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The Great Depression & New Deal: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle

Immerse your students in the complexities of the Great Depression and the New Deal with this captivating reading comprehension bundle! Explore 12 engaging articles that delve into various aspects of this pivotal period in American history, fostering critical thinking, historical analysis, and social awareness.

12 Captivating Topics:

• Crash Course: Understanding the Great Depression
• Beyond Breadlines: The Human Cost of the Great Depression
• FDR's New Deal: A Lifeline in Hard Times
• Building America: The Legacy of New Deal Infrastructure
• From Relief to Reform: The Evolution of the New Deal
• The Debate Continues: Evaluating the New Deal's Success
• Beyond America: The Global Impact of the Great Depression
• Echoes of the Past: The Great Depression's Lessons for Today
• Hoovervilles: Life in the Great Depression
• Dust Bowl Disaster: When the Plains Turned to Powder
• Black Thursday: The Day the Stock Market Crashed
• Tuning In: The Power of FDR's Fireside Chats

Content and Skills:

• Rich Content: Each article offers a concise exploration of a specific topic, enriched by primary sources like newspaper articles, historical data, and visuals (where applicable).
• Varied Assessment: Multiple choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis skills.
• Detailed Answer Key: Provides educators with a quick and easy reference for answer verification.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the historical context surrounding the Great Depression and the New Deal.
• Students will be able to analyze the causes, impact, and lasting legacy of the Great Depression and the New Deal.
• Students will be able to evaluate different perspectives on the New Deal's effectiveness.
• Students will be able to draw connections between the Great Depression and contemporary issues.
• Students will be able to develop critical thinking and historical analysis skills through guided reading and diverse question formats.

Aligned Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is developed and supported.
• RI.5.7: Draw inferences from the text and justify conclusions or predictions based on evidence from the text.
• SS.5.1: Explain the social, economic, and political effects of the Great Depression and analyze its long-term significance in the United States.

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This bundle includes assignments for each of the 13 Eras of US History. Colonial, Revolutionary, Early Republic, Antebellum, Civil War/Reconstruction, Gilded Age, Progressive Era, WWI and the Roaring 20's, Great Depression, World War II, Post WWII and the Cold War, Civil Rights Era, and the Modern Era.

Each era features six engaging assignments, each exploring key themes from this important era in U.S. history.

Designed for 7th-grade students, these activities are thoughtfully crafted to enhance learning and comprehension. They are great for ESOL/ELL students.

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Each WebQuest includes 10 questions - each with a link for students to explore to find the answer to the questions.

Include a comprehensive answer key.

Written at a 9th grade level but suitable for many grades.

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

This Bundle includes a timeline of events around 3000 BCE with 10 questions for students to answer.

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Also includes a 50 event timeline with 10 questions for students to respond too.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Also includes a 50 event timeline with 10 questions for students to respond too.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

This Bundle also includes a timeline around 2000 BCE for students to examine. It includes 10 questions to help students explore the timeline.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Dive into Colonial America: A Reading Comprehension Bundle

Transport your students back in time with this captivating reading comprehension bundle that explores the fascinating world of Colonial America! Sixteen engaging worksheets delve into diverse topics, providing a well-rounded understanding of this pivotal period in history.

What's Included:
1. From Flax to Fancy

• Focus: Analyzes how clothing reflected social status, the materials used, and common garments worn in colonial America.

2. City Hustle & Bustle

• Focus: Describes a typical day in a colonial town, including markets, shops, apprenticeships, and social interaction.

3. Farms, Fields, & Family

• Focus: Explains daily tasks on a farm - planting, harvesting, chores, and the importance of family roles.

4. Dinner on the Table

• Focus: Discusses common crops, typical meals, cooking methods, and food preservation techniques used in colonial America.

5. Humble Abodes

• Focus: Describes typical colonial houses, furniture, and differences between Northern & Southern styles.

6. Jamestown: Where America Began

• Focus: Summarizes the founding of Jamestown, challenges faced by settlers, the role of John Smith, and interaction with the Powhatan people.

7. Seeds of Conflict: King Philip's War

• Focus: Explains the causes and events of King Philip's War, key figures, and the war's impact on colonists and Native Americans.

