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Common Core RI.8.2 dbqs
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Full Unit Bundle Distance Learning
✮✮✮ Combine fun with inquiry, investigation, and critical thinking ✮✮✮This unit is all laid out and ready for you to implement in your classroom!The first part of this Unit has students study the causes and effects of the French and Indian War. The first part of this unit provides an introduction to point of view for students. Students review three voices from the past discussing their claim to land in the Ohio River valley and then discuss who had the most justified claim through their exit tic
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6th - 9th
Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity!
Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity!This Feudalism lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Feudalism activity, students navigate throughout the room to uncover details at 7 different stations about the similarities and differences between European and Japane
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5th - 8th
Causes of the Revolutionary War Inquiry Essay Events Leading to the Revolution
An authentic inquiry for the real world classroom! Students investigate the events leading towards the Revolutionary War and discuss who should be blamed for the outbreak of the Revolutionary War - the colonists or the British - through an essay. The students will investigate many forms of colonial protest along with the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. This inquiry combines hands on interactive investigations with critical thinking and assessment. My students love this unit! There are
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6th - 9th
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Modern Era 1970s 80s 90s 2000 Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets
Guide your students through the struggles of our recent Presidents, from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump with a focused analysis of up to 7 different primary source documents using the effective HIPPOS method! This resource also comes in Google Slide format for a paperless option!Featured Presidents:Richard NixonGerald FordJimmy CarterRonald ReaganGeorge W. BushBarak ObamaDonald Trump (BONUS!)The effective HIPPOS framework directly targets Common Core critical thinking skills:Historical ContextInt
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
The Annexation of the Philippines Primary Source Analysis Critical Thinking
For this lesson, students will be analyzing varying points of view regarding the annexation of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. A slideshow provides an overview of the events of the war. Then, students participate in mini-challenges to analyze the documents provided. By categorizing and organizing the documents the students will see how the points of view compare and differ. They will also practice analyzing those documents. There are three different kinds of exit ticket choices i
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Part 2 U.S. History Curriculum Middle School GROWING BUNDLE
Crash Course Quilt: Alternative to Traditional DBQ Essay
Do your students love John Green’s Crash Course videos!?!? Well, this alternative project is inspired by the series and may be used in place of a traditional document based question (DBQ) essay.
After reading a chapter in the textbook, reviewing primary sources, or completing a unit, students will create a “quilt” using index cards. This printable file contains the directions for the front and back of each card. (4” x 6” index cards are recommended.) A rubric and student samples (fronts only)
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8th - 11th
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Cancel Culture: Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Assessment, Activities, Rubrics & More
Unlock the Conversations of Tomorrow, Today!Are you ready to introduce your students to one of the most gripping and relevant discussions in our society? Our "Dive into Cancel Culture" lesson plan is tailor-made for secondary educators, eager to spark critical thinking, debate, and understanding around a topic that's shaping our digital and real-world landscapes.Inside Your Comprehensive Toolkit:Dynamic PowerPoint Presentation (40 mins): Jumpstart the dialogue with an engaging presentation desig
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Samurai and Bushido" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point define and detail the Samurai and the Code of Bushido by which they lived. Also, the legacy of both and the samurai's connection to Zen are clarified. Activities and Multiple Choice, as well as, Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 30-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: "Hagakure" (The Book of the Samurai) - Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessment
Grades:
5th - 9th
Primary Source Readings from the American Revolution (1750-1783)
This download contains a series of primary source documents that exposes the student to the actual words of pivotal figures during the American Revolution. Included are the following primary sources:
Memoir on the English Aggression (1750)
A Soldier’s Diary (1755)
Proclamation of 1763
The Sugar Act (1764)
Patrick Henry Word Cloud (1775)
The Battle at Lexington Green (1775)
Letter from George Washington (1775)
Abigail Adams Letter (1775)
King George III Address to Parliament (1775)
Common
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7th - 12th
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"Amerigo Vespucci" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The Article and Power Point feature a brief biography of Amerigo Vespucci ... his life - his significance - his legacy. Activities and Document Based Question - Common Core Aligned Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Biography- 19-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: from "Letter from Amerigo..."- Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows stude
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5th - 9th
Article One Close Reading Activity - Legislative Branch - Congress - Google Comp
Legislative Branch Article One Close Read Activity Using Article One of the United States Constitution, students will read the document using the “close read” techniques and annotations. After reading the document, students will answer analysis questions about what the text says and what the text means. This lesson is a great addition to any Legislative Branch lesson and allows students to connect the Constitution document to the practice of lawmaking and the modern legislative branch of the Uni
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: The Legislative Branch / Congress Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Saved by an Indian Maiden (1608) - Reading Comprehension & Annotation
Captain John Smith of Jamestown had been captured by Powhatan warriors and taken to meet Wahunsenacawh, otherwise known as “King Powhatan.” What happens next is described by Smith in the text below. This resource details an encounter between two of the most famous characters in American history, John Smith and Pocahontas. This assignment will provide in depth discussion and reflection upon one of the most well known and most debated events in the American past. Students will also be encouraged
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6th - 12th
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5-3-1 Summarizing/Analysis Graphic Organizer
Helpful for students who need help with summarizing/finding the main idea of a text or visual source, this graphic organizer can be used to analyze nonfiction texts, fictional texts, and primary source documents for social studies. This strategy helps students to flesh out the main ideas of a text, video, or visual source by providing a guide for analysis. This activity encourages academic discussion; promoting partner work for the completion of some portions of the activity. Used with my fifth
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MS Common Core Guided Reading Questions for Reading, Language, and Writing
The provided middle school guided reading stems provide Common Core level questions or statements that teachers can use to help students pause and reflect as they read complex literary and informational texts. The questions are rigorous and require students to use evaluation and analysis-level skills as they read. The question stems reflect the wording and rigor from numerous state test preparation materials and other teacher-created stems. Teachers can use these Common Core guided reading st
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6th - 8th
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Articles (3) + Higher Order Thinking Questions for Grades 7-9: Baroque Composers
J.S. Bach, Frideric Handel, and Domenico Scarlatti.Give your students the opportunity to learn a unique perspective on these critically important Baroque-Era composers.
