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Common Core RH.9-10.1 rubrics
How to Write a CER Paragraph -- Handout, Sentence Frames, and Rubric
This versatile resource offers the necessary scaffolding to help students write a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning paragraph independently!1. Save time as students can use the checklist to make certain they have included each of the necessary components for each part of the paragraph. 2. The sentence frames can be used to scaffold and differentiate for students needing support as they begin3. Refer to the color-coded example from the commonly read text, The Hunger Games, to help students envisio
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7th - 12th
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Infographic Rubric
This is a rubric for creating an infographic. It includes CCSS ELA-Literacy standards that are addressed. Can be used to fit any project, I used it when students selected a topic from the 1950s to create an infographic about.
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8th - 12th
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Unbroken (by Hillenbrand) History Novel Unit
Awesome history class novel unit. Students read Laura Hillenbrand's novel Unbroken about Louie Zamperini. This unit includes several discussion agenda in which students do "close reading" and then have high level discussions with classmates. A rubric for the discussions is also included. This is appropriate for 8th through 12th grade. (We used in 8th grade US Honors history and US Seminar at the sophomore level.) Students also interviewed WWII veterans. A vocabulary list and introductory letter
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8th - 12th
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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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Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the content theme. Students have a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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3 week - Human Innovation Bracket activity (presentation and group discussion)
Students will be assigned a human innovation that they will research and prepare a short persuasive presentation where they are to attempt to convince their peers that the Human Innovation they were assigned deserves the title of greatest human innovation of all time. As the class moves into the bracket they must work with others to expand their research and improve both their arguments and presentation methods.The final round shifts to a face-off between two halves of the class where each team
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8th - 12th
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EDITABLE Wax Museum Research Project - Rubric & Graphic Organizer Templates 9-12
Get your students excited about research reports with this fun and engaging Biography Research project! Students will create a living history wax museum and write a research paper while building their research & writing skills.This engaging and ready-to-go project provides excellent support to the history, writing, and literacy curriculum to engage students and motivate students for learning. Tie in black history / women's history month, President's Day, or created your theme for this wax m
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9th - 12th
The Roaring 1920’s Project - high school PBL
Put learning in the students’ hands!This is a student-centered inquiry-based project that puts students in charge of not only their own learning, but the learning of their classmates as well. Each student group takes on 1 topic and must “teach” that topic to the rest of their class through their presentation. Students watching each presentation must take notes on each group’s topic. This motivates students to step up and put their best effort into their work, as well as also creating natural eng
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8th - 12th
Causes of Cold War 8-Source DBQ with Rubric
This DBQ includes the guidelines I use in my History classes for analyzing both text and image sources. I use these throughout the class as warm ups, assessments and more, so students are building that skill. You are welcome to remove the analysis guides for your personal use in the classroom. This DBQ includes 4 text and 4 image sources that help students analyze the actions of both nations in the years directly following WWII, but before the Cold War ‘heats up.’ Using these sources, students a
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9th - 12th
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Group Presentation Project: Apartheid + South Africa (Born A Crime)
If you are planning to teach Born A Crime by Trevor Noah, this group presentation resource is a perfect way to kick off the Unit.Inside:1. Two-Page Rubric for Presentation Quality2. Digital Notebook for Sourcing and Note-Taking3. Credible Internet Resources to Get Students Started (for each topic)4. An Introduction Page that breaks kids into four groupsA. The Causes, History, and Laws of Apartheid in South AfricaB. Apartheid and the Struggles in Life of the Black PeopleC. The Factors that Brough
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7th - 12th
1 week - Human Innovation Bracket activity (writing and group discussion)
Students will be assigned a human innovation that they will research and prepare a short persuasive essay that defends their assigned topic as the greatest Human Innovation of all time. Groups of students will then use those essays to determine which human innovation, based on the persuasive writing of their classmates, deserves the title of Greatest Human Innovation.There is explicit guidelines for each step with extra value placed on the importance of honest and meaningful peer review.
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8th - 12th
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(Bundled) High School Foundational Reading Rubrics
The foundational reading standards for Social Studies (RH.1, 2, and 7 for 9-12th grades) are the at the heart of most Social Studies thinking. These rubrics are based on best practices for standards-based grading that include language that is strengths based, objective, and observable. Student and teacher friendly. Editable.