8. Lost Colony: The Mystery of Roanoke

• Focus: Describes the Roanoke Colony, its mysterious disappearance, and different theories about its fate.

9. The Dark Side of Freedom

• Focus: Explains the Triangle Trade, how slavery came to America, and the harsh realities of enslaved people's lives.

10. Women in the Colonies

• Focus: Discusses the various roles of women in colonial America (housework, education, business), highlighting their contributions to society.

11. Captain John Smith: Leader of Jamestown

• Focus: Highlights John Smith's leadership in Jamestown, ensuring colony's survival, and relationship with Native Americans.

12. Keeping Healthy (Colonial Style!)

• Focus: Explains common illnesses in colonial America, limited medical knowledge, the use of home remedies, and the challenges faced by colonists.

13. Beyond Religious Freedom: Why They Sailed the Mayflower

• Focus: Expands on the reasons for the Mayflower voyage, highlighting religious freedom alongside economic hardship and desire for a better life.

14. From Jamestown to Plymouth: Founding Stories

• Focus: Compares and contrasts the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth, highlighting the challenges faced by early colonists.

15. Pilgrims & Progress: The Truth About Thanksgiving

• Focus: Deconstructs the myth of the "First Thanksgiving," emphasizing the harvest celebration as a shared meal and acknowledging the complexities of the relationship between colonists and Native Americans.

16. Plain & Principled

• Focus: Compares the contrasting beliefs and practices of Quakers and Puritans, their impact on government and social life.

17. Bound Not Broken

• Focus: Explains the indentured servitude system - how people became indentured, their work conditions and eventual path to freedom, and its role in colonial society.

Each worksheet features:

• A captivating reading passage packed with interesting facts and details.
• A variety of comprehension questions including multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer to assess reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analysis skills.
• A detailed answer key to save you time and ensure accurate grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of daily life in colonial America, including clothing, food, homes, and occupations.
• Students will analyze the founding stories of Jamestown and Plymouth, as well as the challenges faced by early colonists.
• Students will evaluate the complexities of historical events like King Philip's War and the "First Thanksgiving."
• Students will explore the diverse roles of people in colonial society, including enslaved Africans, indentured servants, and religious groups like the Quakers and Puritans.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a text and explain how it is supported by key details.
• RI.5.3: Explain the relationships or connections between ideas or events in a text.
• RI.5.7: Draw information from all features of a text (e.g., title, headings, illustrations, diagrams) when reading to learn or perform a task.

Content Discussion Points:

• How did clothing, food, and homes reflect social class in colonial America?
• What were the challenges and benefits of living in a colonial town versus a farm?
• How do the stories of Jamestown and Roanoke highlight the difficulties of early colonization?
• Why is it important to understand the complexities of historical events like King Philip's War and the "First Thanksgiving"?
• How did different groups of people contribute to colonial society?

Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom!

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Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

This bundle features six engaging assignments, each exploring key themes from this important era in U.S. history.

Designed for 7th-grade students, these activities are thoughtfully crafted to enhance learning and comprehension.

Be sure to visit my store for more resources covering other eras of U.S. history!

Looking for an engaging way to help your students understand global history?

This assignment features a detailed timeline that showcases 50 significant events from around the world, making it easy for students to see what was happening on each continent. By taking a significant moment in history and expanding it to reveal global contexts, this resource fosters a broader understanding of historical connections and events!

In addition to the timeline, the assignment includes 10 thoughtfully crafted questions, complete with a comprehensive answer key. These questions encourage students to dive deeper into the timeline, promoting critical thinking and discussion in the classroom.

Whether you’re teaching history, geography, or social studies, this assignment is a valuable tool to enhance your curriculum.

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Looking for an engaging way to help your students understand global history?

This assignment features a detailed timeline that showcases 30 - 50 significant events from around the world, making it easy for students to see what was happening on each continent. By taking a significant moment in history and expanding it to reveal global contexts, this resource fosters a broader understanding of historical connections and events!

In addition to the timeline, the assignment includes 10 thoughtfully crafted questions, complete with a comprehensive answer key. These questions encourage students to dive deeper into the timeline, promoting critical thinking and discussion in the classroom.

