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7th grade creative writing research microsofts
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH PROJECT | Winter December Report Writing
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 15-page Christmas Around the World Online Research Project for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Christmas Around the World Project, students will be assigned a country. They will research how that country celebrates Christmas using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the information to complete an outline. They will also compare and contrast how that country ce
Grades:
3rd - 12th
End of Year CHOICE RESEARCH PROJECT!!! ELA, Creative Writing, and MORE!
If you're like me and your kiddos are BURNED out from testing, here's a great way to keep them learning and engaged yet give them some much needed freedom!I'm a 7th grade teacher in Florida. I teach ELA and have noticed that when we start to dwindle down and get to testing, my kids are just...done. I wanted something that kept them engaged but wasn't just showing a movie (but let's be honest...sometimes you have to LOL). Then I came up with this resource! I created a choice research project that
Grades:
6th - 12th
Figurative Language Exercises
This upload has a series of activities which support information on similes, metaphors, extended metaphors, symbolism and motifs. It also looks at allusion in order to show that writing is about compression and comparison of meaning. In order to write better descriptions it includes activities on word choice, sentence length and organisation. Activities include working in pairs and groups and making vocabulary charts on different subjects. Writing tasks to consolidate each subject are also in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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North Korea & South Korea Postcards
Help students learn about East Asia countries North Korea and South Korea through this fun activity! They will research information about the 2 countries to help them gain an understanding of the culture. They will create a postcard like they are in North Korea and South Korea highlighting the differences in the 2 countries.
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6th - 12th
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Multigenre Research Paper Power Point-Ready to Use!
This is the multigenre research paper power point that I use with my students. It is ready to go, complete with rubric. You can modify it to fit your needs. See my multigenre research paper example if you need an idea of what one looks like.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Harry Kane Fact Sheet & Non-Chronological Report Writing (Structured)
Perfect for any teacher who is trying to inspire their pupils to write a non-chronological report on the life of a significant person. Harry Kane has been a role model for thousands and achieved at the highest level of professional football. Two A4 pages of facts about Harry Kane provide a fairly detailed snapshot of his family members, his sporting achievements, interests and some random facts too.There is a basic and an advanced planning structure sheet for children to use to support writing a
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4th - 8th
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History Grab Writing Project
Perfect for any time-specific period history unit or for a gifted student/group who requires a challenging project revolving around history.This project includes a run down of what a "History Grab" is, an organizational worksheet and an example of how to make your historical figure shine. A wonderful way to practice detailed and descriptive writing. Would be a great way to facilitate one grade motivating another to read about historical characters!
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Egyptian Pharoah Resume
Students use this format to create a resume for an Egyptian Pharaoh. They receive the name of a pharaoh to research (provided) and use the Internet to find necessary information.
Pharaoh Resume by Melissa Mosquera is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
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5th - 8th
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Geography Choice Board
Student Choice! Your students choose which assignments they want to do on the choice board to reach a certain requirement.content lasts a full weekrecap/review of learning throughout the yearfun way to improve student motivationrequires higher level thinking skillsresearchposterscreative writing, interviewing, song writing, research, poetry, posters, mapping, graphing, and many more activities included!several projects/activities students will enjoy working on!
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Research PowerPoint Rubric
Research PowerPoints! Instead of having students create the traditional research paper. Students create a powerpoint with all the elements needed for the paper. The powerpoint allows students to meet the standards while creating the paper in a non traditional medium.
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4th - 12th
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Analyzing Poetry (recognizing devices, finding meaning)
This a 4-page document with clear explanations of devices typically used in poetry (Alliteration, Assonance, Consonance, Imagery, Literal/Figurative Language-Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, etc.) All of the short, comprehensible explanations have examples as well. There is a also a section on types of poems (Ballad, Elegy, Ode, etc.) and parts of a poem. This first section is followed by a succinct how-to guide on analyzing a poem, including a list of questions to pose as you read through a poem
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5th - 12th
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Tragic Flaw Writing Assignment
My 9th grade Pre-AP English students LOVE this essay prompt on Tragic Heroes and tragic flaws! (Or, they at least become much more invensted in this writing assignment than most throughout the year.) After using my "Tragic Heroes P.P. Presentation" while they take notes on tragic heroes, I assign this essay to my students. Typically, we have just enough time in class for them to create a short rough draft of their essay, and then they go home and research/write the actual essay and bring it back
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7th - 12th
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Math in the Real World
Students learn about the importance and usefulness of math in the real world from the people that use it most......everyone! Students will be introduced to the project through a brief letter. They will set out to interview three different people with three different careers to determine just how useful math can be in everyday life. Next, students work their way through the writing process to create a well-written and well-organized three paragraph essay based upon the results of their interv
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4th - 12th
Inspiration - Reading, Writing and Jotting down Ideas.
