A wordsort is an organizational strategy that learners will love (view this http://goo.gl/kHJVMD). This literacy building strategy begins with the reading of an article (included) about Globalization. After reading, students are given a number of terms and phrases that must be organized to demonstrate an understanding of the content. They use what they know and the article to sort the words and phrases from general to specific. An answer template is included. The activity ends with students documenting their learning on a pre-designed template (also included). Also included is a brief graphing exercise and an area to summarize what has been learned as a formative assessment. The wordsort activity has everything you will need. This is a great two day lesson and I have also included a brief video tutorial to guide you through the process. To save you more time, an answer template is also part of this package.

How do you teach reading in the content area? This popular question is answered by explaining how to do the Close and Critical Reading Activity. It is an engaging lesson from my literacy series and it is also referred to as Guided Highlighted Reading. This activity applies to key events that describe the factors of the American Industrial Revolution. This lesson is conducted in three parts: read prompts/highlight article, revisit prompts to discuss or correct any errors, and assess (ten question quiz). All parts can be done in one traditional class period. It has been a class favorite since it was started. Except for the highlighters, this item includes everything you will need: the teacher read prompts, article for students, quiz for students, answer key, and a video tutorial demonstrating how the activity is to be conducted. This activity also aligns easily to CCSS.

How do you teach reading in the content area? This popular question is answered by explaining how to do the Close and Critical Reading Activity. It is an engaging lesson from my literacy series and it is also referred to as Guided Highlighted Reading. This activity applies to key events that describe the beginning of World War II from the invasion of Poland to America entering the war. This lesson is conducted in three parts: read prompts/highlight article, revisit prompts to discuss or correct any errors, and assess (timeline activity). All parts can be done in one traditional class period. It has been a class favorite since it was started. Except for the highlighters, this item includes everything you will need: the teacher read prompts, list of vocabulary terms, article for students, answer key, and a video tutorial demonstrating how the activity is to be conducted.

Do you need another approach to teaching reading in the content area? If so, I have just the activity for you. You Make the Read is a quick activity that emphasizes literacy and writing while learning about course content. It can be completed in one 50 minute period. First, students read the passage/article included in this lesson and they will write “yes” or “no” questions that focus upon the most important parts of the article. Next, students are given time to quiz each other (using the questions they have developed) before facing off against the champ…..you the teacher! The teacher finishes the activity by reading students his/her questions. Students can use the questions they made, not the article, to help answers the questions you read them. This engaging lesson from my literacy series is always a lot of fun and part of every unit. Everything you need is included with this lesson:-)

This assessment consists of 40 questions that focus on the United States during World War II. It ties in the fighting overseas as well as the efforts at home. Also include are questions about the holocaust, the Nuremberg Trials, and the Japanese Internment. All questions are in a multiple choice or matching format. An answer key is included too.

Have your students follow the action as World War I rages throughout Europe! This activity will engage your students with an interactive map (linked to web) that describes the fighting from the beginning of the conflict, to the end. The printable worksheet is set up so students can record their findings. Check out some of the creative endeavors coming out of my classroom on Twitter @tlc34e or on my website: www.tlc34e.webs.com. Give it a try! Let me earn your business. Tell a friend or colleague. Tweet me! Review me!

How do you teach reading in the content area? This popular question is answered by explaining how to do the Close and Critical Reading Activity. It is an engaging lesson from my literacy series and it is also referred to as Guided Highlighted Reading. This activity describes the why America became involved with imperialism. This lesson is conducted in three parts: read prompts/highlight article, revisit prompts to discuss or correct any errors, and assess. The assessment for this activity is to create a graph using a table of data and brief paragraph. All parts can be done in one traditional class period. It has been a class favorite since it was started. Except for the highlighters, this item includes everything you will need: the teacher read prompts, article for students, brief assessment, answer key, and a video tutorial demonstrating how the activity is to be conducted.

Have your students follow the action as World War I rages throughout Europe! This activity will engage your students with an interactive map (linked to web) that describes the fighting from the beginning of the conflict, to the end. The printable worksheet is set up so students can record their findings.

The Similes in History strategy will challenge your student’s creativity while requiring them to demonstrate content knowledge. In this literacy activity, students must document their learning by constructing seven similes that touch upon Conflict Theory. All literacy strategies can easily be aligned to CCSS. You can assign or students can decide the topics. This activity can be done individually, with partners or groups, or split between both to encourage collaboration. It includes a brief 10 minute video clip explaining what a simile is, directions, examples, and an answer template for students to record their creativity. This activity serves as a great non-traditional assessment piece. It usually takes me one (50 minute) class period and every time it is used several students amaze me with the creative examples they generate. They will do the same for you too!

Give your students an opportunity to gain prerequisite understanding. This activity will help students frame the topics that are associated with the study of sociology. Students are asked to read from a resource and analyze some interesting statistics. After, or as they read, students will pull key information from the resource and record it on to a notes template. Everything you need is included with this lesson: directions, resource link, and a notes template. This activity aligns easily to CCSS and is conducted in a way that allows for all students to be successful.

