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Creative writing Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources
Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
USA Regions Activity FREEBIE | States and Capitals Project | Worksheets
This FREE resource is a stand-alone project that can be turned into a FULL WEEK worth of activities. You'll find 5 region activity pages and capitals/abbreviation resource sheets and note pages. Plus, I've included a thorough teacher's guide giving you plenty of suggestions on how to turn this into one awesome mini-unit!These maps are also located in my customized state history projects. You'll find 86 student activities organized in 8 modules for easy lesson planning. This complete notebook uni
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4th - 8th
Star Spangled Banner: National Anthem Lesson
The Star Spangled Banner! We sing it every game, what does it really mean? Written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, the lyrics to the U.S. National Anthem will be analyzed and rewritten by students to gain a better understanding of this great song. History, vocabulary, and creative writing are all an essential part of this activity. This product is also included in my Star Spangled Banner: Mini-Unit which includes 3 excellent resources on the Star Spangled Banner and they are all GOO
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4th - 8th
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A LONG WALK TO WATER Comprehension/Vocabulary/Assessment Novel Study CCSS Unit
The Student will stay engaged! Challenging and rigorous unit that will keep your kids thinking and growing as a reader. OVER 40 PAGES OF ENGAGED MATERIAL JUST ADDED! GREAT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING, TOO, WITH EASY TO USE PACKETS, ACTIVITIES, AND ASSESSMENTS NEEDING LITTLE INSTRUCTION.Also, here are a few comments from teachers who are honestly complete strangers to me who have used very similar novel units I have created: "I just purchased this product, and so far I'm very happy with what I've s
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5th - 7th
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A Climate Change (Climate & Migration Quest)
In this digital quest, students will learn both the fundamentals of climate and migration and then apply them in a fictional creative writing task. First, students will learn about the difference between weather and climate, the factors that affect climate, and the basics of each climate type. Then they will learn about the different aspects of human migration, including push and pull factors and the barriers to migration. Finally, students will use this information to write a fictional email to
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6th
Creating a Da-Zi-Bao
This assignment should be used in addition to teaching Red Scarf Girl, either on Amplify or as a novel study. For this assignment, students will create a da-zi-bao (a negative writing) that critiques something that they do not like. Students should write a paragraph, create a top 5 list of the things that they dislike about their chosen object, and then create a poster, or da-zi-bao, that can be posted around your school or classroom!Additionally, students can create positive da-zi-baos about te
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7th - 9th
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Time Traveler's Toolkit - Unearthing History through Digital Skills
Embark on an educational journey with Time Traveler's Toolkit - Unearthing History through Digital Skills designed to transform your middle school classroom into an immersive historical/archaeological research center. Ignite your students' curiosity and unleash their creativity with a comprehensive package that seamlessly integrates history, storytelling, public speaking, active listening, digital literacy, and artistry.Here's what's in the Zip folder...Journey Back in Time - Discovering Extraor
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6th - 9th
Early Humans Hunter-Gatherer Role Playing Game (RPG)
Middle Schoolers love role playing games! That's why I created this simulation that allows students to experience what it was like to be a hunter-gatherer. Incorporating elements of Dungeons and Dragons character creation and game play and Live Action Role Playing, this game will leave your students with an understanding of the lifestyle and belief systems of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, solidified by a memorable, fun experience with their classmates.This game can be adapted to multiple learni
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6th - 8th
Fictional Narrative Writing Project: Human Nature and Purpose of Government
This integrated Social Studies and Language Arts unit is designed to walk students step-by-step through the fictional narrative writing process AND It combines literary analysis, fictional narrative writing, as well as listening and speaking skills to facilitate student exploration of one of the fundamental questions of democracy: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF GOVERNMENT? This is an excellent ELA unit to teach alongside any foundations of government unit, as it allows students to collectively deliberat
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8th - 12th
Home.Girl.Hood. Deluxe Curriculum
To be used in conjunction with the Home.Girl.Hood. collection of poetry by award-winning, international touring poet and performance artist Ebony Stewart, this is a versatile curriculum designed to encourage the reading, analysis, discussion, collaboration, and writing of poetry. The collection of poetry covers a wide spectrum of content, including communication, love, masculinity, racism, violence, and more. Each lesson has an easy to implement, reliable pattern of instruction and activity, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Home.Girl.Hood. Curriculum with Poems
To be used in conjunction with the Home.Girl.Hood. collection of poetry by award-winning, international touring poet and performance artist Ebony Stewart, this is a versatile curriculum designed to encourage the reading, analysis, discussion, collaboration, and writing of poetry. The collection of poetry covers a wide spectrum of content, including communication, love, masculinity, racism, violence, and more. Each lesson has an easy to implement, reliable pattern of instruction and activity, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Home.Girl.Hood. Curriculum
To be used in conjunction with the Home.Girl.Hood. collection of poetry by award-winning, international touring poet and performance artist Ebony Stewart, this is a versatile curriculum designed to encourage the reading, analysis, discussion, collaboration, and writing of poetry. The collection of poetry covers a wide spectrum of content, including communication, love, masculinity, racism, violence, and more. Each lesson has an easy to implement, reliable pattern of instruction and activity, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Black History: The Red Summer of 1919
This interdisciplinary lesson focuses on the development of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The topic centers on the Red Summer of 1919 and the brutal events that occured during that low point in U.S. History. The lesson includes the following:An introductory activity which is meant to establish the central question and give students some context about the topic.A pre-reading activity meant to help students identify key vocabulary in the text.A reading comprehension exercise mean
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Devil's Arithmetic "I Am..." Poem
With this creative writing opportunity, students will write an "I Am..." poem from the perspective of one of the characters in Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic. Students will also have the opportunity to write an "I Am..." poem from their own perspective.
