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Elementary european history literature circles
Novel study: Number the Stars and Miracle at Midnight - compare and contrast
This chart provides a way for students to organize their observations about the Newbery-winning novel Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry. This novel, describing the Nazis' occupation and their persecution of Jews during World War II, has become a middle-school staple of historical fiction literature and Holocaust studies.The book is often paired with the historical fiction film "Miracle at Midnight," which has many parallels with Number the Stars. It is also set in Copenhagen during 1943, when se
Grades:
4th - 7th
I Survived THE DESTRUCTION OF POMPEII Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In
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3rd - 5th
I Survived THE DESTRUCTION OF POMPEII Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
47 Days, Number the Stars, Boy in Striped Pajamas Bundle WW2: Chapter Questions
140+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources provides chapter context questions w/ answer key for three young adult books: 47 Days, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and Number the Stars. All three works are perfect adaptations for middle and lower high school students to access and suplement instruction about World War II and the European front. Students will be able to build their skills of character analysis and development, author's purpose, and word choice. My students love reading abo
Grades:
4th - 9th
Number the Stars Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains the NO PREP Number the Stars Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement the Number the Stars Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An
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5th - 10th
Number the Stars WebQuest
A WebQuest to introduce the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
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4th - 7th
Copenhagen's Stock Exchange Adventure Fire - Reading with Interactive Activity!
Hey there, fellow educators! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey through time and history with your students? Look no further than our delightful digital, reading resource. Join us as we dive into the captivating tale of Copenhagen's historic stock exchange, Børsen, and its recent encounter with a fiery foe. Your students will be enthralled as they uncover fascinating facts about this architectural gem, dating all the way back to 1625!Highlights Include:Discover the rich cultural heri
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3rd - 6th
The ILIAD by Homer - comprehensive book study and activities
A detailed book study with resources. This includes for all 24 chapters:10 open questionsMultiple sets of 5 questions on the themes Multiple sets of 5 questions on the characters 10 inference questions and possible response10 critical thinking questions and possible responsesIn addition to this:a summary of the chaptera list of the keywords and their meanings in this chapterdescription about the themesdescription about the characters All files in word format for easy editingAll answers are inclu
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - Comprehensive book studies and guides
The Odyssey by Homer - comprehensive book study and activities
A detailed book study with resources. This includes for all 24 chapters:10 open questionsMultiple sets of 5 questions on a range of themes Multiple sets of 5 questions on a range of characters 10 inference questions and possible response10 critical thinking questions and possible responsesIn addition to this:a summary of the chaptera list of the keywords and their meanings in this chapterdescription about the themesdescription about the characters All files in word format for easy editingAll ans
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3rd - 12th
Also included in:Â Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - Comprehensive book studies and guides
A Tribute to Chernobyl" POEM: Radiant Memories for April 26th! Kids FUN Reading
Here is a poignant poem that reflects on the tragic events of the Chernobyl disaster. It captures the sorrow and resilience of the affected communities, paying tribute to the lives lost and the heroes who bravely responded to the crisis. Through vivid imagery and emotive language, the poem honors the enduring legacy of Chernobyl and the lessons learned from the catastrophe.How Pupils Can Use It:- Pupils can read and analyze the poem to deepen their understanding of the Chernobyl disaster and its
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3rd - 6th
Stonehenge - History, reading comprehension
Non-fiction reading practice. Articles at 3 reading levels. Each level is marked. Perfect for differentiated instruction in the classroom.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Bartali's Bicycle - Book Companion - 3rd - 5th - Printable and Digital
Another Nonfiction book to add to your collection. This book started a great conversation with my students so I decided I needed to make a book companion to go with it! This product includes: Build Background with a "Before you Read" questionnaire Vocabulary Page Describing Bartali -Traits Sequencing SortWriter's Workshop Online Resources Page All pages are designed to be printable or digital.
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3rd - 5th
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Anne Frank by Alexandra Zapruder - National Geographic Kids Reader
This resource is a seven page PDF document with activities to do based on the text Anne Frank by Alexandra Zapruder. This document contains six worksheets for students.This text is a National Geographic Kids Reader. The book we used was Level 4 however we understand that some levels differ depending on the country where the text is published.The activities allow the students to reinforce their understanding of the life of Helen Keller by completing activities that work with this text. There are
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Anne Frank Book Bundle - Worksheets for 3 Books - Second World War
The Montgolfier Brothers: Balloon Flight CLUES-in-CONTEXT Rebus - SimpleLitRebus
Sequencing Practice! Context Clues! A REBUS that is an INFORMATIONAL TEXT about the first balloon flight! Also get discussion questions, a crossword puzzle, a word search, writing prompt, and three differentiated TESTS! This CLUES-in-CONTEXT rebus is about the Montgolfier brothers who invented balloon flight. But students can’t complete reading the rebus until they place eight words found below the word pictures into the rebus correctly. This exercise can be done on paper or in a web-based class
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in:Â Inventors Rebus Bundle - CLUES-in-CONTEXT Rebuses - SimpleLitRebus
Little People, Big Dreams - Pablo Picasso by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
This resource is an eight page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Little People, Big Dreams - Pablo Picasso by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Teresa Bellon. This document contains six worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension, sequencing and research activities plus a fill-in puzzle. The first six pages of this resource are for student use and the last
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2nd - 5th
Little People, Big Dreams Hans Christian Andersen by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
This resource is an eight page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Little People, Big Dreams - Hans Christian Andersen by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and maxine Lee-Mackie. This document contains six worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension questions, sequencing and research activities plus a fill-in puzzle. The first six pages of this resource are for
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2nd - 5th
Martin Luther and the Christmas Tree Short Story Book
This is an illustrated short story book all about Martin Luther and the first Christmas Tree. It would be great for read aloud in the Christmas season.
