Community and Ways of Life (page 7)

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

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DAILY WARM-UPS

The Pony Express Reading Warm-Up

Help students master important reading skills with a passage about the Pony Express and reading comprehension questions.…

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Reading Comprehension

American History/U.S. History

Transportation

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Anne Sullivan Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Anne Sullivan and answer reading comprehension questions.

Subjects:

Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Frank Sinatra Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Frank Sinatra and answer reading comprehension…

Subjects:

Music

Art, Music and Drama

Reading Comprehension

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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Moving to the City

This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage about urbanization in American and reading comprehension…

Subjects:

Immigration

Government and Civics

Social Studies and History

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Skateboard Park Reading Warm-Up

This printable reading passage presents reasons for and against building a skate park in a community. Use this reading…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Community Helpers

Popular Culture

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Mandala Art Gallery: Community-Student Partnership

Read how one project embraced and motivated a community.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

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FUTUREFIT PROJECTS

Life in Medieval Times Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the different roles people held in medieval society.  Excerpted…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Middle Ages

Community and Ways of Life

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Life in Medieval Times Background Information

This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Life in Medieval Times Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as an…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Middle Ages

Community and Ways of Life

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REFERENCE

Lorne Greene Biography

Read about Lorne Greene, a famous Canadian actor who founded the Academy of Radio Arts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Actors and Actresses

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Jay Silverheels Biography

Read this biography to learn about Jay Silverheels, a famous actor and member of the Six Nations Indian Reserve.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Native Americans

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Professional Auto Racing

This article highlights professional auto racing, including the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, NASCAR, and racing…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

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Michael J. Fox - Biography & Activities

Learn about Michael J. Fox's career and his advocacy for Parkinson's Disease research by reading this biography about…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Actors and Actresses

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Courtroom Vocabulary

An article explaining vocabulary used in U.S. courtrooms.

Subjects:

Law

Vocabulary

Lawyers

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ASSESSMENT

Life on the Prairie Rubric

This scoring guide is for use with the "Life on the Prairie" lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Community and Ways of Life

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Life on the Prairie Vocabulary

Use this vocabulary list with the "Life on the Prairie" lesson.

Subjects:

American History/U.S. History

Vocabulary

Families

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Oscar Wilde Biography

Read this biography to learn more about Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish writer who penned the play The Importance of Being…

Subjects:

Playwrights

Authors

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

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Women and Work

Read about the history of women and work. This reference lists careers you might consider, and women who have succeeded…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…

Subjects:

Political Figures

Liberia

Award and Prize Winners

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Ships: Mysterious Disappearances

The Mary Celeste, USS Cyclops, and Köbenhavn disappeared at sea. Read this article to learn more about these three…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Transportation

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BOOK GUIDES

Distant Enemy

Use the activities in this guide before, during, and after reading the book.

Subjects:

Literature

U.S. States

United States of America (USA)

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Animal Names: Male, Female, Young

A chart of animal names: male, female, and young.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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CLASSROOM TOOLS

The Family: A Theme for All Seasons

Great for all seasons, this printable outlines an activity about family and a bulletin board idea.

Subjects:

Families

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society Speech

The full text of Johnson's speech on the need to improve education to form a Great Society.

Subjects:

Historic Speeches and Addresses

U.S. Presidents

Community Helpers

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