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8th grade government literature circles
Watergate, Detente, Nixon & Ford Learning Stations
Have you and your students been bored of taking notes? Are you tired of showing a mundane powerpoint? Well, how about learning stations? Give students the ability to get up and walk around, read the text you want them to read, and build their understanding.This resource comes with learning stations that cover Nixon's Detente, Watergate Scandal, SALT talks, and Ford's crisis of stagflation and the OPEC oil embargo.It comes complete with comprehension questions for each station, as well as an answ
Grades:
8th - 12th
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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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
Israeli- Palestinian Conflict: Restorative Circle
Here is a Restorative Circle to do with your students to delve into the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict, fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful dialogue. This circle is designed to create a safe and inclusive space where students can explore the historical roots, ongoing challenges, and the broader impact of this conflict, including rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.The circle focus' on how reflections on how information is received, processed, and the emotional impact it
Grades:
8th - 12th
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan
This Socratic seminar is centered around Uption Sinclair's The Jungle. The lesson meets CA common core, and state standards, for 11th grade, but can be easily modified for other classes. The lesson includes step-by-step instructions and sample questions, both for the teacher and reflective questions for the students. The lesson also includes a sample passage from The Jungle (approx. 1000 words).
Grades:
8th - 12th
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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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
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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Unit 5: The US Constitution - User Friendly STUDY GUIDE
TOPICS COVERED: The Seven Articles of the US ConstitutionThe Legislative BranchThe Executive BranchThe Judicial BranchThe Seven Principles of GovernmentCorrecting Past GrievancesThe Bill of RightsThe Pathways to US Citizenship, and moreFor as long as I have been teaching, I have found that helping students understand the importance and significance of the US Constitution has been (by far) the most challenging task ever! As a result, I created a resource that makes learning about the US Constit
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8th
Unit 5: The US Constitution Part 3 of 3 - The Bill of Rights
TOPICS COVERED: Old GrievancesThe Amendment ProcessSummaries and Examples of Amendments 1-10, and moreThis product is a great way to help your English language learners eliminate that feeling of being lost in class and not knowing what to do. The information is presented in chunks and short summaries so that your students can have immediate access to the content you are teaching. Students who are fluent in their native language have enjoyed completing this packet because it can boost their
Grades:
8th
Harrison Bergeron - Reading Protocol & Questions
Read the story of Harrison Bergeron in any ELA or Government class. Comes with a reading protocol to help students through the reading in small groups and highlights necessary aspects of using this reading for any Government or AP Government or Economics course.
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7th - 12th
Critical Thinking in Animal Farm
This incredible fairy story by George Orwell is part of my critical thinking series. The guide includes chapter summaries, discussion questions, answer key and vocabulary. 28 pages. TERMS OF USE (TOU):All rights reserved by Our-Mrs-Johnson• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only• Intended for classroom and personal use only• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.• This product may not be distributed or displayed digita
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7th - 10th
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No Taxation without Representation Socratic Circle Lesson Plan
This lesson plan includes a socratic circle with reading passage and questions over the concept of No Taxation without Representation.
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7th - 12th
Dr. Martin Luther King: Letter from Birmingham Jail Reading and Questions
Students will read and analyze Dr. Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail, and answer questions regarding civil disobedience and the role of the citizen in fighting against unjust laws. Students will also look for evidence in regards to specific injustices and analyze Dr. King's tone.
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8th - 12th
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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Roe v. Wade Reversal?
Roe v. Wade Reversal? This article talks about the possible reversal and possible repercussions if Roe v. Wade is overturned. It has 7 questions that go along with the article and 9 Political Cartoons that support either Pro-Life or Pro-Choice. Answer key is provided.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Roe v Wade / Dobbs v Jackson- Readings w/ questions: Abortion
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
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:Â Government Articles Bundle
Townshend Acts Article (Reading Level 2) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet is based upon the Britannica School Townshend Acts Article, Reading Level 2. 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 Townshend Acts during the American Revolution. This worksheet can be used with any social studies / government curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet.
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Article Bundle
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