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7th grade civics literature circles
The Outsiders - Stereotypes Worksheet
A worksheet to compare through positive and negative stereotypes the difference between the greasers and the Socs in S.E. Hinton's young-adult novel, "The Outsiders".
Expanded topics to also include difference between wealth and poverty, and students are required to apply the concept of stereotypes to their own lives.
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6th - 9th
Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience 5-8
Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity64 pages Grade 5 to 8All stories also available individuallyDiscover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and
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5th - 8th
Class Action Lit Log (novel study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Class Action (by Steven B. Frank), an awesome realistic fiction, written from the point of view of an eleven year old boy, who with his sister, friends, and a retired neighbor file a class action lawsuit arguing that homework is unconstitutional. Students will truly be able to relate to this book.The key focus skills of the lit log are:- use text to explain/draw inferences/cite evidence- determine them/central idea/summarize- describe/compare/
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4th - 7th
Australian Prime Ministers Match Cards
Immerse your students in the rich history of Australian Prime Ministers with this engaging resource. They will explore the names, years of service, and political party affiliations of each Prime Minister from Edmund Barton to Scott Morrison.Through a matching activity, students will identify the famous Australian icons associated with each Prime Minister and find the corresponding information. This interactive and informative resource will deepen their understanding of Australian politics
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5th - 8th
Common Core Cross Curricular: Reading and The Bill of Rights
This exercise allows students to read the Crooked Chronicle, a newspaper that recounts the Wolf's story of the True Story of the 3 Little Pigs and answer questions aligned with the Common Core in Reading. Students will analyze point of view, author's purpose, make inferences and locate textual evidence to show comprehension. Students will also compare and contrast the characters and narrators in both stories. Students will also apply understanding of the Bill of Rights as they prepare to def
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5th - 8th
Reading Comprehension with Questions - Economics, Internationalism, Scarcity
This is a page and half reading that comes with questions based on the reading.This has 8 short answer questions that all come directly from the reading. This reading covers-Scarcity-Internationalism-Globalization-Supply -Demand-Exports-Imports-Commercial
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Common Core ELA and Social Studies Cross Curricular: First Amendment
This is a cross curricular reading exercise with two passages about First Amendment court cases regarding Freedom of Religion and religion in public schools. Students will read to enhance familiarity and knowledge of the personal rights and freedoms protected under the Bill of Rights and answer questions correlated to the ELACC5RL1, 5, & 6 reading standards: Inferences, point of view, author's purpose as well as comparing and contrasting texts. There are 11 questions in total.
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5th - 8th
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Pres. Barack Obama 2016 Speech at the Democratic Convention-Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention delivered in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 2016. This resource includes 85 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. U
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6th - 12th
Maya Angelou Internet Quiz
Multiple choice quiz format. Students use credible internet sources to find answers. Takes anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes to complete, barring technical/computer issues. Quiz is 3 pages and includes an extra credit question. Use your own point system to score this. Answer key included. Works well with contemporary poetry unit, pop lit, and social/cultural studies. A turnkey assignment for a digital learning day.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
No Taxation without Representation Socratic Circle Lesson Plan
This lesson plan includes a socratic circle with reading passage and questions over the concept of No Taxation without Representation.
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7th - 12th
Civics Chapter Book with Common Core Aligned Questions
This is a story that depicts civics through the eyes of elementary students. The questions cover 3 objectives: Basic Understanding: (vocabulary, main ideas, details, summary), Literary Elements: (Characterization, plot, setting, problem/solution), and Inferences. There are over 30 questions to address the different strands of the ELA Common Core.
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4th - 8th
Famous Speeches
Questions that engage thinking (and answers) for the following speeches: Luther before the Diet of Worms (1520), Sojourner Truth (1851), King George VI (1939), Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (1863), Franklin Delano Roosevelt First Inaugural Address (1933), George Washington’s Resignation Speech (1783) Speeches are available free online and most are on audio in YouTube
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7th - 12th
Show What You Know: Bill of Rights
This is a bellringer exercise for Social Studies - it covers application of the Bill of Rights through a short scenario and includes some English (prefixes)
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5th - 8th
Enough is Enough--Time to Fix our Overpopulated Shelters!
Humane Education, as well as Character Education, is mandated in the State of Florida. But more than that, our county shelters are killing at a rate of 150 animals per WEEK! We need to educate our students the effects of non spaying/neutering has on our animals and shelters.
This hands-on activity ties to the book, It's Raining Cats and Cats by Jeanne Provost. Perfect for grades 1-3 but we have been using the title with our middle school kids for fund raising events.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Friends for Freedom Activity Bundle
Friends For Freedom was chosen as one of our 2022 Civics Education Literacy Program (CELP). This product is to be paired with the book as a resource for teachers. We focus on bringing Civics Education into the classroom through literacy!This activity bundle includes 2 versions of word searches, Venn Diagram (multiple versions), and a Read & Respond graphic organizer (multiple versions). We hope you find this resource helpful and to continue to bring in Civics Education into your classroom!
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K - 12th
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