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Common Core W.11-12.6 cultural activities
"Night" By Elie Wiesel: A Group Research Project
Engage your students with this "Night" Group Research Project! This collaborative project is the perfect way to introduce students to the novel, and it requires requires to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five-paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a class presentation.Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the Holocaust and Nazi Germany before students read the novel. This project can also be an extension a
Grades:
8th - 11th
Fahrenheit 451 Group Research Project
This "Fahrenheit 451" Group Research Project is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the historical context of the story before students read the novel. Some of the research topics include Senator Joe McCarthy, the R
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Fahrenheit 451 Teaching Unit and Novel Study
Ancient Greek Theater Group Research Project
This Ancient Greek Group Theater Group Research Project is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to Greek theater and any Greek drama.
This download includes:
- The research project assignment (PDF)
- Research topics
Grades:
7th - 12th
Ancient Greece Group Research Project
This Ancient Greece Group Research Project is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
This group research project is a great introduction to The Odyssey, Greek Mythology, Greek Drama, and more.
This download includes:
- The research project assignment (PDF)
- Research topics and w
Grades:
7th - 12th
Crucible Group Research Project
This Group Research Project for "The Crucible" is aligned with the common core standards, and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the historical context of the story before students read the play. This project can also serve as an extension activity during
Grades:
9th - 12th
Great Gatsby Group Research Project
This Group Research Project for "The Great Gatsby" is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the the historical context of the plot before students read the novel. This project can also serve as an extension activity
Grades:
9th - 12th
Ancient Rome Group Research Project
This Ancient Rome Group Research Project is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation.
This group research project is a great introduction to Julius Caesar.
This download includes:
- The research project assignment (PDF)
- Research topics and websites for students to visit (PDF)
- Group member evaluation form
Grades:
6th - 12th
New Historicism: Lesson, Media, and Assignments
Understanding New Historicism: How does literature act not just as a self-contained story, but as a historical document showing the cultural and political attitudes of the time period it was written in? Using both contemporary and older texts and media in a way students will understand, this unit includes PowerPoint slides, activities, assignments, and included media to help students understand this Literary Critical Theory. Best paired with the Diogenes Education Critical Literary Theories unit
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
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1984 Group Research Project
This Group Research Project for "1984" is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the the political context of the plot before students read the novel. This project can also serve as an extension activity during or af
Grades:
9th - 12th
CLASS: Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: All 32 CCSS Anchor StandardsSteps: 115+Original Products: 75+Links to Resources: 100+Rubrics: 5+11 Unit Bundles Include: Introduction, African, Sports, Pirates, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Arabian, Celtic, Italian, Norse, Greek
Grades:
7th - 12th
Unit: Fables for Mythology and Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)
Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 8Steps: 10Original Products: 7Links to Resources: 15Rubrics: 1Complete MY ORIGINAL WKSH: Theme (CCSS.ELA.R.2)with textbook fable of choice (CCSS.ELA.R.10)STORY: “Right Mind and Wrong Mind” Page 172 STORY: “Princess and Tin Box” Page 332Complete MY ORIGINAL WKSH: Narrative Analysis (CCSS.ELA.W.3)With Folder: Fables- Not by Aesop (CCSS.ELA.R.1)Complete MY ORIGINAL DIRECTIONS: Literary Analysis (CCSS.ELA.W.2) With LINK: List of Aesop's
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Washington DC Field Trip Journal Notebook Differentiated
This Washington D.C. Notebook is perfect for children and students of all ages who would like to document, scrapbook, draw, write and create memories of their field trip or vacation. Writing is perfect for synthesizing the learning which takes place through field trips and hands on learning experiences. By having peers edit each other's entries you can integrate language arts, grammar and mechanics. Writing based on educational museums and experiences with and without prompted essay topics furth
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Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, 1-ESS1-1
, MS-ETS1-2
, 5-ESS3-1
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Great Expectations Group Research Project
This Group Research Project for "Great Expectations" is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the the historical context of the plot before students read the novel. This project can also serve as an extension activi
Grades:
9th - 12th
Black History Month: Music & Art's Role in Social Change Project
This multi-media project is designed to help students examine the role music and photographs have played in social change from the time of the Civil Rights Movement to today. In this project, students will: examine and synthesize multiple texts (photos/songs/Articles/) and will analyze the significance of each in the social changes that came about due to the Civil Rights Movement. Students will create a multi-media slideshow presentation in which they compare/contrast music and photos, and ana
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Hyperdoc: Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey [CCSS.ELA.SL.2] (EDITABLE)
32 slides of notes on the 12 steps of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey with template slides for students to add examples of each step from any story. I use it with a Greek Myth of their choice.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Unit: Greek Stories / Mythology and Folklore / ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Unit: Greek Stories / Mythology and Folklore / ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Bonus File- Agenda: Greek StoriesGrade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 15Steps: 22Original Products: 10Links to Resources: 32 Rubrics: 3
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Oral History Writing Project
This writing project brings students and older members of the community together in a mutually satisfying and educationally powerful way.
