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The U.S. Women’s History Curriculum- Part 1 (1600-1920) contains Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s and Power Point Lessons covering seven different eras.

This curriculum unit covers women’s experiences, contributions and perspectives from the pre-Columbian Native American era through the turn of the century, but also including the culmination of the Women's Suffrage Movement with the passage of the 19th Amendment.

The U.S. Women’s History Curriculum – Part 1 is an ever-evolving curriculum unit that includes not just the listed resources but any other resources that will be added in the future.

This curriculum unit can stand alone as its own course or can serve to supplement your United States History curriculum or AP United States History curriculum. These materials provide a more nuanced and complex look at how women participated in American society than is usually given in standard textbooks.

For 8th Grade through 12th Grade students, the Reading Assignments and Worksheets are excellent summaries of women’s experiences that are completed individually or as group exercises. Reading assignments are usually 2-3 pages with 1-2 page worksheets.

For APUSH students, the Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s are excellent opportunities for students to delve deeper into questions relating to developments, changing attitudes and policies relating to women during critical times in U.S. History. These resources usually include anywhere from 9 to 25 primary sources which vary from excerpts from books, letters, diaries, journals, newspaper articles, lectures and more, photographs, drawings, paintings, graphs, charts, maps and more. They provide excellent practice in identifying change/continuity over time (CCOT), cause/effect and in assessing significance of events.

Teachers can deliver the Power Point Lessons live or can record them for online viewing by their students. Power Point Lessons are usually 12-20 slides.

U.S. Women’s History Curriculum Unit – Part 1 (20 Resources)

⭐ Native American Women: Pre-Columbian Era through 1810
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Power Point Lesson
⭐ Colonial Women: 1600-1763
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s
* Power Point Lesson
⭐ Revolutionary Women: 1763-1783
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s
* Power Point Lesson
⭐ Early Women’s Rights Movement: 1840-1865
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s
* Power Point Lesson
⭐ Women during the Civil War: 1861-1865
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s
* Power Point Lesson

⭐ Women during the Industrial Revolution: 1865-1920

* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s
* Power Point Lesson
⭐ Women's Suffrage Movement: 1865-1920

* Reading Assignment and Worksheet

* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s

* Power Point Lesson

All of these resources are also available for purchase separately or as teaching bundles for each era but as a curriculum unit, you can take advantage of the discount of immediate access and pre-planning opportunities.

Bonus File: How to Integrate Sources in a DBQ

This Power Point file gives students direction and examples on how to integrate primary sources into sentences, whether from a quantitative source or a written one.

U.S. Women’s History Curriculum – Part 2 coming soon!

Individual Resources are also available for post-Civil War topics:

⭐ Women during the Progressive Era Reading Assignment and Worksheet: 1900-1920

⭐ Women during the 1920s Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s: 1920-1929

⭐ Women during the 1920s Reading Assignment: 1920-1929

⭐ Women during the Great Depression Reading Assignment and Worksheet: 1929-1939

⭐ Women during the Great Depression Primary Source Analysis and DBQ’s: 1929-1939

⭐ Women during World War II Reading Assignment and Worksheet: 1941-1945
⭐ Women during World War II Power Point Lesson: 1941-1945

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Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).

The books in the series include:

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4. Students fill out the template independently/homework or as a class or group. In my class, we work on the book report template together through each section of the lesson.

The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):

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This Teaching Bundle includes eleven Reading Assignments and Worksheets from 1600-1920:

* Native American Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Colonial Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women of the American Revolution Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women during the Civil War
* Women during the Industrial Revolution
* Women's Suffrage Movement
* Women during the Progressive Era
* Women during the 1920s

* Women during the Great Depression
* Women during World War II

Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.

Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to process key facts and developments about women's experiences and to reflect on their reading.

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Introducing this “2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle.”

This bundle is a comprehensive collection of engaging reading comprehension passages designed for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.

The bundle is packed with a variety of passages that cover a wide range of topics, including spring, summer, fall, summer, and holidays like Juneteenth, Flag Day, and Father's Day.

Each passage is followed by multiple-choice questions to test comprehension and reinforce learning. Answer keys are also included.

While the content is tailored for 2nd to 4th graders, it can also be effectively used by advanced 1st graders and 5th graders as well. This versatile bundle is an excellent resource for parents and educators looking to enhance the reading skills of their students.

