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8th grade reading dbqs
Japanese Internment Camps Primary Source Reading & Worksheet
Japanese Internment Camps Primary Source Reading & WorksheetThis is a marvelous first-person account of what it was like for a 19-year-old girl from California to be placed into an internment camp during World War II. Told in a passionate, engaging style by civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama, it tells the effects of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 on her and her family. The worksheet is slightly edited to a one page reading for students with an introduction to set th
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Japanese Internment Lesson Plan Bundle
Climate Change Reading & Worksheet Extreme Weather Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
This product helps students understand the science of Climate Change and the possible impact it has on extreme weather events. It was written in 2015 and considering the intensity of the 2017 hurricane season the article is very prophetic. Students will use evidence in the article that climate change has and will continue to contribute to more intense storms, snow, rain, droughts and other weather events.Claim Evidence Reasoning or C.E.R. charts are great for getting your students to explain phe
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
US History Primary Source DBQ Writing Activities Print & Digital
Step up your U.S. History units with these close readings of 2 paired short high-interest primary source documents, each with an accompanying extended writing template answering a thematic question.Each kit comes in both printable PDF and digital for Google Slides.************************************Included in each Paired Source Writing KitDetailed lesson plans with step-by-step directionsSuggested answer keysIntroductory brainstorming and Four Corners discussion protocolConcept Definition note
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8th - 11th
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Roosevelt Four Freedoms Primary Source Writing Activity Print & Digital
Strengthen students' skills in analyzing two primary source documents: President Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech and Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms” painting series in a text and image-driven, evidence-based extended writing sample. This resource comes in both print PDF and digital for Google Slides.**************************************Greatness is conveying a complex and scary message with simplicity, positivity, and emotion. Challenge your students with this plug-and-play lesson to learn
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Primary Source DBQ Writing Activities Print & Digital
The Distance Between Us - Reading Checks
Reading comprehension checks for The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande. Each Reading Check includes multiple choice and open ended questions, ranging between 5 and 15 questions per check! The reading quizzes include chapter clumps of between 4 and 7 chapters. Includes a free FINAL PROJECT for TDBU!
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5th - 8th
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: reading questions, task cards, and test
This 45 page* novel study will assist students in comprehension and critical thinking while reading whole class, in a small group, or independently, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. Reynolds and Kendi's brilliant partnership is a must read for students hoping to gain a clear and engaging understanding of how race has been viewed and used in American history.Teachers can assign 50 critical thinking and recall questions to be answered during reading to hol
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7th - 12th
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Solar Eclipse (A Journey Through Time & Culture) Reading & Activities
This "print and go" lesson includes an original, comprehensive 2-page reading that covers solar eclipses. The reading explains them and then takes a look at how different cultures throughout time viewed them (from myths, legends, fear, beliefs, and cosmological). The lesson includes two activity options! Option 1: Less rigorous. Students create a comic strip (template provided!) where they depict each of the cultures, our own included!Option 2: More rigorous. Students answer document-based quest
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7th - 10th
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World History Sub Plan Bundle (Readings for each unit of Semester 1) High School
This bundle is a teacher's dream. Save time, money, and stress with a lesson for each of the units for semester one in High School World History! These are great for sub plans OR for exam review! You can assign them in class or to students as homework, extra credit, make-up options, etc. These are based on FL Standards but include a lesson for each of the following topics:World ReligionsMedieval Christian EuropeCivilizations of AsiaMuslim WorldAfricaThe AmericasRenaissanceNew Global Connections
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8th - 11th
Black History Month Bundle: 38 Reading Passages & Quizzes - MLK , Rosa Parks ...
Unlock the richness of Black History Month with our meticulously crafted bundle! Dive into 38 captivating reading passages and corresponding quizzes, each designed to illuminate the remarkable contributions, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans throughout history.Key Features:Extensive Content: Explore a treasure trove of 114 pages filled with enlightening stories, biographies, and events that celebrate Black history.Educational Quizzes: Reinforce learning with thoughtfully curated quizz
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4th - 8th
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Battle of Stalingrad (DBQ)
In this resource students will analyze twelve documents in order learn about the Battle of Stalingrad and the urban warfare that takes place during The Great Patriotic War (WWII) in the Soviet Union. Students will answer 14 questions that go along with the documents provided and then answer an overarching essay question about urban warfare and its impact on both soldiers and civilians.
