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This set includes 4 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the important aspects of George Washington's presidency including: George Washington's Cabinet, Whiskey Rebellion, Role of the Presidency and his Farewell Address. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with pract

This set includes 4 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the important events of John Adams' presidency including: the Alien and Sedition Acts, the Quasi War, the XYZ Affair and Fries Rebellion. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state assessments.

This set includes a one-page Reading with 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. The text summarizes the Convention of 1818 and the Adam-Onis Treaty. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my Middle School World History/Cultures Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state assessments. I print the worksheets for each students, have each student read the text in a variety of st

This set includes 4 one-page Reading with 4-6 multiple choice comprehension questions. Also included is a summary page with maps which could be used in an INB. The text summarizes the history and background of the Olmec, Inca, Aztec and Maya civilizations. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my Middle School World History/Cultures Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state a

A brief summary of the major Supreme Court cases (Marbury v. Madison, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, Dred Scott, Brown v. Board of Education, Plessy v. Ferguson, Miranda v. Arizona, In re Gault, US v. Nixon, Gideon v. Wainwright, Schenck v. U.S.) is included as half-page texts. A couple of worksheets for review are also included. They can be used for the students to complete while doing a 'carousel' around the room to read the texts. I have used these text 'hung' around the ro

This set includes 3 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set is related to the Northern, Middle and Southern colonial regions. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state assessments. I print the worksheets for each students, have each student read the text in a va

This set includes a set of one two-page activities and 4 one-page activities with 5-6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The set includes information related to the standards related to Florida History included in the Middle School U.S. History courses. The set includes: Florida's Discovery by Ponce de LeonFlorida's Role in the Civil WarFlorida Indian Populations Encountered by ExplorersFort Caroline and Jean RibaultWest FloridaI use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading I

This set includes 4 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the important events of James Monroe's presidency including: First Seminole Wars, Andrew Jackson's Florida Invasions, Monroe Doctrine and Missouri Compromise. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice f

This set includes 3 one-page Readings with 5 - 7 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set is related to the important events during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. Other text sets are coming and/or are available. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state assessments. I print the worksh

This set includes 6 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the presidencies of James Polk, Zackary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan. A brief summary of the Mexican-American War is also included as part of the James Polk information. The set also includes some templates to help students summarize the readings. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8t

This set includes a one-page Reading with 8 multiple choice comprehension questions. The text summarizes the Oregon Territory development. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my Middle School World History/Cultures Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state assessments. I print the worksheets for each students, have each student read the text in a variety of structures (paire

This set includes 6 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the British Policies that impacted the colonists and led them to be motivated to write the Declaration of Independence. The article include: French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and Intolerable Acts. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The c

This set includes 7 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set is related to the explorers of North America and include: Christopher Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Henry Hudson, Cortes, Pizarro, Champlain and Cartier. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state assessments

This set includes 4 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the important events of Thomas Jefferson's presidency including: The Louisiana Purchase, Barbary Wars, Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Aaron Burr Controversies. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with pract

This set includes 5 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the important events of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler's presidency including: William Henry Harrison Biographical Summary, Tyler's controversial Presidency, Tyler's Biographical Summary, the Princeton Disaster and John Fremont Expeditions. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The c

This set includes a one-page Reading with 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The text summarizes the history and background of the Gadsden Purchase. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my Middle School World History/Cultures Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state assessments. I print the worksheets for each students, have each student read the text in a variety of

This set includes 5 one-page Readings with 4 -7 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the (1) Ancient Greece Impact on American Government, (2) Democratic Process in Ancient Greece, (3) Economy of Ancient Greece, (4) Athens and Sparta Compared, and (5) Ancient Greek Cultural Influence. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my Middle School World History/Cultures Classes. The content reinforces the social studi

This set includes 4 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set summarize the important events of James Madison's presidency including: The Causes of the War of 1812, the Hartford Convention, the Battle of Tippecanoe and The Battle of New Orleans I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my 7th/8th grade US History Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students w

This set includes a one-page Reading with 7 multiple choice comprehension questions. The text summarizes the events, causes and effects of the California Gold Rush. I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within my Middle School World History/Cultures Classes. The content reinforces the social studies content while providing the students with practice for state assessments. I print the worksheets for each students, have each student read the text in a va

This set includes 3 one-page Readings with 4 - 6 multiple choice comprehension questions. The texts in this set is related to the important events during the presidency of Martin Van Buren. Other text sets are coming and/or are available. This particular set includes a reading about: Martin Van Buren - Sly Fox - his rise in politics Martin Van Buren - Second Seminole War Amistad I use these in classes to reinforce the Common Core Reading Informational Text within