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U.S. History Common Core RI.6.2 resources for Microsoft Word
The Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will be able to identify the origins and the effects of the Holocaust. Students will be introduced to the basic ideas that initiated the Holocaust, and the consequences it had for Jewish people. Throughout the lesson there are short readings (on the Holocaust, the Ghettos, Concentration Camps, etc). After each section students will annotate their findings. Throughout the lesson there are images, a map and a graph that accompany the text.All of my WW2 and Holocaust related lesson and act
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
World War 2: Causes & Effects: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to World war 2. Students will write about the causes, the war itself, the eventual outcome and aftermath. Students will reads texts ranging from the German expansion to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, etc. Throughout the lesson there are opportunities for students to answer text-based question, as well as images, a map, a graph and a timeline of the key events of the war. This lesson is differentiated and the lesson plans indicates the higher/lower level r
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
The Mexican-American War: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to the Mexican - American War, and the territory that was eventually lost and/or gained by each side. Students will also look at the text features of a non-fiction reading to help gain a greater understanding. After each section of reading students will complete comprehension questions. Also included is a map which details the territory lost after the war.
Grades:
6th - 10th
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A Tale of Two Cultures: Jamestown & Powhatan: Reading Passages + Activities
Students will be able to compare the social, political and economic structure of Powhatan and the English in the 17th century in order to determine the causes of conflicts between the cultural groups at Jamestown. Students will analyze instances of conflicts between citizens in order to propose methods, which citizens can use to resolve conflicts peaceably.Check out all my other Thirteen Colonies products below!Jamestown: Secrets of the Dead: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesThe Thirte
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Freedom Walkers Unit Assessment / Final Text
This test is designed to be an open-note or closed-note final assessment for Russell Freedman's novel Freedom Walkers. It has two sections. The first section is multiple choice, and the second is short answer. Each question is clearly aligned to a Common Core State Standard.Freedom Walkers is a non-fiction book about the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, Alabama. There are chapters on many predominant African-American leaders in this movement, such as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and
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6th - 9th
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"What Was the Titanic?" by Stephanie Sabol Unit
This book is a historical account of what happened to the Titanic. It covers the history of the ship, that fateful night it sank, and the aftermath.This unit contains everything needed to thoroughly cover this book:1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities2. Discussion questions for each chapter3. Vocabulary tests4. Modified vocabulary and spelling tests5. Writing assignments6. Activities/worksheets7. Reading comprehension test8. Answer keysThis unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruc
Grades:
3rd - 6th
"Who Was Annie Oakley?" by Stephanie Spinner Unit
This book tells about the life of Annie Oakley who was very poor as a child, but using her sharpshooting skills, became world famous.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading instruction for either
Grades:
4th - 6th
"What Were the Salem Witch Trials?" by Joan Holub Unit
The book tells the history of the Salem Witch Trials and what life was like in Salem, Massachusetts, in the 1690s. It explains what may have led to the trials and what a terrible tragedy it was. It's a good way to combine both language arts with history.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This uni
Grades:
4th - 6th
Hidden Figures Unit - Week 2 - grades 3-8, Ch 6-10 Questions, Vocabulary, Backgr
Week 2 of the unit includes multiple lessons that involve engineering and aeronautics. Weekly discussion questions are included.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
"Who Was Helen Keller?" by Gare Thompson Unit
This book tells the story of Helen Keller and how she was able to accomplish great things during her life even though after the age of two she was both blind and deaf.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiati
Grades:
4th - 6th
Hidden Figures Week 1 - grades 3-8 Ch 1-5 Questions, Vocabulary, Background
Thematic ELA Unit Plan Week 1 with background resources for math, SS, and Science included.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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"What Were the Twin Towers?" by Jim O'Connor Unit
This book tells about the construction of the Twin Towers, what happened on 9-11, and the aftermath of that fateful day. This unit serves as not only a non-fiction book study, but a lesson in American history. It is correlated to the common core standards in reading/writing. Included in this unit is the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities/ discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheet
Grades:
4th - 6th
The Inventive Wright Brothers: Google Classroom Ready & Self Guided
I did this once upon a time with my 7th graders and now with my 9th graders, I have added graphic organizers and video links to expand the lesson into a mini-unit and to make it easier for students to follow along and be able to do the assignments on their own. This includes: Article called "The Inventive Wright Brothers" Found within the SBAC Resource Library Video Link and Questions relating to readingGraphic organizer targeting character traits and analysis of what can be concluded/inferred.
