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Brief History of Computing GATE Middle School Reading Worksheet
Reading Passage written at a 9th grade level for advanced level middle school readers and focused on the Brief History of Computing lesson in Middle School Computer Science. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy! Great differentiation for more advanced readers10x short answer questions based on the readingUnlike other teacher's resources, this is totally editable!**Answer Key Included**Be sure to check out my other products down below!Copyright © Rod's Education Res
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Reading
Cold War & Decolonization -- World History Creative Writing: Letters Home
This creative writing assignment makes the Cold War personal by having students read four historical letters from people who lived through division, fear, and proxy wars, then write their own postcards from different Cold War perspectives. Instead of summarizing policies and treaties, students engage with an East German teenager trapped by the Berlin Wall who can't ask questions because "questions make you dangerous," an American mother building fallout shelters while her daughter practices duck
8th - 12th
Civics, Government, World History
Logical Fallacies: Teaching Slides, Practice, and Quiz
The contents of this file can be used to teach a selected list of logical fallacies in grades 8-12. The slides are a visual display of concise definitions and clear examples. A handout for your students will guide them in taking notes. Two activities allow brief practice for reinforcement. A fun skit activity also gives your classes the opportunity to use and recognize what they have learned. There are two quizzes with keys: one simple matching and one multiple choice.
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.9b
, W.11-12.9b
, L.9-10.3
+4
TED Talk: A Brief History of Spanish- Ilan Stavans
Trace the remarkable journey of the Spanish language in this TED-Ed companion resource, perfect for world history, world languages, or cultural studies classrooms.This printable and digital-ready set includes: ✔️ 20 in-depth discussion questions about language evolution, colonization, and cultural exchange ✔️ A structured writing prompt for essay or DBQ-style assessments ✔️ A dynamic debate topic exploring whether Spanglish should be considered a new language ✔️ Great for exploring themes of
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Geography, Latino and Hispanic Studies, World History
TED Talk: A Brief History of Cannibalism- Bill Schutt
This TED-Ed companion resource dives into the complex, global history of cannibalism—from colonial propaganda to medicinal remedies to spiritual rituals. Designed for high school and college students, this lesson includes 20 critical-thinking questions, an expanded writing prompt, and a nuanced debate topic that explores cultural relativism, ethics, and anthropology. Perfect for history, sociology, or ethics classes aiming to unpack taboo subjects with depth and care.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History, Geography, World History
IB Global Politics - Political Parties Assignment
A brief introduction combined with a YouTube clip that sets the class up for a one-page written task describing the political party of their choice and its adherence to the basic features of political parties. Originally used with an IB Year 1 (Grade 11 or Year 12) class, it could be adapted to suit an AP or A-Level class. The resource is in PowerPoint format and was originally made using Google Slides for easy downloading and uploading to a VLE such as Google Classroom.
9th - 12th
Civics, Government
Conjunctive Adverbs as Transitions: JH and HS: Print/Digital
Lesson explains conjunctive adverbs with examples, plus 10 practice sentences for students to compose or combine on their own..... Using conjunctive adverbs correctly is the mark of an advanced secondary writer who wants to make a great impression. These conjunctive adverbs include words such as however Indeed, therefore, accordingly, on the other hand, nevertheless, and more. Sometimes they start a sentence, and sometimes they are used after a semicolon (yes, these are OK to use after semi
7th - 9th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
THE INTERLOPERS - Saki - Unit Bundle (games, tests, quizzes) No Prep!!!
NEW RESOURCE: This bundle for teaching the short story "The Interlopers" written by Saki (H. H. Munro) includes the following resources: Meet the Author - Brief author biography research document"The Interlopers" Vocabulary Beyond the Word Find - For teaching prereading vocabulary on 30 words from the story."The Interlopers" Vocabulary Crossword - Use this to quiz students on the 30 words that they learned when doing the Beyond the Word Find activity (above)."The Interlopers" Crossword Reading Q
7th - 12th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature
THE LOTTERY (Shirley Jackson) - Unit Bundle (games, tests, quizzes) No Prep!!!
