{"product_id":"u-s-history-shorts-2-mid-1800s-to-the-present-kristina-m-swann","title":"U.S. History Shorts 2: Mid-1800s to the Present Kristina M. Swann","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 - 4.5\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eU.S. History Shorts\u003c\/em\u003e are fun, “bite-sized” history lessons for students reading below grade level. These engaging programs were designed for students of all ages who need help learning the basic concepts covered in world history classes. The low reading level and age-appropriate illustrations make the short, high-interest passages and activities appealing to struggling readers and students with learning differences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shorts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 210-page book includes 30, 1-page stories, or shorts, that focus on key historical concepts. Featured in 14-point font for easier readability, the shorts can be used as introductory lessons or taught in greater depth with additional resources. They also serve as an overview for topics that teachers wish to cover quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity Sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing each short are four activity sheets and a quiz. For each short, a one-page quiz assesses students' understanding of the most important information. Students practice reading-comprehension skills and answer content-area recall questions; interpret maps, charts, and graphs; research significant historical people, places, and events; and express opinions through writing. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe activity sheets include multiple-choice, short-answer, and extension questions as well as crossword puzzles. Each short also includes a visual activity which consists of a map, chart, or graph. Quizzes include questions written in standardized test format. Answer keys are also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. History Shorts 2: Mid-1800s to the Present\u003c\/strong\u003e units include\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Native Americans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Industrial Revolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Immigrant Life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Spanish-American War\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Panama Canal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e World War I\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Great Depression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The New Deal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e World War II\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Korean War\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Civil Rights Movement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Vietnam War\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Terrorist Attacks of 9\/11\/01, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eU.S. History Shorts 2: Mid-1800s to the Present\u003c\/em\u003e Includes: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 reproducible 1-page stories, activity sheets, quizzes, and answer keys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e217 pages • 8.5 x 11 softcover, perfect bound • ©2004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo see more of this product's contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proedinc.com\/Downloads\/20680TOC.pdf\"\u003eTableof Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proedinc.com\/Downloads\/20680Intro.pdf\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proedinc.com\/Downloads\/20680SamplePg.pdf\"\u003eSample Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"PRO-ED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31459534209067,"sku":"20680","price":61.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.devineexpress.com\/products\/u-s-history-shorts-2-mid-1800s-to-the-present-kristina-m-swann","provider":"Devine Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}