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Welcome to The Cheat Sheet—your source for all things English and Social Studies! We're a team of two Canadian high school teachers who love creating critically engaging resources for our classrooms. After years of designing materials from scratch, we understand the challenges of developing high quality classroom resources within a demanding profession. We decided to share our resources so that teachers like us can spend more time enjoying life outside of school, while still delivering professional quality lessons. Consider us your "cheat sheet" to a healthier work-life balance!
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Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
This bundle contains 7 Historical Thinking lessons and a 4-5 day culminating group project where students are required to apply the skills from these lessons in a fun, critically engaging way. This means roughly 2 weeks of fully planned materials that will help your students develop their historical thinking skills! Included in this Unit Bundle: Introduction to Historical Thinking lessonHistorical Significance LessonContinuity and Change LessonCause and Consequence LessonHistorical Perspectiv
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Social Studies
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
+20
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld: A Complete Novel Study - Digital & Print!
Dig deep into dystopian fiction with this complete unit based on the award-winning novel “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld! The novel features a post-apocalyptic world in which everyone is created “equal” by undergoing extreme plastic surgery at the age of sixteen. This novel study unit is perfect for high school students, as well as advanced grade 8 students. It has everything you need to get students engaged and invested in this piece of literature. The bundle includes OVER 150 RESOURCES (handout
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+6
Compare Contrast Essay Writing Unit - Digital & Print!
This resource contains everything you need in order to teach the compare contrast essay! Tailored towards a literary analysis of two (or more!) texts, this resource is perfect for high school teachers, particularly grades 9-11, or advanced grade 8 classes. The resources in this product are designed to walk students through the process of writing a compare contrast essay for two literary texts (poem, short story, novel, article, film, etc.). It also contains general templates for the purpose
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.2
, W.9-10.2b
, W.9-10.2c
+3
Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Complete Novel Study - Digital & Print!
Waubgeshig Rice's novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, is a unique and compelling take on the apocalypse narrative, written, this time, with an Indigenous lens. The story follows Evan Whitesky and his community as they navigate a widespread power outage from their reserve in Northern Canada. Published in 2018, Moon of the Crusted Snow is a high-interest novel that engages all learners. Although it was published two years prior to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, many events within the n
9th - 11th
Canadian History, English Language Arts, Literature
Canada and World War One: Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
This unit contains 11 full lessons, 3 summative assessments, and everything you need to teach an engaging WWI CANADIAN HISTORY UNIT. LESSON TOPICS: Causes of WWIFighting on Land, Sea and AirCanadian Battles (Ypres, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele)RecruitmentOpposition to the warWWI Propaganda AnalysisCanadian HomefrontEnd of WWI and Treaty of VersaillesFREE BONUS LESSONS included in this Bundle: Introduction to History (1 lesson)Introduction to Historical Thinking Concepts (1 lesson)This uni
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Social Studies
Canada and World War Two: Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
This unit contains 15 full lessons, 3 summative assessments, and everything you need to teach an engaging WORLD WAR TWO CANADIAN HISTORY UNIT. LESSON TOPICS: Rise of TotalitarianismFailure of the League of NationsAppeasementWW2 Battles (2 lessons)Canadian BattlesWar in the AirHomefront (Economy/CCF)Homefront (Conscription)Marginalized CanadiansPropagandaThe HolocaustAtomic Bombing/End of WW2This unit places a significant focus on the experiences, stories and perspectives of FIRST NATIONS, BLA
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Social Studies, World History
Rise of Totalitarianism Bundle: Germany, Italy, USSR, Japan - Digital & Print!
This bundle contains everything you need to teach the rise of totalitarianism, fascism and dictatorships before WWII. Students will be able to compare and contrast four (4) totalitarian regimes: USSR, Italy, Germany and Japan. This BUNDLE includes: In-depth and engaging articles on the rise of Mussolini in Italy, Stalin in the USSR, Hitler in Germany, and militarism in Japan. Articles are extensively researched and highlight major events in the rise of totalitarianism in each of the four (4
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Government, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.9-10.1
, RH.9-10.2
, RH.9-10.3
+10
Canada and the Great Depression: Complete Unit - Digital and Print!
