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Middle 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
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reading Inference Passages, Pictures, Videos, Task Cards, VR Questions NO PREP
Inference is a foundational reading skill. Marzano calls it a prerequisite for higher-order thinking and 21st century skills. Because inferring requires higher order thinking skills, it can be difficult for many students. However, it can be taught through explicit instruction in inferential strategies. This savings bundle will enable you to reach those goals. This scaffolded bundle includes:Reading 101: Intro to Inference - An Introduction to Inference Through PicturesInference Skill Practice
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Show Me the Proof ~ Providing Textual Evidence ~ The Trial of Fact and Opinion
If you're looking for a lesson plan that will help your students finally get what it means to provide textual evidence to prove their answers, then this is the lesson for you!
It combines reading strategies and social studies government law in a very exciting way. First, students must pass the Bar Exam by being able to pass one of your fact and opinion assessments, then they team up in two-person law firms and present their evidence in court.
This was so fun that my students have asked we do
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1st - 6th
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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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Immigration Simulation
Your students will learn about what a diplomat does at a foreign embassy. They will use their knowledge and critical thinking to look at six immigrant cases. They will have to decide which immigrants can come to the United States with either an immigrant visa or non-immigrant visa. They will need to use clues from the case study to support their reasoning.
As an extension activity, students can read the Emergency Press Release and make decisions about what information different agencies need
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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
Writing Games English Literacy Fun Ideas 17 Page Booklet
17 page booklet with excellent ideas to encourage writing.Prewiew is a watermarked cut down versionWriting GamesHave fun with language! Games help to keep pupils alert, active and engaged. The sorts of speedy games outlined below are a useful basis for writing and creative development. They can be selected as warm-up activities before a writing lesson, or at any part of the day.Word linksGive each pair/trio any book or magazine to use (e.g., Readers' Digest, anthologies). The teacher s
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4th - 7th
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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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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.
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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
How to Survive Disaster Unit
Students will learn to analyze informational texts about survival for relevant information, and evaluate the credibility of sources. Then they will use research skills to gather their own relevant information from credible sources to ultimately create a “how to survive” presentation to their peers. This unit has very minimal prep involved. I usually run it the weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Approximately 14 school days. Included in this product is: Intro/Unit Plan Document - Includ
Grades:
7th - 8th
Reading Inference Skill Practice VR Experience & Video Simulation Review NO PREP
Practice the skill of using inference with your students by using Virtual Reality and video simulations. Begin studying inference with my Reading 101: Inference Through Pictures product and then scaffold your instruction to this interactive product. These products enable you to easily transfer the understanding of the concept of inference into fiction and nonfiction Reading. My product Inference Task Card Set Passages & Questions is a beginning practice activity for students using this co
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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: 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 (
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8th - 12th
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ChatGTP Prompts For Sixth Grade 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
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6th
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![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: Unit: Ballads for Mythology, Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)
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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: Unit: Letters for Mythology and Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)
The Hive Detectives- Inside the Hive- Honey Bee Interview (simulation)
This simulation is based on the interstitial chapter between 4 and 5 from The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe. Students are assigned one of three roles: queen, drone, or worker bee. They then conduct and give three interviews that target the function of each type of honey bee in a hive.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe Unit
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
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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
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