Are you ready to facilitate a great learning experience regarding culture? This four day activity will scaffold your students from entry level information to higher order application. Students will work through seven mini-activities over the course of four days (50 minute periods). An online sociology resource (textbook) will provide the content that supports this student activity. Students will read, write, answer questions, review data, evaluate topics, and use a resource called NEWSELA. You will need to get familiar with this great free product before you launch this activity (https://newsela.com/). Included with this purchase: Seven Mini-Activities Link to an online sociology textbook Group Signin Sheet Step-by-Step Directions Answer key

Are you teaching about World War II? Do you need a resource to help students explore the Japanese American Internment? Let me help you with an engaging lesson from my literacy series. It is called LINK and it is conducted in four part: List, Inquire, Notes, and Know. All parts can be done in one traditional class period or assigned as homework. It has been a class favorite since it was started. If you can think, you can LINK, and that don’t stink:-) This item includes the LINK lesson, including a brief supporting article and a video tutorial demonstrating how the activity is to be conducted.

Do you want to bring a historic period or event to life? Let Hollywood help. Avalon is rated PG and is a great film that follows the story of immigrant Sam Krichinsky from his arrival in America (1914) to the post World War II era. Students will enjoy seeing the style of dress, the cars, trollies, the excitement of the first televisions, and the migration of people out of the cities and into the suburbs. As your students get to know the characters, you will have many opportunities to make many connections or refer back to their stories. This lesson includes a movie review, an answer key, and 27 questions that guide your students through the action. You will have to purchase the movie.

Give your students an opportunity to gain prerequisite understanding. This activity will help students frame the issues surrounding the social consequences of the Great Depression. Students are asked to read an article, view a letter to Eleanor Roosevelt, and analyze some interesting statistics related to the Great Depression. After or as they read, students will pull key information from the resources and record it on to a notes template. Everything you need is included with this lesson: directions, article, and a notes template. This activity aligns easily to CCSS and is conducted in a way that allows for all students to be successful.

Producing short videos (for free) is a fun and engaging way for students to demonstrate their learning. This learning template can be used with any subject. lt emphasizes learning in the 21st century via content and creativity. It is pre-loaded with content that relevant to Economics but you can easily edit in any content to suit your needs. The activity guides your students by taking a simple three part approach: research, practice, and create. I have included everything you will need to coach your students through the process: specific instructions, examples, video tutorial, and a rubric. This activity has been aligned to ISTE standards. It is a perfect fit for a Flipped or blended classroom because it can be designed to compliment your video/virtual instruction. It also provides a very strong advocacy piece to show off the knowledge and creativity of your students.

Incorporate writing into your classes in a way that students will love. This student favorite is called the Historic Fiction project. The activity allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of a historic topic while using their creativity to put a fictional twist on an article they will author. An image will spark the process:-) This activity includes everything you will need: directions, rubric, answer/article template, and supporting images (all from the public domain). Check out some of the creative endeavors coming out of my classroom on Twitter @tlc34e or on my website: www.tlc34e.webs.com.

Mixbook is a free program that will allow your students to create and author their first digital publication. Please check out this example: http://goo.gl/87x8d3 Giving your students an opportunity to become an author is a fun and engaging way for students to demonstrate their learning. This learning template can be used with any subject. lt emphasizes learning in the 21st century via content and creativity. It is pre-loaded with content that explores the Civil Rights Movement in U.S. History but you can easily edit in any content to suit your needs. The activity guides your students by taking a simple three part approach: research, practice, and create. I have included everything you will need to coach your students through the process: specific instructions, examples, video tutorial, and a rubric. It even includes an element that addresses fair use and citations. This activity has been aligned to ISTE standards.

Do you need another approach to teaching reading in the content area? If so, I have just the activity for you. You Make the Read is a quick activity that emphasizes literacy and writing while learning about course content. It can be completed in one 50 minute period. First, students read the passage/article included in this lesson and they will write “yes” or “no” questions that focus upon the most important parts of the article. Next, students are given time to quiz each other (using the questions they have developed) before facing off against the champ…..you the teacher! The teacher finishes the activity by reading students his/her questions. Students can use the questions they made, not the article, to help answers the questions you read them. This engaging lesson from my literacy series is always a lot of fun and part of every unit. Everything you need is included with this lesson: directions, article, links to (2) bonus video clips, and an answer key.

When teaching about the Industrial Revolution in American or World History or Economics, I have developed a lesson that allows my students to interact with capital in a real world scenario. Not only does this let them learn about the movement of capital but it also encourages the entrepreneurial spirit that is such an obvious part of the Industrial Revolution. I can also emphasize and illustrate the Core Democratic Value of Common Good. Initially, students sell pencils in order to generate capital ($25 dollar minimum). Then we use Kiva to make a business loan to an entity in a third world country. Students then monitor the investment via reports sent to us from Kiva until the loan is repaid. We continue to loan our capital until the year is done. From year to year, your capital will grow and so will the interest of your students. This lesson comes with step-by-step directions to handout, a section to record data, and a sign.

This project supports a book, Black Boy, by acclaimed author Richard Wright. Each year I use an audiobook to play a few sections to start each class during the first semester. It gives me a great opportunity to communicate my expectations pertaining to an appropriate class start and the benefits of being a good listener. By the end of the semester, my students have a scholarly book under their belt and a great narrative of a historic period in time provided by an age appropriate character. The project is divided into seven parts and does not include the book. Each part is represented on a rubric that guides students through the activity: email, professionally done, geography, history, notes, discussion board, and compare/contrast. Check out a student example by following this link: http://goo.gl/QEQ6G1 I have included the answer template, a video to coach students through the compare and contrast activity, and a summary describing Richard Wright.