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Middle school informational text research videos
Middle-High School Paraphrasing Activity- JUST SAY NO TO COPY AND PASTE!!
Teachers, how sick and tired are you of students copying and pasting the first thing they find online, renaming it and then handing it in as their own original work? What about their faces when you break their hearts by informing them that they just cheated? All that ends with this assignment!First off I have the web addresses of two amazing videos you can access online and questions to go along with the videos. Each one is just over five minutes, very well made and kid-friendly. My questions sp
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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W8.2 IQ and Intelligences Research + Informative Essay (Flowers for Algernon)
This short research project pairs beautifully with a close reading of Flowers for Algernon, although the research project and essay could easily be used on their own or embedded in a variety of other nonfiction or science units. Students begin by researching the history of work on intelligence and IQ by visiting at least 3 of the resources provided (students have six choices). Students wrap up their research by watching at least 1 video or taking an IQ test for fun (links are provided). Next, st
Grades:
8th
Also included in:Â Flowers for Algernon Unit - paired w/ Prometheus, Frankenstein, and poetry
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H.O.W. - Headline of the Week
This is a great weekly activity to help students research more current events. My competition aspect brings this to a whole new level too.
Copyright: You may show or copy any of my resources for your STUDENTS only, but please DO NOT share my video practices or copies with those who have not purchased them. I have worked very hard to develop these unique strategies that will save teachers a lot of time and effort and greatly benefit your students, plus the profits I make from TPT are helping m
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Peacemakers Throughout History
This project aims to address many components of social and academic growth in middle school students. This unit was originally written for 5th graders, but could be easily adapted for 6th, 7th or 8th graders. Students work collaborative to research a peacemakers, independently write and informative piece and as a class create a video showing the qualities of a peacemaker and how those qualities can be applied to them.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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