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Common Core RH.11-12.3 rubrics
Engaging "Homegoing" Unit Plan (30 Days)
Product Description:Discover a comprehensive and captivating unit plan for Yaa Gyasi's compelling novel, "Homegoing," designed for 12th-grade students. This thoughtfully crafted unit provides a deep dive into the novel's rich themes, complex characters, and historical context, fostering critical thinking, discussion, and reflective writing.Key Features:Detailed Pacing Guide: A 30 day step-by-step pacing guide ensures seamless instruction, including pre-reading activities, engaging discussions, r
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Biography Essay Rubric
A simple essay rubric that I use for biographies.In my school my students can sometimes be absent for longer periods of time, so I generally assign them mini-research projects/essays where I can be a little bit more indirect with the learning and not teach from a textbook. That being said, this rubric often can be used for English as well as History. It's a bit informal, but also creative at the same time, and I find it hits a lot of areas both subjects try to focus on.As with all of my products
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6th - 12th
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AP US History Per. 4 Lesson on The War of 1812 DBQ & Debate Activity
In this lesson, students will analyze various excerpts from prominent Americans during the War of 1812 that either petitioned to pursue a war against Great Britain and those that opposed such notions. To assist them in their analysis, a graphic organizer was designed. By the end of this lesson, students will understand the complexity behind the causes for America to go to war and the growing debate, especially from those in the Northeast who opposed the war. From their analysis, students will th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Short Essay Question (SEQ) Writing Organizers+Rubrics-US History Regents Prep
SEQ Resources and How-To Bundle: Enhance Writing Skills in Social Studies This comprehensive toolkit is designed to elevate students' writing processes in social studies, particularly tailored for the New York State US History Regents framework Part II – short essay questions. However, educators across the United States have found immense value in the structured approach and academic rigor provided by these resources for fostering analytical thinking and refined writing skills in any social stud
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7th - 12th
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Black History Month Educational Bundle: Explore, Research, and Create (NO PREP)
Unlock a comprehensive and engaging Black History Month educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This bundle is a holistic journey through history, integrating primary sources, in-depth research assignments, and transformative projects. From analyzing the Brown vs. Board of Education opinion to embodying unsung heroes in a Living Museum, this bundle provides a dynamic and multifaceted approach to Black history education.Primary Source Analysis: This primary source analysi
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6th - 12th
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1970, 1980, and 1990 Presentation Topic Assessments
This file is designed to help teachers struggling with content at the end of the school year. To address time constraints, students have one item to research and present to the class (3-Minute Max) on a topic from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Topics for the 1980s (which is available as a free download) include:Politics1. Failure of Carter Administration and the 1980 Election2. Conservative Movement vs. Liberal Movement3. Christian right and 80s Republicans4. Reganomics, supply side economics vs. The N
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: 1970s to Present Day Research Topics and Presentations Bundle
History Writing Yearly Program with Writing Tests for Rubric Callibration
This file includes a yearly writing program that can be used or modified for a US II course. The file includes a video explanation, rubric, writing template, Google forms, and thesis preparation worksheets. All files are in Word and PDF for editing and revision to address your individual needs.Topics covered: This is a yearly writing program. Students select a topic and stay with the topic for each new essay (1 per marking period). By the final essay, students will have a deeper understanding of
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9th - 12th
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Comprehensive Declaration of the Rights of Man Teaching Bundle (NO PREP)
Embark on a transformative journey through the French Revolution with our meticulously crafted teaching bundle designed for high school AP World History classes. Dive deep into the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, analyze Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier's artwork, and bring history to life with a dynamic simulation. This bundle is the result of years of expertise in educational sales and a passion for creating engaging, effective resources for educators.Included Resources:Two Googl
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9th - 12th
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LEQ Guide - AP Modern World History
This resource includes a one-stop-shop for students to master the AP World History Long Essay Question (LEQ). With helpful advise for the thesis statement, evidence, analysis and reasoning, and complex understanding, this sets up students for a perfect score on their LEQ for their AP Exam. We have included an "additional resources" section at NO ADDITIONAL COST, which includes the official AP rubric, sample grading rubrics for both students and teachers, links to LEQ resources, and a sample st
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9th - 12th
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Equal Rights Advocacy Campaign - Summative Project - FULL INSTRUCTIONS + RUBRIC
This project is to research a country with inequality, injustice, and oppression against a certain group of people and create a campaign to bring awareness to the issue and give a voice to the oppressed. This summative assessment is as an opportunity for your students to see themselves as leaders. As global citizens. As advocates. As allies. They choose a country and investigate specific human rights violations there, and they create their project to give a voice to populations that aren't gett
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9th - 12th
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Nazi-Soviet Non Aggression Pact
***NEW UPDATED VERSION***
I have updated the rubrics for the extended writing part and I have also included an optional news article with questions that you could use alongside the extended writing part or instead of it. I have included a QR code for student access to the article.
