{"product_id":"u-s-history-shorts-combo-both-books-kristina-m-swann","title":"U.S. History Shorts COMBO (Both Books) 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\u003eEach book includes between 28 and 30 one-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 \u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. History Shorts: Pre-Colonization Through Reconstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e units include:\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Early Native Americans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e U.S. Geography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e European Explorers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Colonization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The French and Indian War\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The American Revolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Louisiana Purchase\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Lewis and Clark's Expedition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Technological Advances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Cotton Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Reconstruction, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU. S. History Shorts 2: Mid-1800s to the Present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e units include:\u003c\/p\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 COMBO (Both Books)\u003c\/em\u003e Includes: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 books (also available separately) with 28-30 reproducible 1-page stories, Activity Sheets, Quizzes, and Answer Keys.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"PRO-ED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31459534241835,"sku":"20678","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.devineexpress.com\/products\/u-s-history-shorts-combo-both-books-kristina-m-swann","provider":"Devine Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}