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Close reading Common Core RH.6-8.3 resources
13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
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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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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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:Â Civil War Activities and Worksheets Printable and Digital Unit Bundle
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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Black Out Poetry Civil Rights Reading, Writing & Art Project
Resource for Black History Month and Martin Luther King, Jr. DayThe purpose of these activities is to help students read deeply while reading excerpts from historical civil rights speeches. So often, civil rights leaders like Dr. King are discussed as if they were super heroes. They are, in a sense, super heroes. But it’s important for students to realize that they were also regular people, often with very humble beginnings who found themselves in situations, environments and racist conflicts th
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5th - 7th
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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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 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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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:Â Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
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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Discovering our Past A History of the United States Textbook Reading Activities
This resource is perfectly compatible with the textbook Discovering our Past: A History of the United States. Perfect for nightly homework assignments, independent study, and sub plans! Print these as homework packets or assign them online! Google compatible!These chapter by chapter resources are perfect to use in your class as a reading comprehension tool and focuses students on the key ideas, section by section. Each chapter assignment includes a vocabulary list, one page per section of the ch
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6th - 9th
Annexing Hawaii Reading Comprehension, Document Analysis, Exit Ticket, Key
This scaffolded lesson on the annexation of Hawaii is ready to be printed and taught during your Imperialism Unit.Includes: reading comprehension with guided questions, primary source analysis, political cartoon analysis, vocab matching, true/false, and sequencing events. I use this lesson during my Imperialism Unit with my middle school and high school students as an introduction to American annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. Special education students really connect/engage with the political
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Imperialism & American Expansion Unit Bundle - US History
Design a Medieval Times Castle PBL | Middle Ages Reading & Math Activities
Want to give your students a fun understanding of various elements of the Middle Ages while incorporating some math and reading comprehension skills too? This is the resource is for you!Step back in time with this Project-Based Learning activity. Conquer the Middle Ages with this differentiated resource that uses elements of the Architect Design Process as well as Depth and Complexity where students further enhance learning with:Activity 1a and 1b | ASK | Read | ”Exploring 5 World Famous Castles
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â MIDDLE AGES Project-Based Learning Reading Comprehension and MATH BUNDLE
The First Thanksgiving Reading and Math Activities - A Thanksgiving Mini Unit
Cover the First Thanksgiving respectfully, without losing valuable class time. This math and reading print and digital activity features a two-page reading passage on the very first Thanksgiving day dinner in 1621 when the pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in the new world. Read about their relationship with the Wampanoag Native Americans and the real first dinner. The reading passage connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography a
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Passages Multiple Curriculum History Minute No Prep Activities
Annexation of Texas & The Mexican American War Reading, U.S EXPANSION
This is resource is a great reading comprehension that covers the annexation of Texas and the start of the Mexican-American War. This assignment is great to give during your Unit on U.S Expansion & the Mexican-American War. Easy to assignment and Print Ready! Students can work independently or as a guided reading assignment.
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7th - 10th
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S Convention Speech, Full Text and Study/Distance Learning
As the Constitutional Convention approached a vote on the work they'd done, Ben Franklin gave an impassioned speech which helped with its passage. The points he made are as valuable today as they were then. This lesson for his speech includes:- The full text of the speech, side-by-side with focus questions,- First Impressions page/graphic organizer,- Word Study pages- Essential Question student handout- Answer KeysAligns with CCSS, ELA Reading Informational 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10;and WHST 2I
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7th - 11th
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA by Brenda Woods. With over 90+ 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, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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5th - 7th
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Mount Rushmore and South Dakota Unit - History and Reading - Print and Digital
Talk a walk into the history of Mt. Rushmore and explore its past and the work behind its carving in South Dakota. Read about the four presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln) who adorn the mountain and how they were selected for the project.This resource features a two-page article on the history of Mt. Rushmore, its carving in South Dakota, and the men and women who carved the monument to our presidents and our nation. This connects to a cross-curricular integrated history
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Passages Multiple Curriculum History Minute No Prep Activities
The Story That Cannot Be Told Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Story That Cannot Be Told by J. Kasper Kramer. With over 150+ 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, projects and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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7th - 9th
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"I Have a Dream" Speech Review, Test, or Worksheet and Detailed Answer Key
This "dream" assessment provides a comprehensive review of Martin Luther King's famous speech. Students will have the chance to look at the piece from both a historical and literary perspective as they analyze what this famous civil rights leader espoused. From rhetorical devices to symbols, imagery, diction, and inferences, readers will gain a true understanding of the profound contents of "I Have A Dream." Teachers may also utilize an on-line video of MLK's speech as students read the conten
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Front Desk Pre-Reading Resources
The Front Desk pre-reading resources will build your students’ understanding of the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, a topic that shapes the novel. By developing an understanding of this history, students will be able to engage with the themes of Front Desk in a thoughtful way. Instead of learning the characters’ experiences as isolated incidences, they will build their capacity to see these events on a continuum of history that continues to shape and influence society today.
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Front Desk Novel Study
Election Day reading comprehension passage and questions - vocabulary, main idea
You want your upper elementary students to learn about the Presidential Election in the United States but they need to work on reading comprehension skills, too. This reading passage is where Civics and Social Studies meet close reading, with Escape Room challenges! Not only do they build background knowledge, but they'll also work on comprehension skills like words in context and main idea and detail.This low-prep resource requires no special equipment, boxes, or locks. Just print it and you
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4th - 6th
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Machu Picchu Peru Unit | South America | Reading Passage and More
This fun, no-prep resource features a two-page article on Machu Picchu, its purpose, and its discovery. It then connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography and math as well. This printable packet is great for sub plans or bell ringers and is just one lesson in a new series, called History Minutes. Test drive this resource with a free portion, available at the following link.Included in this resource:How to Guide2-Page Reading on Machu
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Close Reading Passages Multiple Curriculum History Minute No Prep Activities
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