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U.S. History Common Core RL.9-10.1 resources
The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
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5th - 9th
Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Hamilton: An American Musical - Complete Unit & Plan
Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story? One on the big themes of Hamilton is that history isn’t written before it happens. The goal of this English class unit is to bring to life many of the themes and people of the American Founding period. The musical Hamilton is a unique opportunity to explore these interdisciplinary themes with History class while also looking at poetic form through rap. I hope you will use this unit to bring this compelling musical to your students. I have found my ki
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8th - 12th
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Unbroken YRE Hillenbrand / Giant Unit Bundle ONLINE READY! / Bonus items!
Unbroken (YRE) by Laura Hillenbrand tells the amazing story of the American war hero and Olympian, Louis Zamperini. I love teaching this novel! Louis' story of endurance and forgiveness is inspiring and my students love learning more about WWII, Pearl Harbor, and WWII aircraft. I hope your students love Unbroken as much as mine do.I adapted this unit for online-learning, and I'm thrilled to finally share it with you. Each piece of this unit is for sale individually, but you can save $$ and g
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7th - 12th
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Harlem Renaissance Activities Digital Escape Breakout Room
Want a perfect activity to go with your lesson plans for the Harlem Renaissance? This no-prep, digital activity will keep students engaged as they read and apply their knowledge of the history behind the Harlem Renaissance. It is a self-paced activity that is great for students to do in class or during remote learning.Scenario: Your students are reading the poetry of Langston Hughes for homework when they fall asleep and begin to dream. They find themselves in 1920s Harlem, speaking to none othe
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Black History Month Bundle of Great Activities Coloring Pages
World War I: Christmas Truce & Poetry Analysis (including "In Flanders Field")
About This LessonOne thing I am passionate about is infusing literacy and literary analysis into social studies. There is so much to be learned about a time period, conflict, and culture by reading their literature and primary source documents. This mini-lesson merges together themes of conflict, recognizing the humanity in someone you were made to believe is your enemy, courage, and resilience. Whether you’re a social studies teacher and adding this to your World War I unit or an ELA teacher wa
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7th - 12th
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We Are Not Free by Chee Novel Japanese American Internment Digital Lesson
We Are Not Free by Traci Chee American History Novel Guide ideal for teaching about the Japanese American internment, the civil rights, the human rights and anti-racism. Asian Pacific Heritage Month ResourcePowerful and educational historical fiction (National Book Award finalist) that gives an account of fourteen teens as they live through the Japanese American internment. The best YA novel. This pack includes: Pre, during, and post-reading activities Background informationVisualsChapter by cha
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9th - 12th
Benjamin Franklin's Speech in the Constitutional Convention - 5 Day Unit, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze the text for Benjamin Franklin's speech in the Constitutional Convention. This text analysis is great for a study in American literature for ELA, but can also be useful in a history classroom. Students will: Delve into the context of Benjamin Franklin as a Founding Father, read the the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, infer reasoning from the content, and creatively complete a speech writin
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8th - 12th
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Hamilton the Musical Fun End of Year ELA Reading Activities Middle and High
Are you looking for fun end of year ELA reading activities for middle and high school? This rap parody is your solution! Based on our Hamilton the Musical vs. History rap song, these activities will keep your students engaged using song lyrics as a reading passage while they practice a variety of skills.- easily incorporate them into independent activities- or complete them together as a class lesson. This bundle is sure to engage fans of the Hamilton musical and students in general!Students wil
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7th - 10th
Oppenheimer Movie Guide: Worksheets, Close Reading, Coloring, & More!
✨ Unlock the Engagement of the blockbuster video Oppenheimer in your Classroom! ✨The Problem:Most movie worksheets only check for Depth of Knolwedge Level (DOK) 1 knowledge, leaving students unchallenged and disengaged.The Solution:My worksheet spans all Depth of Knolwedge Level (DOK) 1-4, challenging students to not just watch the video but to analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions.Hello Fellow Educators! I've crafted a unique and engaging lesson plan centered around this video. This isn't jus
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9th - 12th
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Raisin in the Sun & Redlining in Chicago [EDITABLE GOOGLE DOC]
When a lot of people think about injustices in society, they think of people causing harm to others personally, through their attitudes and actions. This does happen. However, much of the injustice in society is deeply rooted in historical systems that allow injustice to continue. Often, the systems that we think are designed to help people in society, like education, criminal justice, housing, and healthcare, are often the most riddled with oppressive practices and historical injustices. In A R
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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John Smith's Journal - 5 day unit - Excerpt from General History of Virginia
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze an excerpt from the journal of John Smith. Students will: Delve into the context of the author's purpose, read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, make inferences supported by evidence, and complete a writing assignment from a choice board.Note on Level of Rigor: High school is the target grade range for the standards in this unit. However, this unit may also be used for 8th grade classes
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8th - 12th
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The Big Short Movie Guide: Worksheets, Close Reading, Coloring & More!
