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6th grade government literature circles
Democracy! by Philip Bunting - 7 Worksheets - Government
This resource is an eight page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Democracy! by Philip Bunting. This document contains seven worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There is a worksheet on Athenian democracy, a timeline task, a worksheet on the three levels of government in Australia, a brainstorming activity, a survey sheet, voting questions and a worksheet on other forms o
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4th - 7th
1st Amendment Activity Bundle!
Dive deep into the fundamental principles of the First Amendment with our comprehensive educational bundle. From scenario analysis to a captivating web quest, this bundle is designed to enhance students' understanding of constitutional rights. Here's what each resource offers:1. First Amendment Scenarios: Immerse students in real-world situations where the First Amendment comes to life. Students will analyze diverse scenarios, identify the specific freedom at stake, and debate whether each actio
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6th - 12th
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Number the Stars Bundle
Number the Stars is the reason I wanted to teach upper elementary. It is my absolute favorite book to share with readers. This bundle includes a variety of resources that can be used in small groups or whole class for comprehension and extension. Number the Stars Trifold: Trifolds allow students to all work on the same “work” or task, but at their level. As students progress with their reading group, I provide them with trifolds that go with novels at their reading levels. Included in the produc
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4th - 6th
Among the Hidden Bundle
Among the Hidden has become one of my favorite books to recommend students and teach to kiddos I tutor. This bundle includes a variety of resources that can be used in small groups or whole class for comprehension and extension. Among the Hidden Trifold: Trifolds allow students to all work on the same “work” or task, but at their level. As students progress with their reading group, I provide them with trifolds that go with novels at their reading levels. Included in the product is also a writin
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4th - 6th
Camp Canberra by Krys Saclier - 13 Worksheets - Government / Landmarks
This resource is a 14 page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Camp Canberra by Krys Saclier and Cathy Wilcox. This document contains 13 worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are three pages of comprehension questions and various other worksheets based on some of the places that the students visit on their trip to Canberra. This book is an excellent resource to use to
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3rd - 6th
Australian Prime Ministers Match Cards
Immerse your students in the rich history of Australian Prime Ministers with this engaging resource. They will explore the names, years of service, and political party affiliations of each Prime Minister from Edmund Barton to Scott Morrison.Through a matching activity, students will identify the famous Australian icons associated with each Prime Minister and find the corresponding information. This interactive and informative resource will deepen their understanding of Australian politics
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5th - 8th
We Are Australians by Duncan Smith and Nicole Godwin - 7 Worksheets
This resource is a nine page PDF document with activities to do based on the book We Are Australians by Duncan Smith, Nicole Godwin and Jandamarra Cadd. This document contains 7 worksheets / activities for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are writing activities and an interviewing task.Education Australia has other resources available for purchase.
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3rd - 6th
Jason Reynolds' Stamped: Worksheets with Answer Notes for Every Chapter + More!
This is a fantastic book that everyone should read! This product includes worksheets for every chapter of the book, divided into sections for your ease. Each section includes sections for students to make connections, check for their understanding, analyze, and discuss. Each worksheet also has answer notes. Bonus material includes an EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation to accompany the worksheet and think beyond it with videos and more.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Giver-Bibliotherapy Unit
This unit provides you with ready-to-go, higher-level questions for The Giver by Lois Lowry. Originally intended to work as a bibliotherapy unit, this can easily be used in literature circles, or to spark whole-class discussions. If you are not familiar with bibliotherapy, please read the info. sheet included in the unit. I have also included a ready-to-go (make sure to change the name to yours!) parent letter to inform them of the unit. I think you will find this especially good for your G
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5th - 8th
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Landmark Cases of the US : Tinker V. Des Moines
This document consists of a project about an important case in the US History, Tinker V. Des Moines School district, providing a week's worth of lesson plans and work. An essay is also included consisting of an arguement from the Tinkers' side. This is a great project to give students a thorough understanding of the their First Amendment Rights and also the limitation upon it.
