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Elementary ELA AVID Academic Language Scripts Classroom Discussion Printables
*** New Seller please follow, comment, and review if you like these! <3*** These Academic Language Scripts are perfect in an AVID classroom setting. It is used to build classroom discussion and improve how students respond to each other during discussion. These are used as questions stems to add to discussion during socratic seminar or philosophical chairs. *Available in two colors brights and primary colors Socratic SeminarPhilosophical ChairsClassroom Discussion Literature Circles Promotin
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2nd - 12th
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Observations, Inferences & Predictions in Science
This sample of warm-ups focuses students' attention on the subtle differences among observations, inferences & predictions as they pertain to science class. Given enough practice, students learn to distinguish these cue words and become more sophisticated in writing up their labs and drawing conclusions. If you like this free sample, visit my TPT Store for additional warm-ups for the science classroom!
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5th - 8th
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Historical Thinking Sentence Starters
These "historical thinking" sentence starters help students write and think like historians. You'll be amazed at how much their writing changes!
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8th - 11th
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Critical Thinking Rubric for Writing & Projects - Suitable for All Subject Areas
Critical Thinking Rubric for Writing & Projects - Suitable for All Subject Areas
This product contains:
1. Full page Critical Thinking Rubric (original and embellished versions)
2. Lined generic response page with rubric
3. Open prompt page with rubric
4. “Critical Thinking: What Does Success Look Like?” display chart (original & embellished versions)
6 Usable Pages (+1 page - Suggestions for Use)
This rubric provides a clear explanation to students about how to create responses to sh
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6th - 9th
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Advertisements of the Roaring Twenties: Document-Based Question
This is one of my favorite Document-Based Questions because of the outstanding high-quality picture advertisements (THERE ARE A WHOPPING TWELVE- they took me a long time to find in such high quality) from the Roaring Twenties and the discussion that ensues after they are analyzed. I've made it free because I really want all US History teachers to try this; I've had a lot of fun with it and I hope you do too!
The following DBQ requires students to carefully analyze advertisements from the 1920'
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10th - 12th
The Accused Poet : Poem & Analysis by Marguerite C. Anderson
This poem written by Jamaican poet, author and educator, Marguerite. C. Anderson confronts the notion of authenticity in Jamaican literature and identity.
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9th - 12th
Holiday Haikus - FREE!
As the holidays near, students will enjoy this FREE resource. This activity includes the explanation of haikus and offers examples of holiday haikus. For the last portion, students have the opportunity to writer their own holiday haikus. Students could write about Christmas, family traditions, snow, winter, etc. The possibilities are endless with this fun holiday writing activity! Also, check out more holiday fun with Winter Short Stories: Reading Comprehension Activities.
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2nd - 4th
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History Alive! 8th Grade Unit 1 Supplementals: The 13 Colonies
These are great Critical Thinking and small group Discussion Questions that coincide with History Alive! The U.S. Through Industrialism. Included with the Critical Thinking Questions (CTQ's) are vocabulary words from the chapters (ID's) that are meant to be answered in multiple sentences to induce further classroom discussions. These are basic pages to compliment the 1st unit. The CTQ's make great ideas for short essays or test questions as well! Study guides and assessment included.
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8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History - Entire Year of Supplemental Materials!
DBQ: Historical Scene Investigation
This is a classroom poster discussing the three parts to building a historical investigation. A historical scene investigation is how students explore a DBQ.
Grades:
1st - 12th
Primary Document Analysis Guide
This handy and compact analysis guide walks your students through the critical thinking process involved with primary document analysis. Students are asked to identify basic document information, connect that information to their prior knowledge of the person/event/time that is the subject of the document, and then interpret the meaning and historical significance of the document. This graphic organizer also provides a general open-ended writing prompt for students to complete.
Primary Docume
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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2:24
How to Write a Report | 'The Tyrannosaurus Rex'
Information Report writing purpose, styles, grammatical features and structure. Narrative writing example 'The Tyrannosaurus Rex'. Writestyler 'Rookie' level. Visit https://www.writestyler.com/ for more information. Writestyler is an educational and interactive writing resource made for teachers and students. Learn, create and play with Writestyler, it’s writing made fun.