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This Teaching Bundle includes nine Reading Assignments and Worksheets from 1600-1920:
* Native American Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Colonial Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women of the American Revolution Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women during the Civil War
* Women during the Industrial Revolution
* Women's Suffrage Movement
* Women during the Progressive Era

Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period, or portion thereof (30-50 minutes) or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.

Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their reading. Worksheets are available as a printable or as a digital option through Easel.

Other American Women's History Series Reading Assignments and Worksheets are available:
* Women in the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women during the Great Depression: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

Or buy the entire bundle:
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments and Worksheets: 1600-1945

Hi Friends! This is a BUNDLE of my Decodable Passages with Comprehension Questions! These resources are perfect for first graders and emerging readers working on decoding and understanding text. Each passage focuses on specific phonics skills aligned with the Science of Reading, making it an excellent tool for reinforcing foundational reading skills.

Every passage includes comprehension questions to encourage students to find answers directly in the text. These are perfect for small groups, reading centers, independent practice, or homework!

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These passages are designed to support readers in developing decoding, fluency, and comprehension. They include targeted skills like blends, digraphs, comprehension, and text evidence, ensuring students get plenty of meaningful practice.

If this sounds like something your students will love, grab the bundle today and start using the included resources immediately! Don’t forget to leave feedback—it helps others and earns you TeachShare credits for future purchases.

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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 1st Grade & Fluency Practice Bundle – A comprehensive bundle for monthly and holiday-themed reading practice.

This bundle of reading comprehension passages with interesting questions covers all the cool things about the four seasons. Did you know that snow can be pink? Or that ice cream was invented 500 years ago and was only available to the rich and privileged? Grab this bundle of 40 winter, summer, spring, and autumn season-themed reading comprehension worksheets to learn more!

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   ✏ 10 spring-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 summer-themed worksheets

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This bundle of reading comprehension passages with interesting questions covers all the cool things about jungle, aquatic, insects, and desert animals. Did you know that snow can be pink? Or that ice cream was invented 500 years ago and was only available to the rich and privileged? Grab this bundle of 40 animal-themed reading comprehension worksheets with questions to learn more!

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Deepen your students' understanding of these eras!

This Teaching Bundle includes four Reading Assignments and Worksheets from 1800-1900:

* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet

* Women during the Civil War

* Women during the Industrial Revolution

* Women's Suffrage Movement

Convenient and quick to complete!

Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.

Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their reading. Worksheets are available as a printable or as a digital option through Easel.

Other Women in American History Series Reading Assignments and Worksheets are available:
Women in the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women during the Great Depression: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women in the U.S. Military during WWII

Other Women in American History Reading Assignment and Worksheet bundles include the following:
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1920
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1860

Transform reading time with this Book Activities Bundle, featuring 42 reading response graphic organizers for ANY novel study and 24 interactive reading comprehension bookmarks to practice standards-based reading skills and strategies. You'll get 60+ activities that you can use with any book, all year long.

Generic Reading Response Graphic Organizers for ANY Novel Study

Take your novel study to the next level with these NO-PREP, printable 42 Reading Response Graphic Organizer pages that can be used as a book companion guide with any novel or piece of literature. Also includes 5 editable organizers in a Google Slideshow. This generic book study guide is anything but generic!

Topics covered include: character analysis and comparisons, word development, figurative language, theme, sequence of events, cause and effect, question & answer, text connections, drawing inferences, chapter summaries, book review and much more.

Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies Bookmarks with Google Slides & Posters

These 24 standards-based Interactive Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies Bookmarks, correlating posters, and Google Slides for grades 3-8 are a great way to differentiate for student needs, practice reading comprehension strategies while close reading, and hold students accountable for their reading time. They can also be used for test prep, homework, small group instruction, and independent reading practice. Use the 24 Google slides to model skills for the whole class. Use the 8.5 x 11 inch poster during small group instruction to reteach a skill.

Bookmarks are designed with 4 bookmarks to a page, which saves on copying and paper waste, and much of the text is in the Open Dyslexic font to support struggling readers. Bookmarks and posters can be printed in either color or grayscale/B&W. 

