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Writing: 7th Grade ELA Common Core
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Writing: 7th Grade ELA Common Core

7th
CCSS: Adaptable
Transform drafting into crafting with a collection of materials designed to enrich your seventh grade writing unit. Each resource addresses one or more Common Core standards for persuasive writing, informational writing, and narrative writing, and connects to various novels and subjects across the middle school curriculum.
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The Cuban Revolution and Its Impact on Latin America Lesson Plan

The Cuban Revolution and Its Impact on Latin America

8th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewFidel Castro was the iconic leader of Cuba. Yet, individuals may know little about the man or his motivations. In an engaging Web quest activity, scholars investigate Castro's political aspirations and his more ephemeral personal life...
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Kaiser Wilhelm II - The Last German Emperor Video

Kaiser Wilhelm II - The Last German Emperor

6 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWas he driven by an inappropriate relationship with his English mother? Or was he just an incompetent, but well-intentioned, monarch? The Kaiser's tough upbringing and how it may have influenced his decisions in the Great War are...
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The Red Baron - Manfred von Richthofen Video

The Red Baron - Manfred von Richthofen

4 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewNow a legend, Manfred von Richtofen was the original Flying Ace. The Red Baron eventually was shot down by the Allies, but not before the German pilot revolutionized warfare with his circus-like stunts. An informative video biography...
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Ferdinand Foch Video

Ferdinand Foch

5 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewFrench commander Ferdinand Foch's early decisions led to some of worst of World War I's bloodshed. He also forecast that the Treaty of Versailles only postponed the inevitable World War II. A detailed video biography gives scholars the...
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Standing Up To The Royal Navy - Maximilian von Spee Video

Standing Up To The Royal Navy - Maximilian von Spee

8 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewAt the start of World War I, German naval leader Maximilian von Spee was isolated in the Pacific Ocean. He led his squadron on a daring mission to save themselves, ending in the first defeat of a British naval squadron in a century....
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Adolf Hitler in World War 1 Video

Adolf Hitler in World War 1

7 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewMost learners are already familiar with the horror wreaked by Adolf Hitler during World War II, but few may understand the impact the Great War had on him. Hitler felt his time at the front for Germany during the Great War were some of...
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The Last Tsar of Russia - Nicholas II Video

The Last Tsar of Russia - Nicholas II

8 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWas he a ruthless leader and failed military commander? Or a political martyr and king? Historians continue to debate the legacy of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, who was the last of the Romanov line to rule Russia. An interesting video...
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Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf - Strategic Mastermind or War Monger? Video

Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf - Strategic Mastermind or War Monger?

9 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWas he the mastermind of war or a military genius? Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf, who led the Austrian-Hungarian army, is one of the most important figures of World War I. However, his case for war ultimately caused the death of the...
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Winston Churchill - First Lord Of The Admiralty Video

Winston Churchill - First Lord Of The Admiralty

7 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWinston Churchill is a larger-than-life figure, designated by the BBC as the most important figure of the twentieth century. Yet, his political career began long before World War II, and it was marked with failure. A well-rounded...
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One Of the Capable Generals of WW1 - Arthur Currie Video

One Of the Capable Generals of WW1 - Arthur Currie

8 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewHe may have had a suspicious past, and his pot belly certainly didn't reflect the image of a brave soldier but today, however, General Arthur Currie is considered a national hero in Canada. Currie made Canadian troops the pride of the...
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The Tragic Downfall Of The Lion Of The Isonzo - Svetozar Borojević Video

The Tragic Downfall Of The Lion Of The Isonzo - Svetozar Borojević

9 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWas Svetozar Borojevic thick-headed ... or a military genius? While he was the most prominent Slav in the Austrian-Hungarian army, why is he not remembered for his role in the Great War? Young historians consider these questions after...
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Josip Broz Tito in World War 1 Video

Josip Broz Tito in World War 1

7 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWhile Josip Broz Tito was the father of Yugoslavia, his service in some of the most gory moments of World War I shaped his world view. Tito's time in the army—fighting for Austria-Hungary—made him a critic of the monarchy and...
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Russia's Finest General - Aleksei Brusilov Video

Russia's Finest General - Aleksei Brusilov

10 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewRussian General Aleksei Brusilov served both the tsar and revolutionary Russia. His massive offensive racked up deaths and broke through the Austria-Hungarian line. An insightful video explores how Brusilov's military career parallels a...
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The Architect Of The Battle of the Somme - Douglas Haig Video

The Architect Of The Battle of the Somme - Douglas Haig

9 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewDouglas Haig, the British Field marshal during World War I, was known as both a national hero and butcher. His decisions directly led to the large numbers of deaths in the trenches, but Haig was driven by the quest for a great victory...
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The Best Sniper Of World War 1 - Francis Pegahmagabow Video

The Best Sniper Of World War 1 - Francis Pegahmagabow

6 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWhile he wasn't even considered a Canadian citizen, France Pegahmagabow had the greatest number of kills of any sniper during World War I. After the war, Pegahmagabow went on to lobby for greater rights for the members of the First...
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Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Activist Lesson Plan

Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Activist

3rd - 7th
CCSS: Designed
New ReviewScholars examine the courageous efforts made by civil rights activist, Rosa Parks. Discussion questions and a brief writing assignment follows a short film. A photograph and a silent film delve deeper into Park's history and three...
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The Lion of Africa - Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck Video

The Lion of Africa - Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

7 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWhile African colonial holdings were supposed to be neutral during the Great War, German military leader Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck used them as a pawn in World War I. Initially seen as a German hero, historians are reconsidering von...
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Socialist and Front Soldier - Louis Barthas Video

Socialist and Front Soldier - Louis Barthas

5 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewThe countless deaths of the Great War are often unimaginable to young learners. Examining the life and writings of Louis Barthas, however, paints a picture of life in the trenches. Show your pupils what life was like as a poilu, or...
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J.R.R. Tolkien - The Father of Lord of The Rings Video

J.R.R. Tolkien - The Father of Lord of The Rings

8 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewBest known as the author of the  Lord of the Rings trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien may have used some of his trench warfare experiences to create Middle Earth. While the trilogy is not entirely autobiographical, many scholars agree that...
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The First Soldier of Belgium - King Albert Video

The First Soldier of Belgium - King Albert

6 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWhile Belgium was largely occupied by the Germans during World War I, its king, Albert, is still considered a national hero. After holding back the Germans to buy precious time for the Allies, Albert worked tirelessly to protect his...
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Dancer, Lover, Spy - Mata Hari Video

Dancer, Lover, Spy - Mata Hari

7 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewFemme fatale? German spy? French spy? Mata Hari's origin story and her espionage during World War I are clouded by the legends surrounding her. With more recently declassified documents, historians have a better understanding of her role...
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T.E. Lawrence And How He Became Lawrence Of Arabia Video

T.E. Lawrence And How He Became Lawrence Of Arabia

12 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewT.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, is a legend in movies and popular imagination who was charged with breaking Ottoman rule on the Middle East. Yet, Lawrence's own words were prophetic in forecasting the foolishness of...
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From Socialist to Fascist - Benito Mussolini in World War 1 Video

From Socialist to Fascist - Benito Mussolini in World War 1

10 mins 9th - Higher Ed
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewWhile Benito Mussolini made his mark as the Italian fascist dictator during World War II, his experiences during the Great War formed his beliefs. An informative video traces the complex narrative, covering Mussolini's early life, his...
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