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Free world history guided reading books
Outbreak of World War 2 Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the events surrounding the outbreak of the Second World War. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the war whilst developing their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions about the
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5th - 6th
Outbreak of World War 2 Close Reading Comprehension | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the events surrounding the outbreak of the Second World War. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the war whilst developing their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions about
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: World War II Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Outbreak of World War I Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A First World War close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch that revolves around the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the alliance and treaties around Europe, and the eventual outbreak of war. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about World War I whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printabl
Grades:
5th - 6th
13 Colonies | Colonial Regions Differentiated Readings | TEKS 8.3(B)
Engage your students in a captivating journey through American history with our comprehensive set of differentiated readings on the three colonial regions. This resource pack offers three versions tailored to different reading levels, ensuring that every student can access and comprehend the material effectively.Each reading includes a concise summary of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, providing a solid foundation for understanding their unique characteristics and contributions t
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6th - 8th
Global 1: The Scientific Revolution Guided Reading
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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9th - 11th
Also included in: Global 1: Complete Curriculum
The Holocaust: A Reading Comprehension
Elevate Resources presents this seven-page article on the holocaust (the Nazis, Hitler, Propaganda, Discrimination, Kristallnacht, Punishment, Memorials, etc) followed by 20 SATs style reading comprehension from assessment focuses: Word Meaning, Retrieval, Summarizing, Inference, Prediction, & Choice of Words to Enhance Meaning. Complete with answers.
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4th - 7th
Spanish American War: Puerto Rico- Free Reading Teach History That Matters
Only one year after Spain granted Puerto Rico self-rule, American troops raise the U.S. flag over the Caribbean nation, formalizing U.S. authority over the island’s one million inhabitants.In July 1898, near the end of the Spanish-American War, William McKinley launched U.S. forces to Puerto Rico, for an invasion of an 108-mile-long, 40-mile-wide island that was one of Spain’s two principal possessions in the Caribbean. With little resistance and only seven American deaths, U.S. troops were able
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8th - 12th
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Christ the Redeemer Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous wonder whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehensi
Grades:
5th - 6th
Global 1: Ferdinand Magellan Age of Exploration Reading & Socratic Seminar
Comprehensive guided reading packet on the exploits of Ferdinand Magellan during the Age of Exploration.
Two separate readings: One paints Magellan in a heroic light while the other makes him out to be a villain. Students are presented with points and counterpoints to argue one side or the other in a Socratic Seminar activity.
Packet includes compressed, simplified text covering key ideas with writing space for students to answer reading comp questions right on the page.
Each paragraph of info
Grades:
9th - 10th
Also included in: Global 1: Complete Curriculum
Unit 8 - Imperialism Guided Reading
The guided readings are adapted from state resources and study guides. They replace textbooks in my class. They provide a brief summary of every concept in a standard. Each unit covers two standards. I have one Guided reading per standard. They have unit assignment numbers of .2 & .3 for each unit. HEADINGS IN THIS READING; Forces of Unification, Otto Von Bismarck, German Unification, Japanese Unification, Meiji Restoration, Imperialism, Theory of Social Darwinism, Theory of White Man’s Burd
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Unit 8 - Industrialization & Imperialism- WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE
The Tale of Atalanta Reading Comprehension Passage
This reading passage ask students to identify a simile and metaphor within a text. This is a great Greek/Roman unit supplement that allows students to practice identifying rhetorical devices and read about an awesome female character in mythology!
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Not Grade Specific
Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire
This is a reading comprehension with questions on the rise of the Franks in Europe and the creation of the Carolingian dynasty in Europe. It also encompasses the spread of Christianity across Europe and the accomplishments of Charlemagne, or Charles the Great in establishing the Holy Roman Empire in Western Europe.
