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| Comprehension: The Stock Market Crash (middle school) |
This reading comprehension explains the stock market crash of 1929 in clear and simple language. |
| Comprehension: The Dust Bowl (middle school) |
This reading comprehension explains the causes and effects of "the Dust Bowl" |
| Comprehension: The Depression in Europe (middle school) |
This reading comprehension explains the gold standard, the Depression in Europe, and other economic factors that led to World War II. |
| Comprehension: Roanoke Colony (elem/upper elem) |
A factual reading comprehension on the historical mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke. |
| Biography: Geronimo (middle) |
A thorough biography of Geronimo, divided into three reading comprehensions. This mini-unit includes thoughtful short answer questions. |
| Biography: Harriet Beecher Stowe (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" |
| Biography: Harriet Tubman (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension to introduce America's famous Underground Railroad conductor. |
| Biography: Jackie Robinson (upper elem/ middle) |
Biography of the famous baseball hero. |
| Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr. (upper elem/ middle) |
A ten page biographical unit on the civil rights leader, with reading comprehensions, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. |
| Comprehension: Flag Day (upper elem/ middle) |
The origins of Flag Day (June 14) and some basic rules for flag treatment are included in this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Maple Syrup (upper elem/middle) |
This mini-unit relates various native legends about maple syrup, thoroughly describes the history and production, and provides writing prompts. |
| Comprehension: Peanuts and George Washington Carver (upper elem) |
This double reading comprehension is a great introduction to the often miscategorized legume, and to the scientist who discovered over 300 uses for it. |
| Comprehension: Suffrage (upper elem/middle) |
Four short reading comprehensions on Women's Suffrage and two of the most famous suffragists, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. |
| Comprehension: The New Deal (middle school) |
This reading comprehension details Roosevelt's New Deal: why it was made, what it meant, what it did, and how it affects us today. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Imperialism (review) |
Thirty short-answer questions review understanding of the beginning of American imperialism and progressivism, at the turn of the 20th century. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols- The Flag (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on the history of the U.S. flag, from its thirteen starred canton to its current appearance, and a reading comprehension overview of the Flag Code, to introduce or review proper treatment of the U.S. flag. Great for Flag Day (June 14th)...or any U.S. holiday. |
| Comprehension: US Government - Constitution (elem/upper elem) |
The form of government and the three branches of government are presented as reading comprehensions, and then facts are reviewed with realistic word problems. |
| Comprehension: War of 1812 -- The Battle on Bouden Farm |
A reading comprehension about the Battle of Bouden Farm, an important battle of the War of 1812. |
| Comprehension: Women in the 1920s (upper/middle) |
This reading comprehension serves as a brief introduction to the role women played in the "Roaring Twenties" in the Unitd States. |
| Fact Card: Presidents (Whole Set) |
Our president cards provide the basics (date of birth & death, immediate family, basic political record), highlight events from during the Presidency, and feature at least one interesting fact. Here are all the president cards, from Washington to Obama, in one large download (b/w). |
| Sequencing: Women's Suffrage (upper elementary) |
Sequence the events between 1776 and 1920 (broken into five smaller subcategories) |
| Unit: Alaska - from the Bering Land Bridge to Statehood (upper elem) |
There's something for every learning type in this thorough unit, which covers the history, geography, and cultures of Alaska, through reading comprehensions (multiple choice and short essay), essay questions, poetry prompts, and creative activities. |
| Word Wall: Martin Luther King, Jr. (upper/middle) |
[member-created with abctools] From "Alabama" to "Nobel Peace Prize". These vocabulary building word strips are great for word walls. |
| Writing Prompts: African-American Quotes |
29 quotes from famous African-Americans form the basis for writing prompts that require students to use their skills of reflection, research, and writing. |
| Writing Prompts: Thanksgiving (middle) 1-4 |
Four of our upper elementary/middle school writing prompts/discussion topics in one place. Thought-provoking Thanksgiving writing prompts. |
| Biography: Ponce de Leon (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the conquistador and explorer in the format of a reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: Pledge of Allegiance (upper elem/middle school) |
This informational piece provides a history of the Pledge, as well as a line by line analysis of the meaning, and essay/discussion questions. |
| Biography: Vasco Núñez de Balboa (upper elem) |
A brief biography of the Spanish explorer, adventurer and conquistador in the format of a reading comprehension. |
| Worksheet: Battles of the War of 1812 (upper elem) |
Students use their research skills to fill in this worksheet on the battles of the American War of 1812. |
| Biography: Colin Powell (middle school) |
This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice! |
| Biography: Condoleezza Rice (middle school) |
One-page biography of the former Secretary of State, followed by multiple choice questions. |
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