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"Masks Unit" Project -- Theme Visual (student project examples)

By Taylor Taughts

Student project examples -- students were allowed to choose a theme from any text we read throughout the "Masks Unit". Their assignment was to create a visual way to demonstrate the theme they chose.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Visual Arts

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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"Masks" Theme Project Visual -- Rubric

By Taylor Taughts

Student project RUBRIC -- students were allowed to choose a theme from any text we read throughout the "Masks Unit". Their assignment was to create a visual way to demonstrate the theme they chose. Use this rubric to grade student projects.

Subjects:

Visual Arts

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Rubrics

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Commitment Challenge 4 - Character Education & Redefining "Failure"

By Taylor Taughts

This was designed for 8th graders, something I initially thought we'd do just once, but after the first Commitment Challenge Winners were named and received their prizes, the begging immediately began. "When are we doing this again? Will the list of

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Activities, Homework

$3.00

$2.40

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Social Experiments (conducted by students) - Project Introduction

By Taylor Taughts

Students must have some background knowledge of social psychology experiments before they are asked to design and conduct their own - this presentation assumes students will have read about Stanley Milgram's experiment on Obedience to Authority,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Psychology

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Video Files

CCSS:

SL.8.1, SL.8.1b, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d, SL.8.2

$2.50

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Commitment Challenge - Small Changes w/ Enormous Impact (Promises & Reputation)

By Taylor Taughts

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Activities

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Invention Project/Poster w/ Rubric

By Taylor Taughts

This project can be done as small groups, individually, or even as an assessment performance task - this could work well in English, History, Science, and (I'm sure) many other courses too. First, students are asked to think of a problem that many

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Posters

CCSS:

W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.4, SL.8.5...

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Social Experiments - Design, Conduct, Present

By Taylor Taughts

This project could be done in a Psychology, science, history, or even an English classroom. After reading about famous social experiments (Bystander Apathy for example), students are asked to design, conduct, and present their own social

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Psychology

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.8.2, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.1c, SL.8.4, SL.8.5, SL.8.6

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Idioms Project - Literal Image, Figurative Meaning, Origin Research, Create New

By Taylor Taughts

A short, fun, creative, and deceivingly challenging project for students investigating idioms. This project has multiple layers that appeal to students:ChoiceInternet researchArtwork and designCritical thinking Silly, creativityWeird historyCreative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Internet Activities

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.8.10, L.8.4, L.8.5, L.8.5a

$4.50

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Culture and Inventions (past, present, future) - Unit Slideshow

By Taylor Taughts

This unit could just as easily work in an English class as it does History - especially when paired with a historical fiction novel. The first slide gives an agenda overview - listing the activities (available through links) and the order to be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

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Protest Songs (Research Project w/ Outline and Rubric) Student Presentations

By Taylor Taughts

Analyzing popular media and examining a song for its message is the purpose of this research project. Everyone loves music - which is why every one of your students will love this project. Students are asked to choose one song about social

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Music

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Outlines, Rubrics

CCSS:

RI.8.3, RI.8.4, W.6.7, W.7.7, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8

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Mock Trial - generic materials to conduct a court case in the classroom

By Taylor Taughts

If you have never conducted a Mock Trial before, the rubrics, job descriptions, and fill in the blank scripts provided here will save you hours of time! These documents help students to either build (or defend) a murder case. There are thousands of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, For All Subjects

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1e, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.1b, SL.8.1c, SL.8.1d, SL.8.2, SL.8.3...

$7.99

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Commitment Challenges - Character Education, Behavior Modification (monthly)

By Taylor Taughts

Subjects:

Life Skills, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$18.38

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Social Psychology Experiments Unit

By Taylor Taughts

This unit could be done in a Psychology, science, history, or even an English classroom. After reading about famous social experiments (Bystander Apathy for example), students are asked to design, conduct, and present their own social experiments.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Psychology

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

$14.98

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Forming a New Nation - Group Project: Preamble and Bill of Rights unit ideas

By Taylor Taughts

The class should be divided into slightly large groups (10-15 per group), and each group will work together to form a new nation in an unfamiliar (and already inhabited) land. Purpose: To give you an idea of the difficult position the Americans

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.2, W.8.2a, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.9, RH.6-8.1

$18.99

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Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric

By Taylor Taughts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Music

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.8.7, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.8.4, SL.8.5, SL.8.6

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute teacher in CCSD (Las Vegas) for 1 year then worked at Fertitta Middle School for 15 years as a 7th grade Language Arts teacher for 10 of those years then in 6th grade English (writing only) for 3 years and now currently as an 8th grade Language Arts teacher for 2 years - I also have experience with an 8th grade Credit Retrieval course teaching English 7, math 7, and history 7 using Canvas for 3 years

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Heart of Education Award and CCSD Rave Review

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Washington State University - Bachelor's degree in English Education then Touro University - Master's degree in School Administration

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GRADES

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Music, Computer Science, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Psychology, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Dance, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Vocational Education, Coaching, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community