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Close reading Common Core RH.6-8.7 resources
13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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Finding Langston Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome. With over 70+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what
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5th - 7th
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Prairie Lotus Novel Study
This product will be a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, paired texts, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will b
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5th - 7th
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September 11th (9/11) Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions
Our teens today were not born when the September 11 attacks occurred, yet this event impacts us all today. This 9/11 reading passage and comprehension question set can be used as a close read and covers the tragic events of the day, the impact on America, the decisions of Congress, and the memorial that was built in New York. Also included in this resource is a set of 4 photos/graphics for your students to analyze the artist's message. Carefully educating our students on this day in history is
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6th - 8th
Also included in: September 11th: Reading Passage and Photo Analysis Activity BUNDLE
History of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Pilgrims Native
Beyond Thanksgiving: Wampanoag Native Americans and Pilgrim Perspectives Printable Passage Unit for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Dive deep into the true history of Thanksgiving with this comprehensive passage unit. Unveil the myths and inaccuracies previously perpetuated in schools through untold stories of the Wampanoag people and the pilgrims, exploring their rich legacies, challenges, and impacts on American history.This resource teaches history in an accurate way through multiple perspectiv
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5th - 8th
National Parks Unit: Readings, Research, Projects, and More
Spur your students’ curiosity about America’s national parks with the materials in this resource! This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching a unit of study about the national parks. The anticipation activity, nonfiction close readings, primary source analysis assignments, extension projects, and vocabulary all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your s
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6th - 8th
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American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following different figures, areas or periods of the American Civil War: Abraham LincolnAn Overview of the Civil WarThe Battle of GettysburgThe End of the War & the Assassination of Abraham LincolnIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activities are perfect for group work, starting a new history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they inc
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5th - 6th
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Discovering our Past A History of the United States Textbook Reading Activities
This resource is perfectly compatible with the textbook Discovering our Past: A History of the United States. Perfect for nightly homework assignments, independent study, and sub plans! Print these as homework packets or assign them online! Google compatible!These chapter by chapter resources are perfect to use in your class as a reading comprehension tool and focuses students on the key ideas, section by section. Each chapter assignment includes a vocabulary list, one page per section of the ch
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6th - 9th
The First Thanksgiving Reading and Math Activities - A Thanksgiving Mini Unit
Cover the First Thanksgiving respectfully, without losing valuable class time. This math and reading print and digital activity features a two-page reading passage on the very first Thanksgiving day dinner in 1621 when the pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in the new world. Read about their relationship with the Wampanoag Native Americans and the real first dinner. The reading passage connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography a
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4th - 6th
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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA by Brenda Woods. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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5th - 7th
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Mount Rushmore and South Dakota Unit - History and Reading - Print and Digital
Talk a walk into the history of Mt. Rushmore and explore its past and the work behind its carving in South Dakota. Read about the four presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln) who adorn the mountain and how they were selected for the project.This resource features a two-page article on the history of Mt. Rushmore, its carving in South Dakota, and the men and women who carved the monument to our presidents and our nation. This connects to a cross-curricular integrated history
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5th - 7th
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The Story That Cannot Be Told Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Story That Cannot Be Told by J. Kasper Kramer. With over 150+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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7th - 9th
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"I Have a Dream" Speech Review, Test, or Worksheet and Detailed Answer Key
This "dream" assessment provides a comprehensive review of Martin Luther King's famous speech. Students will have the chance to look at the piece from both a historical and literary perspective as they analyze what this famous civil rights leader espoused. From rhetorical devices to symbols, imagery, diction, and inferences, readers will gain a true understanding of the profound contents of "I Have A Dream." Teachers may also utilize an on-line video of MLK's speech as students read the conten
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Front Desk Pre-Reading Resources
The Front Desk pre-reading resources will build your students’ understanding of the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, a topic that shapes the novel. By developing an understanding of this history, students will be able to engage with the themes of Front Desk in a thoughtful way. Instead of learning the characters’ experiences as isolated incidences, they will build their capacity to see these events on a continuum of history that continues to shape and influence society today.