These activities and lessons help students to see the important place reading and researching has in helping develop imaginative ideas for creative writing projects. The work involves mixing and matching the names of important authors with the first or last sentences of important works showing that the writer's style is contingent on context and immediate audience; there is also work on creating a premise for a story based on or in opposition to a premise of a work they have read or watched. R
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Creative Writing Workshops - Inspiration
Persuasive Argument Presentation: Futuristic Technology Pros & Cons
Starting a dystopian/utopian unit? Or looking for an engaging lesson to get students using their persuasive skills?This lesson is focused around students predicting the benefits and drawbacks to futuristic technology (think flying cars, video recording contact lenses, etc.).The LessonIn small groups, students will collectively determine a piece of technology to sell to the class.They must present on the advantages and disadvantages of the new technologyThey will present their findings by choosin
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5th - 12th
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The Blackwell Pages Series Loki's Wolves - Book One
A great packet for this book, Loki's Wolves. I have included activities for research - mini biography; comparing/contrasting characters; collaborative writing w/ a partner; and a little history of the area where book takes place.Norse Mythology made into a great series of books.*There is a new chapter review packet available for this book in my store, original creation of Le-Tea-Mo's Resources. It is an extra critical thinking packet on the chapters.
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3rd - 12th
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Olympics Reading, Research, and Writing/Project Presentation
Lesson includes brief reading comprehension passage about the history of the Olympics. Reading comprehension questions follow the passage. Then, a research project follows. All of the summer and winter sports are listed. Students are to choose four sports and create one of the following:
PowerPoint
Poster
Scrapbook
Prezi
One could easily change the four choices in the word document.
Then, students are to research the required elements for each sport. Note-taking pages are included, along wit
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Stranded! Using Research to Enhance Creative Writing
Don't just teach your gifted/talented middle school students about research and creative writing....STRAND them in the Amazonian Rainforest or the Sonoran Desert!
Students will select a stranded scenario, and then use research skills to learn more about the region and how to care for a group member who needs medical attention. Afterwards, students select a point of view and write a multi day journal entry, chronicling their survival from being stranded to rescue! Along the way, writers will inc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Black History Month: A Picture Book Biography Unit
This four to five week unit plan focuses on Biographies. It starts with a mini-lesson on biographies and autobiographies, and then invites students to write a biography, including illustrations, of their own about a prominent figure in American black history. The goal is to celebrate Black History Month, understand the genre of biography, practice writing mechanics, conduct research, learn history, grasp the elements of story-writing, and illustrate an understanding of literary elements. This ac
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6th - 12th
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College Montage Writing Project
This is one of my favorite student projects because it is interest driven and helps students with considering their future and setting goals. During this week-long project, students undergo an inquiry project by completing independent research about a college of their choice, creating a brief informative paper, and a creative collage with information, info graphics and pictures that represent their college.
I post this presentation to Google Classroom with active links to a Google Sheets for s
Grades:
7th - 9th
Introduction to Research and Presentation - Animal Research Project
This project is designed to give students hands-on practice with the research and development of an informational presentation, the preparation of note cards, and presentation techniques. It also allows for practice with note-taking from an auditory source. It is structured around animal research, so information will likely be abundant. There is also a creative writing piece that helps reinforce literary elements. This is often used in the lower grades to introduce students to the idea of resear
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3rd - 10th
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RAFT of the Planets
This is a strategy that links a topic or concept with writing. The acronym RAFT: stands for Role, Audience, Format, Topic.
Role--you give them a role to take on while they write (reporter, salesman, scientist, character from a book, etc.)
Audience--who are they writing for? a 3rd grade class, parents, government, self, another character in a book)
Format: will they write a letter, song, journal, newspaper article, etc.
Topic--they need a topic to write about, usually related to what learni
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Literacy/Technology: Instagram Writing Activities for Technology
These activities were designed for students in grade 2-12 and be adapted and customized to suit the needs of your students. In order to complete these activities, students must be able to insert an image into a text box. However, they can use crayons and markers to illustrate or simply print images from the Internet, then cut and paste them onto each worksheet.
In this packet, you will find the following:
3 blank Instagram project templates
3 model Instagram projects (Great resource to pr
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Health Choice Board
Student Choice! Your students choose which assignments they want to do on the choice board to reach a certain requirement. Topics/Units covered: mental health, goals, risk factors, nutrition, fitness, decision makingfun way to improve student motivationrequires higher level thinking skills researchposterscreative writing, poetry, song writing several projects/activities students will enjoy working on!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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