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Not Grade Specific
Spanish American War: The Philippines Free Reading Teach History That Matters
"Many Cubans, Filipinos, and Puerto Ricans had welcomed American intervention as a way of breaking Spain’s long hold on these colonies. Large planters looked forward to greater access to American markets, and local elites hoped that the American presence would fend off radical changes proposed by rebellious nationalist movements. Nationalists and labor leaders admired America’s democratic ideals and believed that American participation in the destruction of Spanish rule would lead to social refo
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8th - 12th
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Pride and Predjudice worksheet, group discussion, novel study freebie
Group Discussion Worksheet for Pride and PrejudiceEnhance your classroom discussions and critical thinking skills with this comprehensive group discussion worksheet tailored for the timeless literary masterpiece, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Designed for educators seeking to deepen students' engagement with the text, this resource offers a structured framework for collaborative exploration and analysis.Key Features:1. Comprehensive Analysis: Dive deep into the themes, characters, plot
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8th - 12th
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Unit 1 - Ancient India & China Guided Reading - SSWH2
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION:These guided readings are adapted from state resources and study guides. They replace textbooks in my class. They provide a brief summary of every concept in a standard. Each unit covers two standards. I have one Guided reading per standard. They have unit assignment numbers of .2 & .3 for each unit. To get the entire student portfolio check below. The readings cover a summary and sometimes have documents embedded into the reading. SPECIFIC TO THIS READINGThis
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Unit 1: Ancient Civilizations WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE
Cuba and the Spanish American War: Free Reading Teach History That Matters
The Spanish-American War of 1898 ended Spain’s colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere and secured the position of the United States as a Pacific power. U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. The United States also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict. Thus, the war enabled the United States to establish its predomina
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8th - 12th
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The Spanish American War and Guam Free Reading Teach History That Matters
The tiny western Pacific island of Guam has been a U.S. territory for over a century, and is considered a strategically important link between the U.S. and Asia. Yet given its significance, the story of how an island 6,000 miles from California became an American territory is surprisingly short.The only reason America annexed Guam and its Chamorro inhabitants all those years ago was because the U.S. was at war with Spain. When the Spanish American War broke out in April of 1898, Guam was under S
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8th - 12th
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A Night Divided Social Studies Guide
This guide will help teachers and students walk through the book looking at the historical context of the Cold War. Be the first to know about new products (all new products are free first 24 hours) and sales!!Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila!You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺Follow us on:History Hive - FacebookHistory Hive - PinterestHow to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:After you login go to your My Purchases
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6th - 8th
Construction of the Panama Canal: Free Reading Teach History That Matters
President Theodore Roosevelt oversaw the realization of a long-term United States goal—a trans-isthmian canal. Throughout the 1800s, American and British leaders and businessmen wanted to ship goods quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.Roosevelt on a digging machine during construction of the Panama Canal, circa 1908. The Canal Zone was governed by a rigid social hierarchy. Social standing, as well as salaries, were managed through a combination of army hierarchy and the z
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9th - 12th
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Japanese Response to Imperialism | Student Reading | FREE RESOURCE
Inquiry-style reading of Japanese responses to Imperialism in the late 19th century. This document covers the Meiji Restoration, Militarism, Nationalism, and Imperialism.Worksheet asks students to synthesize the reading, and paraphrase/quote its major points.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Unit 3 - Islamic Empires Guided Reading SSWH5
These guided readings are adapted from state resources and study guides. They replace textbooks in my class. They provide a brief summary of every concept in a standard. Each unit covers two standards. I have one Guided reading per standard. They have unit assignment numbers of .2 & .3 for each unit. To get the entire student portfolio check below. The readings cover a summary and sometimes have documents embedded into the reading. SPECIFIC TO THIS READINGThis reading covers standard SSWH5.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Unit 3 - Cross Cultural Exchange - WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE
Ancient World History--Intro to Egypt Article
Students will read a short informational text introducing them to Ancient Egypt and the three time periods. Students will be exposed to key vocabulary terms like pharaoh, Nile River, irrigation and fertile. In this activity, students will have to annotate the text and write a meaningful summary text, using key words/phrases that have already been preselected. This will show how well students comprehend the text.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Unit 5.3 - Age of Exploration Guided Reading SSWH10
These guided readings are adapted from state resources and study guides. They replace textbooks in my class. They provide a brief summary of every concept in a standard. Each unit covers two standards. I have one Guided reading per standard. They have unit assignment numbers of .2 & .3 for each unit. To get the entire student portfolio check below. The readings cover a summary and sometimes have documents embedded into the reading. MATCHING QUESTIONS:Mayan, Aztec, & Inca Guided ReadingHE
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Unit 5 - America's & Exploration - WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE
Guided Reading and MCQ activity for the Rise of Castro
Enhance your upper high school curriculum with our detailed teaching resource tailored for students investigating Castro’s rise to power and the Cuban Missile Crisis. This resource provides a thorough overview of Batista’s dictatorship, the inception of Castro’s M26 movement, his period in exile, and his eventual return to power. It also delves into Kennedy’s strategic responses and Castro’s alliances with the USSR, giving students a full spectrum of understanding.Designed to engage and assess,
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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