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This Teaching Bundle contains the following items:
* PowerPoint Presentation
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Analyzing Primary Sources

PowerPoint Presentation

This 15-slide PowerPoint presentation covers the women during the Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age. It is an ideal lesson for the post-Civil War period or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.

Each slide contains information and graphics that highlight women’s changing roles due to industrialization. It highlights the different experiences based on social classes as well as work experiences and early organizational efforts.

The PowerPoint slides are available both as PPT and PDF. Check the Bonus section for the additional file.

There is also an Easel Assessment. For Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is a valuable digital tool.

Reading Assignment and Worksheet

This three-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women between 1865 and 1910 as the United States faced dramatic changes due to the Industrial Revolution. Students will learn about the growing divisions between social classes as well as early efforts to combat some of the issues facing the nation.
Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.
Reading Assignment - 2 pages
Worksheet - 1 page

The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

Primary Source Analysis and DBQs

This 20 page Primary Source Analysis activity gives students a chance to delve deeper into women’s experiences and contributions during the Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age. In addition, there are Document-Based Questions (DBQs) for students to complete.

Included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. Primary sources include speeches, essays, a declaration and cartoons. Each page of primary sources includes questions. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to all the questions and the HAPPY process is available at the end of the packet. This is excellent practice for all high school students, particularly Honors and APUSH students, but all students will find these resources engaging.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers, college students or independent learners who want to learn more. Teachers can assign just a few sources to analyze or the entire packet. Student time will vary.

There is also an Easel Activity which allows students to answer the questions at the end of each primary source online. For homework purposes, Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is an especially valuable digital option.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Primary Source Analysis and DBQs and Activities for other eras.

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This is a GROWING BUNDLE of my 1st Grade Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions! These resources are designed to help first-grade teachers solve the challenge of finding high-quality, engaging, and low-prep reading comprehension materials that align with monthly and holiday themes.

With 20 passages per month, this bundle is perfect for teachers looking for ready-to-use resources that promote fluency, text-based comprehension, and confidence in their readers. Each passage includes text-dependent comprehension questions, making it easy for students to practice finding answers directly in the text.

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• November Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
• December Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
• January Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

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This growing bundle will include 12 months of reading comprehension passages.

• February Passages: Available by January 15th
• March Passages: Available by February 15th
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• May Passages: Available by April 15th
• June Passages: Available by May 15th
• July Passages: Available by June 15th
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• September Passages: Available by August 15th
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When you purchase this bundle now, you’ll lock in the current price and receive all future updates for free! As more months are added, the price will increase, and once complete, this bundle will value at $36+!

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• Includes 20 reading comprehension passages per month
• Aligned with monthly and holiday themes to keep students engaged year-round
• Saves teachers time and effort with low-prep resources
• Promotes fluency practice and strengthens text-based comprehension skills
• Perfect for use in reading centers, small groups, independent practice, and homework

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Teachers often spend hours searching for meaningful reading comprehension materials that fit into their monthly curriculum and holiday units. This bundle provides a consistent, high-quality resource every month, ensuring your students get engaging and purposeful practice without the extra planning time.

These 1st Grade Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions are designed to support young readers in developing confidence, fluency, and comprehension all year long.

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Embark on a captivating journey into the minds of history's most infamous serial killers with this comprehensive reading comprehension bundle. Each worksheet equips students with the tools to critically analyze these complex cases, exploring the lives, crimes, and motivations behind the darkness.
Dive deeper into each chilling narrative:

• Ted Bundy: Anatomy of a Serial Killer: Unravel the psyche of this charismatic yet monstrous figure, examining his early life, chilling crimes, victims' stories, the intricate investigation, and his enduring impact on society.

• Aileen Wuornos: The Life and Crimes of a Female Serial Killer: Explore the troubled upbringing and tragic path of Aileen Wuornos, delving into her murders, victim backgrounds, the investigative efforts, and the cultural legacy surrounding her case.

• John Wayne Gacy: Unmasking the Killer Clown: Peel back the layers of John Wayne Gacy's seemingly normal life, confronting the shocking details of his crimes, victim identities, the challenging investigation, and the public's horrified reaction.

• Jeffrey Dahmer: Inside the Mind of a Cannibal Killer: Journey into the disturbed mind of Jeffrey Dahmer, analyzing his childhood, horrifying acts, tragic victim stories, the complex police work that brought him to justice, and the ongoing societal fascination with his case.

