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Ralph Waldo Emerson & Transcendentalism: Slides, Close Reading, Writing, Quiz
This file offers background, close reading, writing activities and assessment for a lesson on the life and work of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Transcendentalism. Instructional slides include biography, explanation and examples. Selected quotes illustrate the abstract ideas of Transcendentalism and the advice in Emerson’s writing. An organizer with prompts and questions will focus student attention and guide notetaking. Emerson’s ideas can be especially engaging for high school students, but the tex
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.3
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History of Christmas | Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, Nativity, Modern Traditions
Engaging Christmas and Winter Holiday history lesson for grades 7–12 with slide deck, guided notes, video, and Kahoot quiz. Perfect for history or holiday units. Reviews ancient Norse as well as Roman Pagan holidays at the end of December, the Nativity story of Jesus Christ's birth from the Bible, and the history of modern Christmas cultural traditions like Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Bring the history of Christmas to life with this engaging Social Studies lesson designed for middle and high
7th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
History of Thanksgiving Lesson | Pilgrims, Washington, Lincoln, Controversies
Engaging Thanksgiving history lesson that's differentiated for middle and high schoolers with slide deck, guided notes, video, and Kahoot quiz. It reviews the celebration feast with ithe Pilgrims and Native Americans. It also reviews the violent history between the white settlers and the Natives. It focuses on the real history of the Holiday in this country; the Holiday that many (including many different cultures) have celebrated for years as a day to thank God for all their blessings and to
7th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
History of Veterans Day | Armistice Day November 11 Holiday Lesson Slides Notes
Looking for a fun, engaging, and important lesson for Veterans Day week? Includes slide deck, guided notes, video link, reflection questions, and Trivia quiz for class fun! Differentiated to be appropriate for grades 7-12. Help students honor local Veterans on Veterans Day. Bring Veterans Day to life with this complete, differentiated lesson package designed to engage and inform middle and high school students. Perfect for U.S. history, civics, or social studies classrooms, this resource combi
7th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Politics and Persecuted Peoples Guided Notes
These guided, fill-in-the-blank notes highlight the key terms to go along with my 13-slide Slide Show reviews vocabulary and an overview of the Persecuted Peoples in the early to mid 1800s in the United States. Including the Industrial Revolution and how it led to the increase in demand for slavery, the Trail-of-Tears and persecution of the Native Indian peoples, and the persecution of religious minorities like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons). These notes are specifical
8th - 12th, Adult Education
U.S. History
Holiday History Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas Veterans Day Valentines Patrick
Looking for fun, hands-on holiday activities to help your students learn about the history of major US Holidays? This History of Holidays Growing Bundle is packed with engaging, no-prep activities that make learning history festive and enjoyable! These activities are differentiated for grades 7-12. Perfect for general education and special education social studies classes, these slide decks with guided notes, reflective questions and trivia quizzes will keep students focused and motivated —
7th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Reading & PowerPoint
Engage your students in the suspense and psychological depth of Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart. This complete lesson and PowerPoint guide students through close reading, literary analysis, and critical discussion. What’s Included: Lesson Plan (PDF and editable Word document) Editable PowerPoint + PDF copy of slides Story Notes (publication, genre, synopsis, key facts) Student worksheets: “Beating Heart” Creative Prompt, Passage Analysis, Symbolism & Theme Guide, Group Discussion Guide, Reflection qu
8th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Short Stories
I Have a Dream Speech Analysis Discussion Guide
This speech analysis discussion guide highlights the rhetorical devices used by King with margin annotations and correlating color coded lines underlined in the text. I use this key to show the students, "How did the author say it?" (a common core step when doing close and critical reading). Using this activity helps the students understand the speech better and helps them with evaluating what King was saying.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening
Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments
This packet is designed to accompany Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States. This version of the famous People's History is more accessible to younger students and gives a great background on working class and progressive history. This packet breaks down the book by chapter, excluding chapters 22 - 28 (that many classes will not get to). Each chapter has either a note-taking guide (major vocabulary and themes to help students take notes with purpose) or questions about the c
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
I Have a Dream Speech Analysis Student Copy
This is a student copy for Martin Luther King's speech, "I have a Dream". I use this activity to show the students, "How did the author say it?" (a common core step when doing close and critical reading). Using this activity helps the students understand the speech better and helps them with evaluating what King was saying.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Informational Text, Reading Strategies
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