58 results
Informational text Common Core RH.11-12.3 resources
Reading History & Social Studies Graphic Organizers 6-12
Common Core Reading History and Social Studies Graphic Organizers for Grades 6-12 *Newly Updated* Now includes a DIGITAL Google Slides version for distance learning!This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8• Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual standard for Reading in History and Social Studies (RH) grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. Th
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Frederick Douglass, Non-Fiction Analysis to use for ANY Novel with Slavery Theme
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a compelling autobiography and provides an honest view of the harshness of life for enslaved African-Americans in the 1800s. Use this 45-minute lesson that includes a slice of Douglass’ narrative to show your students the ugly reality of life in pre-Civil War America.This package includes a two-page excerpt from Frederick Douglass’ book (in public domain) in which he details battling Mr. Covey, an abusive slave owner. After students read the pas
Grades:
8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
The Origin of Halloween Informational Text and Reading Check Questions
This is an informational text intended for secondary students about the origin of Halloween. It details the original Celtic celebration of Samhain, identifies the traditions that have been adopted by certain cultures and borrowed by different religions. This article discusses the interesting dynamic between pagan, religious, and secular beliefs that have all helped shape this yearly American experience.
This is only the Quick Read and the reading check questions. It does not include vocabulary
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Study and Discussion Guide for I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai
Guide an entire class, small group, or individuals through an enlightening study of the autobiography I Am Malala: The Girl who Stood up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb. Readers will naturally have their own questions as they read and discuss, but these guiding questions will keep readers on track to get the most meaning from this true story of courage and activism. Perfect for an interdisciplinary English/social studies unit, I Am Malala touches
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Spark Creativity and Critical Thinking Every Month | Language Arts Bundle
Stock up on this bundle of English Language Arts lessons to help you develop your students' thinking skills. This product is designed to give you an engaging and timely lesson that is CCSS-based each month, at a great price.ContentsJanuary: New Year's Resolutions Goal-Setting Escape Room ActivityFebruary: Social Justice Mini-UnitMarch: Women's History Month Categorize, Summary Activity, & Trivia GamesApril: Song Lyrics Analysis 4-Part Lesson for National Poetry MonthMay: Differentiated Self-
Grades:
8th - 10th
Types:
Civil War: North v. South Informational Text Article + Activities
The purpose of this mini-unit is to introduce the set-up between the North and South at the beginning of the Civil War. The article goes into the advantages and disadvantages that both sides faced and how that influenced the war as it progressed. Students will read and analyze these advantages and disadvantages and compare/contrast them on an accompanying worksheet.
Included in this unit:
Informational Article
Vocabulary Activity
Reading Check/Comprehension Questions
Compare/Contrast Workshee
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
WebQuest: Persepolis Novel Iranian Revolution Research Project
In this worksheet, students will delve into the captivating history of Iran, with a specific focus on the period before and after the revolution of 1979. By completing this assignment, students will gain a deeper understanding of the context and significant changes that took place during this transformative period in Iranian history.The purpose of this assignment is to enhance students' knowledge of the history of Iran and develop their research and critical thinking skills. Enjoy the journey of
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Readers Theater Presidents Middle School
Presidents Readers Theater for High School and Middle School. Part Three. 8-10 minute play, with presidents FDR, Truman and Eisenhower. Five roles in all, with 10 written questions for the class. Entertaining, back-and-forth and fact-based. Covers key events of each president. By teacher and playwright John Glass.
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
Also included in:Â Presidents Readers Theater Bundle for Middle and High School
Historical Witch Hunt Socratic Seminar: Culminating Activity For The Crucible
Historical Witch Hunt Socratic Seminar: Culminating Activity For The Crucible- This activity is the perfect way to apply the large themes of The Crucible to other witch hunts throughout history. Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible as a warning against the pressure of blind conformity and how fear can lead even the most noble of individuals to potentially crack under pressure. Students begin with watching a Ted Talk over the idea of fear and what it can do to a person and then individual read and an
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Immigration Graphic Organizers -Ellis Island, New Colossus & More! (8th-12th)
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the captivating story of Immigration during the Industrial Age in the United States with our comprehensive lesson plan! Designed for grades 8th-12th, this engaging resource is a must-have for any U.S. history teacher looking to inspire and educate their students about this transformative era.The Immigration graphic organizers in this comprehensive resource are structured to thoroughly guide your students in the immigration process and patterns during the Age of Industrializati
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
History / Psychology: War Propaganda
This analysis of the mass use of propaganda during war is rich with interesting and insightful details that is certain to provoke energetic classroom discussions. Useful in both an American or World History class, and/ or in a Psychology class, this activity offers a wide-range of perspectives and pieces of evidence for students to closely inspect, evaluate, and discuss. Also included in this analysis are two short assessment pieces that measure reading and listening comprehension skills, as wel
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
Free speech, critical thinking activities, MS, HS assignments, freedom of speech
