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The Civil War: The Battle of Antietam Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This product introduces the Battle of Antietam, a significant conflict during the Civil War, to students. The passage specifically discusses the motives and actions of soldiers on both sides of the conflict, the events that set the battle into motion, the massive cost of life imposed by the fighting, and the impact that this battle had on the outcome of the war.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

★ 2 page passage

★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions

★ 5 short answer comprehension questions

★ Primary source analysis of a letter written by a soldier who fought in the battle

★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning

★ Answer keys

★ Link to Google Slides version


This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵

Pre-War: 1830s-1860

  • The Abolitionist Movement
  • Compromises (The Missouri Compromise, The Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act)
  • Dred Scott Decision
  • John Brown’s Raid

Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)

  • Election of 1860
  • Formation of the Confederacy
  • Confederate Leadership

Opening Conflict (1861)

  • Union Leadership
  • Battle of Fort Sumter
  • First Battle of Bull Run

Early War (1862)

  • Naval Warfare

Eastern Theater

  • Peninsula Campaign
  • Second Battle of Bull Run
  • Battle of Antietam

Western Theater

  • Battles of Shiloh and Fort Donelson

Turning Points (1863)

  • Emancipation Proclamation
  • Battle of Gettysburg
  • Siege of Vicksburg

Total War and Union Advancements (1864)

  • Sherman’s March to the Sea
  • Grant’s Overland Campaign

End of the War (1865)

  • Fall of Richmond
  • Appomattox Court House
  • Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Reconstruction (1865-1877)

  • Reintegration of Southern States
  • Freedmen’s Bureau
  • Amendments

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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History of Halloween Traditions Escape Room

By Colleen Burdette

Engaging History Activity Before Halloween:

It is difficult to keep students engaged before a holiday and kids love Halloween. This escape room can have students focus their Halloween excitement to learn about the history of Halloween Traditions. They can work with a partner, a team, or by themselves to complete activities focused on five Halloween Tradition topics: Jack o' Lanterns, Trick or Treat, Halloween Candy, Halloween Costumes, and Haunted House. The Haunted House activity has two options: one which mentions decapitation and death masks, the other is not as macabre. Each activity contains topical information and student instructions.

Students will complete the following types of activities:

  • maze
  • puzzle
  • code breaking
  • map
  • timeline

Teachers can choose to have students check their work after they finish each challenge in order to earn parts of a puzzle. Completed puzzles could be turned in for prizes. There is also a completed prize card provided.

Students can work at their own pace as teachers have topic labels which can be displayed throughout the classroom to show students where to find their next challenge.

When the challenge is complete, students can complete follow up questions to review the information they have learned about Halloween Traditions. The questions review what students have learned as well as having students make connections with prior their knowledge. These could be used as written assignments or to lead class discussion.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Challenge templates.
  • Code recording sheet (two sizes).
  • Prize card (b&w and color).
  • Prize puzzle (b&w and color).
  • Topic labels.
  • Answer keys.
  • Follow up questions.
  • Digital activity link.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teacher.
  • Easy to assign digital option.
  • Engaging for students.
  • Good pre-holiday activity.
  • Questions help students make connections.
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Habits of Discourse Lesson Plan and Graphic Organizer Middle School Speaking

By TooBookedUp

Elevate classroom discussions with this comprehensive Habits of Discourse Lesson Plan and Graphic Organizer! Designed for middle school humanities teachers, this resource provides everything you need to foster meaningful, respectful, and structured conversations in your classroom. Whether you're working on developing your students' verbal communication skills or introducing them to nonverbal signals, this resource is your go-to tool for teaching effective discourse habits.

