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High school informational text simulation microsofts
Heart Transplant Debate - Argument, Persuasion, Line of Reasoning, Team Building
The Heart Transplant debate is a great entry to a unit on persuasion/argumentation. It's also a fantastic tool to teach Line of Reasoning through experiential learning. This activity provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge of general debate skills as well as locating and citing appropriate evidence. Two articles are linked as sources and pre-reading to this debate. My students loved arguing for their "client" and this debate got them out of their seats. I used this as an opportun
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Debate Bundle - Debates, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics, Templates, Scaffolds
SPEED DISCUSSION--A strategy for discussing informational text!
This ENGAGING strategy for classroom discussion is student approved! Blank stares are a thing of the past with this strategy. ANY student will find this strategy much more engaging than the typical question and answer strategies that never lead to active participation! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Arrange desks in two rows facing one another (the person across is your partner.) If you have an odd number of students, make the last 2 seats in 1 row work together the entire time (this is row 1) The students i
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Infographic Rubric for Research for MUN-Based Topics
This is a rubric used for the infographic assignments surrounding the topics of those one may observe in an MUN. This is provided in .DOC format which means you can edit it as needed. This has been built to reflect the ON Curriculum's Growing Success principles.Please read, rate and review! I also have full assignments with improved infographic rubrics if you would like to see them in action or have student self-reflection included in the rubric! Check out my store!
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
To What Extent Was the Civil War Inevitable - Harkness Discussion
Looking to create a student-centered learning experience where students analyze important historical sources, develop critical, open-ended questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue to build a shared understanding? The Harkness Discussion, pioneered at Phillips Exeter Academy, takes the Socratic Seminar method teachers are familiar with and reduces the teacher to an observer and referee. By placing more of the onus of the discussion on students, they will take ownership of the discussion, allo
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Into Thin Air Interactive Jeopardy Unit Review Game
Students today learn best by manipulating and visualizing content. Although a staple in the review game strategies, this Jeopardy game is very different.
Features:
Three character contestants
Three rounds, 8 categories, 40 total questions, final Jeopardy
Interactive scoring (no writing necessary! Type right in the screen below the character!)
Interactive Double Jeopardy
Multiple Final Jeopardy for multiple classes
Return buttons to send the teacher back to scores
Dollars grey out after being c
Grades:
9th - 12th
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ChatGTP Prompts For High School Teachers
In an era where technology rapidly evolves and reshapes our world, the power of artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force. Among the many breakthroughs, ChatGPT has risen to prominence as a groundbreaking language model, revolutionizing the way we interact and communicate. Its ability to generate human-like responses has captured the imagination of individuals and businesses alike. However, what sets ChatGPT apart is not just its remarkable conversational prowess but also its
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Frankenstein Closing Argument Speech
Students take on the role of either a prosecutor or defence attorney in a criminal trail based on the events from Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. Students must determine what crimes were committed and whether these crimes are punishable.
A great activity to evaluate persuasive writing techniques. Students enjoy the ability to act out and argue the final closing argument of a criminal trail. Very successful with senior level classes as a final project to a unit on Frankenstein.
Evaluation r
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Foreign language dream house 4 part project
I have used this successfully in German I, but the assignment is written to apply to any language.
This is a 4 part project set up around a hypothetical radio contest. Part 1, the students design a house to enter a contest.
Part 2, the students won, but forgot to pay taxes and must write an ad to sell the house.
Part 3, the students must inquire about a new place to live
Part 4, students write a housewarming party invitation
Part 1: Students design their dream house including rooms and furni
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Human Body Corporation Debates
Fantastic constructivist curriculum unit integrating reading, research, oral communication, peer collaboration, technology, and debate with the content of the human body systems. Sure to be a motivating, memorable learning experience for elementary intermediate aged students on up through high school. CCSS's are only referenced for 4th grade - however, the amount of reading and oral communication standards addressed in this project is extremely comprehensive.
Grades:
4th - 11th
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Resume-Making Workshop for High School Students (Resume Resources and More)
You can use all (or portions) of this 20-page interactive resume-making workshop with high school age students who are either making a resume for the first time or looking to improve their basic resume. This product teaches students about the different parts of a resume (E.g., "Objective", "Education", "Experience") and specific resume-writing skills (E.g., using past tense in bullet-point descriptors, using active voice to indicate results and achievements rather than "doer" type language, etc
Grades:
8th - 12th
Making Blueberry Muffins
Top Chef is a complete lesson for teaching students EVERY step needed to make blueberry muffins (from the store bought brands).This lesson includes a step-by-step format that is printable (recommend laminate for reuse) for the student to mark as they go.This is a wonderful tool for students who thrive on routine, lists, and a concrete set of expectations.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Rhetoric - SOAPS, RAFTS chart for writing
This chart can help students write in different modes as they consider the "SOAPS" elements of writing: Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, and Subject.
