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High school writing-essays projects for Microsoft Word
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 and Project for AP or Honors 9-12th grade: Pay it Forward
I use this project with my AP English Language and Honors American Literature classes of 11th graders. Students identify a problem in society that they can work to solve. They research the problem and possible solutions, then work as a group to develop a community/ school based project that addresses the problem. This went awesomely in my class this year! I had kids pick all sorts of interesting problems to research: animal welfare, homelessness, sleep depravation, among many others. They r
Writing an Op-Ed Handout - Editorial opinion piece Creative Writing Journalism
This is a one-page handout for a writing assignment that can be used for creative writing or journalism class. The assignment is for students to write a 2-3 page op-ed piece on the subject of their choice, as long as the subject has an impact on the public. Topics should be relevant, and the issue should be important to them. The assignment is explained in detail in this assignment, and there is also a 10-point checklist for students to self-evaluate the quality of their work before they turn it
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9th - 12th
The Crucible Projects Bundle
Need a few ideas to end "The Crucible"? This bundle includes 4 projects that I have personally created and used simultaneously to diversify summative assessments in my classroom. You will receive instructions for 4 projects: One-Pager, Diorama, ACT V Extension, and Argumentative Essay. This is an amazing deal for you as a teacher. Students get a choice in their assessment and you get to shake it up in the classroom.
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9th - 12th
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AP English Language & Composition - Definition Essay Research Project
Research project designed for AP English Language & Composition, focusing on the definition essay. Students choose an abstract noun to research and define. Requires approximately 4 weeks for deadlines. Includes scaffolding materials, printables, rubrics, guidelines for project, sample calendar, peer review sheets.
Grades:
11th - 12th
"The Crucible" Character Analysis Project
This project is two part: one part writing, one part creative.
The first writing part is broke down by section and includes an organizing worksheet for pre-writing. The second part is an open ended creative element for students to creatively represent their character.
The next page included is a glossary of sorts for students to use while writing.
The last page is the inclusive rubric for grading.
CCSS aligned and student approved!
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9th - 12th
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High School Reflective Writing Prompts & Rubrics
This is an assignment sheet with a list of 6 reflective writing prompts for High Schoolers! The assignment asks students to reflect on specific aspects of their life and really analyze their behavior in and out of school.
SOME Topics include:
-Where you will be in 20 years and actions you must take NOW to get there
-If a teacher wrote you a letter of recommendation NOW...
-Importance of seeing from another's perspective
ETC...
Rubric includes (and it is editable):
Adherence to Prompt
Gram
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Narrative Writing: Outline for creating your own fable Editable!
Use this writing outline to help students organize their writing when creating their own fable. The "paws" are my school's take on the 7 quantum keys (integrity, balance, this is it, failure leads to success, ownership, etc). This is a great activity to integrate theme and creative writing.Vivid verb page was a freebie I snipped into the packet thanks to Lovin Lit visit her page below for the freebie!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lovin-Lit?aref=b1onranu
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3rd - 9th
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Greek Mythology Research Report and Oral Presentation
*************************************************************************************************************I HAVE A NEW AND UPDATED 2020 GUIDE TO TEACHING STUDENTS RESEARCH: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teach-Students-To-Become-Expert-Researchers-And-Avoid-Fake-News-2020-Guide-5193234*************************************************************************************************************Interesting and engaging topic to introduce students to researching, citing sources, crea
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5th - 10th
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About Me Pennant
Students will create a pennant to advertise themselves like universities and athletic programs. An essay will be written about the pennant. This is a great project to use at the beginning of the year. A 1-4 grading scale is used. I have the students create the pennant on the first day then complete a timed write the second day.
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7th - 12th
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Perfect World Argument
Students are challenged to create a perfect world by exploring and deciding on all of the elements that make up a society. They are then writing an argumentative essay to explain why their world is perfect. There is a link to a Canva presentation with pre-set resources for students to use to investigate different aspects of the society to help them decide. On the final page is a link to graphic organizers to help students plot out their information. Included in the handouts are paragraph frams t
Grades:
7th - 10th
Moon of the Crust Snow & Leave the World Behind film 6part task
Moon of the Crusted Snow & Leave the World Behind film connection + suggested short story connection6 part assessment taskAs you know, there is no film connection available for Moon of the Crusted Snow. I have built a unit outline with 6 assessment tasks for teachers to use in or close their MOTCS unit. The unit includes mini essays with short story connection, hooks, research, character development, and suggested body comparisons between the film and novel.This detailed 3 page document will
Grades:
11th - 12th
Historical Figure Independent Research Project
This packet is a complete independent research project in which students will sign up for a person in history who interests them. Their due dates will be based on the figure they choose, so that they will each be ready to present their essays to the class when their chosen figures appear in the text. In essence, they will become our class "expert" on the day when they present their essays and research to their peers. Since the presentations are staggered, they will not take up a significant p
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7th - 10th
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American Dream Writing Project Choice Board
Working on concepts of the American Dream or social justice in an ELA or Social Studies context? This choice board empowers students to choose their own adventure in illustrating their knowledge of the American Dream and their perceptions of equity. The required project includes an argumentative essay. Geared towards incorporating multiple standards, multiple modalities to let each student shine, and requires higher ordered thinking. Project sheet for students included and rubrics.