Why This Resource is Essential:

  • Promotes Structured Communication: Teach students how to engage in Turn and Talk, Table Talk, and Whole Class Talk with clear expectations for what each form of discourse "Looks like," "Sounds like," and "Feels like."
  • Develops Critical Thinking: Encourages students to express their ideas, listen actively, and respond thoughtfully, building a strong foundation for analytical thinking and collaborative learning.
  • Incorporates Nonverbal Communication: Introduce your students to nonverbal signals like "agree," "disagree," and "connect" to enhance their ability to communicate without interrupting others.
  • Fosters a Positive Classroom Culture: By establishing norms for respectful and inclusive discussions, you help create a classroom environment where every student feels valued and heard.

What’s Included:

  • Detailed 60-Minute Lesson Plan: Step-by-step instructions for guiding students through the habits of discourse, including Do Now prompts, discussion activities, and reflection exercises.
  • Engaging Discussion Topics: Ten thought-provoking prompts tailored for middle school students, ensuring relevance and engagement in each discourse format.
  • Graphic Organizer: A user-friendly tool for students to visualize and document their understanding of effective communication during Turn and Talk, Table Talk, and Whole Class Talk activities.

Perfect For:

  • Middle School Humanities Teachers: Ideal for those teaching language arts, social studies, or any subject where discussion is key.
  • Back to School: Establish classroom norms early in the school year with this essential resource.
  • Ongoing Use: Revisit throughout the year to reinforce and expand your students' discourse skills.

Benefits:

  • Improves Student Engagement: Students actively participate in discussions, leading to deeper understanding and retention of material.
  • Builds Confidence: Helps shy or hesitant students find their voice in a safe and structured environment.
  • Supports SEL Goals: Aligns with social-emotional learning objectives by teaching students how to communicate respectfully and empathically.

How to Use:

  • Start the School Year Strong: Implement this lesson during the first weeks of school to set a positive tone for the year.
  • Enhance Group Projects: Use the discourse habits as guidelines during collaborative work to ensure productive and respectful teamwork.
  • Reflect and Revise: Encourage students to reflect on their communication skills regularly, using the graphic organizer as a tool for self-assessment and growth.
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Geography, Map Projections: Which Map Would You Use? Google Slide + Powerpoint

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Teaching map projections can be challenging. This lesson is an easy way to give students the foundation they need to understand what map projections are and how each has its own level of accuracies and distortions based on the size and shape of land masses and measurement/distance between points. This works very well with my students and is a fund group cooperative activity that requires higher-level thinking skills and or helps students develop higher-level thinking skills by analyzing various map projections, and determining their accuracies and distortions.

LESSON: MAP PROJECTIONS: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU USE?

GRADE LEVEL: 7-12th

TIME FRAME: 90-120 MINUTES (TWO 60-MINUTE CLASS PERIODS)

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: GROUP COOPERATION ACTIVITY
NOTE: ADJUST MARGINS UNDER PAGE SETUP BEFORE PRINTING or SCALE TO FIT TO AVOID GRAPHICS FROM BEING CUT OFF.

OBJECTIVE:

  • The learner will familiarize his/herself with the following map projections: Robinson Projections, Mercator Projections, Goode Projection, & Hammer Projection
  • The learner will understand theaccuracies and distortions of flat map projections.
  • The learner will understand the three variables of map projections: Shape, size &
    distance.
  • The learner will investigate and explore various map projections to determine their accuracies and distortions.
  • The learner will be able to determine what map projections can be used for accuracies of size, shape & distance.

MATERIALS:

  • Presentation: Google slide format & PowerPoint presentation (included in zip file).
  • Comparison Chart Listening Chart (1 per student)
  • Activity Instructional Sheet: Map It! (1 per group)
  • Internet connections to obtain a copy of map projections. (For each group)
  • Printer to be able to print the map projection.
  • Poster boards or butcher paper are cut into the size of poster boards. (One per group)
  • Rubric: Map It Group Presentation
  • Provide students with glue, markers, crayons, colored pencils, rulers, and scissors.