Free speech, critical thinking activities, MS, HS assignments, freedom of speechCOURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATE & INFOGRAPHIC ASSIGNMENT 20% OFFI AM CURRENTLY REDOING MY DILEMMA ONE SHEETS. THEY ARE NOW CALLED COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES.Are you looking for engaging and interesting material to stimulate classroom conversations? Do you want an educational product that explores fascinating court cases? Then look no further than COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES!COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are the perfect too
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
Changemakers and Trailblazers The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a significant event in the fight against racial segregation. The boycott demonstrated the power of nonviolent protest and led to the Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional.Resource includes journal, vocabulary, reading with section for annotation, 3 multiple choice questions, 3 reading comprehension questions, and 3 SEL questions
Grades:
7th - 12th
CCSS:
Women's History Month Rhetorical Analysis Independent Packets Google & Printable
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!WHAT'S INCLUDED:â– Three DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packets or printableâ– "I am Someone's Daught
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
AP English Literature, Inferences, Implied Ideas, reading comprehension
AP English Literature, Inferences, Implied Ideas, reading comprehension(THE THEAETETUS) WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE?Higher Order Thinking Skills HOTS #3In this post-truth environment, where alternative facts and false stats are on the rise, critical thinking, analytical debate, and ethical reasoning are more important than ever.This product focuses on Plato’s Theaetetus.  The question at the center of the dialogue regards the question of knowledge and whether it exists.  The answer, according to Socrates,
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
Unit 10 - Constitutions
This bundle includes a full unit of content covering the Articles of Confederation through the Ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Sessions 10.1-10.5 include the following resources:The full text of each Session from the Nomadic Professor's online American History course (nomadicprofessor.com)Exclusive on-location mini-lectures from the Nomadic Professor (the thumbnails for each video in the PDF are hyperlinked to their unlisted YouTube URLs)Guided notes handouts that closely follow the textA
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
CCSS:
Structured Academic Controversy Lesson Plan - Defund the Police
This Structured Academic Controversy lesson plan provides you with a measured, highly structured, and respectful approach for one of the most contentious and divisive debate topics for high schoolers in US History and government classes: Should Police Departments Be Defunded, if Not Abolished? The SAC approach encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and respectful communication among students while developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Using content developed byProCon, the
Grades:
10th - 12th
CCSS:
Unit 3 - The Spanish Empire
This bundle includes a full unit of content covering the Spanish Empire in the Americas. Sessions 3.1-3.4 include the following resources:The full text of each Session from the Nomadic Professor's online American History course (nomadicprofessor.com)Exclusive on-location mini-lectures from the Nomadic Professor (the thumbnails for each video in the PDF are hyperlinked to their unlisted YouTube URLs)A professional audio recording (.mp3 or .m4a) of the full Session, including the audio from each v
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Born A Crime - Introduction Choice Board
Struggling with how to introduce Trevor Noah's amazing memoir, Born A Crime? Well, look no further! This choice board activity is CHOCK FULL of AMAZING activities sure to entice even the most reluctant of students. This assignment will take 2 full class days for students to complete, but they will emerge knowledgeable about Apartheid, diverse literature, and the awesome backstory of comedian and The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah. Suitable for all levels - don't pass this up!
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
CCSS:
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - Emma Watson "Women's Rights"
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate Emma Watson's persuasive techniques by reading the spe
Grades:
6th - 12th
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg - Secret History of the Vietnam War Book Study
This book study is based on the nonfiction book by Steve Sheinkin. It is history written in the way of a novel, interesting, understandable and hard to put down. The book study covers every chapter and includes short answer questions (recall, draw conclusions, opinions). It is a great resource for a history or reading class. An answer key is included. (This does not include tests, vocabulary and activities, but they are available separately). The questions are divided by chapter for a tota
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Structured Academic Controversy Lesson Plan - Universal Basic Income
This Structured Academic Controversy lesson plan provides you with one of the best exercises for critical thinking you can do with students that engages one of the most current debate topics for high schoolers in US History and government classes: Should the United States Implement a Universal Basic Income? The structured academic controversy lesson plan approach is one of the best critical thinking group activities because it relies on teamwork and respectful communication among students while
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis Practice - Ruth Muskrat Bronson - Native American Heritage
Celebrate First Nations writers with this speech activist Ruth Muskrat Bronson gave to President Coolidge in 1923. This 33-page rhetorical analysis lesson includes a transcript templatesorganizersteacher guidesversions in both PDF and Google SlidesSuggestions for UseHonor Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous People's Day with a full, rigorous lesson.Use the lesson plan in an AP English Language class.Incorporate the lesson into Women's History Month.Use as an emergency sub plan with adva
Grades:
9th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in:Â American Literature Collection - Geronimo to Jason Reynolds - Stamped
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - AOC "Women's Rights" Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate AOC's persuasive techniques by reading the speech2. An
Grades:
6th - 12th
Showing 1-24 of 58 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands