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Common Core RI.8.10 homeschool curricula
Federalist Papers primary source analysis activity
Writing the U.S. Constitution was the easy part; the hard part was convincing the states to subordinate their freshly won sovereignty from England to the new national government to be created under the Constitution. The battle over ratification of the Constitution by the states was fought not only in the State Ratification Conventions but also in the country’s newspapers by a furious letter writing campaign waged by leading opponents and supporters. These letters – which have come to be known as
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7th - 11th
Anne Frank Book Study - The Diary of a Young Girl - ELA & History - grades 6-12
This can be used as a complete unit study on WW2 and Anne Frank. Links to numerous primary sources that illustrate topics discussed in Anne's diary entriesVocabulary and questions for each diary entryLinks to secondary sources that explain historical events referenced in the bookELA standards such as figurative language, perspective/pov, summarizing, evaluatingHistory standards on WW2 and the HolocaustEven a couple math activities mixed in!This resource is great for ELA classes, History classes,
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6th - 12th
The Development of Race Based Slavery/The Middle Passage unit, including text
“I really like your units. They are detailed and allows for critical thinking on the part of the students. Thank you!”Why did the European colonists in the New World use African slaves for their labor? How did the system of enslaving an entire race of people begin? Curious students want to know the answer to these questions, and textbooks have typically ignored them – until now.This 10 day unit examines the development of race based slavery in the New World, spreading from the sugar plantations
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7th - 11th
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African-Americans in the Civil War mini-unit, including text
Unlike the American Revolutionary War, there was no conflict or disagreement among African-Americans over which side to support. Although Northern policy at the beginning of the war was to preclude black participation in the war effort, both the need for manpower and the realization that ending the War required ending slavery quickly reversed that policy and with it, the course of the War itself.In this two day mini-unit, students will learn about the unique experience of African-Americans in th
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7th - 11th
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10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
This is an 8 chapter book about California Immigrants written at an eighth grade level. It includes photos, charts, graphs, and tables. The book ends with a glossary with easy definitions for 10 key terms per chapter. There is also a pdf with a worksheet for each chapter.Chapter 1: Did you know that 1 in 4 people living in California were born in another country? Learn more facts about California immigration statistics in this chapter!Chapter 2: Did you know that, from 1908 to 1965, the United S
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
WWII / Holocaust / Auschwitz Book Study - A Rebel in Auschwitz - Ages 12 & up
This is a complete book study for A Rebel in Auschwitz by Jack Fairweather. This book is available at public libraries or for purchase on Amazon. If you're looking for a great way to teach your students about WW2 and the Holocaust, this book and book study are for you. Students will learn about historical events that led to WW2 and the Holocaust, as well as high-level vocabulary in context. At the end of the book study, students are given a chance to reflect on what they've learned and consider
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6th - 12th
Cite Textual Evidence to Support Inferences
This Common Core reading comprehension lesson covers how to cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice using subordinating conjunctions in sentence and paragraphs. This skill and concept should expand into larger works of informational text
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7th - 9th
Determine a Central Idea of a Text
This Common Core reading comprehension lesson practices determining a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice identifying central ideas in expository text. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of ind
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7th - 9th
7th & 8th Nonfiction Reading Comprehension w/ Questions: The Congo Hidden Tribes
Demonstrate to your 7th and 8th-grade students that nonfiction reading is highly engaging! This 3-page ELA/SS reading comprehension passage with questions will capture your students' attention. It introduces some of the world's most unique cultures and explains why they and other tribal groups reject modern society.The product's focus, learning academic vocabulary in context, will give you time to prepare for standardized testing. Fifteen comprehension questions will assist you in assessing your
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7th - 8th
The American Revolution unit bundle, including text
“Thank you. Very detailed and interesting perspectives. My students really enjoy the information.”This 16 day complete unit covers the American Revolutionary War and the decision to declare independence from England. It covers the political, military and economic history of the war itself, from the Battle of Bunker Hill to the Treaty of Paris, takes a close look at the Declaration of Independence and its author, Thomas Jefferson, and examines the role of and war’s effect on African-Americans, Na
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7th - 11th
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We Take Nothing by Conquest - a US History textbook, Columbus to Reconstruction
"Fantastic!"When I started teaching 8th grade US history 10 years ago, I searched high and low for a good textbook. Needless to say, that search was fruitless. The textbooks that I found were either incomprehensibly written or dumbed down to the point of being intellectually insulting to a 13 year old. Moreover, none told the story of our history that my students really wanted to hear: the history of African-Americans, of Native Americans, and what life was really like for our ancestors. Followi
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7th - 11th
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Daily Reading Comprehension Practice - Context Clues and Making Inferences
This resource includes four weeks of daily reading comprehension practice that focuses on using context clues to guess the meaning of a vocabulary word. Additional practice includes making inferences about each passage. Each day includes a short passage followed by two multiple choice questions, a short answer question that will require the reader to give evidence to support their answer to the previous question and a question about inferences. Day 5 of each week contains a longer passage and an
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6th - 8th
The Civil War and Reconstruction unit bundle, including text
“Awesome work!”This 15 day complete unit covers the Civil War and the period of Reconstruction, 1861-1876. The unit examines: the political, military, economic and social strategies, triumphs and failures of the War itself; the Emancipation Proclamation; the experiences of African-Americans and women in the War; Presidential Reconstruction; Congressional Reconstruction; and the ultimate failure of Reconstruction and the birth of segregation and the Jim Crow South. This is a “warts and all” exami
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7th - 11th
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Women in the Civil War mini-unit, including text
In this mini-unit, students will learn about the unique experience of women in the Civil War. Frustrated with societal norms that prevented them from participating as men could, many women disguised themselves as men and fought, spied for their respective sides, and reshaped the face of battlefield nursing.
