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Common Core WHST.11-12.1d resources under $5
Who was Jack the Ripper? HISTORY MYSTERY
Can your students decide who Jack the Ripper was out of a cast of 12 suspects?In this lesson they will compare and evaluate 12 possible suspects before deciding on the most likely guilty person. They will then justifying their decision both verbally and in writing. The lesson works as a knockout tournament, comparing two suspects at a time. They must apply the background information presented to them along with the suspect cards to come up with the most plausible answer. It is great for develo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Close Reading and Speech Writing Lesson
Make your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. a literacy lesson with a primary source. Students complete a close reading of Dr. King's prophetic speech “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top” and use their reading as inspiration for their own writing. In pre-reading activities, students learn about the context of the speech and define vocabulary. Next, they complete an activity to understand allusions, and then after reading the speech, they analyze its structure using a graphic organizer. They use the sa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bundle: Writing with Mentor Texts - American Authors
Martin Luther KING Jr v MALCOLM X Speech Comparison Activity print & digital
In this rigorous lesson, students will compare the ideologies of Martin Luther King, Jr, and Malcolm X by reading two famous speeches, “A Letter from a Birmingham Jail” by MLK and, “A Message to the Grassroots” by Malcolm X. Students will answer questions related to each speech and then complete a compare and contrast “Y” chart. Both Print & Digital (Google Drive) versions are included! Perfect for Distance Learning.Buyer FeedbackThis activity was truly the best $3 that I have spent on here.
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9th - 12th
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Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble
Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating rules and policy for our classroom. This student-led activity has always proven to be a success! Each student's voice is heard as they actively engaged in crafting of an official document for the class. The process begins as students are grouped to dr
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6th - 12th
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Writing Resources Bundle for SEQ + Civic Literacy Essay-US History Regents Prep
Writing Resources Bundle for SEQ + Civic Literacy Essay-US History Regents Prep + Bonus Grading Rubric! Elevate your students' writing proficiency with the ultimate writing resources bundle, encompassing an engaging presentation, writing guides, graphic organizers, checklists, and grading rubrics tailored to Short Essay Questions and Civic Literacy essay prompts. This comprehensive bundle is curated to foster analytical thinking and refined writing skills in secondary students. These resources w
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7th - 12th
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FEDERALISTS v ANTIFEDERALISTS | Group Project | Review Game | Assessment
Your students will be challenged with this fun and creative group project. Students will work with groups to create a large position-paper poster project about the Federalists or Anti-Federalists to be able to understand the ideologies related to the ratification of the Constitution. Both printable and digital versions are included."One of my ss favorite projects of the semester!" KasiAfter groups create their projects students will participate in a gallery walk of the projects while completin
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9th - 12th
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The Rise of Imperial Japan - World War Two - Digital & Print!
This resource provides teachers with all the materials necessary to teach the history of totalitarianism, militarism and imperialism in Japan before WW2.This resource includes:In-depth and engaging article on the rise of militarism and totalitarianism in Japan, highlighting major events from the WW1 to the beginning of WW2Handout that promotes historical thinking concepts, focusing on analysis of historical significance - students are required to think critically about the information in the rea
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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History of MEXICAN IMMIGRATION | Cooperative Reading Activity | Print & Digital
In this student-centered, engaging activity, your secondary students will be able to understand the impact of Mexican Immigration in the United States from the turn of the century until 2000. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions are included! This activity follows the GRR (Gradual Release of Responsibility) model. First, the entire class, together, will read about immigration from 1900-1941 and complete the corresponding graphic organizer describing the “push” and “pull” factors that
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9th - 12th
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Black History and Social Justice | TED Talks Lessons
Intriguing resources to engage your students in reading, listening, and writing activities. Your students will love pondering higher-level questions regarding civil justice - which will culminate in writing a court Motion (with authentic Rules of Court guidelines).Each lesson is accompanied by a link to an episode of TED Talks: “We Need to Talk About an Injustice” by Bryan Stevenson, “Color Blind or Color Brave” by Mellody Hobson, and “The Danger of Silence” by Clint Smith. These fascinating spe
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8th - 11th
The Atomic Bombing of Japan & End of WW2: A Complete Lesson - Digital & Print!
This 2 day lesson is an integral part of any World War Two history unit. Please note: if you have already purchased our WORLD WAR 2 CANADA UNIT, this lesson is already included therein.Students will learn about the last months of WW2, including the Manhattan Project, the Potsdam Conference, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the postwar Tokyo Trials.Students will analyze primary and secondary sources both justifying and condemning the atomic bombing of Japan. By the end of the les
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Rise of Hitler and the Nazis - World War Two - Digital & Print
This resource provides history teachers with all the materials necessary to teach the rise of Hitler and the Nazis in Germany before WW2.This resource includes:In-depth and engaging article on the rise of Hitler and the Nazis in Germany, highlighting major events from World War One until Hitler's seizure of power in the 1930s.Handout that promotes historical thinking concepts, focusing on analysis of historical significance - students need to think critically about the information in the reading
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Rise of Mussolini and Fascism - World War Two - Digital & Print!
