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Close reading Common Core RH.6-8.2 resources
Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study resource is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned, rigorous, instructional materials for teaching the Refugee by Alan Gratz. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. The novel study includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA or Social Studies unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans18 Literary Analysis
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5th - 8th
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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
The Preamble to the Constitution Activities | Printable & Digital
Everything you need to ensure students completely understand the meaning and purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution! This Common Core aligned lesson includes a close reading, matching activity, class preamble, and exit ticket! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! Cli
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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US History Primary Source Activities Worksheets Vol 1 Historical Thinking Skills
Strengthen your on-level U.S. History or AP US History units with 48 1-page-or-less, high-interest primary sources from early American History: Colonial America - Jamestown and the Revolutionary WarEarly America - Constitution, reform movements, westward expansion Civil War - the abolition movement, Civil War, and ReconstructionGilded Age - New immigrants, urbanization, Native American relationsEach source comes with a tailored graphic organizer and answer key, using the effective HIPPOS analysi
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8th - 11th
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Causes of the Civil War Close Reading Activity | Printable & Digital
Students examine the causes of the Civil War with this printable and digital close reading activity and assessment. The informational text is broken down into eleven major events leading to war. Events include: Missouri Compromise, Wilmot Proviso, Mexican-American War, Compromise of 1850, Fugitive Slave Act, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Dred Scott Decision, John Brown at Harper's Ferry, and Lincoln's Election. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**Th
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil War Activities and Worksheets Printable and Digital Unit Bundle
The Silk Road Reading Comprehension and Answer Key - Print & Digital
This Silk Road reading comprehension activity is perfect to use during your Ancient China Unit to cover all important aspects of the Silk Road! This resource includes a ready-to-print PDF and a Google Doc digital version for your convenience! Great for both in-person and distance learning! This resource is also available as a station activity.Students are provided with four pages of content reading on the following topics:1. What was the Silk Road?2. What was traded on the Silk Road?3. How did t
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5th - 7th
Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
Strengthen your on-level U.S. History or AP US History units with 48 1-page-or-less, high-interest primary sources from 1900s modern American History:Turn of the Century - Progressive Era, Roaring 1920sHard Times - Great Depression, WWIIMid-Century - Cold War, Civil Rights MovementLate 1900s - Vietnam War, Reagan through Trump administration Each source comes with a tailored graphic organizer and answer key, using the effective HIPPOS method: Historical ContextIntended AudiencePoint of ViewPurpo
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8th - 11th
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Ancient Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension and Project - Print & Digital
This engaging resource is perfect to use during your Ancient Greece Unit for students to explore Greek Mythology! This 12 page packet is ready to be printed or uploaded to a digital platform like Google Classroom or Canvas! *Perfect combination of learning, skill development, engagement and fun!This resource engages students with FOUR main activities:1) FIVE myths (Prometheus, Pandora, Achilles, Echo, and Persephone) followed by comprehension questions2) "Create your own Myth" enriching activity
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Unit Bundle - Notes, Activities, Assessments, Answer Keys
Boss Tweed and Political Machines Reading Comprehension and Document Analysis
This close reading comprehension activity reviews Boss Tweed, Political Machines, city corruption, bribes/kickbacks, etc. Following the page and a half reading comprehension, two documents follow for students to analyze. One document is a political cartoon and the other is a quote from a member of a political machine. An additional check for understanding worksheet is included - students match key terms, answer five true/false, and sequence five events from the reading - perfect to use as an Exi
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8th - 11th
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The Holocaust Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A World War 2 Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the murder of Jewish people in World War II, which is known as the Holocaust. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the Holocaust and World War II whilst working on their comprehension skills.Inc
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5th - 7th
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Finding Langston Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome. With over 70+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what
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5th - 7th
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Egyptian Pharaoh Close Reads & Election Project
Engage your students in this informative set of close readings and election campaign project! Teachers have used this product to inform students through meaningful close-readings of 4 influential Egyptian Pharaohs, and includes a cornell-style note page to follow along. The readings can be used for students to read individually, in small groups, stations, or as a whole class (perfect for differentiating!). Notes are then used to reflect on which leader they think ruled the most effectively, and