• The Hillside Stranglers: Examining the Crimes of Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono: Investigate the twisted partnership of Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, known as the Hillside Stranglers, delving into their victims, the intricate investigation, and the legal proceedings that unfolded.

• BTK: The Terrifying Reign of the Bind, Torture, Kill Killer: Uncover the double life of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer, exploring his sadistic crimes, harrowing victim experiences, the forensic techniques that led to his capture, and the psychological impact of his reign of terror.

• The Night Stalker: Uncovering the Horrors of Richard Ramirez: Dive into the troubled past of Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker, analyzing his brutal attacks, the communities he terrorized, the relentless pursuit for justice, and the lasting scars on victims and society.

• Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield: Explore the isolated life and macabre crimes of Ed Gein, examining his grisly victim fates, the investigation that exposed his horrors, and the cultural influence his case had on horror fiction and film.

• Gary Ridgway: The Green River Killer's Reign of Terror: Investigate the troubled background and prolific murders of Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, delving into the tireless efforts to identify him, the advancements in forensic technology that led to his capture, and the legacy of fear he left behind.

• Jack the Ripper: Hunting History's Most Infamous Killer: Embark on a historical whodunit as you explore the enigmatic Jack the Ripper, the Whitechapel murders, the gruesome details, the investigative challenges of Victorian London, and the enduring mystery surrounding his case.

Beyond just facts, this bundle empowers students to:

• Discuss the psychological profiles of these killers.
• Analyze the methods used to apprehend them.
• Explore the gender dynamics in serial killing.
• Consider the ethical implications of studying such cases.
• Debate the role of media in shaping public perception.

Each worksheet includes:

• Engaging text and primary source materials.
• Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
• Detailed answer key for easy assessment.

This bundle is aligned with Common Core Standards and is perfect for:

• History and Social Studies classes
• True crime enthusiasts
• Psychology students
• Anyone interested in the dark side of human behavior

Download this bundle today and equip your students with the tools to critically analyze the complexities of serial killers and their impact on society!

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• Develop critical thinking skills to analyze information and identify key issues.
• Foster empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
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• Develop essential skills like financial literacy, media literacy, and environmental awareness.

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• SS.9-10.1, SS.9-10.6, SS.9-10.9 (Social Studies)
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• Fin.Lit.8.1a, Fin.Lit.8.2a (National Financial Literacy Standards)

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Looking for the perfect Christmas 1st Grade Busy Work Packet? This holiday bundle includes text evidence comprehension passages and math practice activities packed into over 40 pages of engaging, no-prep materials. With a math and reading comprehension sheet for every school day in December, this resource will keep students focused, learning, and on task right up until Christmas break.

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Looking for a versatile resource that works with any fiction novel? This Lit Circle Packet is perfect for Upper Elementary and middle school students, offering a wide range of engaging activities designed to encourage deep analysis, creativity, and critical thinking, regardless of the novel being studied. Whether you're working on a class novel, independent reading, or small group book clubs, this resource provides a comprehensive approach to exploring literature.

What’s Included: This packet includes 20 flexible and meaningful activities that can be applied to any fiction text. From character analysis to creative writing, each activity is designed to help students engage with and understand the story on a deeper level.

Activities:

