A guided reading passage for 4th-5th graders exploring the life, conquests, and complex legacy of Alexander the Great. Includes reading comprehension questions with ruled writing lines for student responses.
Teacher facilitation guide and answer key for the Alexander the Great debate lesson, including a lesson sequence and discussion prompts.
A Pro/Con T-chart worksheet for students to categorize evidence from the reading passage to decide if Alexander the Great was a hero or a villain.
A teacher-facing facilitation guide for the "Road to Disunion" lesson. Includes instructional steps, essential questions, and a grading rubric for the student newspaper project.
A creative reporting template designed as a 19th-century newspaper front page. Students apply their research to write headlines, articles, and analyze sectional sentiments regarding a cause of the Civil War.
A structured research organizer for 5th-grade students to collect facts, identifying symbols, and historical figures related to a specific cause of the Civil War. Features a "top secret" archive aesthetic.
A visually engaging slide deck covering the primary causes of the American Civil War, including slavery, sectionalism, states' rights, and the 1860 election. Designed with a historical archive aesthetic to immerse 5th-grade students in the era.
A supplemental teacher guide specifically for the simplified version of the Creole Revolution lesson. Includes a modified facilitation script, strategies for sensory engagement, and a breakdown of the simplifications made for IEP students.
A highly simplified version of the "Freedom Files" worksheet for IEP students. Features binary choices (circle one), a reduced word bank with 6 essential terms, larger visual areas, and clear icons to minimize cognitive load.
A teacher guide providing instructional support, IEP-specific scaffolding strategies, and discussion prompts for the Creole Revolution journal activity.
Visual cut-out icons for the "Freedom Files" activity, contrasting life before and after the Creole Revolutions with clear symbols and labels.
A scaffolded journal worksheet for IEP students exploring the changes after the Creole Revolutions. Includes a word bank, sentence starters, and designated areas for cut-and-paste visuals.