Grades:
6th - 10th
"What Was the Gold Rush?" by Joan Holub Unit
This book gives the history of the California Gold Rush and discusses how that event changed the United States and California forever.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading instruction for either
Grades:
4th - 6th
"What Was the Great Depression?" by Janet B. Pascal Unit
This book covers what life was like prior to the Great Depression, what some of the causes of the Great Depression were, what life was like during the Great Depression, how both presidents Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt dealt with the Great Depression, and what finally brought the United States out of the Great Depression. It's a great way to combine both language arts and American history.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions,
Grades:
4th - 6th
"What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?" by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler Unit
This book tells about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake - what caused it, what happened, and what was learned from this disaster. This unit would be a great way to combine language arts, history, and science. This unit can also be used in conjunction with the "I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906" unit to compare how information is presented through different genres.The following is included in this unit: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - Word Cloud / Imagery / Main Ideas
On March 23, 1775, the Virginia delegates met to discuss the issue of joining the Revolution. Before the vote was taken, Patrick Henry addressed the delegates. After his powerful speech, delegates voted for Virginia to join the American Revolution. This speech has been placed into a word cloud which students examine for examples of imagery and main ideas. This is a great way to encourage higher order thinking!
American Revolution
American History
Declaration of Independence
Boston
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4th - 12th
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Thanksgiving &the Journey of the Mayflower: A Brief History: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will get a brief history of Thanksgiving. Students will read a text that corrects some of the commonly held beliefs about Thanksgiving (who celebrated it; what was eaten; what it was like). Students will also practice their map skills as that analyze the journey the Mayflower made to America (multiple choice questions included). Finally, there is also a Thanksgiving themed crossword puzzle and maze.Check out all my Native American related products below!Native American Bu
Grades:
5th - 8th
"Who Was Sacagawea?" by Judith Bloom Fradin and Dennis Brindell Fradin Unit
This book discusses Sacagawea's life and how, as a sixteen-year-old, she helped ensure the success of Lewis and Clark's expedition into the American West.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keysThis unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating readin
Grades:
4th - 6th
"What Was Ellis Island?" by Patricia Brennan Demuth Unit
This book details the history and the purpose of Ellis Island - how and why it was very important to immigrants coming to America to make better lives. It's a great way to combine language arts with American history.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homescho
Grades:
3rd - 6th
"What Is the Declaration of Independent" by Michael C. Harris Unit
This book tells the history behind the Declaration of Independence and talks about our founding fathers and the risks they took in order to create the United States of America. It is a perfect way to combine both language arts skills and American history. It would be a great way to learn about the history behind the Fourth of July holiday.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests,
Grades:
4th - 7th
"Who Was George Washington?" by Roberta Edwards Unit
This book tells about the life of our first president, George Washington. It is a great way to combine both American history and language arts.It contains spelling/vocabulary words, activities, discussion questions, a writing assignment, modified work, and vocabulary and comprehension tests.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool study, independent study, and differentiating reading for either individuals or small groups.
Grades:
4th - 6th
"Who Was Clara Barton?" by Stephanie Spinner Unit
This book tells about the life of Clara Barton - what inspired her to become involved in nursing and how, through various ways, she worked to help others. It also gives a little history about the Civil War so it would be a great way to combine language arts with American history.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test
Grades:
4th - 6th
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