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7th grade close reading research microsofts
Active Reading Strategies("SNOTS") for Amplify's "The Human Microbiome" Article
Are you looking for a way in which to constructively "break down" articles from Amplify into concise sections allowing for annotation skills ("SNOTS" -- "Small Notes on the Side") to be capitalized upon and active reading and writing skills to be embraced? Look no further than the way in which this article allows for students to make personal and meaningful connections to the text they are reading.
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5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Opinion Writing: Calkins Zoo Debatable Topic Hyperdoc
This Zoo HyperDocs is the perfect way to start out the 5th grade Lucy Calkins Argument and Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues (Unit 3)! This HyperDoc includes videos and articles focusing on if animals should or should not be kept in captivity. These resources are perfect for children to independently explore through and gain more knowledge about the debatable topic of study. These resources will help grow their debate piece! The resource contains over 25 hyperlinks.If you like this product,
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Opinion Writing: Calkins Debatable Topic Hyperdoc
Erosion & Weathering Webquest
This webquest has students actively engaged in analyzing how erosion and weathering can change Earth's surface.
They practice computer skills by scrolling and locating details found within the text.
Students will analyze how Mount Rushmore and the Grand Canyon are involved in science!
For early finishers, there's an interactive erosion game link.
This activity can be used for differentiated instruction by working in groups, as a center, and scaffolded responses.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Holocaust RST Writing PARCC/NJSLA PREP
This unit is a combination of research, close-reading, and PARCC-style writing. The students complete a variety of differentiated research activities before writing a Research Task. This unit includes the following:-Research Activity Checklist/Directions-Eight multi-media sources (Texts are provided-images/videos links are provided)-Eight Activities/Questions to complete with the eight sources (with PARCC-style questions)-Research Writing Task Prompt-Research Task Rubric-Four Topic Based Open
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5th - 9th
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Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream Act I
This upload looks at Act I of Midsummer Night's Dream. There are a series of activities on Researching and Comprehension. The emphasis is on Summarising, Skimming, Paraphrasing and Scanning using research into the mythical Greek names used in the play along with the feasts of St John and the Midsummer Festival in medieval times. I include activities on individual work, pairwork and group discussion using hotseating to embed an understanding of the different characters introduced in Act I, Sce
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream
Active Reading Strategies (SNOTS) for Amplify Human Microbiome "Virus" Article
Are you looking for a way in which to constructively "break down" articles from Amplify into concise sections allowing for annotation skills ("SNOTS" -- "Small Notes on the Side") to be capitalized upon and active reading and writing skills to be embraced? Look no further than the way in which this article allows for students to make personal and meaningful connections to the text they are reading.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Greek Mythology: A Beginner's Guide to Percy Jackson
An introduction to Greek Mythology with the intention of using before reading Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. This slides presentation goes through slight background of Ancient Greece and their polytheistic beliefs, all twelve gods of Olympus, and other important gods and titans that are relevant within the book. On the last slide, a spoiler-free description of the character Percy Jackson is provided. Slides by: slidesgo.comIcons by: flaticon.comInformation about Greek go
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Opinion Writing: Mount Everest Debate Topic Hyperdoc
This Mount Everest HyperDocs is the perfect way to start out the 5th grade Lucy Calkins Argument and Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues (Unit 3)! This HyperDoc includes videos and articles focusing on if exploring Mount Everest is worth the risk or not. These resources are perfect for children to independently explore through and gain more knowledge about the debatable topic of study. These resources will help grow their debate piece! The resource contains 20 hyperlinks.If you like this prod
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Opinion Writing: Calkins Debatable Topic Hyperdoc
Music That Moves You (My favourite song)
This independent assignment allows students to show off a piece of their personality! This project is always a big hit as a "getting to know you" project for teens. Students are able to develop critical thinking skills while exploring a song they love. I have used this project with grades 8, 9, and 10 in my leadership classes. However, I have made it 100% modifiable so, it can be altered to fit the needs of whatever grade you are teaching. I typically have students use this sheet to help them an
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6th - 10th
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"Fake News" Research and Close Reading Assignment
This assignment requires students to analyze the bias and reliability of three different online sources through a guided close-reading activity.Reading articles, assignment, and key are included.Topic of readings is "cancel culture".
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Speech and Debate Bundle of Year-Long Materials and Assessments
Murder on The Orient Express Pre-Reading Activity (Lindbergh Kidnapping)
Pre-reading activity for Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express.After watching the video, reading the article, and answering the questions that go along, I have my students write a three paragraph response stating whether they believe Charles Lindbergh was involved in the case.Murder on the Orient Express is partly based on the Lindbergh Kidnapping case. I introduce my students to the Lindbergh case first with this activity and then let them make that connection (hopefully) as we read Mu
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6th - 8th
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The CRAAP Test Lesson | Slideshow for Teaching Students How to Evaluate Sources
This original slideshow lesson teaches middle and high school learners about the CRAAP Test -- a method (set of questions) to evaluate the validity of online or print texts. This lesson is perfect for most English, literacy, ESL, and social sciences courses and other writing or communication units.The lesson works as -----a standalone lesson on The CRAAP Test for multiple ages and grades/subjectsa visual prompt for the classroom about The CRAAP Test (easily printable)a precursor to teaching MLA
Grades:
7th - 12th
Research Basics: Article Analysis Worksheet and Integration Notes
This document includes three parts to teaching research basics to students. First, the packet includes an article response worksheet that asks for students to determine the main idea and purpose of the article, as well as list 6 supporting details and 1 quote. Then, the packet includes a notes sheet for students with teacher lecture notes on the differences between summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting. Then, there is a basic overview of MLA 8th ed. guidelines for in-text citation and the works
Grades:
6th - 12th
Human Intelligence: Genius Research Project
This is a genius research project used in a human intelligence unit. Students first learn about Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Students will then choose one 'genius' from pop culture and research their life, legacy, and type of intelligence. Students will demonstrate their understanding in through either an informative writing article, information presentation, or both. All resources are linked and included.
