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Informational text projects for Microsoft Word
EDITABLE Writing Rubric: News Article - Newspaper Writing - Journalism Unit
★★★★★ This is a great, versatile, simple writing Rubric for any kind of unit based on writing a newspaper article, news story, or for a journalism unit in (specifically in upper elementary). You can edit and change any point values you'd like!SEE PREVIEW FOR A MORE DETAILED LOOK AT THIS RESOURCEThis rubric uses the grammar editing process of C.O.P.S. and is best paired with a unit on editing based on the C.O.P.S. system.WHAT'S INSIDE? Includes 1 half-sheet editable rubric to make grading your st
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4th - 11th
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Research Project Planning Packet
This research packet can be used as a whole for any major research project to help students plan their project and budget their time, or parts of it can be used for individual research lessons or short-term assignments. The teacher needs to walk through every part of this packet in order to teach students the various aspects of planning a successful research project and citing their sources.
p. 1 – The Research Planning page is for students to record their research topic and begin to organize t
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5th - 8th
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Decades Scrapbook Project We Didn't Start the Fire
This project is a culmination of all the decades we have been exploring from 1950-1980 as well as 1990-2010.
Students will be divided into groups of 5, 6 or 7 depending on class size. I've included a rubric that will help students organize their project. They will keep this throughout the entire project.
Our project is called, “We Didn't Start the Fire” Scrapbook Project. Show students the music video so they can hear the song. **Play the song…In their groups they will create a scrapbook (show e
Grades:
6th - 9th
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No prep lesson- Day I was born web search for middle/high school students
No prep lesson- Day I was born web search for middle/high school students with a graphic organizer.You are purchasing a file in a Microsoft Word (docx) file that is completely editable and customizable for your classroom!Help your students tell their unique story. This packet includes 28 questions your students (you can edit the questions or add more) will search for on the web related to the day/year they were born. Once they finish the web search then you help them decide on three topics they
Grades:
7th - 12th
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The Anatomy of Influence: American Literature Persuasive Research Essay unit
This capstone research paper is geared towards juniors or seniors, and instead of analyzing a work of literature, they analyze the impact that the book had on America as a whole. They research issues of censorship, popular culture, criticism, reception, and technology related to the book. It is treated as a persuasive or argumentative paper in which the students argue why their book was important to American society (and literature). The assignment uses research, MLA citation style, and is a gre
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Research Paper: Investigating a College Major and Career
This is a thorough, 24-page research unit that requires students to investigate a college major, its differing pathways and coursework expectations at various universities, and the prospective careers available in this field. This open-ended research project contains the following materials: a 3-page overview of the research project, including the writing prompt, current college majors to consider investigating, and a thorough checklist of student deadlines within the writing process; a 1-page h
Grades:
11th - 12th
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Famous Person Biography One Pager
Students will create a One Pager (AVID strategy) on a famous person.
Grades:
5th - 8th
AP Literature and Composition Mythology Unit
This unit has been compiled for my AP Literature and Composition class for the beginning of the school year to review or introduce them to Greek Mythology, which is often alluded to in literature and some of the questions on the AP Literature exam refer to these allusions.
In order to gain a better understanding of mythology, students begin by discussing the importance of studying Greek mythology before creating group projects that include choices. Students learn about creating and giving prof
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Serial Podcast Final Presentation
From Drama Dreams and English Themes, this product provides a final presentation for a unit based on the popular podcast "Serial." Like the Serial podcast, this presentation centers on using evidence to support a claim or theory. Students will work in groups to research and present a theory of the case in a 5-8 minute presentation. The product provides a simplified lesson plan, student instructions, a scoring rubric, a group planning sheet, and a log for students to use when reviewing each other
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9th - 12th
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I am Malala Final Novel Project
This tic tac toe board is meant as a culminating project for students to show their comprehension of the novel, I am Malala. You can have students choose one project, three to create tic tac toe, or all 9 if you have time. The projects create differentiation for your students. Projects range from creating an inforgraphic, newspaper, graphic novel, collage, website, etc. Rubric is also included. My students loved the novel and this project!
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Paleolithic Era vs. Neolithic Era Project
This assignment gives you all you need in order to give your students a project comparing/contrasting people of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras. I have used the resources as follows:1. Use the info reading article to introduce (or review) information from these eras, and complete article questions.2. Using the reading and prior knowledge, have students fill out the comparison chart (be brief, key included) – this will be the key part of the info gathering for the project!3. Follow the checkl
Grades:
5th - 10th
Symbolism in Elie Wiesel's Night Lesson Plan, Project, and Rubric
This item is a lesson plan, project, and rubric that goes along with Elie Wiesel's memoir, Night. The topic of the lesson is symbolism. This includes several YouTube videos and student examples of the project.
Enjoy!
Grades:
8th - 11th
The Glass Castle Culminating Projects
Jeanette Walls' The Glass Castle is a memoir used in many classrooms, and rightfully so. It's a rich text that gives great insight into what it's like living in poverty. These three projects challenge students to demonstrate their knowledge of the text, analyze the text, and perform research. It also asks them to demonstrate their creative and synthesizing skills.