This is a thought provoking DBQ that explores the aims of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin for the Nazi-Soviet Pact. The activity gives students a clear picture for the motivation of the two leaders using primary and
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8th - 12th
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Project and Performance Based Learning for Social Studies
As teachers we LOVE Project Based Learning and Performance Based Assessments; however, the process of creating quality projects can be cumbersome. As a result, I am sharing 10 comprehensives, engaging, differentiated (furnishing students voice and choice), and relevant, and cognitively rigorous PBLs for US History. Each incorporates driving questions or essential questions, power standards, 21st century skills, and the 4C's as defined by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning Network. In addi
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7th - 12th
Long Essay Question LEQ Evaluation AP World Unit 2: Afro Eurasian Trade
The Long Essay Question (LEQ) consists of 15% of the overall weight of the AP World Exam Score. Using this resource, you can ensure that your students start off on the right path so they can be comfortable and confident with the Long Essay Question (LEQ).For this resource, we have used previously available resources from College Board, in an easy-to-access format, to empower students as the "grader" and grade REAL samples of LEQ responses on past examinations. This stimulates rich discussion s
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9th - 12th
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Collapse of Bronze Age Civilizations DBQ
Q: What caused the collapse civilizations in the Bronze Age and could this happen today?This DBQ asks students to answer the question above using the five documents provided:New York Post Article - How Globalization and Climate Change Destroyed Ancient CivilizationsTrading Route of Early Mesopotamia MapExcerpts from an interview with E.H. Cline Human Journey Article - The Bronze Age CollapseEncyclopedia excerpt & map of the "Sea Peoples"DBQ Packet is print ready and includes a DBQ Rubric!FOL
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6th - 12th
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Public Speaking Self, Peer and Teacher Assessment Sheets - PRINT AND GO!
When students are giving a presentation or taking part in a debate it can be hard to assess them and keep the rest of the class engaged. These simple to use worksheets support them to support themselves and each other. Simply PRINT AND GO!This resource contains an 'I can' self-assessment sheet and a checklist sheet to be used during presentations by the whole class.The 'I can' statements are levelled and give both the students clear targets to work towards and you a clear structure to mark from
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5th - 12th, Staff
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IB History Internal Assessment Checklist
This is an easy to use checklist that is made to save teachers time while providing rubric specific feedback to students!
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11th - 12th
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AP US History Per. 7 Lesson on the Use of the Atomic Bomb & Debate Activity
In this lesson, the teacher will divide the class into three groups as mentioned in the “Do Now”: judges; a defense team; and a prosecution team. To assist all three teams, a series of historical documents related to the development and use of the atomic bomb. People within each group can assign themselves their own specific roles and will use the time wisely to devise opening and closing statements, questions for their own witnesses, and the possible witnesses of the opposing side. The judges w
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
1980s Presentations Topics (free portion from 1970, 1980, and 1990 Presentation)
This free download is the 1980s section from the "1970, 1980, and 1990 Presentation Topic Assessments" download file. This file is designed to help teachers struggling with content at the end of the school year. To address time constraints, students have one item to research and present to the class (3-Minute Max) on a topic from the 1980s. Politics 1. Failure of Carter Administration and the 1980 Election 2. Conservative Movement vs. Liberal Movement 3. Christian right and 80s Republicans 4.
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9th - 12th
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History Source Interpretation - Primary and Secondary Sources
This handout is designed to assist students when learning how to critically analyse a historical source.It allows them to understand the differences between primary and secondary sources and guides them as they unpack the validity, reliability and the usefulness of individual sources. The questions are designed to provoke higher level thinking and provide scaffolding for students to understand why one source is better or more helpful than another. This source is a great accompaniment to inquiry
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Paper 1: Move to Global War bundle - International Baccalaureate - IB
AP US History Per. 7 Lesson on America in the Age of Imperialism DBQ
In this lesson, students will examine the various arguments in favor of and arguments against America becoming an imperialistic empire. They will analyze quotes and excerpts from famous historical figures of the 19th century who provided personal insight on the topic of imperialism and American expansionism. Historical figures included: business tycoons, writers and journalists, political and military officials, and clergymen. There are 12 sources within this source-based activity. After reading
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP European History Per. 4 Lesson: WWI Causes Newspapers' Perspectives Activity
This lesson begins with a group activity in which students will list the various reasons why nations go to war. They may also include historical examples to support the reasons that they listed. Answers may vary. This will lead into the main focal activity within this lesson: the portrayal of the outbreak of the war in newsreels/newspaper articles and editorials published during the First World War. A graphic organizer was created to assist the students in their analysis. Acting as historians, s
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9th - 12th
AP European History Per. 3 Lesson on Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
In this lesson, students, analyzing various primary sources, will examine how certain nations perceived the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne and how they prepared for war. One group will focus on the Austrian point of view. The second group will examine Germany’s perception of the events that occurred on 28 July 1914. The third group will analyze the British viewpoint. The fourth group will examine the Russian response to the assassination. Students in each group will the
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9th - 12th
Socratic Seminar Checklist and Grading Rubric
A helpful tool for any time you are wanting to use a Socratic seminar in the classroom! The checklist is aligned with ELA and Speaking and Listening standards, as is the rubric. Use these to guide your students to have the best class discussions!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP US History Per. 3 Lesson on Impending War in Broadsides & Writing Activity
In this lesson, students will learn about British and colonial relations before the outbreak of the First War of Independence (or the Revolutionary War) and how the major newspaper circulars of the colonial era perceived Anglo-American relations during this time period. Students will be provided with different newspaper excerpts on British and colonial relations and the looming crisis at hand: war. To aid the students, a graphic organizer was designed and implemented within this lesson. From thi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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