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Not Grade Specific
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The Two Susans: Analyzing Primary Sources
This multiple day (between 2-5) exploratory lesson asks students to wrestle with the complexities of historical research. Each student reads one of two narratives of former slaves, then must complete a T-chart with a partner who read the other narrative. Through this process, students discover that one woman told two different stories to separate interviewers exhibiting opposing opinions of her master. This activity challenges students to use historical thinking to explain the difference between
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7th - 10th
Educator Guide for Pura's Cuentos
Educator's guide for Pura's Cuentos, by Annette Bay Pimentel, illustrated by Magy Morales. The guide includes curriculum-linked activities for children from both elementary school and secondary school.
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Not Grade Specific
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Sermon On The Mount (Jesus) Primary Source Document: Text with Guiding Questions
This download includes both a PDF and MS WORD version of the document. The handout has been formatted to fit perfectly on one paper (front and back) for easy printing and copying. The text is from the book of Matthew Chapters 5, 6, and 7. A short bit of background info is also provided at the top. A series of text-dependent questions help students to break down what Jesus said and helps them to analyze the text. Enjoy!
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3rd - 12th
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Ship Ahoy!
The cruise ship project was designed to give students knowledge about the cruise industry while at the same time incorporating the Hospitality themes: Lodging, Entertainment, Food & Beverage and Transportation (L.E.F.T)
Grades:
7th - 10th
Writing Checklist
This checklist is a visual reminder for students as they edit their writing. It is great for fostering independence and it assists students with looking critically and objectively at their work. This can be laminated and re-used.
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5th - 12th
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Evolution DBQ: 'All Black' King Penguin
A few years ago, a King Penguin was found on South Georgia Island, near Antarctica. This penguin was unusual because of its all black coloration unlike other members of its species which have the typical penguin coloration. This original DBQ explores some of the questions which relate to this color variation including principles of evolution, mutations, genetics, reproductive biology and Hardy-Weinberg. This would be an excellent real life exploration for pairs or small groups of students to
Grades:
9th - 12th
Higher Order Thinking Prompts
This FREE Google Doc can be used within departments or as a school-wide initiative across content areas. You will find a variety of higher order thinking response stems to be used for various scenarios in the classroom. These stems can be applied during warm ups, exit tickets, or check for understanding questions.
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Not Grade Specific
"Source" Documents "Like a Historian"
Get your students to "Read Like a Historian" by "Sourcing Documents." Use the Posters to reference authors point of view, text believability and reliability. The posters work well when the goal is critical thinking and academic discussion.
Grades:
6th - 12th
DBQ Discussion on Colonial America and Terrorism PowerPoint
This PowerPoint should be used in tandem with the handout that has the same title. This PowerPoint has all notes for students to fill in as well as scripted checks for understanding. Note: at the end the slide that says "Good stuff I see..." is something I use to offer precise praise while students read and breakdown documents. I project this slide and write down positive behaviors I see from students so it is projected to encourage similar ones from the whole class. I do this as I circulate
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6th - 12th
Types of Questions
This classroom poster details the four main types of questions that students will encounter while reading or completing math assignments. By providing students with a set of descriptors for the various types of questions, students will be better able to find or formulate their response to the question.
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Not Grade Specific
Four Quadrants Observation Sheet (Visual Literacy)
Looking to practice visual literacy with your students? Use this straightforward, easy-to-use observation sheet to give your students the chance to record their thoughts about any image.
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2nd - 12th
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The 1950s VBQ (DBQ with digital media)
From Ms Grotrian the Historian, A VBQ is a Video-Based Question activity. Using Google Forms, students create a VBQ that includes video, pictures/images, graphs, charts, maps, etc. and must create at least two questions per form of media found in the Form. Students were given different time segments from the 1950s and had to research different areas of focus, find media to embed in Google Form, and then develop questions for their peers to complete. Student-centered, student-focused, self-ass
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9th - 12th
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