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U.S. History Common Core SL.2.1 resources
I Survived HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 1776 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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I Survived THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD 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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I Survived THE JOPLIN TORNADO, 2011 - 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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Black History Month-Celebrating Black Excellence
Daily celebrations of Black History is the perfect way to celebrate & acknowledge the countless people who have & are continuing to have a major impact on our world. These daily celebrations are a great way to introduce to children many black voices that they may have never heard of before. It is so important to teach students Black History beyond slavery & the Civil Rights Movement.This resource includes:-28 days of celebrating Black excellence-Read Aloud's-Videos-Historical PhotosT
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PreK - 8th
I Survived THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE, 1871 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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Constitution Day Activities for K-3
Elevate teaching efforts with primary students to gain understanding on the abstract nature of our Constitution and its history. If you are scrambling for something to use for this daunting task that is informative, integrated, easy-to-prepare, and fun to use, look no further! You can begin with an original read aloud, use picture vocabulary cards, link to Internet resources (in teacher led tasks), and integrate with math and language tasks to round out your day. Students have a simple-to-read b
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K - 3rd
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I Survived THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, 1863 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Passport S.S. GRADE 2 (ALL 4 UNITS) (4) UNIT PLANS & (49) LESSON PLANS
GRADE 2 COMPLETE ALL 4 UNITS Passport Social Studies UNIT 1: Our Community's Geography: Unit Plan and 15 Lesson PlansUnit 2: New York City Over Time: Unit Plan and 13 Lesson Plans Unit 3: Urban, Suburban, & Rural Communities: Unit Plan and 8 Lesson PlansUnit 4: Rights, Rules and Responsibilities: Unit Plan and 13 Lesson Plans4 Unit Plans and 49 Lesson Plans= 53 Resources Included
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2nd
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I Survived THE ERUPTION OF MOUNT ST. HELENS Discussion Cards (Answers 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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I Survived THE BOMBING OF PEARL HARBOR Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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What Happened On September 11th? PowerPoint SlideShow
September 11th can be a difficult important part of history to teach to our students. This slideshow can serve a springboard for discussion for your students to better understand the events that occur, how it affected America and why we remember it today. Please feel free to provide me feedback or suggestions to better improve this slideshow. Thank you in advance for your purchase!
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2nd - 12th
U.S. Symbols in Brief
Here are 21 passages on American Symbols for sharing with students. Written to give brief information, not full lessons; these passages can be just the thing for distributive practice or to set up further research or lessons. There is a picture or photograph for each page to engage students, while a student/s or the teacher shares the passages. Use them to: enhance Morning Meetings, introduce a social studies lesson, pull out for review, practice oral reading of non-fiction texts, read in small
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: American Symbols | President's Day | Leader Roles | Voting BUNDLE
Magic Tree House REVOLUTIONARY WAR ON WEDNESDAY Discussion Cards (W/Answer Key)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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1st - 3rd
US Symbols Collaborative Learning Jigsaw Activity: American Symbols Group Work
This American Symbols Jigsaw Activity is a collaborative teaching strategy that encourages increased student engagement and participation as students learn about four US symbols.The Jigsaw Process:In a Jigsaw activity, students form small groups, where each member focuses on mastering a specific part of the topic. These groups then transition into expert groups, with members specializing in the same focus area. Afterward, students return to their original home groups and share their newfound exp
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2nd
Civil Rights Collaborative Learning Jigsaw Activity: Civil Rights Group Work
This Civil Rights Heroes Jigsaw Activity is a collaborative teaching strategy that encourages increased student engagement and participation as students learn about four Civil Rights Heroes.The Jigsaw Process:In a Jigsaw activity, students form small groups, where each member focuses on mastering a specific part of the topic. These groups then transition into expert groups, with members specializing in the same focus area. Afterward, students return to their original home groups and share their
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2nd
President's Venn-Diagram (leaders) George Washington/Abraham Lincoln
Venn-Diagram: Compare and contrast similarities and differences between two of our countries important leaders; George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Students cut and paste images that depict various well-known facts about the two presidents. This activity can be used on "Presidents day" or during a social studies lesson. Leaders Lives: Teachers will want to make sure students are familiar with facts about the president's childhoods, their adulthood and presidency. This lesson can also tie into
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1st - 3rd
No Prep Family Heritage Questionnaire | US History
Use this questionnaire to promote not only an understanding of history, but also to encourage positive family discussions! I use this every year at the beginning of my fifth grade history class. It helps to make the history of the United States personal to them! It is quick, easy, and the responses are often extremely deep and meaningful. I usually give them a week to complete the assignment, as students are required to ask an adult in their family at least three of the questions listed.Included
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Not Grade Specific
I Survived The Attacks of September 11 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE GALVESTON HURRICANE 1900 Discussion Cards (With Answer Key)
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 student
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE BATTLE OF D-DAY, 1944 * 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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Passport S.S. GRADE 2 Unit 2: NYC Over Time Unit Plan and ALL 13 Lesson Plans
This Grade 2 Unit Plan includes Essential Questions, CCSS, Vocabulary, Skills, Evaluation, Performance Task, Teaching Points with a Focus Question, Content Understandings, and Learning Experiences for every lesson, Enrichment Activities, Ell's and IEP opportunities, and Multiple Entry Points for: Unit 2: New York City Over TimeThese are Grade 2 complete and detailed lesson plans covering all of the components from the NYCDOE Pa
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2nd
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President's Day for Primary Grades
Celebrate President’s Day and learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and our current President. Read informative texts, organize ideas with graphic organizers--comparing and contrasting facts, practice vocabulary with worksheets, writing tasks, and more. Our President, Joe Biden, has graphic organizers for recording facts about him as well. Make this an informative and easy-on-you day with the parts of this resource. Updated 12-20.Included in this unit:⭐ Books to assemble— “Who Can be P
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K - 3rd
Also included in: American Symbols | President's Day | Leader Roles | Voting BUNDLE
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