This unit contains 6 full lessons, 3 summative assessments, and everything you need to teach an engaging GREAT DEPRESSION UNIT for CANADIAN HISTORY!LESSON TOPICS: Stock Market Simulation GameCauses of the Great DepressionLife during the Great DepressionCanadian Government Responses to the DepressionNew Canadian Political PartiesDiscrimination and Antisemitism in Canada in the 1930sBIG QUESTIONS for the unit include: What was the most important cause of the Great Depression?Who's lives were wor
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Social Studies
Literary Device Posters - 36 posters!
Decorate your walls with something your students will want to read with these eye-catching and informative literary device posters! Each poster contains a definition of the term, an example of the literary device (literature, song, film, celebrity quote), and a one-sentence explanation of the example. These posters are perfect for any middle school or high school English classroom and are ready to print! The poster package contains 36 beautifully designed posters that cover the following term
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
Also included in: The Ultimate English Classroom Poster Bundle - 75+ posters!
Roaring Twenties in Canada: Complete Unit - Digital and Print!
This unit contains 8 full lessons, 3 summative assessments, and everything you need to teach an engaging ROARING TWENTIES UNIT FOR CANADIAN HISTORY.LESSON TOPICS: The Winnipeg General StrikeIntroduction to the Roaring TwentiesProhibitionPolitical Cartoon AnalysisCanadian AutonomyDiscrimination in the 1920sFilm AnalysisLiving Timeline ProjectThis unit places a significant focus on the experiences, stories and perspectives of FIRST NATIONS, BLACK CANADIANS, ASIAN CANADIANS, WORKING CLASS CANADI
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Social Studies
Science Fiction Short Story Unit Bundle! 6 Stories + 1 Film - Digital & Print!
Science fiction has always been an easy sell in the classroom and it’s not hard to imagine why! Chances are your students have already thought about which period of time they would transport themselves to if time travel were real, what they might do if aliens were to make contact with them, or wonder what kind of life their alternate self might live in a parallel universe. This low-prep science fiction short story unit is perfect for the high school English classroom! You may pick and choose
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
Introduction to the Cold War: History Lesson - Digital & Print!
This resource contains everything you need to teach a comprehensive, interactive, engaging and meaningful introductory lesson on the history of the Cold War! If all materials are used, this lesson will take 2-3 days to complete. Students will learn about the following topics: Background to the Cold WarDivision of Germany and Europe after WW2Iron CurtainEstablishment of the United NationsTruman DoctrineMarshall PlanBerlin Blockade and AirliftEstablishment of NATO and the Warsaw PactNuclear Arms
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Social Studies, World History
Kim's Convenience: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
If your class is studying the dramatic play Kim's Convenience this school year, get ready for lots of laughter and perhaps a few tears! Kim's Convenience, written by Canadian playwright Ins Choi, is a play about a Korean-Canadian family living in Toronto, Ontario. After its incredible success on the stage, Kim's Convenience was adapted into a television sitcom by the CBC, lasting five seasons. The unit includes OVER 300 pages/slides worth of resources (worksheets, activities, lesson plans,
9th - 11th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
MLA Works Cited Poster (9th Edition)
Blow up these posters and keep them on your classroom walls to remind your students about proper MLA use! These three posters will come in handy for a quick reference and they will make your classroom look beautiful. Key visuals are an important part of making your classroom a comfortable and fun learning environment. The posters include the following information (according to MLA 9th edition): Works Cited citation format for a number of different source typesWorks Cited page formatEssay for
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.8.8
, W.9-10.8
, W.11-12.8
Also included in: The Ultimate English Classroom Poster Bundle - 75+ posters!
Introduction to Science Fiction: A 2-Day Lesson - Digital & Print!