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K - 3rd
Lesson Flow WW2 PYP Key concepts - Inquiry - literature circles
Lesson plan about the end of WW2 and key momentsIncludes:-Key concepts from the PYP (perspective, connections, causes, consequences)-A Kagan structure (Mix Pair Share)-Literature circle roles-Success criteriasMaterial needed: GetEpic or another book about the causes / consequences of the WW2(Colorful & black and white print-friendly versions available)Other documents you might like:No Prep - Organizing a class debate planner rubric and speaking promptsLow prep 5 Paragraph Essay - Graphic Org
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5th
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The Caves at Lascaux: A no-prep printable packet!
The Caves at Lascaux is a 3-page packet, containing an easy-to-read, informational text and real photographs of the caves in France. Ready to print, easy to use, nothing else needed to learn about this amazing archeological discovery!Page 1: text, photos and a map of FrancePage 2: text, photos and factsPage 3: Extension: A writing activity and a comprehension questions--------------------------------------keywords: France, Archeology, discoveries, caves, reading, informational text, non-fiction
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2nd - 4th
NUMBER THE STARS BY LOIS LOWRY: A VOCABULARY PUZZLE
This is a novel based vocabulary puzzle. Deciphering sharpens students skills! It is fun and challenging. This historical fiction novel is a commentary on the tragedy of World War II. Use this as a supplemental activity within the novel study. An answer key is provided. Also, there is a famous applicable quote by Thomas Jefferson that all students can read! Thanks ever so much for visiting!
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4th - 8th, Staff
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On Becoming a Knight
A short classroom skit that teaches the children how a boy of 7 transforms into a knight.
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2nd - 4th
"The Impossible Journey" Discussion Questions and QUIZ
This is a set of discussion questions and a quiz to use when teaching the novel "The Impossible Journey" by Gloria Whelan. There are seven readings, each with 4 - 5 questions to assess students' ability to understand and interpret the story. This is a wonderful story to use when teaching students about European History or the Russian Revolution. The 9 question quiz includes character descriptions and short answer questions. There is no answer key included with this material. This book is a seque
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4th - 8th
The Odyssey by Homer - book study and activities FREE SAMPLE
A sample - full free resources for chapter 1. This includes:10 open questionsMultiple sets of 5 questions on the themes Multiple sets of 5 questions on the characters 10 inference questions and possible response10 critical thinking questions and possible responsesIn addition to this:a summary of the chaptera list of the keywords and their meanings in this chapterdescription about the themesdescription about the characters All files in word format for easy editingAll answers are included.The full
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4th - 12th
Luther: Echoes of the Hammer
This is a worksheet packet to accompany the graphic novel "Luther: Echoes of the Hammer" about the life of Martin Luther. It could also be used in a class teaching about the Lutheran Reformation.
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5th - 10th
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Find European History resources | TPT
Take your students on a journey through European history with TPT! If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about European history, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re teaching about the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, or the World Wars, there are plenty of high-quality TPT resources at your fingertips to teach European history to your students.
European history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about European history:
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for various eras in European history. For example, you could have students navigate through a handful of centers or stations to help them learn about different elements of the Renaissance period, including influential cities, leaders, and artists. Or, to help them learn about the key figures and milestones of the French Revolution.
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about European history, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in Europe and how European countries have expanded (and fallen) over time. For example, you could have students make maps of Europe before and after World War I to identify how the conflict impacted Europe.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about European history is through historical documents, letters, diaries, art, and literature. Encourage students to use these firsthand accounts to gain a deeper understanding about European people and events. For instance, you can have students read excerpts from the works of Enlightenment philosophers — like Mary Wollstonecraft — and how they contributed to the political thinking of the time.
Research Projects
Have students research and present on a specific topic of European history, like the Age of Exploration. For example, ask students to choose a famous European Explorer to research, and have them write a short biography of that person or create a short video or presentation about their achievements and legacy.
Frequently asked questions for teaching European history
What is taught in European history?
In European history courses, students are taught about the cultural, economic, political, and social milestones that shaped Europe from the Middle Ages until the present.
What types of European History resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of European history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from interactive notebooks to gallery walks.
How do I find European history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing European history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for European history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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