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Middle ages Common Core RL.8.3 resources

Saint George and the Dragon (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)

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This 12-page script-story humorously adapts the medieval legend of St. George, the world's most famous dragon-slayer.When a fire-breathing dragon descends upon the city of Selene, it demands the sacrifice of the kingdom's children and the king's beloved daughter, the princess Cleo. All seems lost—that is, until the heroic knight, George, arrives to save the day! Adapted from the original medieval legend, this script re-tells the ultimate tale of "knight in shining armor saves damsel in distress"

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Scripts

CCSS:

RL.6.2

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.9

, RL.7.10

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Good Masters, Sweet Ladies Discussion Question Guide

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Miss Clelands Class

Are you teaching Good Masters, Sweet Ladies, and would like extensive questions based on each monologue in the book? Use these for class discussions or assign a poem to groups and use the questions to promote rich, student-led discussions or literature circles!What's Included:253 total questions on each monologue and accompanying nonfiction passage.Questions for each monologue require students to:Make InferencesUse Text EvidenceDefine words using context cluesExamine connotative meaningsMake Pre

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

...

Good Masters, Sweet Ladies Characterization Charts + Character Traits

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Miss Clelands Class

Are you reading Good Masters, Sweet Ladies, and you're looking for a way for students to keep track of the different nuances of each character? Try this resource! What's Included:1. A How-To Guide for teachers2. A Sample with directions3. 22 different graphic organizers for each character in the book!4. A list of typically positive and typically negative character traits to assist students with selecting evidence.5. Uses the "STEAL" characterization methodPerfect for early finishers, partner wor

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Middle Ages, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.6

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.6

...

Galileo Socratic Circle (with reading and questions)

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Root's Social Studies

This is Socratic Circle is over the question of "Should Galileo have been put on trial for his belief in the heliocentric theory?" It includes the reading from his sentencing in 1633, a page of content based questions which require students to analyze the primary source and also an outside circle questions page for students to reflect on their classmates discussion.

Subjects:

Middle Ages, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, W.8.1

, W.8.1a