Together, these three original articles from IndieMusicTeacher provide students vital practice in answering higher order questions. Students are asked to determine author's purpose, make inferences, draw conclusions, and make connections (text to self and text to text).
These brief but engaging essays are written by an author
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7th - 9th
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Mini DBQ: Views on Slavery at the Constitutional Convention
This lesson is a smaller version of a DBQ Essay, to help students practice the skills they will need for a full DBQ essay. It includes 5 sources instead of the traditional 7 and asks students to write a paragraph instead of an entire essay. The assignment asks students to answer the question: What were the beliefs of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention in regard to the legality of slavery and the international slave trade? This lesson comes with an extensive answer key. The notes shee
Grades:
8th - 10th
History Alive! 8th Grade Unit 3 Supplements: Constitution and Bill of Rights
These are great Critical Thinking and small group Discussion Questions that coincide with History Alive! The U.S. Through Industrialism. Included with the Critical Thinking Questions (CTQ's) are vocabulary words from the chapters (ID's) that are meant to be answered in multiple sentences to induce further classroom discussions. These are basic pages to compliment the 3rd unit. The CTQ's make great ideas for short essays or test questions as well! Study guides and assessment included.
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8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History - Entire Year of Supplemental Materials!
History Alive! 8th Grade Unit 7 Supplements: Big Business & Immigration
These are great Critical Thinking and small group Discussion Questions that coincide with History Alive! The U.S. Through Industrialism. Included with the Critical Thinking Questions (CTQ's) are vocabulary words from the chapters (ID's) that are meant to be answered in multiple sentences to induce further classroom discussions. These are basic pages to compliment the 7th unit. The CTQ's make great ideas for short essays or test questions as well! Study guides and assessment included..
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8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History - Entire Year of Supplemental Materials!
History Alive! 8th Grade Unit 2 Supplements: American Revolution
These are great Critical Thinking and small group Discussion Questions that coincide with History Alive! The U.S. Through Industrialism. Included with the Critical Thinking Questions (CTQ's) are vocabulary words from the chapters (ID's) that are meant to be answered in multiple sentences to induce further classroom discussions. These are basic pages to compliment the 2nd unit. The CTQ's make great ideas for short essays or test questions as well! Study guides and assessment included.
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8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History - Entire Year of Supplemental Materials!
Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" Analysis Questions
This document has instructions for while students are reading to help with their understanding of the text. It also contains 10 questions which require students to analyze the speech and decipher the meaning, structure, tone, emphasis and importance of this iconic speech. This can be done in class, as an exit ticket or as a homework assignment.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Consumerism (2-week Unit)
Includes high level questions, vocabulary lists, vocabulary quizzes (standard and modified for EC), and/or comprehension tests for two articles, a video, and a short story. I often do this unit before the holidays so students have a context for it.
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6th - 9th
"Why Videos Go Viral" TED Talk Questions
This product includes the transcript of the TED Talk "Why Videos Go Viral" by Kevin Allocca as well as ten multiple-choice questions. The multiple choice questions address author's purpose, central idea, summary, and analyzing the meanings of unknown words.
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6th - 9th
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History Alive! 8th Grade Unit 5 Supplements: A Divided Nation
These are great Critical Thinking and small group Discussion Questions that coincide with History Alive! The U.S. Through Industrialism. Included with the Critical Thinking Questions (CTQ's) are vocabulary words from the chapters (ID's) that are meant to be answered in multiple sentences to induce further classroom discussions. These are basic pages to compliment the 5th unit. The CTQ's make great ideas for short essays or test questions as well! Study guides and assessment included..
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8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History - Entire Year of Supplemental Materials!
History Alive! 8th Grade Unit 8 Supplements: Expansionism and World War I
These are great Critical Thinking and small group Discussion Questions that coincide with History Alive! The U.S. Through Industrialism. Included with the Critical Thinking Questions (CTQ's) are vocabulary words from the chapters (ID's) that are meant to be answered in multiple sentences to induce further classroom discussions. These are basic pages to compliment the 8th unit. The CTQ's make great ideas for short essays or test questions as well! Study guides and assessment included..
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8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History - Entire Year of Supplemental Materials!
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