1. Summary – Students summarize key events of each chapter to track the story’s development.
2. List the Characters – Identify characters and describe their roles or actions in the chapter.
3. I Predict... – Students make predictions based on text evidence, promoting critical thinking.
4. Significant Quote – Choose a key quote and explain its importance to the story’s themes or characters.
5. Illustrate an Important Scene – Draw and explain a pivotal moment from the chapter.
6. Vocabulary – Define new words, use them in context, and draw pictures to reinforce meaning.
7. Character Adjectives – Describe the protagonist with three adjectives and support one with text evidence.
8. Musical Playlist for the Main Character – Create a playlist that represents the character's journey or emotions.
9. Character Identity – Explore six key elements of the character’s identity and support with text from the novel.
10. Window and Mirror – Compare and contrast yourself with the main character, identifying similarities and differences.
11. Conflict Analysis – Identify and explain three types of conflict (e.g., character vs. character, self, society, etc.).
12. Text Conversation – Write a text message conversation between yourself and a character to help them solve their conflict.
13. Setting Analysis – Explore how different settings impact the characters and the story’s events.
14. Imagery of Setting – Use sensory details to describe a setting and analyze the mood it creates.
15. Theme Statements – Write three universal theme statements that apply to the novel’s message or lesson.
16. Rewrite the Ending – Get creative by rewriting the final chapter or scene using the author’s tone and style.
17. Comic Strip – Draw a comic strip of four key moments from the story, showing the progression of the plot.
18. Breaking News – Write a newspaper article about a major event in the story, reporting it as breaking news.
19. Expository Essay – Write an essay explaining how the protagonist changes throughout the novel, supported by evidence.
20. Argumentative Essay – Argue whether the protagonist’s critical decision was justified, using textual evidence to support your claim.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Flexible for Any Novel: These activities can be applied to any fiction text, making this packet a versatile tool for any reading assignment, novel study, or literature circle.
• Engaging and Interactive: Activities encourage students to think critically, make connections, and engage creatively with the story.
• Multiple Skills: Students will practice a variety of skills, including summarization, analysis, prediction, creative expression, and essay writing.
• Ready-to-Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for class novels, independent reading, or book clubs.

Use this Lit Circle Packet to foster a deeper understanding of any novel while encouraging meaningful discussion and creative expression in your classroom!

November Reading & Writing: Close Reading is just what you need to wrap up November & begin December. This packet includes reading, writing, math, and detailed lesson plans to help you teach instead of spending hours on planning.

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Literacy Tales

Where Stories Come Alive✎

This engaging Halloween escape room activity combines the thrill of gamified learning with important close reading skills. Students start by reading an informative passage, which they will refer back to while completing four unique challenges. Each challenge emphasizes a different close reading skill:

• Vocabulary Matching
• True/False Statements
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Paragraph Identification

As students complete each task, they collect a one-digit number. Once they have all four digits, they solve the final puzzle to complete the escape room!

Designed to keep students excited and focused, this activity encourages critical thinking and close reading practice in a fun, interactive way. This versatile resource is perfect for independent work, group activities, or engaging early finishers, helping reinforce reading comprehension and critical thinking while embracing the spooky holiday theme.

Key Features:

• Gamified tasks to maintain engagement
• Emphasis on core close reading skills
• Great for collaborative or independent learning
• Fun, Halloween-themed to excite students

Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about soils and weathering? This Soils and Weathering Escape Room is the perfect blend of science content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore how soil forms, the layers of soil, the importance of soil, and the difference between physical and chemical weathering through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains what soil is made of, how weathering occurs, and why soil is essential for plants and the environment. The article includes essential vocabulary like soil, rock, particles, silt, nutrients, weathering, and abrasion, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

• Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing soil and weathering concepts).
• Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
• Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts like the layers of soil and types of weathering).
• Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

• Improve their reading comprehension.
• Strengthen critical thinking skills.
• Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

• Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
• Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
• Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Science and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates science content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of soils and weathering, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

Whether you’re teaching about the formation of soil, the processes of physical and chemical weathering, or just looking for a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Soils and Weathering Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.

Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes? This Iroquois and Algonquian Close Reading Escape Room is the perfect blend of social studies content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore the civilizations through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains different aspects of each of the civilizations, (who the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes are, aspects of their daily lives, how they interacted with their environment, as well as similarities and differences between their cultures.). The article includes essential vocabulary like confederacy, longhouse, wigwam, and council, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

• Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing social studies concepts).
• Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
• Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts about the various civilizations).
• Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

• Improve their reading comprehension.
• Strengthen critical thinking skills.
• Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

• Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
• Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
• Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Social Studies and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates social studies content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of the Iroquois and Algonquian Native American tribes, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

This is a escape room uses gamified challenges and is based on how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:

4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.

4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.

• Students will examine the locations of early Native American groups in relation to geographic features, noting how certain physical features are more likely to support settlement and larger populations.
• Students will investigate how Native Americans such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and the Algonquian-speaking peoples adapted to and modified their environment to meet their needs and wants.

4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.

4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.

• Students will examine Native American traditions; job specialization the roles of men, women, and children in their society; transportation systems; and technology.
• Students will examine contributions of Native Americans that are evident today.

If you want a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Iroquois & Algonquian Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.