PREPARATION:

  • Review the presentation and be prepared to discuss the accuracies and distortions of the maps presented.
  • Make a copy of the listening guide for each student.
  • Have students bring posterboards for group assignments or cut butcher paper into
    poster board size pieces.
  • Make a copy of the Activity Instructional Sheet: Map It! 1 per group.
  • Make sure your students will have access to the internet to find a map projection
    to examine and a printer that will allow them to print off the map projection.
  • Print a rubric for each group so they know the requirements.

CLASSROOM SETUP:

  • A desk and or table will be set up for students to work in teams of two’s, three’s, or with whatever the instructor feels comfortable.

INTRODUCTION: (10 minutes)

  • PowerPoint Presentation or Google Slide Show (This is the same presentation)
  • The PowerPoint presentation is included in the zip file.
  • GOOGLE DOC SLIDE SHOW -- will receive with the purchase

PROCEDURE: (Group Reading Activity—30 minutes)
Divide the class into groups. Provide each group with the Instruction sheet: Map It! As well as a rubric, poster board, crayons, colored pencils, markers, glue, a ruler and scissors. Explain the instructions to the class based on the Instruction Sheet: Map It. Review what the group needs to present during their group presentation using the grading rubric.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION: (20-30 minutes)
Students will present as a group their findings regarding their map projection.

VIDEOS FOR REVIEW OF CONTENT:

Will receive it with the purchase of the lesson.

(Disclaimer: As time passes, some of these videos may be dropped from the sites, which is beyond the author’s control. Therefore, the author has included a wide range of videos for you to choose from in the case this occurs. If a video is removed from a site, this should not reflect the lesson score provided on TeachShare as the author has no control over whether the site allows the video to remain on their site. Simply, choose another video provided or send the author a question asking for help finding another video. TPT asks the buyer to refrain from scoring until an attempt is made to contact the author and work out issues such as these.)

Disclaimer: One purchase is good for one teacher's usage. For additional teachers to use this product, please purchase additional licenses at a discounted rate. This product is under copyright of Geography & Math Made Easy.

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Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants

By Sarah Austin

An engaging way to begin a unit on economics! This fun and hands-on activity will have students explore the important concepts of human needs versus wants through an engaging rocket ship simulation. Students will be vicariously drawn into an emergency situation in which they must collaborate, and agree as to what items they consider as ‘essential’ for their survival on their rocket ship mission to live on a far away planet. An interactive Slide Presentation will help guide the groups on their journey… along with prompting students to delve deeper by examining the broader issues of sustainability, waste, and identifying the main differences between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries.

Materials:

  • Teacher Reference Guide
  • Slide Presentation
  • Handouts:

#1. Student Guided Notes & Student Reflection

#2. Rocket Ship Activity

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

  • Child Labor: Comparing Industrial Era to Today
  • Analyzing Environmental Disasters Caused by Human Activity
  • FDR & The New Deal Matching Game
  • Mystery: What Caused the Great Depression?
  • Post Zombie Apocalypse: What Form of Government Would YOU Create?
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World Cultures The Cuisine of Southeast Asia Passage & Activities- NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the cuisine of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Cuisine of Southeast Asia Passage (4 pages)
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 10 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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How To Research: Analyze & Evaluate Evidence Checklist: 5th Studies Weekly Wk. 3

By Colleen Burdette

How do students learn to be effective researchers?

Students will create a reference checklist to use throughout the year to help with research when responding to compelling questions.

Students will read an informational text explaining how to research and why it is important to analyze the information found through research. They will also read how to present the information once it has been analyzed.

Using this information, students will create a checklist using a template and important points from the reading. They can complete this by cutting and pasting, handwriting, or completing a Google Slide activity.

Teachers can also opt to use the provided follow up questions to increase rigor. These questions can be used for early finishers, as a written assignment, or a starters for class discussions.

This activity aligns with 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 3.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Student instructions.
  • Informational text.
  • Checklist template.
  • Important points worksheet.
  • Follow up questions.
  • Answer Key.
  • Link to Google Slide Activity.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teachers.
  • Hands on activity keeps students engaged.
  • Good reference for the rest of the year's research.
  • Great information to help students research.
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Geography, Map Skills Bundle For Middle School & High School + 2 Freebies

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Purchase this Bundle; Save Planning Time and Money!

