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Did you know that one young girl's courage was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement? Introduce your students to the inspiring story of Claudette Colvin with our engaging and educational resource, perfect for Black History Month and STAAR test preparation. Suitable for grades 6-8, this free, print-and-go resource combines historical significance with critical thinking.

Our resource includes a short, informative text about Claudette Colvin, followed by four carefully crafted multiple-choice questions. These questions are aligned with STAAR standards, focusing on skills such as inference, summary, and author's purpose. It's an ideal tool for deepening students' understanding of important historical figures while honing their test-taking abilities.

This versatile resource is perfect for various classroom needs:

☑️ Center in stations

☑️ Homework assignment

☑️ Warm-up activity

☑️ Part of a larger unit on informational text

As a free resource, it’s designed to be easy for teachers – just print and you're ready to go. It's a valuable addition to any lesson plan during Black History Month and beyond.

Don't forget to check out our other free February resources, including the Valentine's Day Text Structure Color Sorts and the Valentine's Day Author's Purpose Coloring Quest! Grade 5-8 FREEBIE! (TeachShare.com)!

Be sure to follow our store for more free resources that bring ease and effectiveness to your teaching. Download now and bring Claudette Colvin's remarkable story into your classroom!

Should students be allowed to use cell phones in school? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about cell phone usage and whether or not schools should ban cell phones. This comes complete with rubric. This is a pdf.

*Update* Available under TeachShare Digital Resources which adds an interactive layer on top of the pdf for distance learning.

If you want the Google Drive editable version here it is

Looking for more argumentative prompts with articles?

Minimum Wage - Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheet

Facebook: Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheet

Did Shakespeare write his own stuff?:Argumentative prompt, articles, and rubric.

Should Schools Ban Soda? - Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheet

Similes Test | Figurative Language Test | Similes Assessment

About This Resource

★ Figurative Language Test | SIMILES

★ 6 pages

★ Print and Digital

★ Suitable for Grades 6-10

★ Answer Keys included

This resource includes:

★ One Similes Assessment and Answer Key

☆ 25 questions, 3 pages

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs to assist students who accidentally delete text boxes and/or when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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This quick assessment evaluates students' understanding of Similes. It includes 25 questions in multiple-choice, fill-in, matching, and writing formats, spanning 3 pages. An Answer Key is provided!

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This resource is also included in the following discounted bundles:

❤️ Simile Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Test and Answer Key Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language Practice Worksheet Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language Bundle

❤️ All ELA Mega Bundle

❤️ ELA/SEL MEGA Bundle

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Other Figurative Language resources you might be interested in:

❤️ Figurative Language Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet

❤️ Figurative Language Text Message Conversations and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Practice Worksheet Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language in Music Worksheet and Key

❤️ Figurative Language Interactive Activity Packet

❤️ Figurative Language in Literature Graphic Organizers

❤️ Figurative Language Exit Slips, Quizzes, and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Task Cards and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Posters

Figurative Language Practice Worksheets:

❤️ Figurative Language Practice Worksheets, Test, and Key (Combo)

❤️ Personification Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Metaphor Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Hyperbole Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Simile Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Idioms Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Onomatopoeia Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

Figurative Language Tests:

❤️ Figurative Language Test and Answer Key Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language Combination Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Simile Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Metaphor Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Hyperbole Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Idiom Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Personification Test and Answer Keys

❤️ Onomatopoeia Test and Answer Keys

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This resource demonstrates how to:

• Understand the basic structure and organization of an essay
• Identify and correct punctuation and capitalization errors
• Support and identify main / supporting / unimportant details
• Identify tone and voice
• Incorporate appropriate transitions
• Identify and correct verb tense, pronouns, and homophones

Introducing how to prepare for a standardized writing multiple choice test has never been easier! These 3 practice test lessons focus on developing the skills needed to successfully complete multiple choice writing tests. Additionally, the PowerPoints not only identify the correct response and why that response is correct, but also explain why each incorrect answer was not the right choice. This format provides students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned.

The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

These 3 no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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These 3 lessons about how to prepare for a Multiple Choice Writing Test includes:

Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations of the different types of questions in multiple choice writing tests
• Practice determining why answers are correct and incorrect
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentations with:

• Slides with explanations of each question and why each answer in the multiple choice writing test was correct or incorrect
• Guided note-taking sections

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• The Writing Process

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Hoping to deepen your students' knowledge of figurative language? Eager to equip your students with the tools and techniques for analyzing figurative language in Shakespeare's plays?

This FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE STATIONS activity is a fun and effective method for giving students practice at analyzing the most important types of figurative language. Students will develop the skills not only to identify types of figurative language but also to explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a literary text!

This stations activity focuses on the 8 types of figurative language that are used most frequently in William Shakespeare's plays: metaphor, simile, metonymy, personification, apostrophe, paradox, oxymoron, and hyperbole. It features over 120 quotations from Shakespeare's best plays. Students will learn about figurative language while gaining exposure to the most profound and thought-provoking lines from the world's greatest playwright!

Here's what you'll find inside this 40-page resource:

• Stations Worksheets (x8): This resource includes a total of 8 worksheets focused on 8 types of figurative language. Each worksheet challenges students to explain the meaning or effect created by the same figure of speech found across 6 quotations from Shakespeare's plays. The quotations include some of the most profound and thought-provoking lines from Shakespeare's best plays: Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, The Tempest, and more. There are a total of 48 quotations from over 15 plays! (8 pages)

• Answer Keys to Stations Worksheets (x8): The answer keys explain how the figures of speech found across 48 quotations contribute to the meaning of Shakespeare's plays. (8 pages)

• Station Placards (x8): The 8 placards can be folded and placed on the desks that correspond to the 8 stations. The placards add a splash of colorful decoration to this activity. (8 pages)

• Literary Devices Glossary: This 1-page glossary features the 8 types of figurative language that are used most frequently throughout Shakespeare's plays. The glossary includes definitions of the 8 types of figurative language as well as one or two examples of how each figure of speech gets used in one of Shakespeare's plays. Students can use the glossary to study for the quizzes on figurative language. (1 page)

• Quiz on Metaphors & Similes: This quiz focuses only on metaphors and similes; it challenges students to identify the figures of speech used across 15 quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer key. (2 pages)

• Quiz on 8 Types of Figurative Language (x2): These two quizzes focus on all 8 types of figurative language. The first quiz challenges students to identity the figures of speech used across 25 quotations. The second quiz is similar but features 20 longer quotations; it could be used as a make-up quiz or extra-credit quiz. Includes answer keys. (8 pages)

Here are the types of figurative language featured across the 8 stations:

1. Metaphor

2. Simile

3. Metonymy

4. Personification

5. Apostrophe

6. Paradox

7. Oxymoron

8. Hyperbole

This entire 40-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: a Word doc *and* a PDF. Because the Word doc is editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

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Combining Sentences practice that includes detailed teaching notes and 5 practice activities that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments.

INCLUDED:

• PDF
• Editable Word Doc
• 3 Self-Graded Google Forms
• 20 total pages
• 7 Student Practice Pages
• A teaching page for self-guided learning

Check out these other resources!

• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

Do your students need help categorizing and defining their research sources? Are you asking them to meet a minimum number of research sources for their essays? If so, then these worksheets are just what you need! Included are: 2 formatted sets of worksheets: Table format & Listing format for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Research Sources Easy to understand definitions Examples of all sources Blank space for recording students' own research sources Number of Sources Used line for each source Students can easily understand Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary research sources, their examples, and can easily define and chart their research sources. Perfect for developing upper level critical thinking skills and research skills! Great for homeschooling, AP, dual credit, college composition, and elementary GT students. Excellent for non-fiction based CCSS and state standardized research writing.

Add an alphabet line to your upper grade classroom with this cursive alphabet line filled with academic vocabulary pertaining to upper level ELA standards. Each letter has an academic word and definition right on the card. Print as black and white or print on colorful cardstock. You can even add them as images in your Virtual or Bitmoji Classroom!

Empower your students to delve deeper into informational texts with this versatile worksheet! This resource guides students through a thorough examination of nonfiction, focusing on key areas such as:

Summary: Students identify main ideas and supporting details, honing their ability to synthesize information.

Text Structure: Students analyze how the author organizes the text, recognizing patterns like cause and effect, chronological order, or problem and solution. This fosters understanding of how structure contributes to meaning.

Author's Craft: Students explore the writer's techniques, such as vivid language, use of evidence, and emotional appeals. This develops critical thinking about how authors achieve their purpose and influence readers.

Word Choice: Students examine impactful words and phrases, considering their effect on the tone and message of the text.

Connections: Students make meaningful links between the text and their own knowledge, other texts, and the wider world, promoting deeper engagement and understanding.