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9th - 12th
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Senior Project: Research, Writing, and Service Learning
This multi-step, inquiry-based project, appropriate for both face-to-face or virtual distance learning, is based on a student-selected social issue, and is broken down into multiple, smaller projects building to the final project - an oral presentation on their chosen topic. Ideas for topics are included. Additionally, rubrics are provided for each individual project.The purpose of this Senior Project is to empower all seniors to identify an area of personal interest, and produce both physical a
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11th - 12th
NBE3E, NBE3C, NBE3U Residential Schools Research Bundle
This bundle includes a Residential Schools research assignment for the three different levels of Ontario's Grade 11 Aboriginal English course. Included are the assignments, attached curriculum expectations, and marking rubrics. This easy-to-edit task has been uploaded in Microsoft Word. Also included in this bundle is a generic NBE3E/ENG4E Research Report task.
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9th - 12th
"Barbie" 2023 Movie Project
Just watched "Barbie" and need some project ideas? This resource contains four project options for students to choose from to complete as a culminating analysis for the movie. A general rubric for all options is included as well.
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10th - 12th
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Book vs. Movie Comparison Project
(Rubrics are a seperate - but free- download) This is an in depth book/movie comparison project consisting of 3 parts: oral presentation, poster and written report. This project asks the student to develop vocabulary, story lines, character and plot analysis as well as using plotting strategies such as Venn Diagram, T-notes and KWL. Thank you -tbssiszy
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8th - 12th
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The Crucible Project - Diorama
Want to give your students an opportunity to display their knowledge and diversify the mechanism in which they display it? The Diorama is one of four projects I offer to my students. This is a way for them to display their knowledge and analysis creatively. They will also have to write an explanation, which will cover the explanatory essay requirements most of teachers have.
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9th - 12th
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Spanish Compare and Contrast Essay
This product is best use for Heritage speakers OR Spanish 2 (probably second semester) or higher. In Spanish 2 it would be a pretty hefty assignment, in higher levels it would be easier for students. The assignment asks students to compare and contrast two texts. It could be any two texts. In my class I have used it for two different legends, two different songs, poems, a poem and a story, etc.
Product includes:
- Assignment description
- Editable rubric
- Pre-writing/During reading graphic o
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Social Studies Research Project
Social Studies research projects are fun with this creative history research prompt for teens. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning! Students research and write "time travel" to any time period and place in the past to This self-explanatory NO PREP independent research project template is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect ELA, History or Social Studies r
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6th - 12th
20 Products! Comprehensive Analytical Film Study Guide
Everything you need to teach any film ever!'Before, During and After' viewing activitiesSymbolism Powerpoint with activities, quiz, answers!Camera Shots and Angles Powerpoint with activities, quiz, answers, mini creative task!Lotus Diagram to use as structured overview while watchingCinematic Devices Glossary and replacement activityRepresentation Task: who is being represented and in what way?Understand the director's valuesMany mini-tasks and opportunities for assessment Work towards a final
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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ANDREW JACKSON: HERO OR VILLAIN? Essay Project - American History Text Analysis
WAS ANDREW JACKSON A HERO OR A VILLAIN? ESSAY PROJECTThis printer-friendly and editable project set requires students to analyze sources that provide different perspectives on the actions of Andrew Jackson, a controversial president known for Jacksonian Democracy, war with the banks, and the Trail of Tears. This is a great way to conclude a unit on the rise of sectionalism, westward expansion, the Trail of Tears, or the road to the American Civil War, or a way to engage students in writing in th
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6th - 11th
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Young Frankenstein Essay - Parody vs. Satire
After students read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, this activity could be introduced to teach the difference between satire and parody.
This activity requires the students to construct a compare/contrast essay. A video viewing guide is included. This guide allows students to take notes that they should use in their essay as they watch Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein.
Grades:
11th - 12th
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