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* 3 pages of informative and interesting text (adapted from my textbook “We Take Nothing by Conquest”. )
* an inquiry based study guide for the chapter to focus students o
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7th - 11th
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US history 1788-1861 complete 3 unit bundle, including text
“Fantastic package. Very text based but wonderful none the less.”This multiple unit bundle covers US history from the ratification of the Constitution up to the start of the Civil War. This is a “warts and all” examination of this period of history; it is both a story of triumph and tragedy as well as one of heroes and villains – some of whom were both, depending on how one looks at them. The bundle is comprised of three separate units, each focusing on a specific aspect of this period of US his
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7th - 11th
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The Constitution and Bill of Rights unit bundle, including text
“I really like your units. They are detailed and allows for critical thinking on the part of the students. Thank you!”The end of the Revolutionary War did not create the United States; rather, it created 13 independent, sovereign states loosely affiliated under the Articles of Confederation. It took a series of economic, foreign policy and domestic crises to convince the country’s political elite to subordinate the independence of the states to a newly created, stronger national government. Thei
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7th - 11th
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Saint Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland PowerPoint Presentation
Dive into the world of St. Patrick and St. Patrick's Day with this engaging presentation tailored for students in Upper Elementary and Middle School. This is a PowerPoint presentation about the life and times of St. Patrick.Immerse your students in the tales of kindness, love, and historical significance surrounding St.Patrick and the traditions of St. Patrick's Day. Ideal for classroom instruction or homeschool lessons, this presentation is a valuable tool to inspire curiosity, promote literac
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Spring Growing Big Bundle (March, April, May)
What Does the 21st Century Look Like? | California Immigrants Chapter 8
Did you know that California is no longer attracting the percentage of immigrants that it used to? Your students can learn about why California is loosing immigrants and other 21st century trends in this chapter! To enhance their learning, there is a glossary of immigration terms and two worksheets.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 10 Million California Immigrants - Who Are They?
Saint Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland PowerPoint Presentation
Dive into the world of St. Patrick and St. Patrick's Day with this engaging presentation tailored for students in Upper Elementary and Middle School. This is a PowerPoint presentation about the life and times of St. Patrick.Immerse your students in the tales of kindness, love, and historical significance surrounding St.Patrick and the traditions of St. Patrick's Day. Ideal for classroom instruction or homeschool lessons, this presentation is a valuable tool to inspire curiosity, promote literacy
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Spring Growing Big Bundle (March, April, May)
Labor Day Main Idea, Details, Close Reading Differentiated Leveled Passages
You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here.5 STARS “The students love the information. I love the differentiated levels and the questions.”- Laura G.NILLY DILLY'S STORY CLUB SPECIALIZES IN LEVELED PASSAGES ALL-ON-ONE SHEET—BUY INDIVIDUAL PASSAGES CLICK FOR FREEBIE PASSAGES!"Labor Day FUN FACTS"INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVEL Differentia
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Not Grade Specific
Decoding the Constitution
Welcome to Teaching Off Trail!Bringing the world to your students & your students into the world.***NOW AVAILABLE AS A DIGITAL RESOURCE PERFECT FOR REMOTE LEARNING!***After your students understand the tensions that spurred the American Colonists to turn their back on the known and risk everything for liberty, they are ready to delve into the framing of our Constitution. This work sets out to decode some of the most important pieces of this document and its foundation. Our job as teachers is
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4th - 8th
15 Famous... Black Women You Should Know
Looking for someone other then the trifecta (King, Parks, & Tubman) to teach your students about famous black people? Do you want to broaden your search beyond the United States? If yes, this product is for you!Do you remember the gymnast Simone Biles? How about the mathematician Katherine Johnson? Are you aware of Africans Miriam Make or Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and their contributions? This resource offers you insight into 15 famous black women from the U.S. and around the world. These poster
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Black History Month Mini Bundle
Political History of the early U.S., 1788-1836 unit bundle, including text
“I really like your units. They are detailed and allows for critical thinking on the part of the students. Thank you!”This 14 day complete unit covers the political and economic developments of the early years of the new American Republic, from the Washington through the Jackson presidencies. Besides the political histories of these various administrations, the unit also covers the War of 1812. This is a “warts and all” examination of this period of history; it is both a story of triumph and tra
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7th - 11th
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Articles - 2: PAIRED - 1 Narrative: STATE FAIR & 1 Article: BUTTERFLIES
~ READING & WRITING - Comprehension - Analysis - Test PrepTEXT #1"STATE FAIR" is a FICTION NARRATIVE about a visit to the Butterfly Garden at the State Fair. TEXT #2“ABOUT BUTTERFLIES” is a NONFICTION ARTICLE about how butterflies sense the world around them. ....................................................... INCLUDESTWO Articles - both PDFsMULTIPLE CHOICE questions & KEYWRITING PROMPTSSample PARAGRAPH RESPONSESCOLOR CODED paragraphs to HIGHLIGHT topic sentence, evidence, elaborati
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3rd - 12th
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