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5th - 8th
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Prairie Lotus Novel Study
This product will be a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, paired texts, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will b
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5th - 7th
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The Star Spangled Banner & Lift Every Voice and Sing - Black History
Engage your students in a dynamic discussion and analysis of two anthems, "Lift Every Voice & Sing" and "The Star-Spangled Banner". This resource includes: Articles, Website suggestions, Book recommendationsPowerPoint Presentation to accompany all student worksheetsCulturally Responsive Classroom TipsEstablish Discussion NormsGoogle Slides version18 Fillable PDF worksheets:Set Learning Intentions WorksheetPre-analysis worksheetLift Every V
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Black History Bundle
Gilded Age Labor Rights Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets 6-Pack
Teach source analysis and bring richness to your US History course with these curated voices from labor unions, child labor activists, the Populist Party, and others.This 6-pack also comes in Google files for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection: Knights of LaborMark TwainPresident ClevelandMary LeasePopulist Party Mother JonesThe effective HIPPOS framework targets historical & critical thinking skills:Historical ContextIntended AudiencePoint of ViewPurposeOutside Informatio
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9th - 11th
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The Election of 1800 Hamilton Musical Analysis
Resource includes the PDF, ready to print, and the WORD file to allow changes to fit your classroom.
Overview: This activity provides the lyrics and guiding questions that can be used to introduce or reinforce the Election of 1800, as portrayed in the hit musical Hamilton. The activity can be used to develop students’ ability to close read powerful lyrics, develop deeper historical analyzing skills, and build more insight to the Founding Fathers. This activity is aligned to the History-Social
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5th - 12th
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The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving
Why did the Pilgrims celebrate the first thanksgiving? Teach your students to question history's "official narrative" with this interactive text! This original text dives into the history and context of the first thanksgiving by focusing on the relationship between Pilgrims and the indigenous people of the Wampanoag Confederation, led by Tisquantum (Squanto). Interspersed with the text are maps, graphics, and critical comprehension questions to support deep analysis.☺ Reading Level: 8th gradeRec
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6th - 12th
The Mexican War Analyzing Perspectives for and against the War Critical Thinking
This activity is part of my full Unit bundle for westward movement and expansion! - Check out the bundle and save! - Westward Expansion Full Unit BundleThis lesson has students work in pairs to analyze perspectives relating to the outbreak of the Mexican War. Students categorize the documents, and by doing so, they end up closely reading the words. At end of the lesson, the students discuss who they found the most convincing, and are able to analyze the emotions and evidence included in the pers
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6th - 9th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition | Text and Worksheet | Printable and Digital Activity
Support reading comprehension skills with this printable and digital Lewis and Clark Expedition text and worksheet. This NO PREP activity includes a nonfiction article and text-based questions, perfect for studying the journey of Lewis and Clark! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bundle. It includes 5 NO PREP Lewis and Clark resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to see the bundle and take advanta
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
Progressive Era Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets 6-Pack
Challenge your students to feel empowered to be their own agents of change by exploring the arguments and causes of Progressive Era activists in this engaging primary source collection that questions, exposes, and creates change. This 6-pack also comes in Google Slide format for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection of compelling arguments:NAWSA & women suffragists Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire reporterUpton SinclairGeorge WaringIda TarbellChild labor muckrakerThe effectiv
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
History of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Pilgrims Native
Beyond Thanksgiving: Wampanoag Native Americans and Pilgrim Perspectives Printable Passage Unit for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Dive deep into the true history of Thanksgiving with this comprehensive passage unit. Unveil the myths and inaccuracies previously perpetuated in schools through untold stories of the Wampanoag people and the pilgrims, exploring their rich legacies, challenges, and impacts on American history.This resource teaches history in an accurate way through multiple perspectiv
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5th - 8th
Treaty of Versailles Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the end of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the end of World War I and the Treaty whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google F
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5th - 6th
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National Parks Unit: Readings, Research, Projects, and More
Spur your students’ curiosity about America’s national parks with the materials in this resource! This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching a unit of study about the national parks. The anticipation activity, nonfiction close readings, primary source analysis assignments, extension projects, and vocabulary all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your s
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6th - 8th
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