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This novel study includes comprehension questions and vocabulary terms for each chapter. Also included is a character traits page, a cause and effects page, a writing prompt, and a movie v. novel comparison activity. Answer keys for the chapter questions included.

This is a fillable Google Document that I use when I do walkthroughs of my teachers. There are some drop down menu options as well as a space to take notes on Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Assessments, and Materials/Physical Space usage.

This product has five worksheets engaging students in CVC words that have the short /a/ sound in the middle. Students are asked to cut and paste pictures, circle the correct picture, write the letters for the word, and more!

This novel study provides 5 vocabulary words for each chapter. Students are instructed to look up the definition of the word as well as find a synonym. Also included are five questions to answer following each chapter. The questions are in short answer form and are designed to gauge student comprehension as well as build inferential thinking skills. There is one page of cause and effect scenarios, two pages of character traits analysis, and a two page Film v. Novel activity. Answer key for all c

These are designed to be printed and cut into little cards for students to check in their emotions during the school day. I laminate mine and put them on a ring for easy access.

This complete Novel Study includes questions and vocabulary to go along with each chapter. There are also vocabulary words for every two chapters. Three quizzes included. Other activities include Character Traits, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Book Review, and Film v. Movie activities.

This powerpoint presentation covers information on the Old and Middle Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt. Key vocabulary in lesson: pharaoh, pyramid, theocracy, bureaucracy, vizier, famine, Thebes. Related Products: Ancient Egypt Mini-Unit Bundle, Ancient Egypt Geography Powerpoint,

This powerpoint presentation reviews the geography of Ancient Egypt, as well as the unification of the upper and lower kingdoms. Related products: Ancient Egypt Mini-Unit Bundle, The Old and Middle Kingdoms of Egypt Powerpoint,

This mini-unit bundle includes 7 powerpoint presentations, a study guide with answer key, and a unit test with answer key. The titles of the powerpoint presentations include: Geography and Early Egypt; The old and Middle Kingdoms; the New Kingdom; Egyptian religion and burial; Arts, Writing and Science; The Region of Nubia; and The Growth of Kush. Related Products: The Old and Middle Kingdoms of Egypt Powerpoint, Ancient Egypt Geography Powerpoint,

This unit bundle includes 10 powerpoint presentations, a study guide with answer key, a unit test with answer key, and a unit project handout for differentiating assessment. The titles of the powerpoints are: Mesopotamia and Sumer, Empires in Mesopotamia, The Hittites, The Assyrians and the Chaldeans, The Phoenicians, The Early Hebrews, The Kingdom of Israel, The Teachings of Judaism, The Persian Empire, and Persian Achievements.

This mini-unit centering on the American Civil War contains 4 powerpoint presentations and 2 handouts. The powerpoint presentations are entitled: The Politics of Slavery, The Civil War Begins, The North Takes Charge, and Reconstruction and Its Effects. Great for a brief review of the Civil War.

This mini-unit includes five powerpoint presentations, one worksheet, and a test with answer key. The titles of the powerpoints are: The Earliest Americans, The Adena-Hopewell Mound Builders, The Mississippi, Plains, and Northwest Civilizations, The Poeple of Mesoamerica, and the Southwestern Peoples. The powerpoints were made to go with the AGS World History textbook series (chapter 1).

This mini-unit on Settling the western frontier contains three power point presentations, one worksheet, a study guide, and test with answer key. Titles of powerpoints in the unit are: Frontier Life, The Plains Indians, and Congress Aids American Indians. The powerpoints were made to accompany the AGS US History textbook series (chapter 18).

This end of the year collaborative research project is meant for a middle school social studies class. Students will research current events and the people involved to determine a list of the top 25 people of the year. Included are: project overview, timeline, page to help rank candidates 1-25, and a sample Zine page. Parts of the project can include surveying other students and staff in the school to include more people and increase engagement.

This Flipchart/PDF review includes three activities to help students prepare for the Illinois Constitution test. Students match each executive officer in IL to their position, match each branch of government to its job as well as name the two branches of the general assembly, and finally students complete a concept map of the law making process. Works best with ActivInspire software, but can be used in PDF form as well.

This short powerpoint presentation discusses the tropical climate zones. There are picture examples of each type of tropical climate discussed. Also included is a copy presentation with blanks for students to fill in as you teach the presentation.

This very short presentation provides an outline for a lesson on the Phoenicians and the Hebrews. Suggested use is for students to have a printout with blanks where the RED words are. Have students fill in the RED words on their paper as you teach.

This 4 slide Powerpoint presentation gives a very basic description of the war. There is a map included, as well as a slide outlining the results of the war. Keywords and phrases: Spanish-American War, Cuba, Guam, Philippines, armistice. Related Products:Problems with Spain

This 5 slide Powerpoint presentation discusses the building tensions between the United States and Spain prior to the Spanish-American War in 1898. Keywords and phrases: USS Maine, Cuba, Spanish American War.

This 3 slide Powerpoint presentation discusses the British tea tax on the colonies and the Boston Tea Party. Keywords and phrases: Boston Tea Party, tea tax, East India Company, Intolerable Acts, Quebec Act. Related Products: The Townshend Acts , Proclamation of 1763