Use this to guide students as far as "Role/Speaker" and "Format/Purpose" when coming up with writing prompts.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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![Preview of Worksheet: Evaluating a Speaker [CCSS.ELA.SL.3] (EDITABLE)](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Worksheet-Evaluating-a-Speaker-CCSS-ELA-SL-3-EDITABLE--9249829-1678353794/750f-9249829-1.jpg)
Worksheet: Evaluating a Speaker [CCSS.ELA.SL.3] (EDITABLE)
A worksheet to explore ideas in 6 Specific Categories in a workshop format for a speech or speaker assignment. Is general enough to use with most speeches and speakers.1. Comments About First Impressions: 2. Comments About Delivery: 3. Comments About the Speaker: 4. Comments About the Structure: 5. Comments About Rhetoric: 6. Comments About What You Learned:
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Unit: Speeches for Mythology, Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)
Ahmaud Arbery Authentic Assessment - Using & Citing Evidence - Distance Learning
Testing is tricky during distance learning and digital instruction, but this authentic assessment will prompt independent, culturally responsive, and honest work. This product uses the tragic case of Ahmaud Arbery to teach students about citizen's arrest law. Students receive a role-play where lawyers ask them to answer some questions about citizen's arrest in response to community questions and concerns. Students then receive an interactive task that lets them click on a variety of sources (
Grades:
8th - 12th
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![Preview of WKSH: Write an Open Letter [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/WKSH-Write-an-Open-Letter-CCSS-ELA-W-9-EDITABLE--9280382-1678901901/750f-9280382-1.jpg)
WKSH: Write an Open Letter [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)
Directions: Write an Open LetterStandard: [CCSS.ELA.W.9] Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.Task: Write an open letter about a topic important to you that you would like to see real change happen. Your audience is depending on you to provide more than first reaction opinions; they desire informed opinions.  Read About Open Letters: https://www.npr.org/2012/03/22/148979521/an-open-letter-about-open-lettersRead an Historical Open Lette
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Unit: Letters for Mythology and Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)
![Preview of WKSH: Discover Ballad Elements [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/WKSH-Discover-Ballad-Elements-CCSS-ELA-W-9-EDITABLE--9251928-1678365674/750f-9251928-1.jpg)
WKSH: Discover Ballad Elements [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)
STANDARD: [CCSS.ELA.W.9] Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.Directions: Take notes about the items below in the ballad. Try to use inductive reasoning to make generalizations about all ballads based on the one you have. Elements:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Unit: Ballads for Mythology, Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)
Optical Illusion #2
This is another power point that shows optical illusions. The slides animate and ask questions about what you see.
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Grades:
1st - 9th
![Preview of WKSH: Summary Chart for 2 Texts [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/WKSH-Summary-Chart-for-2-Texts-CCSS-ELA-W-9-EDITABLE--9146053-1678901559/750f-9146053-1.jpg)
WKSH: Summary Chart for 2 Texts [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)
Worksheet to explore general summary information for 2 texts
Grades:
7th - 12th
![Preview of WKSH: Journal of Plague Year v. Diary of Sam Pepys [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/WKSH-Journal-of-Plague-Year-v-Diary-of-Sam-Pepys-CCSS-ELA-W-9-EDITABLE--9145899-1676321112/750f-9145899-1.jpg)
WKSH: Journal of Plague Year v. Diary of Sam Pepys [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)
Worksheet to explore the Journal of Plague Year versus the Diary of Sam Pepys
Grades:
7th - 12th
ELA Skills: Attorney's Closing Argument: "Oscar Pistorius"
This activity has students expand their understanding of a text by making an inference as to the guilt or innocence of the protagonist. Students will preview a format for writing closing arguments which includes addressing the opposing side's argument. This activity requires students to create a claim, and support it with evidence from the text as well as reasoning. Finally, students will need to write the closing argument in a formal tone as though the case was really being presented in front o
Grades:
6th - 10th
Sample or Teaching Model of a Persuasive Essay with Rubric
The products contains a full persuasive essay about school how teenagers would benefit from later school start times, with a focus on middle and high schools. This can be used as a sample or teaching model essay. Writing Whiz has also included a rubric to grade student essays and notes on how to begin with an anecdote. Other highlights of the essay are integrated quotes from articles found online, body paragraphs, topic sentences, strong verbs, elaborating on ideas, examples, transitions, conclu
Grades:
7th - 10th
![Preview of Worksheet: SOAPSTone [CCSS.ELA.W.5] (EDITABLE)](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Worksheet-SOAPSTone-CCSS-ELA-W-5-EDITABLE--9127493-1675984338/750f-9127493-1.jpg)
Worksheet: SOAPSTone [CCSS.ELA.W.5] (EDITABLE)
Worksheet to explore the Springboard Pre-AP ideas of SOAPSTone
Grades:
7th - 12th
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