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Oral communication webquests
Social Media WebQuest: Activism or Slacktivism?
This WebQuest asks the question: Is social media activism effective in creating real change, or is it merely "slacktivism"?Students work through tasks that require them to investigate examples of online activism on various social media platforms, as well as a case study of a specific hashtag associated with a social media activism campaign. Students will synthesize their understanding and present their findings to their classmates, including their conclusion regarding the effectiveness of social
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Cultural Differences in Communication: A Web Quest!
Increasing cultural awareness in adolescents is sometimes difficult, but this web quest encourages students to look at customs in other cultures and to consider their own culture from another perspective. Easily adaptable, this activity and its subsequent presentation and/or classroom discussion can help broaden the horizons of students studying in various content areas such as communications, social studies, business, and career readiness. The web quest provides viable links for students to f
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Socratic Seminar: Who Should Be on American Currency?
The images we see around us daily have a subtle yet profound effect. In this Socratic seminar, students consider American currency and consider: should the faces on the bills be changed or stay the same? The learn who is featured on currency now and think on who could be. This activity can be used during an American History course as students learn about figures like Andrew Jackson and Harriet Tubman, or can be used as a general debate in any Social Studies or English-Language Arts classroom.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Show and Tell (Digital Slides)
This digital product is a no-prep speaking and listening student-centered activity. This product integrates math (geometry/shapes), literature genre (students discussing their favorite books), colors, phonics (beginning/initial letters), and health. Each topic includes open-ended questioning to scaffold students’ show and tell. More About This Product:The slides include clear, concise directions, rules, expectations, and objectives. In addition, the slides include an editable schedule to determi
Grades:
K - 5th
1984 - George Orwell (Privacy Webquest & Debate)
This is a side project I teach as we read George Orwell's "1984" - We start it when we're about halfway through the novel, and it takes about a week of class time. The focus of it is to research about the state of Privacy in America, and then to have a short class debate on the two sides of it.Included here:1) Step 1 - Learning about privacy and determining individual opinions/beliefs (2 different 2-page documents)2) Step 2 - Breaking into 2 groups, and researching the different perspectives on
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Cultural Diversity with WebQuest!
Students will evaluate and discuss cultural diversity and how it pertains to themselves in this activity packed interactive power-point that is fully editable for your own personal customization. A web quest and reflective activity is built into the power point for students to complete.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Aristotle and Rhetoric WebQuest
Aristotle provided thoughts on many topics, from science to public speaking. This resource focuses on Aristotle and his Rhetoric through research. Students will discover Aristotle's life and work and explore the tenants of the Rhetoric. They will identify and evaluate the different types of rhetoric and ethos, logos, and pathos. Students can use this resource as a reference page as they plan any persuasive writing or speaking assignments or activities.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pod cast Reviews- Homework Activity
Similarly to how a writer uses voice to shape meaning, a podcast must consider how to engage an audience through audio techniques. This homework or in class activity asks students to analyze pod casts with a focus on voice, tone, point of view, and audience. It offers a new way to consider oral presentation skills and is also an excellent lead in to a pod cast project on choice book reading (also on sale.) A list of free pod casts to consider listening to (NPR.org, TED Talks, etc.) is listed on
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Dialect and Pronunciation Activity
This webquest is a fun introduction to American English dialects and pronunciation. It could be used across several classes, though I use it with my Speech 101 class to introduce pronunciation exercises. The Webquest uses multiple links from the www.pbs.org "Sea to Shining Sea" site.
The students will read high interest nonfiction articles and respond to reflection questions.
This includes all of the necessary intro quiz and article links.
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9th - 12th
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Operation College Countdown
Students will utilize a website to create a plan on how they will attend college. Students will also create a power point presentation. Full version includes a ruberic & Lesson Plan.
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Wonderful World of Mathematics
A webquest to encourage students to discover, research, and present some of the most amazing mathematical ideas that are hardly ever studied in the regular school curricula. Instructional guide to build a website is included.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Black History Month Great Orator Project
This activity includes a link to a TES Blendspace website. Students are instructed to view the videos linked in the Blendspace, preview rhetorical terms, and analyze examples of important speeches made by African American figures.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Dance Through History
This is a WebQuery designed to help students learn how to access information on the internet, as they research the history and use of a chosen dance. It says it is designed for third grade however it can be used in grades 3-5 and is adaptable for older grades.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Testing You Ability to Read Body Language
This quick webquest style activity has students take online quizzes to test their ability to read body language and emotions. *Editable*
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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The Wonderful World of Geometry
A webquest that encourages students to research, explore, and present some extraordinary topics in geometry that are hardly ever studied in a regular Geometry class.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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