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Creative writing Common Core RH.6-8.7 resources
Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Unit Study Activities for The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart - Print & Digital
Dan Gemeinhart's debut middle-grade novel is full of drama and life choices. This product dives deep into those issues to promote analysis, critical thinking, and creativity.Included in this product are: - open-ended discussion questions for each chapter - printable questions suitable for homework, mini-essays, comprehension checks, or discussion preparation- creative writing projects- related projects connecting to research, art, geography, history, safety, technology, and critical thinking- A
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Honest Truth ELA Resource Bundle I Print & Digital Versions
USA Regions Activity FREEBIE | States and Capitals Project | Worksheets
This FREE resource is a stand-alone project that can be turned into a FULL WEEK worth of activities. You'll find 5 region activity pages and capitals/abbreviation resource sheets and note pages. Plus, I've included a thorough teacher's guide giving you plenty of suggestions on how to turn this into one awesome mini-unit!These maps are also located in my customized state history projects. You'll find 86 student activities organized in 8 modules for easy lesson planning. This complete notebook uni
Grades:
4th - 8th
Time Traveler's Toolkit - Unearthing History through Digital Skills
Embark on an educational journey with Time Traveler's Toolkit - Unearthing History through Digital Skills designed to transform your middle school classroom into an immersive historical/archaeological research center. Ignite your students' curiosity and unleash their creativity with a comprehensive package that seamlessly integrates history, storytelling, public speaking, active listening, digital literacy, and artistry.Here's what's in the Zip folder...Journey Back in Time - Discovering Extraor
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Leprechaun's Quest for Gold, Creative Writing/Functional Text, Middle School
Combine language arts and social studies with this fun spring creative writing resource! Students write a short story and practice their cartography skills by making a treasure map to supplement their story. This project-based resource includes four graphic organizers to help students brainstorm ideas for their stories and maps. An example map is also included. Be sure to include it with your other narrative writing prompts. This resource is also perfect for a St. Patrick's Day writing assignmen
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Holiday Writing Bundle for Middle School Language Arts
Home.Girl.Hood. Curriculum with Poems
To be used in conjunction with the Home.Girl.Hood. collection of poetry by award-winning, international touring poet and performance artist Ebony Stewart, this is a versatile curriculum designed to encourage the reading, analysis, discussion, collaboration, and writing of poetry. The collection of poetry covers a wide spectrum of content, including communication, love, masculinity, racism, violence, and more. Each lesson has an easy to implement, reliable pattern of instruction and activity, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Home.Girl.Hood. Deluxe Curriculum
To be used in conjunction with the Home.Girl.Hood. collection of poetry by award-winning, international touring poet and performance artist Ebony Stewart, this is a versatile curriculum designed to encourage the reading, analysis, discussion, collaboration, and writing of poetry. The collection of poetry covers a wide spectrum of content, including communication, love, masculinity, racism, violence, and more. Each lesson has an easy to implement, reliable pattern of instruction and activity, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Home.Girl.Hood. Curriculum
To be used in conjunction with the Home.Girl.Hood. collection of poetry by award-winning, international touring poet and performance artist Ebony Stewart, this is a versatile curriculum designed to encourage the reading, analysis, discussion, collaboration, and writing of poetry. The collection of poetry covers a wide spectrum of content, including communication, love, masculinity, racism, violence, and more. Each lesson has an easy to implement, reliable pattern of instruction and activity, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Lewis and Clark Unit
Students will learn the value of exploring through the examples set forth by Lewis and Clark. This unit is mapped out for a 2 week unit for 3rd grade, but can be utilized in many flexible ways to cater to several, if not all, elementary grades. Students will look into map making, travel preparation, journal writing, performance skills, and visual thinking strategies. Students will develop a better understanding of America in the early 19th century and receiving explorer badges for their accompli
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3rd - 6th
The Pony Express - FUN YouTube Activity from the Horses' POV Distance Learning
This fun activity aims to teach students about the Pony Express while encouraging them to experience events from the viewpoint of a Pony Express horse! After learning a fact, students use their knowledge to write a description on a YouTube video template. The templates are meant to be silly and emulate popular clickbait titles, which kids will get a kick out of! The Pony Express spinner activity is so different from what middle schoolers are used to; they'll be super engaged the entire time!This
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6th - 8th
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Early Humans- Paleo and Neo Vocabulary Project
This is a fun little project with rubric included on the Early Humans. Prior to the start of the unit, I like to get students familiar with some of the vocabulary. Students will create a Google Slide defining vocabulary terms, using them in a sentence, adding visual representations and generate a write up with the use of the vocabulary words.