This resource provides history teachers with all the materials necessary to teach the rise of Mussolini and Fascism in Italy before World War 2.This resource includes:In-depth and engaging article on the rise of Mussolini and the Fascist Party in Italy, highlighting major events from World War One to the beginning of World War TwoHandout that promotes historical thinking, focusing on analysis of historical significance - students need to think critically about information in the reading!Document
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Public Service Announcement Project *UPDATED FOR DL*
***UPDATE: NOW INCLUDES A GOOGLE SLIDE PRESENTATION TO PRESENT THE PROJECT TO STUDENTS! ALSO UPDATED ARE NEW TEACHER DIRECTIONS, STUDENT DIRECTIONS, AND RUBRIC FOR DISTANCE LEARNING. You will still all the same documents directed towards in person learning.Public Service Announcement (PSA) ProjectYour students will love creating PSAs about topics that affect high school students! This can also be easily edited for any grade level! Use the google doc to change the directions to match your student
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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President KENNEDY- Domestic Policy LECTURE Speech Analysis Print & Digital
This engaging presentation about the domestic policy of the Presidency of John F. Kennedy will sure to keep your students' attention. Students will also analyze FDR's Inaugural Speech. Both printable and digital versions are included. Buyer Feedback"This is great! I love, love, love the student interaction in the lecture presentation. The pictures and questions allow students to connect to the president, who represents JFK. Pretty comprehensive of JFK's time in office and aligns perfectly with c
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: MODERN AMERICA| BUNDLE | Print & Digital |JFK-Trump| Grades 8-12
Paired Texts - Preamble, Bill of Rights, Speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In this lesson, which incorporates science of reading strategies, students complete close readings of the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and a speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to analyze a central idea.This 26-page printable resource includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidecontextual reading guidesthink alo
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9th - 12th
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The Holocaust: Complete Lesson - Digital & Print!
The Holocaust can be a daunting topic for any teacher, but it is essential to any World War Two history unit. This resource contains everything you need to teach a comprehensive, informed, engaging and meaningful lesson on the tragedy of the Holocaust.If all materials are used, this lesson will take 2-3 days to complete.Students will learn about the following topics: Antisemitism in European history before the NazisNazi "racial antisemitism"Anti-Jewish Boycott in Nazi GermanyThe Nuremberg Race L
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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USHG SEQ #1 Outlines & Sample Essay
Help your students hone their writing skills in preparation for the USHG New Framework Regents with this set of outlines and sample essay! The first outline provides sentence starters for your students who need the most scaffolding, and a second outline in a checklist format for your learners who are ready to develop their own sentences. Both outlines follow the same format based on the Score of 5 Rubric for SEQ #1 and can be seen in action through the provided sample essay. This is a great res
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7th - 11th
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Types and Forms of Government Differentiated Writing Activities
This is the perfect summative assessment after you have taught types of government! These differentiated writing activities include activities and writing prompts for three levels in the classroom. Level A-Students evaluate types of government Level B-Students respond to a quote and use a reading passage for evidenceLevel C- Students watch a video and respond to a hypothetical scenario.Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Visit my website
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6th - 12th
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The Rise of Stalin in the Soviet Union - World War Two - Digital & Print!
This resource provides history teachers with all the materials necessary to teach the rise of Stalin and Totalitarianism in the Soviet Union before World War 2.This resource includes:In-depth and engaging article on the rise of Stalin in the USSR, highlighting major events from the Russian Revolution in 1917 to the beginning of World War Two.Handout that promotes historical thinking, focusing on analysis of historical significance - students need to think critically about information in the read
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Exploration & Colonization: The 3 G's of Motivation
This product was designed to help introduce three main sources for motivation, the 3 G's (God, Gold, and Glory - aka the 3 F's: fame, faith, & fortune) especially in relation to the Age of Exploration and the colonization of the Americas. This product includes the following:⭐Google Slides friendly version for digital learning!⭐A hyperlinked table of contents for easy navigationA vocabulary page color-coded by slideShort close-readings for background information, including a page each for God
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Slavery Unit Bundle
Civil Rights Movement DBQ and Civic Literacy Essay-US History Regents Prep
Civil Rights Movement DBQ and Civic Literacy Essay-US History Regents PrepUnlock the potential of your students' critical thinking and document analysis skills with the comprehensive Civic Literacy Essay designed around the new framework for the US History Regents course in New York. This comprehensive resource takes a fresh approach to the traditional DBQ (Document-Based Question) essays, aligning perfectly with the updated framework for the Regents exam.Description:The Civic Literacy Essay off
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9th - 12th
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AP® US Government Unit 4.6 - Evaluating Public Opinion Data
Unit 4.6 of the AP® curriculum focuses on opinion polls, and how pollsters' various methods impact the credibility, reliability and accuracy of their work.This eight-question short answer worksheet is designed to help students better understand the unique place that public opinion polls hold in US politics. Working with a suggested reading from the Brookings Institution* the exercise challenges students to understand why most Americans distrust polls yet still consider them important. What funct
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
The Crusades Simulation
Hi, friends and welcome!I'm so excited to share this resource with you!! This is my immersive, real-world, hands-on The Crusades Simulation. This simulation aims to immerse students in the historical context and complexities of the Crusades, a series of religious and military campaigns that took place during the Middle Ages. By assuming the roles of key figures and factions, students will analyze historical events, make critical decisions, and explore the impact of the Crusades on societies, c
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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extra credit assignments ela, Brown v. Board of Education reading comprehension
extra credit assignments ela, Brown v. Board of Education reading comprehensionEmbrace the power of visual learning and make history come alive with this Infographic Assignment focusing on some of the most significant trials in history! I always find this assignment rewarding for my students. This product is a great collaborative activity during Banned Books Week or Read Across America, but it works well anytime.This is not just another assignment—it’s an engaging, interactive journey. Examples
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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