Whether you’re teaching history, geography, or social studies, this assignment is a valuable tool to enhance your curriculum.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to provide your students with a clear and insightful overview of global events. Get this timeline assignment today and help your students explore the rich tapestry of our world's history!

Looking for an engaging way to help your students understand global history?

This assignment features a detailed timeline that showcases 30 - 50 significant events from around the world, making it easy for students to see what was happening on each continent. By taking a significant moment in history and expanding it to reveal global contexts, this resource fosters a broader understanding of historical connections and events!

In addition to the timeline, the assignment includes 10 thoughtfully crafted questions, complete with a comprehensive answer key. These questions encourage students to dive deeper into the timeline, promoting critical thinking and discussion in the classroom.

Whether you’re teaching history, geography, or social studies, this assignment is a valuable tool to enhance your curriculum.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to provide your students with a clear and insightful overview of global events. Get this timeline assignment today and help your students explore the rich tapestry of our world's history!

Looking for an engaging way to help your students understand global history?

This assignment features a detailed timeline that showcases 50 significant events from around the world, making it easy for students to see what was happening on each continent. By taking a significant moment in history and expanding it to reveal global contexts, this resource fosters a broader understanding of historical connections and events!

In addition to the timeline, the assignment includes 10 thoughtfully crafted questions, complete with a comprehensive answer key. These questions encourage students to dive deeper into the timeline, promoting critical thinking and discussion in the classroom.

Whether you’re teaching history, geography, or social studies, this assignment is a valuable tool to enhance your curriculum.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to provide your students with a clear and insightful overview of global events. Get this timeline assignment today and help your students explore the rich tapestry of our world's history!

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Explore the Debate: Was Columbus's Discovery Accidental or Intentional?

Dive into one of history's greatest debates with this engaging assignment that examines whether Christopher Columbus's discovery of the Americas was a matter of accident or intention. This resource challenges students to think critically about historical evidence and differing perspectives.

• Balanced Perspectives: Includes two six-paragraph arguments—one supporting the idea that the discovery was accidental and one arguing it was intentional.
• Engaging Analysis: Encourages students to analyze motives, decisions, and outcomes to form their own conclusions.
• Critical Comprehension: Features 6 thought-provoking questions to deepen understanding and spark discussion.
• Answer Key Included: Save time with a complete answer key for easy grading.

Perfect for fostering critical thinking and debate, this assignment brings history to life. Check my store for more engaging and thought-provoking resources!

Unlock the past with this engaging timeline assignment.

This assignment offers an engaging look at a significant time in history through a detailed timeline, written at a 7th-grade level but suitable for a wide range of students, including ESOL learners. The timeline features 20-25 key historical events, helping students understand the flow of important moments.

To encourage deeper thinking, the assignment also includes 4 questions that guide students as they explore the timeline.

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Engage Your Students with History’s Greatest Mysteries!

This writing assignment invites students to dive into famous historical mysteries and create an engaging, 8-paragraph informational text.

With a structured format guiding them through each section—introduction, background, theories, modern insights, and impact—students will develop critical thinking and research skills as they explore fascinating enigmas from history.

Each assignment includes 6 comprehension questions with an answer key for easy grading. Written at a 9th-grade level but suitable for a wide range of learners.

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Unlock a world of European history for your students with this engaging assignment! Part of a series of 50 assignments, each one dives into a key event from European History to bring the past alive for young learners.

Written specifically for 7th grade ESOL students, this assignment is accessible to a wide range of learners, making complex historical topics approachable and interesting.

Students will explore historical events, context, and lasting impacts, deepening their understanding while honing their critical thinking skills.

Includes an answer key for easy and quick grading.

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Engage Your Students with the Chinese Dynasties WebQuest!

Take your students on an immersive journey through ancient China with this 12-question webquest on the Chinese Dynasties! Each question is paired with a reliable link, guiding students to discover essential facts and fascinating stories about dynasties like the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Ming. Students will explore key achievements, influential leaders, and the Mandate of Heaven, making complex history accessible and enjoyable.

Perfect for a wide range of students, this WebQuest is designed to encourage independent learning and critical thinking as students compare dynasties and uncover China’s rich cultural legacy. Plus, the included answer key makes grading a breeze!

Bring history to life in your classroom—check out this WebQuest and many more engaging assignments in my store!