Description
Using 6 key excerpts, analyze working conditions plant in Chicago's meat-packing district during the (early 1900s) Industrial Revolution through Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle." Guided questions include math, role-playing, and think-pair-share opportunities.
This Product includes:
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6 excerpts to analyze: (Full Text included via QR code/link) guided questions (paired with IL CCSS and answer keys- see links) where applicable
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Printable student graphic organizers & notes
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Writing prompts paired with Illinois Common Core State Standards
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Paired text suggestions with grade level & Lexile Level indications
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"How to use this product" instructions for the teacher
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samples of student work
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Helpful links for research and technology integration (QR codes, links, etc.)
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Follow-up texts and activities, including exit-slip prompts and templates
This product was created with the intention of assisting you in introducing, analyzing, or reviewing aspects of labor conditions in the industrial Revolution
I suggest both a "popcorn reading" and a "think-pair-share" style activity for this product
You may also easily add a Venn-diagram for a paired text or an additional close reading if you wish!
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