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British history Common Core CCRA.L.2 resources
Dark Despair: An Engaging Research/Presentation Project for the Victorian Era
Perfect for any unit before learning about the Victorian era, this engaging, no prep research and presentation project will have your students learning about this time period and excited to talk about it, too! Students will choose from a list of twenty-eight dreadful topics and present their findings to the class. While presenting, you can use the included rubric to grade their work. It's standards-based, fun, and everything you need to have a fun introduction to this period...minus the boring l
Grades:
7th - 12th
Queen Elizabeth I Fact or Fiction: A Fun Note-Taking Activity
This no prep engaging game teaches students about Queen Elizabeth I through interesting facts about her and her reign; using the presentation, students play while also taking notes on the provided note-catcher! After using this resource, you'll be ready to teach any text by Queen Elizabeth or continue your lesson on anything pertaining to her...all while avoiding lecture and promoting engagement!
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8th - 12th
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Guide: Gallop Toward the Sun by Peter Stark (Tecumseh & William Henry Harrison)
A Discussion Guide for the book, Gallop Toward the Sun: Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison by Peter Stark. A comprehensive discussion guide suggested for grades 9 on up. "American, Canadian, and British history... full of true adventure!" Copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024This is a biography of Chief Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison who were involved with the conflicts that developed because of America’s expansion into the frontier. The author, Peter
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Mini-Unit: Covid-19 and The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe
In this short unit of study students will research the great plague of 1665, read excerpts from the text, The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe and emulate Defoe’s style to create your own The Journal of 2020 to serve as a primary source of your experience with Covid-19. Perfect for high school. This mini-unit includes:Plague background and questionsDiscussion question5 Excerpts from DefoeResponse questionsPrimary source assignment sheetStudent sampleDrafting steps sheetRubric for gradin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Robin Hood Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Clo
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5th - 6th
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Emergency Sub Plans | William Shakespeare Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about Shakespeare and five of his famous plays, a biography writing unit, and an opinion writing unit about which play is his greatest. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.14 Lessons, or 14 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, ther
Grades:
3rd - 4th
War of the Roses Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the conflict between York and Lancaster in medieval England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous war whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A G
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5th - 6th
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War of the Roses Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous British conflict of the Middle Ages in England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous conflict whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resourc
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3rd - 4th
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British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Period
Unit notes and activities, and with the handouts posted on my blog, the only thing you'll need is a test . Check out the full unit at www.solutionsandsimiles.com(I also have Kahoots and Quizlets to share with this unit!)
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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British Kings & Queens Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Seven close reading activities, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about famous kings and queens from British history. The NO PREP activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.The bundle contains activities on the following monarchs:Henry VIIIElizabeth IIGeorge IIIElizabeth IRichard IWilliam the ConquerorCharles IIIIncluded in each PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questi
Grades:
3rd - 4th
William the Conqueror Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of famous English King, William the Conqueror or William I, who won the throne of England at the Battle of Hastings. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which h
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3rd - 4th
Imperialism Group Research Assignment/Project (Google, PDF)
Nationalism...Cultural Diffusion...Social Darwinism...White Man's Burden...Sepoy Mutiny...Opium Wars...India... Africa... China... and more!Are you looking for something that will get your students collaborating, researching, thinking, and presenting their learning? That is why I designed the Group Research Assignments. I typically use them as a way to introduce a topic, but there are multiple other ways these questions can be used. If you download and check out the preview, then you will see ho
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: World History Group Research Assignments WHOLE YEAR BUNDLE!
Emergency Sub Plans | British Monarchs Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about kings and queens from British history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in 3rd grade or 4th grade. The activities focus on Elizabeth II, William the Conqueror, George III, Henry VIII, Richard I and Elizabeth I.22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
Grades:
3rd - 4th
William the Conqueror Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the first Norman king of England and victor in the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activi
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
CHY 4U Final Culminating Assignment: WHAT IF?
This is a final culminating assignment from Grade 12 World History (CHY4U) set up as per the Ontario Curriculum. This assignment asks the questions: What if certain people or historic events never occurred. It requires the students to research historical events and people, but also requires them to use their critical thinking to form educated and informed opinions about the topic they chose. This is a complete assignment with the Rubric.
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11th - 12th
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Victorian Factory Protests - The Match Girl Strike
This full lesson introduces the idea of protest and what it means. Students think about different types of protest and what could make them protest. Get your student thinking about workers rights and why we now have them. Students learn about the Match Girls Strike in London in the 19th Century; its causes the events and its impact. This works well for introducing the Trade Union movement as well as the importance of women in history. I use this as part of my Female Heroes of History projec
Grades:
7th - 11th
Industrial Revolution Informational Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit focuses on what the industrial revolution was, and then looks at some of the child labor issues that arose during those times. It has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA template for students to write up their neat informational textA crossword puzzle
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5th - 7th
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King Henry VIII Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the infamous former king of England, King Henry VIII. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF P
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5th - 6th
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Boston Massacre - Primary Source Perspectives with Lesson Plans
This kit includes 10 pages:- 3-page instructor guide with a big picture overview, and two days of detailed lessons- Primary Source Perspective Analysis (great for a Warm Up / Do Now) to get the conversation started about bias. Print two on one page to save some paper.- Two primary source images depicting opposite perspectives on the Boston Massacre. I recommend printing a class set and laminating!- Two excerpts from primary source documents that demonstrate both the British and Colonial perspect
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6th - 10th
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King George III Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the infamous English King, George III, who was King during the American War of Independence (American Revolutionary War) and the Napoleonic Wars. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography wr
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5th - 6th
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William the Conqueror Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the infamous king of England, William I, better known as William the Conqueror. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Go
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5th - 6th
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A Tale of Two Cities: Complete Teaching Unit
This is an extremely thorough unit of Charles Dickens' classic novel. A Tale of Two Cities Complete Unit includes the following: * Unit Exam * Chapter Study Guide Questions* Literary Analysis Tools and Assessment (included in the Unit Exam)* Character Analysis Activity* Character Web Activity* Links to the free online book, film, cartoon version, comic version, and graphic analysis.* Tale of Two Cities Illustrated Version Questions & Answer Key (for young readers)In short, this Unit contains
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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An Inspector Calls: Writng a dairy entry
I used this exemplar diary entry and writing frame to support my students in their study of ‘An Inspector calls.’The students were asked to research the life of the Edwardian household and we also watched some clips from You tube.They then used these materials to write their own empathetic pieces from the perspective of a servant in early 1900s.
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7th - 10th
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Queen Elizabeth II BOOM Cards™ Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A BOOM Cards™ close reading activity about the recently deceased queen of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II. The reading comprehension NO PREP activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade learning about the famous figure. The resource allows students to learn key facts about the wonder whilst working on their comprehension skills in an interactive way.Included in this resource:A PDF with a link to the BOOM Cards™ ActivityA PDF Printable Act
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: BOOM Cards™ Reading Comprehension Bundle | Volume 4 | Fourth Grade
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