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World history Common Core RL.9-10.6 resources
Document Comparison: Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, & Declaration of Independence
New and improved! Now available for distance learning as well through TPT!Are you looking for a way to integrate primary documents into your curriculum? This activity will get your students looking at primary source documents as well as fulfill the requirements of the Common Core. This assignment comes with a blank chart for students to complete. There are specific quotes from each of the documents, and students compare and contrast the documents and they identify the document's enduring impact
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8th - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these
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4th - 10th
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Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal & Task Card Activity Set WWII Holocaust WW2
Night by Elie Wiesel Reading Journal and Task Card Activity Set -- Examine Night by Elie Wiesel with this interactive unit set. Read for content, respond to writing prompts for student engagement, and review key features with various task card sets and the student journal.Includes:9 Page Reading Journal 16 Reading Response Prompt Task Cards20 Vocabulary Cards w/Definitions12 Theme Task Cards8 Image Analysis Task Cards3 Essay Writing Prompts35 Total full pages to print.Addresses the following:Key
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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World War I: Christmas Truce & Poetry Analysis (including "In Flanders Field")
About This LessonOne thing I am passionate about is infusing literacy and literary analysis into social studies. There is so much to be learned about a time period, conflict, and culture by reading their literature and primary source documents. This mini-lesson merges together themes of conflict, recognizing the humanity in someone you were made to believe is your enemy, courage, and resilience. Whether you’re a social studies teacher and adding this to your World War I unit or an ELA teacher wa
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7th - 12th
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All Quiet On The Western Front Movie Notes (1979)
This movie guide is from the 1979 version of All Quiet On The Western Front. It's a great way for the students to have some important concepts about World War I.
The video guide includes 22 short answer questions. The questions are in chronological order.
The product also includes six possible extended assignments.
4 discussion questions.
AND A FREE match the quote activity AND chart activity as it relates to the casualties from the war.
Thank you for checking out this product. Even if
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9th - 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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32 Short Myths from Around the World + 3 Classroom Activities
Explore 32 different myths! Each 2-page myth handout comes with the following features:700-950 word retelling of the myth (a quick read for most students)Full-color illustrationsSpecific culture of origin and geographical locationPost-reading questions for classroom discussion or written responsesThe collection is available as a single 64-page file and individual handout files for easy uploading.Unit Plan: These stories form a 13-16 day unit, where your students read 2-3 myths a day and analyze
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7th - 12th
Trojan War Lesson - Presentation + Study Guide - Introduction to The Odyssey
Need a Trojan War lesson to introduce The Odyssey or The Iliad? This presentation includes everything you need to walk students through the Trojan War and the stories of Achilles, Patroclus, Odysseus, Hector, and Helen of Troy. Excellent for introducing The Iliad or The Odyssey!FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS TROJAN WAR LESSONRecommended for: Grades 8+Formats: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Forms, PDF (you need any two of these)Editable: Yes, all text is editableHERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GETPresentation Study
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8th - 11th
Song of Roland: Presentation of Select Portions of the Epic
This unit covers basic information about the early Middle Ages. Activities include research assignments and creative writing. Students present groups of Laisses as sportscasters calling a football game, a 60 Minutes newscast, a comic book, and a funeral eulogy. A student emcee provides pertinent details that tie the story together. This is a fun way to get students to think critically, be creative, and present their productions. My class of high-risk English II students loved this challenge. COM
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7th - 12th
The Rage of Achilles |The Iliad Close Reads
This product is a great introduction to The Iliad or a nice add on to your Greek Mythology unit! Students will learn a few of the core cultural values of the Ancient Greeks and use Book I of the Iliad, "The Rage of Achilles", for a deeper analysis and discussion.This is a challenging, but engaging look at Achilles, Agamemnon, and the Greek gods at the start of The Iliad. There is an answer key for the student handout to make for a quick check or leave with a sub! You can also use this as test p
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8th - 10th
Child Soldiers-Introductory Information for Students with Google Slides
