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Middle school creative writing research for Microsoft Word
Teen Issues: Multigenre Research Project
This unit is designed to appeal to adolescents' inquiry into the social issues amongst them. Students select a relevant teen issue and create a five-piece research-based multigenre project. I include a structures unit plan with objectives; project requirements, ideas, and rubrics; handouts to guide them through the process of Internet-based research; and a post-assignment self-assessment for students to complete at the end of the unit. This was one of the most successful units at my diverse,
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8th - 12th
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Voice Writing Activity for Diary of a Worm
*This writing activity is based on the book Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin (series)
*Students practice using "voice" and rough draft a report of an animal telling about himself
*Students use a variety of resources (internet, nonfiction text materials and/or encyclopedias) to research an animal and then use the 6 +1 trait of voice to tell his/her story based on the book
*After writing a diary using the rough draft form, students create a final copy (hand-written or typed) and illustrate a c
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3rd - 6th
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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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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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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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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.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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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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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:Â Creative Writing Workshops - Inspiration
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Career Exploration Research Project
This research project includes an overview of what the students will complete, a full list of career options, details to include in each paragraph, and a rubric for the entire project. This project is to encourage the students to start researching what they may want to do when they grow up and what path they need to take to reach their goal.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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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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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Grades:
4th - 12th
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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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.
Grades:
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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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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The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
This lesson asks students to research the various theories surrounding the death of Edgar Allan Poe, compare their plausibility, and ultimately select a theory that they feel is the most likely cause of death. Students will create posters in support of their chosen theories and will finally compose a narrative from Poe's perspective that details the "real" events on the night of his death. Highly interactive and adaptable lesson! The students really seem to enjoy it.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
United States Travel Brochure Rubric
Have your students pick a state and persuade others to come visit by creating a travel brochure. Directions and a rubric are included.
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3rd - 6th
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Creative Introduction to Synthesis and Research: High School Drama (AP Style)
You can access all of my material for free by going here: GardenofEnglishresources.weebly.com I do ask, however, that you consider donating. There you can donate as you see fit. This activity focuses on allowing students to creatively engage with synthesis skills by relating said skills to their lives in high school. The document provides two prompts--modeled after Advanced Placement synthesis prompts--that require students to evaluate the motivations and credibility of different speakers
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8th - 12th
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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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5th - 12th
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Social Justice Assignment: Researching Global Issues
This printable and editable assignment and rubric is designed to be used as an assignment to promote students to approach issues of social justice from a global perspective. A simple introduction is followed by some examples to get students started and lastly a rubric for clear grading approach. These materials were used by grades 5 - 8 in a social justice education class.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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