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5th - 12th
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Opinion Writing: Calkins Shark Debatable Topic Hyperdoc
This Shark HyperDocs is the perfect way to start out the 5th grade Lucy Calkins Argument and Advocacy: Researching Debatable Issues (Unit 3)! This HyperDoc includes videos and articles focusing on if people should be more focused on protecting humans from sharks or protecting sharks from humans. These resources are perfect for children to independently explore through and gain more knowledge about the debatable topic of study. These resources will help grow their debate piece! The resource conta
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Opinion Writing: Calkins Debatable Topic Hyperdoc
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian Secondary Source Exploration
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian Secondary Source Exploration -- 20 links to secondary sources included! Preps students for an MCAS-style synthesis essay!After students have taken notes on how their chosen topic presents in the novel, this activity asks them to research their topic further and take notes using a 4-3-2-1 method (4 facts, 3 connections, 2 quotations, 1 question). This resource includes two linked sources for each of the 11 topics (which range from the impact of spor
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7th - 12th
The Hope Chest by Karen Schwabach - No-Prep Novel Lessons
You get everything you need for the price of less than one novel. My lesson plans are very detailed. They expose students to many literary terms and devices, used to make a story come to life (i.e. Theme, Conflict, Characterization, Similes, Foreshadowing, etc.). Common Core Standards for reading (literature) and writing are also included.This novel study includes:• A Teacher’s Guide (objectives, discussion questions, and answer keys) • A Student’s Packet (essential questions, vocabulary, projec
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5th - 10th
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Flowers for Algernon Extension Activities and Final Essay
Purpose:This unit focuses on the idea of "Perfection". All activities lead up to the final essay! Starting with the short story version (or the full novel) of Flowers for Algernon, include these companion texts and nonfiction articles to plan for the final essay.What's Included:links to nonfiction articles dealing with the idea of "perfection"graphic organizer: comparing chapter 4 of Frankenstein to Flowers for Algernongraphic organizer: comparing a Twilight Zone episode to the short story "The
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7th - 10th
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Research Cornell Template for Unit 6 ELAR Texas Google Classroom
This file can be used in Google Classroom Templates to help facilitate good note-taking for Unit 6 of the Texas IFD (Instructional Focus Document). Students will be researching all year long, so this template can be used with other units. In this template, students will be expected to choose a topic and a research question. This can be used in informational and argumentative texts. As the students research, have them check their work and add sources to the Cornell notes. Grading this through Goo
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3rd - 12th
Poet & Poem Research Essay: MLA, Check-ins, Exemplars, Slideshow, + more
Introduce your students to school or local databases, MLA citations, and more with this Poet and Poem Research Essay.The LessonThe final product will result in students writing a four-paragraph essay focused on a poet and one of the poet's poems.Students will dedicate a paragraph to research on their poet's life.Another paragraph will focus on analyzing a poem from their poet and factors in the poet's life that may have contributed to their writing.Along the way, students will submit body paragr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
My Favorite Chaperone Background Research: Kazakhstan
Help your students build background knowledge on the people of Kazakhstan and the struggles of immigrants with this research organizer. This is an excellent pre-reading lesson before reading the short story "My Favorite Chaperone."It is designed to function as a jigsaw, so that groups of students can research different aspects of the topics and then share with the class.Research links are provided!
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7th - 10th
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Research Simulation Task Teacher-Made Test
Research Simulation TaskThis assessment includes 14 part A and B leap-like questions, multiple select questions, and 2 short answer/written response questions. The standards assessed are as follows: RI7.1. Cite several pieces of relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RI7.2. Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the
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7th
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Natural Disaster Project
This can be used as an end of unit assessment or a way to build background knowledge on Natural Disasters.They need to choose which natural disasters you want from the list of:Earthquake, Tornado, Tsunami, Volcano, Flood, Hurricane, Landslide, AvalancheThere are 3 websites provided for each type of natural disaster in which they can choose fromIf you are using this in Google Classroom I suggest you make a copy for each student Each type of Natural Disaster includes 3 links to do their research
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3rd - 8th
Food Desert
Discuss the food desert and its implications using reading comprehension checklists. Great for teaching research skills, teaching students how to use guiding questions, and how to brainstorm. Length of article makes it perfect for modeling, group completion, and individual completion to take place without changing articles or topics.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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