The three projects are meant to be completed after students have read and discussed the memoir in its entirety. The file is in .
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10th - 12th
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Dystopian Society Project -- Create a Dystopia
This project is for use with a dystopian novel/literature unit. It asks students to create a dystopia of their own. Ultimately, they create four end-products: encyclopedia entry, creative story, promo/commercial, and presentation.
Students should have a good understanding of dystopias before assigning this project. It works well in conjunction with both literature and movies, such as The Hunger Games, Divergent, Fahrenheit 451, The Truman Show, etc.
This project covers multiple English Langu
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Nonfiction - Reading for Information - 8th Grade Bundle - Aligned w/ Common Core
This item bundles 8 nonfiction products for teaching students to read informational text in eighth grade. (You could use this for both 6th and 7th as well, but it is aligned to the eighth grade common core standards). 5 of the products are already posted, but three are new and only appear in this bundle. If you purchased all of these activities separately you would pay $19.00. In this bundle, you only have to pay $13.00. The bundle includes:
*The Lunchroom Food Fight
*Compare and Contrast Featu
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Job Application Project - Aligns with Common Core 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6
This item is a project for students in seventh-grade. (You could use it with older students too). It goes along with Prentice Hall Literature by Pearson - pgs. 154 - 159. (You can use this project by itself too)!
Reading for Information - Analyzing Functional Texts - Application and Contract
The project asks students to read information about three different places that offer jobs in their community, Fareway, Casey's General Store, and Subway. They have to come up with five different reas
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7th - 10th
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Modern Day Genocide Project (to accompany Night or a study of the Holocaust)
I used this project in my 10th grade World Literature class after our study of Night by Elie Weisel. Students had studied the causes of the Holocaust, and for this project, research modern day genocides and human rights violations that have occurred since 1945. They are instructed to find the causes of the event, people who tried to stop it, and the results of the event. They create an outline, works cited, visual, and oral presentation. Each small group researches a different event. My stu
Gospel Writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
This is a group cooperative project in 2 parts, to study the Gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and to produce a poster about them. Students begin in four "expert" groups to study the biographical information provided, and answer the questions provided on one Saint. Then they disperse into the "Poster project" groups, with one expert from each Saint. In this group they teach each other about the Saints they have studied and together produce a poster about them. All biographical in
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4th - 7th
Research Project Unit: The Great Gatsby & America in the 1920s
I designed this research project as a pre-reading activity to help my junior English students understand the historical context of the novel The Great Gatsby. This project allows students to practice working with MLA format, writing research based essays, creating works cited pages, and conducting research.
The research unit includes: student handouts, outline format, notes on putting together the paragraphs, source sheets for library research, peer editing student handout, list of topic ideas
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Butterfly life cycle monarch paper project fine motor activity download
Have your students take flight with this paper butterfly project! Included are four wings and a body, all you need to supply are metal brads and pipe cleaners commonly found in the classroom. Step-by-step instructions allow students to practice informational reading skills and let you discreetly check for understanding while the students work. Questions at the end of the project let students reflect on why they completed each step in the sequence as they did. Enjoy this activity and check back o
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PreK - 4th
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Debate Rules, Roles, and Assignment
This is a comprehensive document that describes the specifics of debate roles, rules, and structure. It is a step by step guise that explains the affirmative position and negative position. It also describes the roles of opening argument, cross examination, rebuttal, and closing argument. It also offers the correct format and time restraints as well as a grading rubric for the team and individual debater. It's a great tool for a beginner debate class.
Grades:
7th - 11th
$45,000 Technology Grant
I have had over 50 funded grants. This three paragraph succinct letter to a politician is funding the school library with more desktops, a Smartboard and other technology. Components of the proposal include statistical information in a structured and formatted manner.
Purchase of this proposal will allow continued email contact and support from me in order to see your proposal to fruition. The larger the grant, the more structured the proposal needs to be. This must have resource will serve as
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Easter Island history unit with reading, writing, and math 3rd 4th grade
Easter Island history unit with reading, writing, and mathLearn all about Easter Island with this 5-day mini-unit! The Islanders who lived on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) were amazing builders, creating huge statues that still exist there today. Students will use reading, writing, and math skills while learning about this remote island culture. The unit is aligned with Common Core, so you can teach with confidence (mostly 4th grade, with some 3rd and 5th grade standards as well).This is one of my ma
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3rd - 6th
CCSS Volcano Project with Report, Model and Presentation
This performance task (PT) can serve as a unit and will assess students ability to write an informational report. It engages students by including a model and presentation component. The PT is Common Core aligned and includes rubrics for W.4.2 and SL.4.4. A rubric is also included for the model.
The research report asks students to research one of the following volcanoes:Mount Fuji, Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, Kilauea, Santa Maria, Mayon Volcano, Osorno, Stromboli, Yellowstone Caldera, Popocat
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3rd - 6th
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