NEW RESOURCE: This bundle for teaching the short story "The Lottery" written by Shirley Jackson includes the following resources: Meet the Author - Brief author biography research document"The Lottery" Vocabulary Beyond the Word Find - For teaching prereading vocabulary on 30 words from the story."The Lottery" Vocabulary Crossword - Use this to quiz students on 25 of the words that they learned when doing the Beyond the Word Find activity (see above)."The Lottery" Crossword Reading Quiz - Use th
7th - 12th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature
LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER - Unit Bundle (games, tests, quizzes) No Prep!!!
NEW RESOURCE: This bundle for teaching the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" written by Roald Dahl includes the following resources: Meet the Author - Brief author biography research document"Lamb to the Slaughter" Vocabulary Beyond the Word Find - For teaching prereading vocabulary on 30 words from the story."Lamb to the Slaughter" Vocabulary Crossword - Use this to quiz students on the 30 words that they learned when doing the Beyond the Word Find activity (above)."Lamb to the Slaughter" Cro
7th - 12th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature
Southern States’ Secession: Regional Differences and Contextualization
Hook your students with a political cartoon and primary sources! This inquiry-based AP U.S. History worksheet helps students practice contextualization (AP Skill 4) as they analyze why secession unfolded differently across the South in 1860–1861. Students examine regional data, interpret a Harper’s Weekly cartoon (“How Virginia Was Voted Out of the Union”), and use document excerpts from South Carolina, Mississippi, and Texas secession declarations plus Alexander H. Stephens’ “Cornerstone Spe
9th - 12th
Government, U.S. History
Math Passport
I used these with my math intervention students. When we began a new standard, we added the standard and a brief description. Once a student had mastered the standard, they filled in the "I can" and "example" parts. When all parts for the given standard had been filed in, they would receive a stamp in their passport.
I print page #1 on color. I print pages #2-3 back-to-back. I print pages #4-5 back-to-back.
3rd - 8th
Other (Math), Writing
IB History (HL Europe) - Other Contributing Factors to Hitler's Rise to Power
A simple PowerPoint presentation that requires students to create a graphic organizer in their notes and complete it using a brief in-class reading from Allan Todd et al., History for the IB Diploma Paper 3: European States in the Interwar Years (1918-1939) Second Edition, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2016. A discussion question is written on the slide to initiate a follow-up discussion on the relative importance of various factors causing Hitler's rise to power.
11th - 12th
European History, Social Studies
The Big Idea and Summary Worksheet
Here is a worksheet that you can use for students to talk about the big idea and details that support it. Students can then write a brief summary. This can be used for EL students to GATE students.
2nd - 12th
Reading
Colonial Justifications for Resistance, 1763-1776
Give your AP U.S. History students a focused, one-class activity that turns background reading into evidence-rich argumentation. This two-page worksheet leads learners from guided note-taking to a brief written response—perfect for bell-to-bell instruction, homework, or a sub plan. APUSH Themes: POL, WORHistorical Thinking Skills: Argumentation • Causation • Use of Evidence Skill-Builder Targets: Extracting claims from primary sourcesOrganizing evidence by themeCrafting concise, defensible these
9th - 12th
U.S. History
Gabriela Mistral Desolación Poetry Study Guide for Google Apps
Introduce your students to the poetry of Gabriela Mistral, a 20th century Chilean teacher and poet. Explore surrealistic elements, the challenges of the rural teacher and environmental causes with three unique poems that she wrote early in her career (Approximates Intermediate-Advanced levels of the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages).Included (For print-based and digital activities with options to add text boxes, special instructions, images and highlight. Available as PDF or Go
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, Spanish, Speaking & Listening
Also included in: Gabriela Mistral Poetry and Literary Activity Bundle for Google Apps
MYP 5 - Lab Report Skills Activity and marking rubric
In this activity, students will evaluate data relating to an investigation into the effect of changing colour of light on the rate of photosynthesis in an aquatic plant. On the context page students are given an RQ, Hypothesis, IV, DV and a (deliberately) short list of control variables and equipment. The written procedure is also deliberately brief so as to give students enough scope to raise questions about the validity of the method. A raw data table is provided so that students can calculat