Benefits:

• Promotes active reading and critical thinking skills
• Suitable for a variety of nonfiction texts and subject areas
• Scaffolded approach supports students of different learning levels
• Encourages thoughtful discussion and analysis
• Develops key literacy skills essential for academic success

This resource is perfect for teachers who want to:

• Enhance nonfiction reading comprehension
• Foster analytical thinking and discussion
• Support students in writing about informational texts
• Prepare students for standardized tests

AVID - Vocabulary Word Log & Game for SAT / ACT Test Prep: Use this vocabulary list and log with the engaging 100-second challenge digital activity to help your AVID students build their vocabulary skills in order to prepare for their future ACT or SAT tests! These words work great for both middle and high school students.

✨AVID Mega Growing Bundle✨

What's Included:

• Google Sheet vocabulary log with 52 words
• Google Slides 100-second challenge game with 52 questions and 52 answers

Directions:

• Click on the circle to access a forced copy of the vocab log/list.
• Have students complete the vocabulary log using the words provided.
• They should also have time to study the words before this game.
• Divide the class into 4-6 teams.
• Each team should have a "speaker" to share answers.
• Have each team take turns answering a vocabulary question.
• Teams will only get 100 seconds to answer the question.
• If they can answer correctly, the team gets 1 point.
• Then, give that team a ball (a crumpled up piece of paper will do).
• If the team can make a basket into the trashcan, reward the team an extra point.

Uses:

• SAT/ACT test prep
• Teambuilding
• Framework Friday

Click HERE to see our other AVID resources. We also have several great AVID bundle options available down below!

AVID Teambuilding Bundle

AVID Writing Bundle

Enhance vocabulary in any class or content area with this AVID-inspired vocabulary awareness chart in Google Sheets. This vocabulary awareness chart allows students to check their awareness and knowledge of words found in the content they are learning about.

Directions

• The vocabulary self-awareness chart allows students to assess themselves on class vocabulary words.
• In my classroom, we chose our words from the words students have come across in their reading.
• Students write the vocabulary words, determine how well they know the word (checking a checkbox in the correct column), and type any notes or definitions they have for the word.
• Simply duplicate the chart in Google Sheets when you are ready for students to make a new self-awareness chart over new content you are learning so that students can keep a log.

What's Included

• One Google Sheets document where students will duplicate and log their vocabulary awareness across all the readings completed in your class.
• In the document, students will include:

- Name

- Date

- What the vocabulary is for

- Word

- Students will check a box for the following: know it well & can explain it, heard it or seen it before, no Clue

- Notes/Definitions

*This resource is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.

Check out other AVID resources HERE!

Check out other Reading resources HERE!

Check out Writing Resources HERE!

Check out Collaboration resources HERE!

Check out Public Speaking resources HERE!

Do you need engaging activities for Columbus Day? Do you struggle to find a lesson that keeps students motivated? Then download this Columbus Day Activities Bundle with a Research WebQuest and Games! Your students will learn about this holiday's history, events, people, places, trade, and more!

WEBQUEST

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

THREE TRIVIA GAMES

These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, sub plans, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 40 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

Question Examples:

• In which country was Columbus born? (Italy)
• What were the names of the 3 ships upon which Columbus set sail? (Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria)
• The King and Queen promised Columbus 10% of whatever he found abroad, a noble title, and what? (The rights to govern any land he found.)

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• 40 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Columbus Day Webquest
• Columbus Day 3 Trivia Games
• Patriotic BULLETIN BOARD for Memorial, Independence, Flag, or Veteran's Day!
• Labor Day WebQuest
• Labor Day Activity Bundle WebQuest & Trivia Games
• Memorial Day Activity WEBQUEST Research for Middle and High School
• Memorial Day Activity Three TRIVIA Games for Middle School and High School
• Memorial Day 3 Trivia Games & WebQuest Bundle
• September 11 or 9/11 Patriot Day Activity WEBQUEST

Having trouble getting your students to slow down, pay close attention to passage questions, and prove their answers?

This may be just the resource you need! Give your students the structure that they need to slow down and tackle assignments/assessments with intention.

This resource will help your students to:

• Analyze passage questions for key words and relating reading skills
• Refer back to the text, and...
• Prove answers by providing rationales for correct and incorrect answers

Resource includes:

• Question Analysis Forms

-May be printed blank or text boxes can be added to add specific questions

• Answer Analysis Forms

-Highly customizable answer analysis space

• Customizable/editable anchor charts

-Can be pre-made teacher-created anchor charts

-Can be an active document that students help create

Teaching Tips:

I typically allow:

• One class period to read/annotate the passage (passages not included/resource will work for any passage)
• One class period to analyze the question stems
• One class period to answer questions and provide analysis/rationales of answer choices
• This process can be adjusted as needed for in-class assignments or homework. Pacing can also be adjusted as needed, especially as students become more familiar with the process.

