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They Called Us Enemy by George Takei Set of 2 Socratic Seminar booklets + rubric
By The Red-Haired Reader
Are you looking for a student-led, interactive way to asses your students' understanding of George Takei's They Called Us Enemy? A Socratic Seminar is a fabulous way to facilitate a discussion about this award-winning text that explores not only Takei's time in the Japanese Internment Camps, but themes of racism, community, sacrifice, love, power, and fear.
This file contains two different packets of Socratic Seminar packets- packet A and packet B. Each packet contains three different discussion questions that require students to answer and provide two quotes from the text to back up their answers. Students are also required to come up with three additional questions they will ask if there’s time in their seminar. Finally, the packet has a page where each student will monitor a partner in the opposite circle. They will make a check each time their partner speaks, and paraphrase meaningful comments their partner makes. The file also contains a rubric for you to use while your students are discussing!
When you print out the file, you’ll see packet A on the top half of the sheet, packet B on the bottom half, and then the rubric as the last page of the file. Remove the rubric and print one out for each of your students. Copy the rest of the pages, cut them in half, and staple them. Each student will receive one half-sheet booklet; packet A or packet B.
Give your students adequate time to plan for their Seminar! I usually give them a full class period (40 minutes for me), but you could have them do it for homework, or over the course of a few days. The day of the Seminar, you’ll assign partners with opposite packets. Let A discuss for as long as they need (usually 30-ish minutes for me!), then flip-flop your circles and have B discuss afterwards.
My students LOVE Socratic Seminars! I have found the fishbowl discussion format works much better when you give each group three different questions so you don’t hear the same discussion two times, which is how this product is set up. I have used Socratic Seminars in small literature circle groups as well as with the whole class at once. Please ask if you have questions!
Kent State graphic novel by Derf Backderf 2 Socratic Seminar booklets + rubric
By The Red-Haired Reader
Are you looking for a student-led, interactive way to asses your students' understanding of Derf Backderf's Kent State memoir graphic novel?
This file contains two different packets of Socratic Seminar packets- packet A and packet B. Each packet contains three different discussion questions that require students to answer and provide two quotes from the text to back up their answers. Students are also required to come up with three additional questions they will ask if there’s time in their seminar. Finally, the packet has a page where each student will monitor a partner in the opposite circle. They will make a check each time their partner speaks, and paraphrase meaningful comments their partner makes. The file also contains a rubric for you to use while your students are discussing!
When you print out the file, you’ll see packet A on the top half of the sheet, packet B on the bottom half, and then the rubric as the last page of the file. Remove the rubric and print one out for each of your students. Copy the rest of the pages, cut them in half, and staple them. Each student will receive one half-sheet booklet; packet A or packet B.
Give your students adequate time to plan for their Seminar! I usually give them a full class period (40 minutes for me), but you could have them do it for homework, or over the course of a few days. The day of the Seminar, you’ll assign partners with opposite packets. Let A discuss for as long as they need (usually 30-ish minutes for me!), then flip-flop your circles and have B discuss afterwards.
My students LOVE Socratic Seminars! I have found the fishbowl discussion format works much better when you give each group three different questions so you don’t hear the same discussion two times, which is how this product is set up. I have used Socratic Seminars in small literature circle groups as well as with the whole class at once. Please ask if you have questions!
North America Geography Map Quiz, Canada & United States (Easel)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
These North American Map Quizzes will make preparation for assessing students on geographic locations effortless. Each has been designed with a numbered map, reproducible answer sheet and teacher’s answer key.
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How Tech Replaced Labor Industrial Revolution Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By More Lessons Less Planning
Machines on the Move: How Automation Transformed the Industrial Revolution Workforce
Is technology a job-stealer or a job-creator? This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into the fascinating story of automation during the Industrial Revolution. Students will explore how inventions like the cotton gin and assembly line revolutionized production, impacting the types of jobs available and the skills needed to succeed.
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Grapes of Wrath: 20 Insightful Movie Qs & Discussion
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Dust Bowl Dreams & Dust Bowl Dilemmas: 20 Grapes of Wrath Movie Questions Spark Insight Embark on the Joad family's poignant journey with this set of 20 thought-provoking "Grapes of Wrath" movie questions. Designed to follow the film's emotional narrative, these prompts will ignite discussions about resilience, hope, and the enduring spirit of humanity in the face of hardship.
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Presidents Day and Presidents Fact-Based Writing Activities
By Beth Hammett
Get students thinking about presidential elections and political campaign promises with 16 handouts that generate higher level learning.The journal-like prompts include historical facts that will have students wondering, "What if.I was president..?" Social issues to write about include:
family issues
government growth
importing goods
internet issues
laws and rules
leadership style
national debt
national security
social security
space exploration
succession
transportation problems
war
world peace
There are sixteen famous presidents, with their greatest accomplishments. Included are: Adams, Bush, Clinton, Cleveland, Coolidge, Eisenhower, Jackson, Johnson, Kennedy, Lincoln, Nixon, Reagan, Roosevelt,Washington
Includes Extra Resources (videos, web-links) and Ideas for Use in the classroom.
Can be used with English, Government, History classes.
Early Women's Rights Movement, 1840-1865: PPT *U.S. History*
By Christa Nonnemaker
This 19-slide PowerPoint presentation covers the early years of the Women’s Rights Movement in the United States, from 1840 through 1865. It is an ideal lesson for the antebellum time period or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.
