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Writing-expository Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources
World War I Battles of 1914 & 1915 – Causes of WWI – World War I Activities
THREE COMPLETE Lessons of Nonfiction Informational Text, a balanced mix of engaging hands-on activities, and SIX Interactive Notebook assignments to teach students about the Battles of 1914 (the Schlieffen Plan, Battle of the Marne, Race to the Sea, Battle of Tannenburg, Battle of Masurian Lakes) 1915 (the Straits of Dardanelles, the Gallipoli Campaign), and Trench Warfare:Lesson One – Battles of 1914Nonfiction Informational Text – no additional textbook neededQuestions to assess Informational T
Grades:
5th - 8th
Oregon National Parks Webquest
Oregon is home to some of our country's most scenic and historic National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Oregon's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This is
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Summarizing a Nonfiction Text: The Age of Exploration's Unknown Heroes
Teaching summarization is easy with this nonfiction reading unit. Just have your students follow the step-by-step directions on the PPP provided and assess their writing with the accompanying rubric. The original three 1/2-page informational passage is accompanied by ten comprehension questions and is appropriate for grades 7-9.In addition, this resource allows students to work on academic vocabulary acquisition and retention by including the following: 1) ten vocabulary words with definitions,
Grades:
7th - 9th
The Industrial Revolution in The United States: Reading and Writing.
This product contains 7 short informational passages with comprehension questions for each passage. The topics center around the Industrial Revolution and it's affects on the United States. -Transcontinental Railroad-First Automobiles-Steamboats-Industrial Revolutions impact on Cities-Industrial Revolutions impact on farmers-Child Labor during the Industrial Revolution-The Industrial Revolution in the United States.This also includes 3 essay topics for students to practice informational writing,
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Nelson Mandela Speech Reading & Writing Lessons
Over the course of these lessons, students will read Nelson Mandela's inaugural address, analyse the content and language, before applying their learning to a plan, and creating their own speech, before finally reviewing their work.The lessons are ideal for middle schoolers and homeschoolers. Every stage offers support and challenge, being aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. These lessons are a great idea for Language Arts topic lessons in Black History Month.If you are using this or any of my other
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Writing to Argue Bundle
Letters from Home--Civil War Letters Analysis
Primary Source Analysis. Students will analyze letters archived from the Civil War. Within the lesson, students will work to identify common themes within primary sources. Students will each receive a modified Civil War letter addressed to them which fosters engagement in the content. To assess learning, students will craft their own letter that exhibits understanding and mastery of common themes.Don't forget to come back and review the activity once you've used it! You can earn TpT credit
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Greek Mythology and History Research - Distance Learning
This product can be used for a variety of different purposes. Students can practice researching skills using several types of sources. Students can practice listing sources using the procedure you have prescribed for your class. The final product can be used as notes for creating a research paper. It can also be used in a historical context as an outline of information about Ancient Greece.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Historical Analysis Poster - COPVL
What is COPVL?COPVL is an acronym that represents a technique used for analyzing a historical source, with the letters representing: Content - Origin - Purpose - Value - Limitations. Close reading of a historical source in order to consider each of these elements allows students to see exactly what useful information a source provides, as well as to understand how the source might be lacking. This technique is especially useful when conducting historical research, as it guides us toward where w
Grades:
6th - 8th
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