As Teachers, We Are Always Trying to Carve Out Time for Our Family and Ourselves for Self Care. So Many Demands; So Little Time.

Includes 6 Lesson + 2 Freebies

This Bundle is Worth $30.45 if Purchased Individually. (Now $25 | 20% Discount)

On each ready-to-use lesson, I spend no less than 10 hours planning, developing, and tweaking to make it high-quality.

These lessons are centered around map reading skills and include:

(1) Map Projections

(2) Using A Map Scale

(3) Creating a Neighborhood Map for the Understanding of Basic Map Reading.

(4) Reading Latitude and Longitude (Absolute Location)

(5) Exploring and Creating Populations Density Maps

(6) Creating a Cartogram to Depict Population Density

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World Cultures The History of Australia Passage & Activities- NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the history of Australia!


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The History of Australia Passage (3 pages)
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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Response to Inquiry-Kids Making a Difference: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 4

By Colleen Burdette

Young people can make a difference:

There are many young people who have completed inquiries and were moved to action. These young people showed that you are never to young to make a difference.

Students will be assigned a young person who has made a difference (provided). They will research their young person and create an infographic to display for the class. Students can add their creativity when completing their infographic. When this is completed, they can then answer the follow up questions to add rigor.

The follow questions can be used for early finishers, as a written assignment, or to facilitate class discussions.

This activity is also provided as a digital activity, Google Slides. This is easy to assign through Google Drive or Google Classroom.

Teachers can share provided links for reliable research sites.

Aligns with 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 4.


What's included:

  • Teacher directions.
  • Student directions.
  • Options of young people to assign.
  • Infographic template.
  • Follow up questions.
  • Links for research sites.
  • Links to Google Slide Activity.

How is this product useful:

  • Easy prep for the teacher.
  • Tap into student creativity.
  • Good research practice.
  • Print or digital option.
  • Can be used as an interesting display.
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The Civil War: Naval Warfare Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This product introduces naval warfare during the Civil War to students. The passage specifically discusses the importance of blockades, the introduction of ironclad ships, the Battle of Hampton Roads, the fight for control of waterways during the war, and more.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

★ 3 page passage

★ 15 multiple choice comprehension questions

★ 5 short answer comprehension questions

★ Primary source analysis of official military reports after the Battle of Hampton Roads

★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning

★ Answer keys

★ Link to Google Slides version


This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵

Pre-War: 1830s-1860

  • The Abolitionist Movement
  • Compromises (The Missouri Compromise, The Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act)
  • Dred Scott Decision
  • John Brown’s Raid

Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)

  • Election of 1860
  • Formation of the Confederacy
  • Confederate Leadership

Opening Conflict (1861)

  • Union Leadership
  • Battle of Fort Sumter
  • First Battle of Bull Run

Early War (1862)

  • Naval Warfare

Eastern Theater

  • Peninsula Campaign
  • Second Battle of Bull Run
  • Battle of Antietam

Western Theater

  • Battles of Shiloh and Fort Donelson

Turning Points (1863)

  • Emancipation Proclamation
  • Battle of Gettysburg
  • Siege of Vicksburg

Total War and Union Advancements (1864)

  • Sherman’s March to the Sea
  • Grant’s Overland Campaign

End of the War (1865)

  • Fall of Richmond
  • Appomattox Court House
  • Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Reconstruction (1865-1877)

  • Reintegration of Southern States
  • Freedmen’s Bureau
  • Amendments

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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5th Grade Yearlong Social Studies Activities: Aligns with Studies Weekly

By Colleen Burdette

Engaging Activities for 5th Grade Social Studies:

These activities keep students engaged throughout the year as they study United States History. Although these activities are aligned with Studies Weekly, each activity can be completed without Studies Weekly. "Missing" weeks are due to Studies Weekly assigning inquiries once per unit.