The genre of science fiction never fails to capture the interest and imagination of our students and this lesson is our favourite way to introduce them to it! Whether you will be studying science fiction short stories, novels, films or poetry, this lesson is a great way to introduce students to the features, conventions, characteristics and purpose of the genre. This 2-day lesson is both engaging and interactive! It's ready-to-teach and comes with detailed instructions for the minds-on, cla
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Worksheet - Digital & Print!
Do your students struggle when it comes to analyzing poetry? Using the TPCASTT method provides students with a step-by-step guide to poetry analysis. This structured approach gives students the scaffolding they need to perform a deeper and more thorough analysis of any poem! The TPCASTT method features the following steps: Title (making predictions based on the title)Paraphrase (understanding the poem on a literal level)Connotation (identifying and analyzing figurative devices)Attitude (identi
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry
Historical Perspective Lesson - Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
Forget memorizing facts, and teach your students how to think like a historian! This is the fourth in a series of lessons on the Historical Thinking Concepts (HTC). This lesson focuses on HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE and helps students develop their critical thinking and analysis skills related to this historical thinking concept. The lesson includes the following materials: Detailed Lesson PlanGoogle slides with key vocabulary, learning goals, success criteria, discussion questions, activity explan
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Social Studies, World History
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Canadian History Review Unit - Digital & Print!
This unit is meant to serve as an introduction unit to any twentieth century Canadian history course – perfect for the first week of class before jumping into World War One! Some students may have studied Canadian history before but perhaps need a refresher, while others may be completely new to Canadian history. In either case, it is important to allow students to access their prior knowledge, or develop a basic understanding of Canadian history, government and geography before beginning the
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
The Rise of Imperial Japan - World War Two - Digital & Print!
This resource provides teachers with all the materials necessary to teach the history of totalitarianism, militarism and imperialism in Japan before WW2. This resource includes:In-depth and engaging article on the rise of militarism and totalitarianism in Japan, highlighting major events from the WW1 to the beginning of WW2Handout that promotes historical thinking concepts, focusing on analysis of historical significance - students are required to think critically about the information in the re
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Asian Studies, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.9-10.1
, RH.9-10.2
, RH.9-10.3
+29
Quebec Nationalism: Canadian History Lesson - Digital & Print!
This resource contains everything you need to teach a comprehensive, informed, interactive, engaging and meaningful lesson on the history of Quebec nationalism in Canada from World War Two to the Present!If all materials are used, this lesson will take 2 days to complete. Students will learn about the following topics: Maurice DuplessisThe Quiet RevolutionThe Front de Liberation du Quebec (FLQ)Lester B. PearsonThe Bi & Bi CommissionThe new Canadian FlagPierre TrudeauRene LevesqueThe Parti Queb
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Canadian History, Social Studies
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About the store
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Welcome to The Cheat Sheet—your source for all things English and Social Studies! We're a team of two Canadian high school teachers who love creating critically engaging resources for our classrooms. After years of designing materials from scratch, we understand the challenges of developing high quality classroom resources within a demanding profession. We decided to share our resources so that teachers like us can spend more time enjoying life outside of school, while still delivering professional quality lessons. Consider us your "cheat sheet" to a healthier work-life balance!
Teaching style
Using culturally relevant pedagogy, we push students to question, inquire, create and debate within the safety of the classroom so that they may apply these skills to the world around them. Our resources incorporate a wide variety of strategies and teaching tools - everything from individual activities, think-pair-share discussions and lectures, to inquiry-based activities, collaborative, project-based learning, textual analysis, written responses, simulations, debates and more.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Teaching at Maple Leaf International School
My own education history
Brittany holds an Honours Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Global Studies with a minor in Geography.
Jason holds an Honours Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science, as well as a Master's degree in History.
Both Brittany and Jason hold a Bachelor's of Education from the University of Toronto.
Additional biographical information
On a more personal note, we are both currently teaching at secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, but lived and taught abroad for six years at the start of our teaching careers. We had an amazing time teaching at Canadian international schools in both Dalian, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Needless to say, we love to travel and learn about different cultures while eating all the food. Thanks for taking the time to get to know us! We’re glad you’re here.
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