Each slide contains information and graphics that highlight how the Women’s Rights Movement developed during these twenty-five years. It points to the influential role of abolition in helping women to become activists and then the realization that women needed to take action on their own behalf. Key women are highlighted including the giants of the era such as Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth.
If you would like the actual PowerPoint slides, please email me at cnonnemaker@gmail.com and I will happily send them to you after you purchase.
There is also an Easel Assessment. For Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is a valuable digital tool.
This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and DBQ's and more!
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Do you or your students like WWII historical fiction? In Hearts at War, Tosh and Betty come of age in Southern California only to have their lives severed by war, family and social pressures once they enter college. Coincidence will throw them together again in the Pacific theater of war as they both serve in the military. Will they be able face the challenges of war and find a way to one another? In writing Hearts at War, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle/Kindle Unlimited. Young Adults/Adults/Interracial Romance. I appreciate any reviews!
Native American Women: PowerPoint Lesson and Easel Assessment
By Christa Nonnemaker
This 12-slide PowerPoint presentation about Native American women describes general attributes of women in Native American societies with a focus on three specific regional groups: Pueblo Indians of the Southwest, the Plains Indians and the Iroquois Confederacy. It covers the pre-Columbian era through 1810. It also features four specific notable Native American women from this time period. This PowerPoint presentation works as part of the sequence of American History or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month. It also includes a map showing the key geographic regions of Native American tribes and groups.
Through the digital Easel assessment, students can check their knowledge and teachers can measure student learning. For home schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is a valuable online tool.
This resource is part of the Women in American History Series which includes the following PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets and Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's for various eras.
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Native American Women Teaching Bundle: Pre-Columbian Era to 1810
By Christa Nonnemaker
This resource bundle includes the following items:
*Native American Women from Pre-Columbian Era to 1810: Power Point Presentation
*Native American Women from Pre-Columbian Era to 1810: Reading Assignment and Worksheet with Answer Key
Power Point Lesson
This 12-slide PowerPoint presentation about Native American women describes general attributes of women in Native American societies with a focus on three specific regional groups: Pueblo Indians of the Southwest, the Plains Indians and the Iroquois Confederacy. It covers the pre-Columbian era through 1810. It also features four specific notable Native American women from this time period. This PowerPoint presentation works as part of the sequence of American History or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month. It also includes a map showing the key geographic regions of Native American tribes and groups.
This is also available as a digital resource through Easel. Students may review independently.
Reading Assignment and Worksheet
This four-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet with Answer Key provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women in Native American tribal groups. It covers the time period from the pre-Columbian era through 1810 and highlights three different tribal groups. By the 1820s, the Native American tribes came under increasing pressure from American settlers and their lives began to change with westward expansion. These impacts will be addressed in separate resources about women and westward expansion.
Students can read this as an in-class assignment, a homework assignment or it can also be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.
The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.
Reading Assignment - 3 pages
Worksheet - 1 page
Answer Key - 1 page
This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources, Activities and Teaching Bundles for other eras.
If you like World War II historical fiction, I have written a book called Hearts of War about a Nisei soldier who served in the Military Intelligence Service and a woman who served in the Women Army Corps. In writing this book, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle and I appreciate any reviews!
World War II Trivia Board Game Activity
By Sarah Austin
Students can assess their knowledge of World War II major events in an interactive and engaging way through this trivia board game! Included in this fun activity are the following:
• 40 multiple choice questions
• 12 true or false questions
• 1 board game
• Set of Trivia Rules
• Recommended procedure for the teacher to follow
If you liked this lesson see other related ‘World War II’ lessons here:
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• World War II Study Guide, Review Quiz, & Exam (click here to open in new tab)
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Pictionarades: United States Vocabulary Review Game
By Sarah Austin
Looking for a fun, engaging and quick way for students to review terms and concepts tied to U.S. history? Pictionarades is an interactive game that will tap into the imagination and knowledge of your students who will be challenged to use their acting and/or artistic ability in illustrating concepts and vocabulary words tied certain time periods of U.S. history. Materials: • Lesson plan • Vocabulary words (11 units) • Word Document Template Time Frame: • 10-15 min
Cold War Unit Review & Assessment
By Sarah Austin
This Cold War Unit review & assessment includes:
All of the above materials can be reformatted, edited, and modified to suit your objectives.
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FDR & The New Deal Matching Game
By Sarah Austin
Are you looking to engage your students in the study of FDR's New Deal? This New Deal Matching Game is the perfect way to get your students excited and engaged with history. The game provides slides to guide both the teacher and the student through note-taking, student discussions/debate, and the ‘New Deal Matching Game’.
Instructions: Organize into groups of 3-4 students. Each group will analyze 10 scenarios that will be presented in the next several slides. Fill out the T-chart addressing the following…
1. Which New Deal program(s) is the best match in addressing the problems associated with each scenario? Write in the letter of the card.
(*You will use each program only once).
2. Acronyms? Write in the abbreviation.
3. Which of the 3 R’s best applies to each of the scenarios; Relief, Recovery, or Reform? (Hint, scenario #3 is the only one that has two of the R’s)
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The U.S. Civil War Assessment- Context Clues & Primary Sources
By Sarah Austin
Discard the paper/pencil approach to assessment. This quiz will have students access their knowledge of important facts and information regarding the United States' Civil War in an interactive & engaging way. This PowerPoint presentation is rich in primary sources and colorful imagery that will prompt students to examine context clues when answering the provided questions. If you liked this lesson see other related ‘Civil War’ lessons here: • Civil War Role Play/Debate Activity (click here to open in new tab)