Federalists Papers Made Easy!

I love teaching using primary sources like the Federalists Papers.  I tell my students that reading the Federalists Papers allows us to understand the true thinking behind the Constitution.  Students, when they understand the Federalists Papers, walk away with a superior understanding and appreation of our government.

But the key is when they understand the Federalists Papers.  Let's be honest, reading and comprehending these important documents take time and can be difficult.

But, I have a solution!

I have created a close reading guide and text dependent questions for Federalist No. 10.  The document is on the left side of the paper, while the questions are next specific area where students can find the answers are on the right side.  Also, I have highlighted words from the text and provided definitions to key words that students might not understand.  Finally, I created follow-up questions to review key points of Federalist No. 10.

All this breaks down the challenges of understand Federalist No. 10 for students..

This activity can be found at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Federalist-No-10-Text-Dependent-Questions-2291583
  

Preparing for Martin Luther King Day

As I returned from Christmas break, my mind is pondering about our school's annual MLK Celebration.  It's a time when I try to make Dr. King's message relate to my student's life in a meaningful way.  To get my students understand, in a world so full of hated and yelling, that Dr. King's message is POWERFUL today.

To help me remember Dr. King's message I have been listening to his Methodist Student Leadership Conference Address.  Unlike his I Have A Dream speech, this speech is more lengthy.  So, I've been listening to it on my lunch breaks and on my prep.  Yes, more than once.

In this speech Dr King explains the success of the non-violence movement and the power of love. He explains why as a society we must care of each other.

Also, this speech addresses why I am a teacher (maybe you too).  Why it is important to help ALL my students succeed.  Why public education is so important to our society.  Finally, if you listen carefully to this speech, we can hear the whispers of the I Have A Dream Speech and his Mountain Top speech in this speech.

As a fellow educator, I know how busy your day is and how you have so much to accomplish...But take a few minutes and listen to this speech. MLK's Methodist Student Leadership Conference Address

Also, if you are looking for some engaging MLK Day lessons, check out the Social Studies Super Store.  Here is one lesson you might want to review.  MLK Lesson

CHRISTMAS CLASSROOM BLUES? THIS MIGHT HELP....

As a long time classroom teacher, I know this time of the year is very difficult.  Student are crazed with the snow falling (for those of us in the north), and their minds have already shifted into winter break mode...

So, here is an engaging activity that is fitting for the time of the year: The 1914 Christmas Day truce.

 Just think; in the middle of heated a war, two enemies emerged from their trenches to exchange Christmas wishes, treats, and play soccer.  That's what happened on Christmas Day, 1914. 

An incredibly story that grabs students attentions and opens the way for timely discussion about current conflicts in the world.

This timely assignment always grabs the students' attention - the 1914 Christmas Truce from World War One.

This includes a short reading assignment, text dependent questions, and extended internet activities.

You can purchase this lesson right now from my TpT store by clicking on the following link: 1914 Christmas Truce.

WANT TO SAVE MONEY AND MAKE YOUR JOB EASIER?

It's that time of the year when everybody is holding a sale....So is the Social Studies Super Store!  Today and tomorrow save up 28% on EVERYTHING! Yes, on all items, no limits!

Hurry before it's too late.  There is no better time to save and help your teaching become easier! Click here to see all items: Social Studies Super Store