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8th - 12th
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"I Know What You Did Last Summer" Discussion Questions and Chapter Summaries
Teach the classic, I Know What You Did Last Summer, by Lois Duncan with the following google drive resources!Resource includes: Discussion questions grouped by chapters: (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-18)- Discussion questions include short answer and multiple choice. Questions are state standard based questions for 8th grade ELA. Overall, 42 discussion questions for the entire novel.Digital Chapter by Chapter Summaries- Students will use the digital chapter by chapter summary to write a brief object
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7th - 9th
Valentine's Day Massacre / Historical Speech / Rhetorical Analysis
This lesson includes an original 2-page reading on the Valentines Day Massacre. Students love this story because of the sensational "mobster" aspect. This lesson is designed for either History classrooms or English classrooms. While it does cover a mobster massacre, it is not specifically graphic or disturbing. Students will answer document-based questions before they read part of a historical speech from FDR. Then students complete a rhetorical analysis (don't worry if you haven't done one, it
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8th - 11th
Women of Black History: Mega Bundle for Black & Women's History Month
Unlock a treasure trove of engaging educational resources with our "Empowering Women of Black History" Mega Bundle! Perfect for Black History Month and Women's History Month, this comprehensive collection features insightful nonfiction readings and activities highlighting the remarkable achievements of influential women.What's Included:Alice Ball Nonfiction Passage & ActivitiesAlma Woodsey Thomas Nonfiction Reading ResourceAlthea Gibson Nonfiction Reading & True/False QuizAngela Davis No
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3rd - 12th
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Analyze Text of the Constitution - Legislative Branch - DBQ Assignment
Engage your students in a thought-provoking exploration of the United States Constitution with this comprehensive primary source activity focusing on Article 1, Section 8. This meticulously crafted resource is designed to foster critical thinking, textual analysis, and a deep understanding of the powers delegated to Congress.Key Features:Primary Source Focus: Dive into the heart of the Constitution by honing in on Article 1, Section 8. Uncover the powers granted to Congress and encourage student
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: United States Constitution Mega Unit Bundle
30 Days of Learning and Good Deeds (English and Arabic Edition) Ramadan
Unlock a transformative journey for your young ones with this indispensable Muslim book, designed to make every day a celebration of learning and good deeds. Tailored for kids aged 4-12, but suitable for anyone keen on exploring Islam in a straightforward manner, this book is a beacon of knowledge and virtue.Key Features:Daily Good Deeds: Encourage your child to become a positive force in the world through realistic, everyday examples. From helping with chores to extending a hand to a neighbor,
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4th - 12th
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Cyrus Cylinder Primary Source Jigsaw Reading Activity
The Cyrus Cylinder is a document issued by Cyrus the Great in 539 BCE when he conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire. I use this document in my 6th grade Ancient History classes when we study Ancient Mesopotamian empires. It is clearly propaganda, as are most proclamations commissioned by ancient (and modern) leaders, but we can learn quite a bit about how Cyrus ruled from this document.This product includes primary source text in 4 different sections, at different reading levels. It includes instr
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5th - 9th
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Toussant Louverture Reading, Activity, & Questions (Great for Subs!)
This lesson includes an original 2-page reading on Toussaint Louverture (L'Overture) including the causes leading up to the Haitian Revolution. The reading includes a map, image, and quote. This lesson gives you some options depending on how much time you have! Option One: Students can complete the reading and a worksheet of document-based questions. Option Two: Students can complete the reading and a reading strategy / activity called a Text Tracker (super simple, instructions included).Option
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8th - 11th
Also included in: High School World History MASSIVE Bundle
Russian Revolutions Reading, Document-Based Questions, and Crossword
This lesson includes an original 2-page reading on Russian Revolutions. It includes the February and October Revolutions, the Mensheviks and Bolsheviks, Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin, Russia's exit from WWI, and more. The reading also includes a political cartoon to analyze. Students use this reading to answer eight document-based questions (DBQs).There is also a crossword where all the clues/answers come directly from the text. While there is no word bank, there is an answer key for you. Please ta
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: World War One Bundle (5 lessons) High School
Evolution of WWI (Trench Warfare, Naval, Aircraft, & Weapons) Reading & Pamphlet
This lesson includes an original 3-page reading on the evolution of warfare during WWI; specifically trench warfare, changes in the naval aspect, aerial aspect, and weapons. The reading has a few images that assist students in understanding the content. Students use this reading to create a pamphlet (like a brochure). Each of the four sections requires students to create a quote that would have been made about the topic during that time, a visual, and answer a document-based question. There is a
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: World War One Bundle (5 lessons) High School
What Caused Imperialism Reading, Questions, & Source Analysis (High School)
This lesson includes an original 2-page reading on the causes of Imperialism. The reading has a political cartoon and a map embedded. Students take notes on a graphic organizer identifying the political, economic, and social reasons for imperialism. Students then analyze 4 primary sources (a combination of text, propaganda, map, and political cartoon) and answer document-based questions based on those sources. This part can be skipped if you are short on time, but it is great practice for studen
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8th - 11th
Also included in: High School World History MASSIVE Bundle
The Challenger: Ellison Onizuka Reading, Questions & Coloring Sheet
This "print and go" lesson includes an original, comprehensive 2-page reading that covers the legacy of Ellison Onizuka, an Asian American astronaut who was part of the Challenger mission (and subsequent explosion). This reading is great for subs as it can be done independently. It would work well for U.S. History or Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While he was born and raised in Hawaii, which is part of the Pacific Islands region, his heritage is Japanese American. This read
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7th - 10th
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton Reading & Questions (Great for Sub Plan) Women's History
This "print and go" lesson includes an original, comprehensive 3-page reading that covers the legacy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. This reading is great for subs as it can be done independently. It would work well for U.S. History or Women's History month. Students follow along responding to short answer questions about the documents (on a separate sheet). There is a key for the short answer questions. There is an additional, optional, AVID style "I Am" poem. This engaging activity requires student
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8th - 10th
Article of the Week: Implicit Bias
This Article of the Week follows Kelly Gallagher's protocol of multiple scaffolded reads of one informational text to increase comprehension. Students are asked to:infer meaning of complex vocabularyannotate for meaning while readinganswer questions varying in Bloom's Taxonomy depthThis article can be used to compliment a novel or can work alongside other short texts about bias.
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7th - 10th
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History of Pennsylvania, Text Tracker, and Comprehension Questions
This lesson includes an original and comprehensive 2-page reading on the history of Pennsylvania. Topics include geography & climate, prehistoric peoples, European explorers, revolutionary war, civil war, modern Pennsylvania, and more. Students do a close reading using a text tracker (where they record notes on each individual paragraph including descriptions, central idea, key words, etc.). There is also a worksheet with 6 reading comprehension questions. There is a guide for the questions
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8th - 11th
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