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This document is an adaptation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." It was used during a unit on epic poetry in a 10th grade Inclusion classroom. The document includes the full text, as well as some of Gustave Dore's noted drawings depicting events of the text. Students are guided through the full text by questions on the left-hand side of the text. Students will also annotate using the Highlight function to search for examples of alliteration, consonance, and internal rhy

This worksheet can be used to guide discussions of Current Events. After answer basic questions about a selected article (who, what, where, when), students will reflect on why the article is important to them. Then, students will connect something about their selected article to something discussed in class. Students will have a few lines at the top of the sheet to record their source for the article. Suggested sources, such as the NY Times, CNN, and other national new sites are referenced in

This vocabulary study guide was developed to provide support for students with special needs in an NYS Global History course. It features vocabulary from the Apartheid Era in South Africa and information and pictures of important figures in the fight to end Apartheid.

This lesson, with links to reproducible artwork, will help your students learn more about the artwork of the Renaissance! Students will participate in a fun gallery walk with examples of classic Renaissance artwork. They will gain an appreciation for the artwork while learning about the differences between religious and secular art. The lesson is easily adaptable to suit the needs of any classroom!

This outline helps to break down Document Based Question essays into manageable parts for students, allowing for deeper investigation of individual documents and for a well-structured organization of their written response.

This handy study guide serves as a great review resource for students (and teachers) looking to review key terms, figures, and events of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era of United States History. The guide was developed for use in an Inclusion US History class, and can be posted to your online learning management platform to help students find success.

This in-depth Review Guide covers key events, figures, and topics connected to the topics of US Imperialism and the America's involvement in World War I both at home and abroad. The notes included within this guide are both detailed and accurate, and can be used to supplement student progression. The notes also integrate political cartoons, maps, and other graphics to support student learning.

This cheat sheet was developed for Special Education students to help them remember the differences between different forms of government in history.

This worksheet can be used to help students to compare and contrast their "dream car" versus a more realistic, short term car option. The worksheet was used in a Special Education Economics class, and students took about 40 minutes to complete the activity. The students enjoyed researching their dream car, and the activity helped them to develop an idea of what type of car they could afford presently.

This handy Geometry Vocabulary guide was used with success in an Inclusion Geometry class to start the year off on the right foot! With key terms defined and clearly outlined, this guide will be a great resource for students throughout the year. It can be easily posted to Google Classroom or a class webpage to provide support to students.

Looking for a way to boost students' knowledge of vocabulary while they are independently reading? This classroom-tested resource is a great way to engage students while reading Poe's classic "The Cask of Amontillado". Students can use the included link to the short story to read independently, and use the document provided to help keep track of key vocabulary terms from the story as the read. Students are asked to define each of the more than 30 terms in their own words as they move through the

This US History Reconstruction Regents Review Guide offers detailed notes on the key elements of the American Reconstruction period following the Civil War. From Lincoln and Johnson's plans for Reconstruction to the end of the Reconstruction period with the Election of 1876, your students will benefit from this clear and concise outline. This resource can be posted as a study guide before a test or quiz, or as a supplemental to any of your own classroom resources. For example, I've used this re

This vocabulary study guide was developed to provide support for students with special needs in an NYS Global History course. It features key figures and vocabulary from the end of the Cold War period for review.

This study guide was developed to provide support for students with special needs in a NYS Global History course. The guide features key figures in the Indian Independence movement, key vocabulary terms, and images for each term providing additional context.

A useful writing prompt that encourages students to reflect on the importance of studying history. Used with success in a self-contained Special Education Social Studies classroom.

Looking for a way to spread technological literacy in your classroom? This handy Digital Citizenship guide offers tips and guidance to parents and students alike related to social media and safe internet habits. This guide was developed with middle school and high school students and parents in mind.

Looking for a way to introduce the concept of personification to your students? Look no further! This Personification in Poetry worksheet can be used as an introduction to personification, or just as a review for your students. This particular assignment was used as a "Do Now" activity for students in a Special Education English classroom.

This is a formal lesson plan used for a lesson on Using Metaphors with SWD in 9th and 10th grades.