✨ Unlock the Engagement of the blockbuster video The Big Short in Your Classroom! ✨Hello Fellow Educators! I've crafted a unique and engaging lesson plan centered around the blockbuster movie The Big Short. This isn't just a movie guide - it's an immersive, educational journey!Here's what's included:Multifaceted Worksheets: With questions escalating from Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level 1 to level 4, students are progressively challenged in their comprehension, analysis, and application of the fil
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9th - 12th
Story of an Hour, Kate Chopin Short Story, Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use Kate Chopin’s short story, “The Story of an Hour,” to build students’ critical analysis skills and help them learn about the history of women’s rights in the U.S. This 8-page PDF download (includes Google Drive version of all student handouts) includes a full-text copy of Kate Chopin’s famous public domain story (two pages), a 9-question short answer sheet, and a supplemental “Quick Facts” activity where students quickly conduct their own research to answer questions about Chopin’s life and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civil War Era Literature Bundle - 4 Units for Literary & Historical Analysis
This is a bundle of our popular units of Civil War Era literature. Students analyze diverse texts during the time of sectional division and the Civil War. These literary works cover the voices of the enslaved people (Spirituals), former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, the last farewell of a Union soldier who died in battle (Sullivan Ballou Letter), and Abraham Lincoln's famously delivered Gettysburg Address speech. Students will: Delve into the historical contexts, read the texts (inc
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8th - 12th
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The Handmaid's Tale Companion: Extensive Chapter-by-Chapter Study Guide
By far the most comprehensive study guide available on The Handmaid's Tale — much greater detailed than SparkNotes, CliffNotes, LitCharts, or any other online guide. (This took me four years to complete!) The chapter-by-chapter literary guide is written as if I’m having a conversation with students about the novel. I was teaching the book for the fourth year just as the pandemic hit, so I started a series of typed notes in lieu of classroom discussions. As the notes kept expanding, I rewrote it
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hawaiian History Movie Guide Bundle: The Haumana, Finding 'Ohana, & More!
✨ Embark on an enlightening journey with the "Hawaiian History Essentials Bundle." This carefully curated selection of films delves into the powerful themes of overcoming fears, embracing diversity, and celebrating cultural heritage. It's perfect for cultivating emotional intelligence, understanding cultural identities, and highlighting the courage it takes to face and overcome challenges. ✨Worksheets Included in the Bundle:"The Descendants" - Join a Hawaiian land baron as he reconnects with his
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9th - 12th
Memorial Day Movie Bundle:Saving Private Ryan, The Patriot, & Glory Movie Guides
✨ Embark on an enlightening journey with the "Memorial Day Movie Essentials: History and Heroes Bundle." This carefully curated selection of films delves into the powerful themes of courage, sacrifice, and the profound impact of historical events. It's perfect for cultivating an appreciation for history, understanding its significant moments, and highlighting the bravery it takes to face and overcome monumental challenges. ✨Worksheets Included in the Bundle:"Saving Private Ryan"Discover the harr
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9th - 12th
Frederick Douglass Quiz: "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
This is a quiz (and key) covering Frederick Douglass' famous speech "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?" Reading this speech goes well with the study of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. This is a 20-question multiple choice quiz (and key), useful as a reading check and springboard for discussion.
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8th - 11th
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Patrick Henry Speech to the Virginia Convention Test Prep Give Me Liberty Quiz
This Reading Test Prep Quiz Pack for Patrick Henry's Speech "Give Me Liberty" contains 15 Reading Comprehension QUESTIONS and ANSWERS, which focus on the Common Core standards and are modeled after various standardized tests!!A detailed lesson, pre-quiz reading questions, and test prep quiz options are included to help you teach this iconic and relevant speech in your English and/or United States History classrooms!My goal is for test prep to become a natural and easy part of the curriculum, ins
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8th - 12th
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Chickamauga by Ambrose Bierce: Story, Questions & keys
Chickamauga, with its unforgettable ending is a shocking story & valuable in an English or history class.
Ambrose Bierce was a writer akin to Mark Twain but more cynical and was known as “Bitter Bierce.” He fought in several major battles of the Civil War and was shot in the head at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. The bullet remained lodged in his head for the rest of his life. Bierce disappeared in Mexico in 1913.
This purchase includes:
• Background information on Ambrose Bierc
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Forest Gump Movie Guide Activities: Worksheets, Reading, Coloring, & more!
✨ Unlock the Educational Value of the blockbuster video Forest Gump in Your Classroom! ✨The Problem:Most movie worksheets only check for Depth of Knolwedge Level (DOK) 1 knowledge, leaving students unchallenged and disengaged.The Solution:My worksheet spans all Depth of Knolwedge Level (DOK) 1-4, challenging students to not just watch the video but to analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions.Hello Fellow Educators! I've crafted a unique and engaging lesson plan centered around this video. This is
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9th - 12th
The Gettysburg Address - Mini Unit - Historical and Literary Analysis, CCSS
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze Abraham Lincoln's famous speech, "The Gettysburg Address." This text analysis is great for a study in American literature for ELA, but can also be useful in a history classroom. Students will: Delve into the context of the Battle of Gettysburg, read the the text (included), collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, infer reasoning from the content, and complete their own written speech in similar style. Note on Level of Rigor: High school
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8th - 12th
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Hawaiian Cultural Insights Bundle: The Descendants, & Finding Ohana Movie Guides
✨ Embark on an enlightening journey with the "Hawaiian Cultrual Insights Bundle." This carefully curated selection of films delves into the powerful themes of overcoming fears, embracing diversity, and celebrating cultural heritage. It's perfect for cultivating emotional intelligence, understanding cultural identities, and highlighting the courage it takes to face and overcome challenges. ✨Worksheets Included in the Bundle:"The Descendants" - Join a Hawaiian land baron as he reconnects with his
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9th - 12th
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