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High school 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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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
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11th - 12th
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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
Grades:
9th - 12th
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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
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
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
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9th - 12th
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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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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
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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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
The Kite Runner Background Research Project
This project requires students to work collaboratively in small groups to research specific topics (guiding questions are included) and create a Google Slides that surround Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. Topics include Khaled Hosseini's background; Geography, Language, & Politics of Afghanistan; Gender Roles, Family Life & Education in Afghanistan; Religion & Social Classes in Afghanistan; Kite Running; Rise & Fall of the Taliban. Rubric is included, and focuses on accuracy o
Grades:
9th - 12th
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'I Am Malala' Unit Plan
This plan includes journal entries, quizzes, projects, debates, study guide, an analysis of literary devices, symbols, and themes, and a unit assessment.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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The Roaring '20s Research Magazine Project
This collaborative, multimedia research project is unforgettable; each year my students remark it was one of their favorite assignments. I use it for my American Literature classes in conjunction with teaching The Harlem Renaissance and The Great Gatsby. Works well in American Studies, History, and Humanities.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Plan a Trip for Spring Break!
Have your students plan a full trip for Spring Break! You give them a budget and they do all the planning. This will keep them busy the last week before the break or give them something to focus on when they return from Spring Break. They will need access to technology to look up destinations, prices for hotels, flights, etc. Students have options on how to present their work. Word document is available to edit as you wish. Rubric is included. Appropriate for grades 6 to 12. Cross-curricular wit
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Holocaust Informational Article--Assesment
Students will demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of the Holocaust–produced in article form. They are given requirements on sections from the Holocaust (articles retrieved from CommonLit.org). A proficiency scale isattached for standards-based. Students are asked to create an informational article about the Holocaust after learning and reading multiple articles and resources about it. This is to show their demonstration of their knowledge of the historical event.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Rite of Passage Lesson - Read, Summarize, Present, & Research "coming of age"
This is a wonderful two-day lesson for cultural studies or any coming-of-age novel as a pre-reading lesson.Skills: Summarizing, using Google Images, using KEYWORD searches, drawing conclusions, and using rationale explanation.Process:Students are assigned one of 7 provided short articles on cultural rites of passage. The worksheet assigns by last name initial.Students read the small article and then click on a link for a Google Slide template. I've also provided screenshots of the template plus
Grades:
8th - 11th
Village of Sleepy Hollow New York Virtual Field Trip and Webquest
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Sleepy Hollow, New York. Students will study the history of the village, its famous inhabitants, and the Old Dutch Church. See what's happening in Sleepy Hollow today. Students will learn about the cemetery tours, the Great Lantern Blaze, and the Legend of Irving. This webquest brings Sleepy Hollow to your classroom!
Grades:
7th - 9th
Brochure Creation-Informational Text, Text Structures, & Text Features
Students will create a brochure by researching a chosen topic either from a non-fiction book that they read in your class or with informational topics you provide/brainstorm. This is a guideline of how to create the brochure and what to include. They will include text features, text structure, and categories of information about the location they have chosen. It also provides the brochure grading rubric, picture examples, and a template. Ideas and activities are aligned with the Common Core(wri
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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