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Middle school government guided reading books
UPDATED A Young People's History of the United States Study Guide v2.0
This is the full study guide I created to go along with Howard Zinn's book "A Young People's History of the United States".
Now includes:
Table of Contents
Extra Activities
Grades:
8th - 10th
Marbury v. Madison Reading Passage and Activities
Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of Marbury vs. Madison to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact with the text. Practice Summarization and Not
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: Thomas Jefferson Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
The Constitution of the United States of America: A Guided Study
We've all heard about the Constitution of the United States, but how many of us have actually READ it? Sadly, many Americans have little knowledge of this incredible document. Whether a ten-year-old or an 80-year-old, here is an opportunity for all students to be among the "informed" within our society!Google Slides VersionVisit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources are designed to enrich or supplement your current curriculum.You might also be interested in this Companion Product! The Cons
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
A Young People's History of the United States Study Guide
This is the full study guide I created to go along with Howard Zinn's book "A Young People's History of the United States".
Grades:
8th - 10th
Guided Reading - The Mayflower Compact
Included is a PDF document with the text of The Mayflower Compact displayed in one column, and in a second column, a series of questions designed to guide students in close-read of this historical text. This document aligns with Common Core State Standards.Follow this activity with the Quiz - Document Analysis of the Mayflower Compact
Grades:
7th - 10th
Effects of the War of 1812 Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning
***Updated to include digital versions (Google Docs) for Distanced Learning***Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Effects of the War of 1812 to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: War of 1812 Reading Passages and Activities & Distance Learning Bundle
US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Bundle of EDITABLE reading comprehension packets that cover US History material from the Mayflower Compact of 1620 to the outbreak of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 of 2020. Packets all include key information, pictures for visual learners, Multiple choice/DBQ practice, test prep activities and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
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Grades:
6th - 11th
US History: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
EDITABLE Reading comprehension packet on the treaty signed by the US and Mexico to bring the Mexican-American War to an end and greatly expand the borders of the United States. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
City of Ember Guided Viewing Movie Questions
This assignment is a guided movie document for the 2008 movie, City of Ember. City of Ember is a fictional movie based off Jeanne DuPrau's award winning novel. It portrays the story of societal survival and the myriad of issues that were faced after an underground city was constructed protect mankind from becoming completely extinct. With an unstable generator that has powered the city of Ember for over 200 years, it finally on its last leg and is beginning to shut down. If the generator comp
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Grades:
4th - 12th
President Joe Biden 2021 Visual Biography Book and Reading Comprehension
46th President of the United States. This Joe Biden Biography Book has 12 interactive pages with real photos and 14 reading and writing activities. Great for all ages with visuals for students with special needs. Made on Google Slides for Distance Learning. **Great for teen and adult special education learners that are able to vote this year!!This entire presentation is interactive on google slides. Recommended for 1-2 weeks of instruction. **Included in your purchase is ALSO a printer friendly
Grades:
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: 2020 Presidential Election BUNDLE Google Slides and PDF Printable
Election of 1800 Reading Passage and Activities
Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Election of 1800 to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact with the text. Practice Summarization and No
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: Thomas Jefferson Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
John Locke Reading Passage and Activities
Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of John Locke's contributions to American Representative Government to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact w
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: Political Philosophers Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
Science_International Court Ruling on Climate Change_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Europe’s highest human rights court ruled that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change. A court in Switzerland ruled that Switzerland “had failed to comply with its duties” related to protecting the quality of air. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers.
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6th - 12th
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George Washington and the New Nation Reading
This purchase includes a reading about George Washington's Presidency and the challenges that he faced when building the new nation. This purchase also includes a student question sheet which aligns with the reading and an answer key. Topic Covered- Newburg Conspiracy-Constitutional Convention- Election and Inauguration of the First president of the United states-Setting Precedence-Executive Cabinet-Life as the first president -Domestic and Foreign Relations -Whiskey Rebellion-Farewell Address-R
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Grades:
6th - 12th
The Summer of 1787 - The US Constitution/Founders (QRDs) - Government
Students can read 15+ excerpts from the book Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution. From these excerpts, great class discussions can come with some guidance. For one, there are guiding questions with the documents. Also, teachers can ask students to comment on the document they found most interesting, or a document they had a question about, or any other thought that can carry on dialogue. The idea for Quick Read Discussions, or QRDs, came about when I was getting my master's
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Beginnings of Government in the New World Reading Passage and Activities
This reading passage covers the beginnings of government in the American colonies. It discusses monarchy, the British government, charters, the Virginia House or Burgesses, the Mayflower Compact, representative government, and democracy. The activity sheet has students complete pre-reading partner discussion, during reading vocabulary practice, and post-reading discussion and foldable activity.
Keywords: social studies, American history, government, monarchy, charter, representative government,
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3rd - 8th
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Article 1-7 U.S. Constitution Close Reading - Digital Resources
This awesome bundle includes 7 Articles of the constitution. Not only is it standards and primary source aligned, it is also discounted! This is perfect for a sub day, or a 1:1 classroom and is fairly hands off. I love to still walk around the room and help explain key concepts, but you can choose to do that at a later date instead. Suggestion for differentiation or an extension: is having students define 10 words they do not know! If you need any help at all, please do not hesitate to reach out
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Grades:
8th - 12th
House of Burgesses Reading Passage and Activities
Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Virginia House of Burgesses to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this passage students can analyze and interact with the text. Practice Summariza
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: Colonial Government Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi's Code Reading Comprehension Code of Hammurabi
The only Code of Hammurabi activity you need! Description: This is a comprehensive activity packet that could all be done at once, broken into separate lessons, or only one of the activities included. The premise of this assignment is for students to think of the notion of justice and fairness, what it means, and how it can be implemented in society. This is intended for high school kids, but can easily be adapted and tweaked (with much front loading and scaffolding) for middle schoolers. So mi
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6th - 12th
Readings & Questions for Ancient Athens and Sparta- Tiered for all student types
Includes readings and questions for both Ancient Athens and Ancient Sparta. The readings are a brief review of the two civilizations. Topics include government, citizenship and the daily life of its inhabitants. The questions include vocabulary, recall and analysis questions. There are 3 versions of each of the readings and questions- for typical learners, advanced learners and one modified for students on IEPs. It is based on the 7th grade social studies standards for Ohio.Modified versions in
Grades:
6th - 8th
War of 1812 Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning
***Updated to include digital versions (Google Docs) for Distanced Learning***Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of the Events of the War of 1812 to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: War of 1812 Reading Passages and Activities & Distance Learning Bundle
Ancient Athens Reading and Questions- Tiered for all student types
The reading is a brief review of Ancient Athens. Topics include government, citizenship and the daily life of its inhabitants. The questions include vocabulary, recall and analysis questions. There are 3 versions of the reading and questions- for typical learners, advanced learners and one modified for students on IEPs. It is based on the 7th grade social studies standards for Ohio.Modified version includes a link to a screencast of the assignment being read out loud for student use. TPT doe
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types of Economies
Types of Economies activity for group work!Included are: - Powerpoint- Group Activity- 4 Readings + Worksheet- Directions for activity
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Enormous Egg Reading Comprehension Packet
Great Reading Comprehension Packet for Guided or Independent Reading Comprehension Lessons/Assessment
Includes vocabulary word work, in addition to various skill work such as summarizing, connecting, drawing evidence-based conclusions, letter writing, and the inclusion of how a bill becomes a law.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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