Student Blogging Unit Plan & Blog Writing Project - Inquiry Skills & Pop Culture
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2 fun unit plans give you EVERYTHING for a no-prep student research project and student blog writing project. Cultural criticism and pop culture make this blogging unit high-interest and extremely engaging! Build inquiry skills with nonfiction texts, inquiry questions, source evaluation, research process, expository writing, analytical writing, persuasive writing, argumentative writing, conclusion writing, presentation skills and more!
These inquiry units were designed to give students a voice and also a real-world audience in the format of blog writing and a presentation (or pitch) of their researched findings. It is important for students to think critically, to ask questions, and to challenge assumptions and ideas. As such, the main focus for these units are social criticism.
If you're ready for “real world,” authentic assessments, with a ton of activities at your fingertips, this bundle is perfect for you!
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Here’s what you’ll receive in the blog writing unit:
★ Blog Unit Scope & Sequence, Resource Links, Teacher Notes
★ Social Criticism Blog Assignment Sheet
★ Cultural Criticism Hyperdoc
★ Want to be a Cultural Critic? Get Curious (Student Version & Teacher Guide).
★ Practice Responding to Claims Activity
★ Rhetorical Appeals & Devices Handouts
★ “This or That” Choosing Cultural Criticism Topics Activity
★ TSIS Blog Drafting Slideshow & Teacher Guide
★ Blog Writing Resources Doc (Links to Quote Blending, Transition, Templates, Introduction & Conclusion Resources & Activities)
★ Setting the Tone for Your Blog Planning Doc
★ Engaging Your Readers: Style Ideas Slideshow Lesson
★ Color Coded Sample Blog & Answer Key
★ Blog Publication Checklist
Here’s what you’ll receive in the inquiry research unit:
★ Inquiry Research Scope & Sequence, Resource Links, Teacher Notes
★ Assignment Sheet & Rubric
★ Examine a Sample Project
★ QFT Process Handout
★ QFT Slideshow
★ “This or That” Nearpod IDEA Project (must install and use Nearpod Chrome extension to use in your Nearpod account)
★ IDEA Project Research Organizer
★ Unpacking an Inquiry Question Slide
★ Unpacking an Inquiry Question Example
★ Source Variety & Credibility / Filter Bubble Slideshow
★ Loaded Language Activity
★ Literary Lenses Handout
★ Additional Research Notes Option
★ Annotated Bibliography Assignment Sheet
★ Source Evaluation Task Cards
★ Outline Template for Students
★ Outline Example #1
★ Outline Example #2
★ So What?! Conclusions Slideshow
★ Practice Presentation Peer Review
★ Creative Presentation Ideas List
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These units were made for:
★ Teachers who hope to cultivate high engagement and maximize student learning.
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.
★ Teachers who love to innovate and try new things!
★ Teachers who believe in authentic and engaging assessments.
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