Japan - Land of the Rising Sun + Assessments

The illustrated article recounts the mythical creation of Japan and also gives an explanation of the actual reasons for the formation of the Japanese archipelago. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments Included.

Included:
- 3-Page Illustrated Article
- Multiple Choice / Short Answer Assessment
- Answer Key
- Primary Source: (excerpt from the "Kojiki")
- Common Core-Aligned DBQ Short Answer Assessment
- Answer Key
- Short Answer Rubric (allows students to score each other's answers)
- 2-Page Scaffolded Review
- Answer Key
- Brief Explanation Page: "The Cherry Blossom Tree" "Typhoon Alley"
- Exit Ticket
- 3-2-1 Activity
- "Support from Text" Guide
- Graphic Organizer: "Four Takeaways"
- Crossword + Crossword Key
- Maps
- Visuals
- Printables
- No Prep
- Use as much or as little as you wish - 30-60+ mins
- Excellent as class work or homework or both

Store: Mr. Robert's History

Common Core Standards Addressed
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.10
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.1D
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.8 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.9
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.9
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.10 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.9 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.9 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.9
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.9 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.10
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9