Brand New Google Slides Addition!This Packet now includes both the PowerPoint format and Google Slides format! Now, no matter if you are in the classroom or engaging in virtual distance learning you can easily use this product to fit your needs! Our Students Need to be Globally Aware!Now more than ever our students need to be knowledgeable about the world around them in order to mature into individuals who are culturally aware and therefore, less likely to stereotype and dehumanize others based
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10th
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Mythical Weapons Activity; King Arthur and Other Mythical Heroes
If you are looking for an exciting activity to add to any mythology study, this is it! With this product, you will cover 9 mythical weapons, their attributes, and the deeper meanings that we can glean from them. You can use this as a stand-alone activity, an extension to any of your mythology studies, or you could add it to a mythical heroes unit (like this one!)Introduce your students to these classic mythical weapons: Excalibur Gram, the Dragon Slayer Shamash's Radiant AxeBrahmastraKusanagi-
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: High School Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales Mega Bundle
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
Multi-cultural Holiday Research Project
This is perfect for the holiday season. Students are given the opportunity to explore a holiday within another culture. I have provided: the project assignment (with detailed explanation) and a comprehensive scoring rubric. The projects fulfills Depth of Knowledge 3. I have included an annotation component as well as a digital aspect.
Check out my other holiday themed lessons:
A Christmas Carol Constructed Responses
A Christmas Carol Literacy Stations
A Christmas Carol 3-D Scene Analysis
Christm
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday Lesson Plan Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning
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 Stranger Christmas Eve script, prompts and more
The Stranger Christmas Eve by Thomas Hardy adapted to play form by Kathy Applebee is a 16 page, 4 scene script for 4 females, 8 males, and as many extras as desired. It can be used as a reader’s theater or performance piece. During Nazi occupation, a Christmas Eve celebration in a remote area is interrupted by three strangers seeking relief from the snow storm. Before the evening ends, pride, mistaken identities and conflict between Nazis and the Norwegians living in an occupied area will occur
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9th - 12th
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Antigone Posters + Gallery Walk w/ THEMES!
These classroom decor posters with important quotes from Sophocles' Antigone are also a pre-reading gallery walk!These are some of the hardest working decorations in my room. We display them around the room (and print them in mini-size sets for students who are absent or need to social distance) and have students move around considering each quote and the themes and values they see reflected in them. This helps us anticipate what the major themes and values of Antigone will be. Then, they add to
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World Literature Resource Bundle
Terrible Things: Exploring Allegory: Digital/Print NO PREP Reading/Writing
Delve into the profound allegorical narrative of "Terrible Things," a poignant reflection on the Holocaust, through an engaging reading and writing activity pack. This comprehensive resource is meticulously crafted to foster critical thinking, empathy, and literary analysis among students of various levels.This activity pack offers a versatile blend of digital and print components, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for educators and learners alike. Immerse your students in thoughtful discus
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7th - 12th
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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
Islamic Art and Images of Muhammad: Islam's Influence on Art History and Style
Islam is a large world religion with a complex history. In an effort to share some of that complexity, this lesson uses primary and secondary sources to show how the faith has influenced the history and style of Islamic art. Because of the complexity, I chose to address this topic in a detailed way with the awareness that it is not encompassing of all sects of Islam.
This lesson addresses various aspects of Islamic culture. The focus is on how the Islamic faith influenced art and style in M
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9th - 12th
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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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World History Project Based Lessons (st: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, and 2.2)
This first World History packet starts with standards WH 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, and 2.2 and filled with activities to include project based questions (per standard) with a lesson/ideas for teaching the specific standard.Example - Standard 1.1 “Sources”Activity questions 1. How important is the source when considering historical information2. What impact can a source have on the course of history? Give examples from history.3. What are considered credible sources? Why?4. What would make a source le
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4th - 12th
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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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