesChapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension QuestionsText-to-Self QuestionsKWL ChartBackground Information/ MapsExtension ResourcesNew VocabularyThemes ActivityCharacter Development ActivitiesCause and Effect ChartsAnswer KeyAvailable in a powerpoint format u
Grades:
5th - 8th
United States Enters World War I Close Reading Comprehension | 5th & 6th Grade
A World War 1 close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the entrance of the United States into the First World War. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the war whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gramma
Grades:
5th - 7th
Labor Day Reading Comprehension - Printable & Digital
Celebrate Labor Day in your classroom by learning the history of this unique holiday and how it has changed over the years! This set of Labor Day reading comprehension activities includes a full-page reading passage, comprehension questions, a graphic organizer, and a page of engaging writing prompts. Use these activities as an ELA lesson to strengthen nonfiction comprehension skills, a social studies lesson, or a timely sub plan for any class.(For more reading activities for teaching U.S. holid
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6th - 8th
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American Civil War Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the American Civil War. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the war whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn extension writing a
Grades:
5th - 6th
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