9th - 10th
Biology, Science
Understanding Themes in AP U.S. History – Inquiry-Based Worksheet
This inquiry-based worksheet introduces the eight key AP U.S. History themes in a student-friendly format. It includes a short reading passage to build background knowledge, followed by scaffolded activities that help students connect these themes to major historical events and analyze their relevance across time periods. What's Included: A brief introductory reading explaining the importance of APUSH themes Theme identification and reflection prompts Event-to-theme analysis of the Civ
9th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: AP U.S. History Themes Bundle – Presentation & Inquiry Worksheet
Fractured Fairy Tales - COMPLETE UNIT with rubrics, handouts and powerpoints
One of my favorite units to do with my 6th grade gifted language arts class is my month-long Fractured Fairy Tale unit. The reason I love it so much is because of how much it has blossomed over the years. It went from a simple unit to something much more complex, including a brief study of the psychology that goes into creating fairy tales. This unit is aligned to Bloom's Taxonomy. I included an overview showing the correlation for each activity. How I Use the Products: I begin the unit with
6th - 8th
Creative Writing, Literature
CCSS
W.6.3
, W.6.4
, L.6.1
+1
The Necklace | Pre-Reading Background & Vocabulary PowerPoint Lesson-Grades 7-12
Are your students ready to build background knowledge, boost comprehension, and master essential vocabulary before reading The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant? This no-prep PowerPoint lesson introduces students to author Guy de Maupassant, the Paris setting, the 1880s time period, and essential vocabulary needed before reading The Necklace. Students engage with clear visuals, guided background notes, vibrant vocabulary slides, discussion questions, and a Quizlet practice link to stre
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.L.3
+5
John Winthrop's "City upon a Hill" Primary Source & Analysis Activity
Bring early colonial America to life with this engaging, student-friendly resource that simplifies and explores one of the most important sermons in U.S. history—John Winthrop's A Model of Christian Charity. This lesson focuses on the famous "city upon a hill" concept and includes a simplified excerpt of the sermon for accessibility and comprehension. Perfect for AP U.S. History or U.S. History survey courses, this resource includes: A brief introduction to John Winthrop and Puritan beliefs
9th - 12th
U.S. History, Writing-Essays
Finding Forrester (2000) Viewing Worksheet with Key
This viewing worksheet will help your students stay focused while watching the 2000 film "Finding Forrester" starring Sean Connery. The key is provided with the answers in green. The blank form of the worksheet is for the students. This movie is about a young black basketball player who is an extremely gifted writer. He is mentored by a old white recluse and has to fight racial prejudice from his writing professor. Highly recommend. Rated PG13 for brief strong language and some sexual referen
7th - 12th
Character Education, English Language Arts
Si Clauses in Spanish
This PowerPoint lesson (in English) discusses the use of "si clauses" in Spanish. It compares the uses of the indicative mood vs the subjunctive mood. It compares "Real & Possible" to "Hypothetical Now" and "Unreal Past" It illustrates how to set up the sentences and the differences between each mood. It includes real world examples, movie and TV examples, and historical "What if?" moments. It includes common mistakes made, a brief video clip, and practice sentences. There is also a free writ
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Spanish
Gabriela Mistral Tala Poetry Study Guide and Literary Activities for Google Apps
What is it about a smell or a sound that activates our memories about the experiences and places where we have lived? The included activities will give your students the opportunity to read and discuss poetry by Gabriela Mistral that addresses how places affect our self-identity. (Approximates Intermediate-Advanced levels of the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages).Included (For print-based and digital activities with options to add text boxes, special instructions, images and hig
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, Spanish, Writing
Also included in: Gabriela Mistral Poetry and Literary Activity Bundle for Google Apps
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