The assignment involves two major components: an interview and the writing of a biographical sketch with the information obtained in the interview. There is much flexibility in how you might approach classwork associated with the assignment. The handout provides everything necessary to get the job done, but you could easily augment with class discussions, pre
Grades:
9th - 12th
Creative Writing Through a Social Justice Len
Teaching Writing With A Social Justice Lens.This community-based learningnot only explored but also engaged students in the action of writing for social justice. Students were asked and worked to answer in creative, inquiry-based, and reflective ways the following sections: What is Activism? Using Social Media for Social Justice, Advocating for change through letters & reflecting on who you are as an activist.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Celtic Creative Writing
In this writing project, students select a famous Irish myth from a provided list, briefly research their myth, and complete a creative writing task involving their myth, following the prompts given in the directions. Students also will create illustrations to accompany their creative writing in this project. Great for St. Patrick's Day or a Myth & Folklore class/unit, this fun activity pairs well with the "Celtic Mythology-Quickwrite" also available in my store!
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Joy Luck Club - Narrative Essay - Final Essay
This is a spin on a classic essay final assessment, which asks students to create their own narrative which allows you to get a window into their lives. They can see that you value their stories from outside of the classroom while also assessing their ability to take the exceptional skills in Narrative writing that Amy Tan exemplifies and incorporate those skills into their own writing. This includes a prompt, rubric, example excerpts of good and bad essays, and some brainstorming space.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Staff
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Civic Engagement "Dear Neighbor" Project
This is an amazing three-ish day project about Civics, Persuasive Writing, Collaborative Revision, and Public Speaking! Overall project flow:* Students reflect on their priorities, biases, and reasons for supporting their chosen candidate in an upcoming election.* Students peer-edit their letters, revising arguments for grammar and persuasive power.* Teams of students campaign for their chosen candidate, collaborating to write a Platform Speech they present to the class.* As campaign staffers,
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Unit: Sports Stories - Mythology and Folklore ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 8Steps: 11Original Products: 7Links to Resources: 3Rubrics: 3
Grades:
7th - 12th
FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES
Are you at a loss for what to have your students do for Black History Month? Take a gander at this EDITABLE PowerPoint. Activities that range from the typical research Black History Icons Presentations (for younger Grades) to more advanced analyses of intense topics and activities for older grades. You'll bond with your students, learn from and about your students, and have fun with them. Check em out!This UNIT includes:1. Song Analysis Activities2. Movie Madness [Analyses]3. Creative Writing Ac
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES [BUNDLE]
FUN WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES
Are you at a loss for what to have your students do for WOMEN'S History Month? Take a gander at this EDITABLE PowerPoint. Activities that range from the typical research WOMEN's History Icons Presentations (for younger Grades) to more advanced analyses of intense topics and activities for older grades. You'll bond with your students, learn from and about your students, and have fun with them. Check em out!This UNIT includes:1. Song Analysis Activities2. Movie Madness [Analyses]3. Creative Writin
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: FUN WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES [BUNDLE]
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