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World history Common Core RL.9-10.5 resources
World Myth Bundle: Teach a Semester-Long World Mythology Course
This planet-sized bundle gives you materials you need to teach a semester-long world mythology course with 92 days of instruction from which you can pick and choose! These stories are drawn from a variety of world cultures: Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Africa, China, Japan, Russia, American Indian, and many more! The WORLD MYTH BUNDLE includes:Digital teacher guide versions of 5 mythology textbooks: Reaching Valhalla, The Road to Camelot, Tales from Ancient Egypt, Hero Tales from Around
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6th - 12th
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Celtic Mythology Mini Unit
Are you looking to introduce your students to Celtic mythology in a fun and engaging way? This mini unit will give a brief overview of ancient Celtic mythology while also addressing ELA standards. Students begin by looking at several Celtic myths including:Manannan's Horses The Children of LirMacha's CurseTír na nÓg: The Story of Niamh and Oisín Cú Chulainn legends of selkiesThen they view the movie Song of the Sea to analyze for symbolism, theme, and Celtic tradition connections. Students also
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9th - 12th
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Maus I Chapter Quizzes, Discussion Questions, and Teacher Notes (CCSS Aligned)
Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel, Maus, is a great book for discussing WWII, the Holocaust, graphic novels, biographies, and so much more. This detailed set of higher level quiz questions and discussion questions encourages students to dig deeper into an important literary work. (They also make great writing prompts or essay questions if you prefer to use them that way!) The Common Core aligned questions are designed to teach image analysis skills, inferencing, determining t
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9th - 12th
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Mulan's Origins: Ballad of Mulan & Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston
This file contains an entire unit on Mulan's origins: 1. There is a slideshow on Mulan's historical and literary roots.2. Questions and answer key for Women Warriors: The Real Mulan (a 45 min. documentary available via Prime Video)3. The text of the original "Ballad of Mulan" with a tic tac toe activity. 4. An 10-page excerpt of Maxine Hong Kingston's novel "Woman Warrior" (this portion is based on Mulan's legend) with guided reading questions, timeline, quiz, and answer key.I teach this unit in
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7th - 10th
1001 Nights Background & Storyboard Summaries
Stories of magic and talking animals are not just for elementary kids!This project introduces students to the world of 1001 Nights with background information on the history of the tales, an introduction to the frame story structure, and a basic summary of Scheherzade's tales.After an introduction, students are provided with 6 retellings from 1001 Nights. They use these retellings to create an illustrated storyboard poster summarizing the tale.INCLUDED MATERIALS:Google Slides giving on 1001 Nigh
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Everything Sad is Untrue Pre-Reading Bundle
The Assignment by Wiemer Novel Guide Jewish History
The Assignment by Liza Wiemer Novel Guide is ideal for teaching Jewish History and current events. This resource explores what happens when a school assignment that is (supposedly) meant to teach tolerance and ethics teaches the exact opposite. The story is based on true events and written for high school students. Concepts: anti-discrimination, anti-racism, tolerance, American history, Jewish history, coming of age, family, friendship;This novel guide includes;Learning objectives KLW Chart Pre,
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9th - 12th
Malala Yousafzai's July 2013 UN Speech || Exploration Pack w/ 80+ Pages!
Speech Analysis: Malala Yousafzai's July 2013 UN Speech Exploration PackInspire your middle school students with this comprehensive lesson plan centered around Malala Yousafzai's impactful United Nations speech. This resource is designed to engage students in thoughtful discussions, critical thinking, and reflection on issues such as education, equality, and activism.WHAT YOU GET:Background Resources: Provide students with context by exploring Malala's background, the Swat Valley, and the challe
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8th - 10th
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Creation Myth Poster Project w/ Rubric and Note Taking Page -- EDITABLE
In this project, students will delve into cultural narratives that explain the origins of the universe, also known as creation myths. Through a student-centered approach, participants will not only explore the diverse mythologies that have shaped civilizations throughout history but also actively engage in research, critical thinking, and creative expression to bring these stories to life on their posters. With rubric and note-taking page. FULLY EDITABLE.More from Active and Engaged ELA
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8th - 12th
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Greek Mythology - Mythology Heroes Board Game Project - Heroic Board Game
Have students synthesize their learning of various heroes from Greek mythology by creating a board game. Students will create an original board game that is based on the adventures of one hero. This is a great hands-on, creative project to wrap up a unit on the Greek heroes!Have a day in class where groups play each others' games and evaluate them. Students will review the myths learned and have fun at the same time!Here's what you'll get:Detailed student instructions and requirementsPeer evalua
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6th - 9th
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Greek Mythology - Gods/Goddesses Research and Presentation -- EDITABLE!
