Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
The 13 Colonies Study Guide
By Gina F.
This 5-page study guide is designed for 7th-grade ELL students to prepare for a quiz on the development of the 13 colonies. It breaks down the colonies by region and builds key vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this guide as a review before a quiz on the 13 colonies.
- Discussion question: What were the biggest differences between the New England colonies and the Southern colonies?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-teach key vocabulary words like 'colony,' 'settlement,' and 'region.'
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research one additional colony not covered in the guide and explain why it was founded.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
The 13 Colonies Study Guide
By Gina F.
This 5-page study guide is designed for 7th-grade ELL students to prepare for a quiz on the development of the 13 colonies. It breaks down the colonies by region and builds key vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this guide as a review before a quiz on the 13 colonies.
- Discussion question: What were the biggest differences between the New England colonies and the Southern colonies?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-teach key vocabulary words like 'colony,' 'settlement,' and 'region.'
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research one additional colony not covered in the guide and explain why it was founded.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.