Greg Silver

This pdf contains readings on the four European dictators who came to power before World War II. There are individual readings on Mussolini, Stalin, Hitler, and Hirohito, which discusses where they were dictators, how they came to power, and what they did once they became dictator of their country. Also included is a graphic organizer for students to fill about each dictator. This allows them to compare and contrast each of the four leaders. I usually give this as a group assignment. I put

This document contains two different readings on England's first colonies in the New World. The first reading is about England's arrival to the New World. The second reading is on the establishment of Jamestown Colony. Each reading contains new vocabulary words, basic comprehension questions, and critical thinking questions for students to answer. These assignments work great for classwork, homework, or even review guides. Not only do they help students learn the history content, but they hel

This pdf contains a student friendly reading about Newton's 3 laws. It goes in-depth on each individual law in a way that students will understand. It also gives examples of each of his 3 laws. There are also questions that go along with the reading.

This pdf contains a checklist that I give to my students when they are writing an argumentative essay. It's a simple list that ensures they include all of the elements that are needed in their essay. It's very helpful for all of my students, but in particular it helps keep my special education students organized.

This is a great group activity where students learn about the different perspectives of people involved in the slave trade. Students will read about four different people's accounts of the slave trade; a slave ship captain, a surgeon, a slave trader and a doctor. After reading the account of a character, students can fill in the graphic organizer based on that characters perspective. Students can then share their answers with the other members of their groups and compare the differences betwe

This pdf contains a reading specifically on Newton's 3rd law. It goes into detail on what Newton's 3rd law says, along with examples of how it affects us today. It also contains word problems regarding this law, as well as critical thinking questions where students are asked to explain their answers.

I've used these reading activities in both middle school and high school classrooms. The readings introduce students to important new vocabulary words for each section. Each reading also includes a graphic organizer that can be used with the reading, or it can be used as an alternate activity. I've found the graphic organizers to be extremely beneficial for my lower-level students. Some readings include a critical thinking question that allows students to make connections and express their opin

These are really great reading activities that I've used in both middle school and high school classrooms. After each reading there are reading comprehension questions for students to answer. The readings are easy for students to comprehend, and they introduce students to important new vocabulary words for each section. Each reading also includes a graphic organizer that can be used either as a separate activity along with the comprehension questions, or it can be used as an alternative to the

The story “How I Found America” is a story about Anzia Yezierska, a 13 year old Jewish girl living in Russia in 1901. It details the reasons why hundreds of thousands of people immigrated to the U.S. The reading is a primary source since it is a piece of the journal that she kept on her trip to America. In her journal she shows how her dream of freedom in America was different than how life really was for immigrants in the U.S.

This pdf includes an introductory reading on volcanoes, along with a close reading activity where students must fill in the blanks using the word box.

This is a great reading activity that discusses the presidencies of John F. Kennedy, as well as Lyndon B. Johnson. The reading takes you through the 1960 presidential elections, Kennedy's "New Frontier" plan, his unfortunate assassination, and describes Johnson's "Great Society" in detail. The reading contains new vocabulary words, reading comprehension questions, and a critical thinking question that ties the content within the reading to the real world. I've also included a graphic organi

This is a great reading activity that discusses changes in America's society during the 1950's. It goes through topics such as the baby boom, suburbanization, and the invention of television. It includes reading comprehension questions, new vocabulary words, and a critical thinking question that ties the content to the real world. I've also included a graphic organizer that also goes along with the reading. You can now supplement the reading comprehension questions with this graphic organizer

This product gives you two very different perspectives on the Korean War. One of the textbooks was written in communist North Korea, and the other textbook is written in democratic South Korea. Students have to look for clues within the text to determine which is which.

These are great reading activities that I've used in both middle school and high school classrooms. The readings are easy for students to comprehend, and they introduce students to important new vocabulary words for each section. Each reading also includes a graphic organizer that can be used with the reading, or it can be supplemented for the reading. The graphic organizers have been extremely helpful for my lower-level students. Some of the readings also include a critical thinking question th

This is a great activity that delves into the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960's. It goes through topics such as the Supreme Court case Brown vs. Board of Education, integration in schools, and the Montgomery bus boycotts. The reading also focuses on Civil Rights leaders such as Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin and Martin Luther King Jr. Along with the reading, this activity includes reading comprehension questions, new vocabulary words, and a critical thinking question that

These are great reading activities that I've used in both middle school and high school classrooms. The readings are easy for students to comprehend, introduce students to important new vocabulary words, and force students to think outside of the box with critical thinking questions. Each reading also includes a graphic organizer that can be used along with the questions, or it can be be used in place of the questions. The graphic organizers have been extremely helpful for my lower-level stude

I've used these reading activities in both middle school and high school classrooms and found them extremely helpful in both settings. These readings simplify the content while still providing all of the information they need to pass the state test at the end of the year. They introduce students to important new vocabulary words for each section. Each reading also includes a graphic organizer that can be used with the reading, or it can be supplemented with the reading. The graphic organizers ha

These are really great reading activities that I've used in both middle school and high school classrooms. The readings are easy for students to comprehend, and they introduce students to important new vocabulary words for each section. Each reading also includes a graphic organizer that can be used with the reading, or it can be supplemented with the reading. The graphic organizers have been extremely helpful for my lower level students. Some of the readings also include a critical thinking

I created this document with the purpose of having one place where I could find all of the important information listed in my special education students' I.E.P.'s. There is a place for all pertinent information on this document. Once I have it filled in, I then photocopy the document and give one to every teacher who will have that student in their classroom the upcoming year. It's basically a cheat sheet for students with I.E.P.'s. I cannot tell you how convenient these sheets are. Other tea

I've used these reading activities in both middle school and high school classrooms. The readings are easy for students to comprehend, and they introduce students to important new vocabulary words for each section. Each reading also includes a graphic organizer that can be used with the reading, or it can be supplemented with the reading. The graphic organizers have been extremely helpful for my lower-level students. Some of the readings also include a critical thinking question that allows stud