Grades:
6th - 12th
AVID Name Cards with Discussion Prompts
These name cards can be used over and over to elevate classroom conversations to the next level. Just fold in half length-wise, students add their names and you're set! These cards serve a dual purpose: They are great for getting to know a room (classic name placards), but also help to provide students with a script right in front of them that reinforces AVID concepts such as inquiry, collaboration, and development of academic language. The basic concept is that students can gauge wher
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6th - 12th
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Vote for Me by Krys Saclier - 6 Worksheets - Preferential Voting / Government
This resource is a seven page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Vote for Me (Vote 4 Me) by Krys Saclier and Cathy Wilcox. This document contains 6 worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension questions, a dictionary task and writing activities.This book is an excellent resource to help students understand how preferential voting works and is a wonderful t
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3rd - 6th
Pres. Barack Obama 2016 Speech at the Democratic Convention-Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention delivered in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 2016. This resource includes 85 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. U
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6th - 12th
The Last Newspaper Boy in America (by Sue Corbett) Reading Group Packet
This packet guides students through their reading of The Last Newspaper Boy in America, by Sue Corbett, in three parts while focusing on literary reading standards from the Common Core.
The Last Newspaper Boy in America is a great book for middle grade students. It is assessed as an 830L level. This book also pairs well with economic and government studies as the main characters are using democratic and capitalist means to try to save their newspaper route as well as promote economic growth in
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4th - 6th
The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama by Dr Sheila Kanani - 10 Worksheets
This resource is a twelve page PDF document with activities to do based on the book The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama by Dr Sheila Kanani and Sarah Walsh. This document contains ten worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are two pages of comprehension questions, an index activity, a word definition task and research activities plus writing activities. There is also an easy three
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Michelle Obama Book Bundle - Worksheets for 2 Books
George Washington Reading Book for grades 3 - 6 - A book of interesting facts
This reading book will not be your typical book for students to read. Instead of students reading typical information about George Washington they will be reading interesting facts about our first President. Many of these facts may not be facts students have heard of before.
After reading the information students will illustrate the book, then take it home to share with their family and see how much of the information their family has heard of before.
I hope you and your students will enjoy
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3rd - 6th
Ratifying the Constitution -- CLOZE Reading
Cloze reading is an instructional strategy where users are required to fill in the blanks within a passage with correct words from a word bank. Cloze reading is used to assess a student's understanding of vocabulary. Many teachers create cloze reading passages to assess student vocabulary and conceptual understanding. Cloze reading passages can be adjusted to specific content and/or grade level. This makes the learning more authentic. It also helps students find and make connections between key
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4th - 12th
Butter Battle for Cold War
Using the video story or book from Dr. Seuss- THE BUTTER BATTLE, this is a guide through the themes used that connect Dr. Seuss's criticism of the Cold War. This guide can be used in discussion, interactive comp books, and developed into an assessment. The final slides give examples for researching other elements of the Cold War.
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6th - 12th
China and Farmlands- A New Security Threat
This is an article about China and Farmlands being A New Security Threat to the U.S. and countries abroad. I have questions that go with the article and an answer key.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Literacy Circles for Social Studies Textbooks
Literacy Circles are designed to encourage group work on recording and explaining information from a section, or chapter, in a social studies textbook. Students will work collaboratively in teams to examine, analyze, and explain specific information from a subject areas textbook. Each student has a specific part to examine within the section/chapter, i.e., people, key events, vocabulary, primary sources, charts, maps and graphs, and then they share that information with their peers in their team
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Pharaoh Article Bundle
This bundle is based upon the Britannica School Pharaoh Articles (Reading Level 1 and Level 2). At the bottom of each sheet is the citation to find the article. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about ancient Egyptian pharaohs.This worksheet can be used with any social studies curriculum. I specifically use it with Discover Our Past: World History for Chapter 5 Lesson 2. It can also be used as nonfiction reading.An answer key is inc
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5th - 8th
Democracy Article (Reading Level 1) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet packet is based upon the Britannica School Democracy Article, Reading Level 1. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about democracy. This worksheet can be used with any social studies curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready to be printed and used.
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Government Articles Bundle
Declaration of Independence Article (Reading Level 1) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet packet is based upon the Britannica School Declaration of Independence Article, Reading Level 1. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about the Declaration of Independence. This worksheet can be used with any social studies curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: American Revolution Article Bundle
Hadrian Article (Level 2) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet is based upon the Britannica School Hadrian Article, Reading Level 2. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about Hadrian. I specifically created this worksheet to go along with the Discover Our Past: World History Curriculum. But this can be used with any social studies curriculum. This worksheet can also be used as a reading assignment for nonfiction, inform
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Government Articles Bundle
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