Are you trying to make theme sticky for your students? This resource includes practice worksheets for three short films under 5 minutes long: Piper, The Present, Pip available on Youtube for free. Students will love the beautiful graphics of the films, and the heart warming lessons to learn from each. I love using these films as mini lessons of about 10 minutes each or you can combine all three into a 30 minute practice session. This can be used virtually or in person, as extension activities or as direct instruction!

Piper: https://youtu.be/WIPV1iwzrzg

The Present: https://youtu.be/WjqiU5FgsYc

Pip: https://youtu.be/07d2dXHYb94

Free Bonus: Using Pixar to teach Somebody wanted, but, so then (Summary!) with answer keys.

A list of vocabulary words from the play Julius Caesar with definitions and a quiz on those vocabulary words. Comes complete with answer key.

*** Check Out my other products for Julius Caesar ***

Marc Anthony vs Brutus Speech Analysis

Julius Caesar Interactive Study Guide

Julius Caesar Interactive Characterization book

Context Clues Posters, Types of Context Clues Posters

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• Context Clues BUNDLE
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

• Context Clues Posters
• 5 posters
• PDF Zip File
• Suitable for any grade!

This resource includes:

---- 5 Context Clues Posters (in 4 different formats)

This resource includes 5 posters that teach various types of context clues including synonyms, antonyms, definition, inference, and examples. The posters contain humorous clip art images by Ron Leishman and Melonheadz. These posters can easily be printed, laminated, and displayed on bulletin boards. These creatively designed posters can enhance the overall visual aspect of your bulletin board/classroom environment.

The Context Clues Posters come in the following formats:

1. 8.5 x 11 PDF

2. 8.5 x 11 JPEG

3. 11 x 14 PDF

4. 11 x 14 JPEG

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• Context Clues BUNDLE
• Context Clues Lesson and PowerPoint PACKET
• Context Clues Test and PowerPoint
• Context Clues Task Card Packet
• Context Clues Practice Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS
• Multiple-Choice Test and KEY
• Context Clues Text Message Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS

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Introducing how to write an essay for a standardized test has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and develop ideas and write an essay for all types of standardized writing tests. This lesson includes an introduction to and thorough explanation of each type of writing used in standardized tests.

Additionally, the lesson focuses on how to differentiate between the types of tests and provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

This resource explains the entire process of writing a thorough and concise essay in a standardized test. The PowerPoint and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to Write for a Standardized Test includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations and examples of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
• Introduction to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
• Descriptions of the elements of the different types of essays
• Instruction on how to compose each type of essay
• Lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Explanations and example slides of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
• Introduction slide to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
• Description slides of the elements of the different types of essays
• Instruction slides on how to compose each type of essay
• Slides with lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
• Guided note-taking sections

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• The Writing Process

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Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices & Complete sentences is practice that includes detailed teaching notes perfect for self-guided learners and 5 practice activities that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments.

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• 3 Self-grading Google Forms
• Word Doc
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• 5 activities
• Detailed Teaching pages
• Answer key

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Check out these other resources!

• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

20 Non-fiction writing prompts to help students with assessment writing. Comes with 20 handouts with graphics and writing space. Includes:

In my future I see...

People say I'm a dreamer...

My life is like a song...

Home represents...

Gossip spreads like wildfire...

plus 15 more non-fiction writing prompts that relate to students' lives!

Excellent for assessment prep, journal prompts, non-fiction connections to readings. Use the prompts as introduction into research then use the writing process and peer workshop essays for Common Core requirements.

Do you struggle to find an engaging activity for Columbus Day? Do you want to motivate your students to learn? Then download this Columbus Day Activity a for Middle School ELA or History! Your students will learn about this holiday's history, events, people, places, trade, and more! Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to uncover. This WebQuest can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

This resource includes:

• Multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
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• Labor Day Activity Bundle WebQuest & Trivia Games
• Memorial Day Activity WEBQUEST Research for Middle and High School
• Memorial Day Activity Three TRIVIA Games for Middle School and High School
• Memorial Day 3 Trivia Games & WebQuest Bundle
• September 11 or 9/11 Patriot Day Activity WEBQUEST