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Front Desk Novel Study
Women of the American Revolution, 1763-1783: Teaching Bundle
This resource bundle includes the following items: *Revolutionary Women: Power Point Lesson*Revolutionary Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet*Revolutionary Women: Primary Source Analysis and DBQs Power Point LessonThis 13-slide PowerPoint presentation covers the Revolutionary Era between 1763 and 1783. The Pre-Revolutionary Era lasted from 1763 through 1776 and the Revolutionary War lasted from 1776 to 1783. It is an ideal lesson for the Revolutionary War period or as a stand-alone resource
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8th - 11th
US History Immigration Unit
This thematic unit includes a wealth of resources that will enrich your students’ knowledge about the history of immigration in the United States, enabling your students to better understand modern debates and inform their thinking about them. Immigration has undoubtedly played a central role in United States history and the stories told about that history rightly acknowledge it. It is a complex tale, though. At the heart of it lie questions that touch upon America’s very identity: who does or d
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8th - 9th
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Machu Picchu Peru Unit | South America | Reading Passage and More
This fun, no-prep resource features a two-page article on Machu Picchu, its purpose, and its discovery. It then connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography and math as well. This printable packet is great for sub plans or bell ringers and is just one lesson in a new series, called History Minutes. Test drive this resource with a free portion, available at the following link.Included in this resource:How to Guide2-Page Reading on Machu
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4th - 7th
Close Reading Passages Multiple Curriculum History Minute No Prep Activities
These history and close reading passages include lessons with material for geography, science and math as well, allowing you to bridge learning across the curriculum. These History Minute no-prep packets are great for sub plans or bell ringers and can get you through a day of teaching or cover you for a week. Ensure students continue learning by integrating history stories from around the globe into language arts time and save over 25% with this awesome co-curricular bundle. Test drive a free
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5th - 7th
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Prairie Lotus Paired Texts - Nonfiction Readings, Historical Document Activities
The paired texts will build your students’ knowledge about the historical events that influence the novel, Prairie Lotus. Each of the 19 pairings is either a nonfiction text or historical artifact, which means students will synthesize across texts as they engage in their close reading and analysis. Through the process, students will gain a deeper understanding of the political, cultural, and social nuances of the late 19th century. By the end of the unit, students will have developed their abili
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Prairie Lotus Novel Study
The Roaring Twenties: Consumerism (Reading Passage & WebQuest)
In this lesson, students learn about consumerism during the Roaring Twenties. This is a great supplement to a 1920’s or Stock Market Crash unit. This resource includes a 2 page reading passage with comprehension questions, as well as a WebQuest activity. Students will find images that depict consumerism in the 1920’s and today. The WebQuest is Google Compatible. Link is provided. This WebQuest interactive foldable is perfect for your student's interactive notebooks.What’s included:- Consumerism
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5th - 7th
Charles Babbage First Computer History Minute Close Reading Packet
This resource features a two-page article on Charles Babbage and the first computers which connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography and math as well. This no prep packet is great for sub plans or bell ringers and is just one lesson in a series, called History Minutes.Included in this resource:How to Guide2-Page Reading on Charles Babbage & the first computersAnnotation Guide5-Step Close Reading ActivityMain IdeaVocabularyComprehen
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5th - 8th
John the Baptist a Reading Lesson
Make history come alive with the inspiring biography of John the Baptist. Using 18 works of fine art this reading lesson on the life of John the Baptist captures and holds the attention of middle school students. This story is found in all 4 Gospels, each writer telling a different portion of the narrative. Here the narratives have been melded together to form one continuous whole. The writers of John’s story introduced it with a prequel, how he came to be born. So the story begins in a hig
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
Stonehenge History Minute Close Reading Co-Curricular Integrated Packet
This resource features a two-page article on Stonehenge, its construction, purpose, and builders. This then connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography and math as well. This no prep packet is great for sub plans or bell ringers and is just one lesson in a new series, called History Minutes.Included in this resource:How to Guide2-Page Reading on StonehengeAnnotation Guide5-Step Close Reading ActivityMain IdeaVocabularyComprehension Ques
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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