What's included:

Beginning of the Year Escape Room:

  • history
  • civics and government
  • geography
  • economics

Inquiry: How to Research (Weeks 1-4)

  • Social Studies Lenses Activity
  • Primary and Secondary Sources Activity
  • Fact and Opinion Activity
  • How to Research Yearlong Checklist
  • Response to Inquiry: Kids Making a Difference Infographic

North America Before European Contact (Weeks 6-8)

  • Indigenous People's Regional Dwellings Activity
  • Indigenous Tribe Infographic
  • Introduction to Archaeology Activity
  • Indigenous Trade Routes Activity

European Exploration and Colonization (Weeks 10-18)

  • Columbian Exchange Import Poster
  • Cooperation and Conflict in Jamestown Activity
  • Explorer Trading Cards
  • Supply and Demand Activity with Land Use Extension
  • Thirteen Colonies by Region Image Reveal
  • Trading Along the Silk Road Game
  • Ranking Colonial Groups Activity
  • Charter of the Colonies Picture Reveal
  • Indigenous Trade with Europeans Game
  • French and Indian War Escape Room
  • Benjamin Franklin Facts Prism
  • Alliances with North Americans Worksheets

The American Revolution (Weeks 19-26)

  • Protesting Acts of Parliament Protest Signs
  • Tea Party Pennants
  • Founding Fathers Game
  • Declaration of Independence Escape Room
  • Iroquois Confederation and Articles of Confederation Venn Diagram
  • Design a Monument to Revolutionary Minorities
  • American Revolution Battles Infographic
  • Battles After Yorktown Timeline

Creating a New Nation (Weeks 27-31)

  • Federalists/Anti-Federalists Poster and Debate
  • Framers of the Constitution Information Sheets
  • Ratifying the Constitution Stations
  • Bill of Rights Activity: Display the Amendments
  • Bill of Rights Four Corners Review
  • Bill of Rights/Declaration of Independence Grievances Picture Reveal
  • Formation of Political Parties Infographic
  • Lewis and Clark Primary Source Animal Activity
  • Northwest Ordinance Spoons Game
  • Westward Expansion Game
  • Preamble to the Constitution Picture Reveal

End of the Year Escape Room

  • history
  • constitution
  • civics/government
  • geography
  • economics

Aligns with Indiana Standards: 5.H.1, 5.H.2, 5.H.3, 5.H.5, 5.H.6, 5.H.7, 5.H.8, 5.H.9, 5.H.10, 5.H.11, 5.H.12, 5.H.13, 5.H.14, 5.H.15, 5.H.16, 5.H.17, 5.C.1, 5.C.2, 5.C.3, 5.C.5, 5.C.7, 5.G.1, 5.G.2, 5.G.7, 5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.E.3, 5.E.5.


What's Included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Student instructions.
  • All necessary handouts.
  • All necessary templates.
  • Answer Keys.
  • Links to research sites.
  • Links to digital activities.

How is this bundle useful:

  • Easy to prep for teachers.
  • Engaging for students.
  • Great supplements for curriculum.
  • Helpful for sub plans.
  • Follow up questions increase rigor.
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World Cultures Physical Geography of SE Asia Passage & Activities- NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia Passage (4 pages)
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 10 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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Inquiry: How To Research: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Weeks 1-4

By Colleen Burdette

Before beginning the study of history, students need to know how to study:

These activities walk students through the steps of quality researching. This is a great way to begin a study of social studies. Students are guided to an understanding of what is good information and what is not.

Students will:

  • recognize the lens through which we study history
  • recognize the difference between primary and secondary sources
  • recognize what is fact and what is opinion
  • learn how to properly research and evaluate information
  • research and present information about kids who have made a difference

Aligns with 5th grade Studies Weekly week 1-4.