In this immersive, engaging activity, students will select a Greek god or goddess to delve into through extensive research. As they learn about the intricacies of their chosen deity, they will not only become experts on their gods or goddesses and their myths but also participate in a captivating role-playing experience. Students will bring ancient stories to life as they teach and enlighten their peers about the fascinating world of Greek mythology. This is consistently a student favorite!! Thi
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8th - 12th
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Myths of the Underworld Presentation - Project w/Rubric & Note-Taking Chart
In this student-centered, inquiry-based project, each student will embark on a personalized research journey, selecting and delving into the nuances of a specific underworld myth. Through engaging presentations, they will not only showcase their findings but also contribute to a collective understanding of the cultural significance and enduring resonance of these timeless tales. Includes a grading rubric, as well as a note-taking chart for students as they listen to their peers present their pro
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: MYTHOLOGY - Myths of the Underworld BUNDLE - EDITABLE
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand - Infographic Background Brief - Road to WWII
Students need background knowledge to comprehend the novels of the EngageNY modules. Infographic Background Briefs are 1-page documents that serve as an anchor text. In visuals, they present the MOST important information students need to understand about the context of the novel. Introduce the Infographic Background Brief in the beginning of the unit, engage students in close reading of its parts, and use the brief to identify companion texts for students to read and deepen their knowledge of t
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6th - 12th
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I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai - Infographic Background Brief
Students need background knowledge to comprehend the novels of the EngageNY modules. Infographic Background Briefs are 1-page documents that serve as an anchor text. In visuals, they present the MOST important information students need to understand about the context of the novel. Introduce the Infographic Background Brief in the beginning of the unit, engage students in close reading of its parts, and use the brief to identify companion texts for students to read and deepen their knowledge of t
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8th - 10th
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Boy in the Striped Pajamas 30 Day Unit
This comprehensive unit on Boy in the Striped Pajamas has it all! Introductory activities, multi-sensory activities, a day by day schedule, comprehension guides, assessments and more! This unit forces students to read through the novel and use their powers of inference to meander through Bruno's life along with him, figuring things out as he goes. An engaging unit, this will help your students see the Holocaust, families, and themselves from a different perspective. This unit includes over 40
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5th - 12th
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Land of Giants - Norse Mythology Story from Neil Gaiman's book
This story lesson is based on Thor's Story Land of Giants from the book Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. You MUST purchase a copy of the Gaiman book in order to complete this lesson or acquire the short story in another way. This lesson helps students understand Norse mythology and bring a different perspective to Thor and the Frost Giants. Themes of friendship, greed, and loss are often expressed.
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Norse God Mini Unit
I Have Lived a Thousand Years - Interactive Notebook
This is a complete unit plan, and could be used both in a classroom environment, or for guided distance learning as a book study.In I Have Lived a Thousand Years by Livia Bitton-Jackson, students will follow 13-year-old Elli Friedman as she grows up in the devastating years of the Holocaust. In this hyperdoc / interactive notebook, I have gathered and linked videos from reliable sources that I use to teach students the historical events that are tied to the novel. The entire unit is planned ou
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7th - 10th
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The War Within These Walls (Aline Sax/Caryl Strzelecki) Discussion Guide
Guide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this stirring novel set during the Holocaust. Originally published in Dutch, the book was translated by Laura Watkinson and received a 2014 Mildred D. Batchelder Honor. Arranged by Common Core literature and language standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book's themes.About The War Within these Walls: It's World War II, and Misha's family, like the rest of the Jews living in Wa
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9th - 12th
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