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5th - 12th
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Social Studies C4 Cards - Historical Thinking & Literacy (Set 1: Communicate)
The C4 Framework has four elements – Collect, Collaborate, Create, and Communicate – that provide a structure for planning and implementing a instructional arc that supports high-quality social studies instruction in grades 5-12. The Collect Element focuses on gathering and organizing information. The Collaborate Element encourages working together and pooling resources. The Create Element is all about constructing solutions and generating products. And the Communicate Element supports the telli
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5th - 12th
If You Were Me Thematic Unit
This bundle includes four different resources where students will focus on prejudice and challenges to civil liberties:Amendment for Dummies (explanation text)Historical Fiction (narrative writing)Report on Segregation (non-chronological report)Argument for or against an Equal Rights Amendment (persuasive writing)The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics.All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curricul
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6th - 8th
Early Humans- Paleo and Neo Vocabulary Project
This is a fun little project with rubric included on the Early Humans. Prior to the start of the unit, I like to get students familiar with some of the vocabulary. Students will create a Google Slide defining vocabulary terms, using them in a sentence, adding visual representations and generate a write up with the use of the vocabulary words.
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6th
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Finding Poetry in Primary Source Prose
Finding Poetry in Primary Source Prose" offers a new approach for teachers to analyze and interpret primary sources through the creation of Found Poetry. Suitable for Literature and History classes, it features background information on Found Poetry, a comprehensive lesson plan with objectives, learning targets, and Common Core Standards, clear student instructions, and five primary source documents with both individual and group Found Poems, a rubric, and evaluation tools for both group and sel
Social Studies Writing Worksheets
9 Writing PromptsI use these worksheets for sub plans & in between units. This document is completely editable to fit the needs of your classroom.
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Anansi Tales Project
Students will create their own Anansi Tale. Product includes student instructions and grading rubric. Project is aligned with C3 Social Studies and Common Core ELA Standards.
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6th - 8th
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Surfing History - Illustrated Timeline Project and Vocabulary
This project is meant to be paired with and part of a larger unit slideshow called The Suburbanization of Postwar America. Students are first presented with a timeline detailing the roots of surfing from ancient times to 1950s America (which also includes dates detailing the sports' impact on Rock and Roll and the "Surf Sound"). Students will use the events on the timeline to then create an Illustrated Timeline and five questions for classmates to answer using nothing but their illustrations. Th
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Georgia Studies - Pillars of Government Review
This review is derived from Clairmont Press Georgia Studies textbook for grade 8. Use as an open book quiz/test, classwork, etc.
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8th
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"Build a Medieval World" - 7th Grade World History Project
This activity is a unique project for 7th grade social studies that blends together science, math, and English language arts. Students will work in groups to create a model of a fictional continent, incorporating elements from various medieval cultures and civilizations from around the world.In this project, students will have the opportunity to showcase their understanding of the selected cultures and civilizations by applying mathematical, scientific, and language arts skills in the creation o
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7th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
Mythology Project
This is a template you can use to incorporate a focus of mythology into your Social Studies curriculum! Written for an audience of junior high world history students, this document can be easily adapted and modified to meet the needs of your students. Written with a focus of Greek mythology, this can also be applied to common other mythologies .
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Not Grade Specific
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