What's included:

  • Teacher directions.
  • Student instructions.
  • Worksheets.
  • Templates.
  • Research topics.
  • Follow up questions.
  • Links to digital activities.
  • Links to reliable research sites.

How is this product useful:

  • Low prep for teachers.
  • Easy follow directions.
  • Follow up questions add rigor.
  • Engaging activities for students.
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World Cultures Human Geography of Canada Passage & Activities- NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of Canada!


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • The Human Geography of Canada Passage (3 pages)
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • 5 Short Answer Questions
  • 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
  • Answer Keys
  • Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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Fact/Opinion Color Sheet: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 2

By Colleen Burdette

Determine between fact and opinion:

Being able to determine between fact and opinion is an important skill especially when it comes to researching a topic. Students will practice this skill and color an image based on which statements are facts and which are opinions.

This activity can be used for individual students, partners, groups, or as centers. The digital version is easy to assign and self checking.

Rigor is added through the follow up questions. These help students reflect on the importance of recognizing if statements are facts or opinions. These can be assigned to early finishers, as a written assignment, or used as class discussion starters.

Answer Keys are provided.

Aligns with 5th Studies Weekly Week 2.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Student instructions.
  • Statement worksheet.
  • Color sheet.
  • Follow up question sheet.
  • Digital product link.
  • Answer Keys.

How is this product helpful:

  • Low prep for teachers.
  • Easy correction (digital version is self-checking).
  • Engaging activity.
  • Can be used in groups or centers.
  • Follow up questions add rigor.
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The Civil War: The Abolitionist Movement Passage and Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This product introduces the Abolitionist Movement to students, particularly in the context of the lead up to the Civil War.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

★ 3 page passage

★ 15 multiple choice comprehension questions

★ 5 short answer comprehension questions

★ Primary source analysis of Ain't I a Woman by Sojourner Truth

★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning

★ Answer keys

★ Link to Google Slides version


This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵

Pre-War: 1830s-1860

  • The Abolitionist Movement
  • Compromises (The Missouri Compromise, The Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act)
  • Dred Scott Decision
  • John Brown’s Raid

Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)

  • Election of 1860
  • Formation of the Confederacy
  • Confederate Leadership

Opening Conflict (1861)

  • Union Leadership
  • Fort Sumter
  • First Battle of Bull Run

Early War (1862)

  • Naval Warfare

Eastern Theater

  • Peninsula Campaign
  • Second Battle of Bull Run
  • Battle of Antietam

Western Theater

  • Battles of Shiloh and Fort Donelson

Turning Points (1863)

  • Emancipation Proclamation
  • Battle of Gettysburg
  • Siege of Vicksburg

Total War and Union Advancements (1864)

  • Sherman’s March to the Sea
  • Grant’s Overland Campaign

End of the War (1865)

  • Fall of Richmond
  • Appomattox Court House
  • Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Reconstruction (1865-1877)

  • Reintegration of Southern States
  • Freedmen’s Bureau
  • Amendments

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

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The Civil War: The First Battle of Bull Run Passage & Activities - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This product introduces the First Battle of Bull Run to students. The passage specifically discusses the background and lead up to the events, the decisions that leaders on both sides of the battle had to make, and the consequences that this battle had for the rest of the Civil War, as well as American history.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

★ 2 page passage

★ 10 multiple choice comprehension questions

★ 5 short answer comprehension questions

★ Primary source analysis of battleground photos

★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning

★ Answer keys

★ Link to Google Slides version


This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵

Pre-War: 1830s-1860

  • The Abolitionist Movement
  • Compromises (The Missouri Compromise, The Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act)
  • Dred Scott Decision
  • John Brown’s Raid

Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)

  • Election of 1860
  • Formation of the Confederacy
  • Confederate Leadership

Opening Conflict (1861)

  • Union Leadership
  • Battle of Fort Sumter
  • First Battle of Bull Run

Early War (1862)

  • Naval Warfare

Eastern Theater

  • Peninsula Campaign
  • Second Battle of Bull Run
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