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6th
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Social Studies C4 Cards - Historical Thinking & Literacy (Set 1: Create)
The C4 Framework has four elements – Collect, Collaborate, Create, and Communicate – that provide a structure for planning and implementing a instructional arc that supports high-quality social studies instruction in grades 5-12. The Collect Element focuses on gathering and organizing information. The Collaborate Element encourages working together and pooling resources. The Create Element is all about constructing solutions and generating products. And the Communicate Element supports the tell
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5th - 12th
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Who Am I? WWI Creative Writing + Higher Order Thinking!
We all love our students, but that doesn’t mean we’re above tricking them - especially when we are tricking them into engaging in higher order thinking! *insert maniacal laughter here*I originally created this “Who Am I?” gametivity (that’s a thing, right?) when I was struggling to figure out how to give students an opportunity to practice multiple skills at the same time. I felt bad always telling myself, “There’s never enough time,” so I came up with this product. I really love it because it a
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
Social Studies Writing Worksheets
9 Writing PromptsI use these worksheets for sub plans & in between units. This document is completely editable to fit the needs of your classroom.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
World War 1 - Cross Curricular Language Arts (Non-Fiction) & History Unit
Over the course of 5 lessons, students will explore snapshots from life in the First World War from a number of perspectives. This resource is ideal for Middle School learners and is accessible to all levels. Learners who need support will benefit from the structure and bitesize approach, while stronger learners wile be challenged to use their own curiosity to go beyond through projects.Lesson 1: An overview of the main events - Students will listen and discuss the main events of the war.Lesson
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: World War 1 Cross Curricular Language Arts & History Bundle
Ancient India Brochure Project
A summative project that uses students skills of writing, researching and art to create a travel brochure on Ancient India. Directions and a rubric are included.
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6th
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"Build a Medieval World" - 7th Grade World History Project
This activity is a unique project for 7th grade social studies that blends together science, math, and English language arts. Students will work in groups to create a model of a fictional continent, incorporating elements from various medieval cultures and civilizations from around the world.In this project, students will have the opportunity to showcase their understanding of the selected cultures and civilizations by applying mathematical, scientific, and language arts skills in the creation o
Grades:
7th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
Home.Girl.Hood. Deluxe Curriculum Sample
To be used in conjunction with the Home.Girl.Hood. collection of poetry by award-winning, international touring poet and performance artist Ebony Stewart, this is a versatile curriculum designed to encourage the reading, analysis, discussion, collaboration, and writing of poetry. The collection of poetry covers a wide spectrum of content, including communication, love, masculinity, racism, violence, and more. Each lesson has an easy to implement, reliable pattern of instruction and activity, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ancient China SS Unit
This Ancient China unit follows Kathy Nunley's Layered Curriculum style. This unit provides an overview of the standards covered, selected required and optional activities, and a grading sheet. Please note: When I used this with my students three years ago, we taught according to the Kansas state Social Studies standards. This unit was created to complement the information provided in the textbook and available resources. I left the standards on the first page for you to either delete altogether
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5th - 8th
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Home.Girl.Hood. Curriculum Sample
To be used in conjunction with the Home.Girl.Hood. collection of poetry by award-winning, international touring poet and performance artist Ebony Stewart, this is a versatile curriculum designed to encourage the reading, analysis, discussion, collaboration, and writing of poetry. The collection of poetry covers a wide spectrum of content, including communication, love, masculinity, racism, violence, and more. Each lesson has an easy to implement, reliable pattern of instruction and activity, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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News Worksheet
A news story worksheet. I used this with students to help situate a text -- they wrote a story about the text being published. It could also be used in history classes.
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Not Grade Specific
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