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9th - 12th
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Write Like Lincoln - Crafting a Value Based Speech
Step into Lincoln's Shoes! Dive deep into the art of persuasive speech writing, inspired by the eloquent Abraham Lincoln. This comprehensive lesson not only introduces students to the historical significance of the Lincoln Douglas debates but also equips them with the tools to craft their own compelling speeches.Objectives:Discover & Define: Pinpoint a core value to champion in your speech.Persuade with Passion: Construct a compelling argument echoing your chosen value.Organize with Precisio
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6th - 9th
Government Summative Project: Governments Around the World
Recent research is emerging as to the ignorance of the American populous regarding basic fundamentals of government's purpose and structure. With this summative project, students are able to bust this myth and show society that our young people can become active and engaged citizens!This summative is meant to be used in conjunction with the following assignments (also available as a bundle):Purpose of Government: HereStructure of Government: HereLimitations of Government: Here**This lesson is a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Holocaust Research Paper & Project
The Holocaust is an important topic to learn for students. This project is a great way for students to gain a greater knowledge of the Holocaust and individual events, people, and issues related to it. This assignment includes both a research essay and a visual project that represents that essay; there are over 40 topics for students to choose. Included in this project:- 40+ topics- Research essay instructions/rubric- Research visual project instructions/rubric- Individual assignments to walk th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Grades 9-10 Foundational Reading Rubrics
The foundational reading standards for Social Studies (RH. 9-10.1, 2, and 7) are the at the heart of most Social Studies thinking. These rubrics are based on best practices for standards-based grading that include language that is strengths based, objective, and observable. Student and teacher friendly. Editable.
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: (Bundled) High School Foundational Reading Rubrics
Digital DBQ Essay Rubric Self Reflection & Checklist for Students
Enhance your students' DBQ (Document-Based Question) essay writing skills with this comprehensive self-reflection rubric and checklist. Whether you prefer a digital format or a printable PDF, this resource is designed to help your students self-assess their DBQ essays and take their writing to the next level. Key Features: 1. Digital and Printable Options: This versatile resource offers both digital and PDF paper copy options. Choose the format that best suits your classroom needs. 2. DBQ Essay
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5th - 12th
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Enduring Issues Essay Rubric
The enduring Issues essay rubric will help push students to think and write while writing Enduring Issues Essays. A quick and easy way to provide students with standards-based feedback.
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9th - 12th
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World History Research Project: The Christmas Truce during World War I: Outline
The Christmas Truce of 1914 stands as a unique and extraordinary event in the chronicles of World War I. This historical incident, characterized by a temporary cessation of hostilities between opposing forces, offers a glimpse into the shared humanity amidst the brutality of war.World History Research Project: The Christmas Truce during World War I INCLUDES:RationaleOutlineVocabularyHelpful WebsitesRubric
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: History Research Projects Outlines BUNDLE
Wax Museum, State, & Country Research Projects with Travel Brochures BUNDLE 9-12
Get your students excited about research reports with these fun and engaging social studies history research projects! This ready-to-go EDITABLE Biography Wax Museum, Ancient History Wax Museum, State Fair, EDITABLE Countries Around the World, and an EDITABLE (city, state, country, and continent) Travel Brochure bundle is for the entire year! Students can write a 9 paragraph research report or the graphic organizer can be used in place of the report for differentiated instruction. There are man
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9th - 12th
Imperialism Jigsaw AP World Unit 6.1 Colonization SAQ
Imperialism of the World by European settler states is an important concept for students to tackle in their overall quest for success in AP Modern World History. For this resource, we have used previously available resources from College Board, in an easy-to-access format, to work collaboratively with their classmates to accomplish the learning objective. In addition, there are two "Short Answer Questions" (SAQ's) for students to practice in order to help master the SAQ on the exam. Included
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9th - 12th
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ABCs of the Roaring Twenties: Children's Book Project
Background: Before World War I the country remained culturally and psychologically rooted in the nineteenth century, but in the 1920s America seemed to break its wistful attachments to the recent past and usher in a more modern era. The most vivid impressions of that era are flappers and dance halls, movie palaces and radio empires, and Prohibition and speakeasies. Scientists shattered the boundaries of space and time, aviators made men fly, and women went to work. The country was confident—and
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8th - 11th
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