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Free 9th grade writing-expository projects
Country Research Project Rubric and Packet
This is an original rubric and research packet to photocopy and give to students when doing a country research project. I created it for my middle school world geography class but it can be used by any social studies teacher or English teacher who wants students to complete a thorough research project.
The research packet includes a rubric with fill-in-the-blank due dates for each section. There is space for notes and citations of each general category (history, economics, culture, physical ge
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6th - 12th
*FREE* 10-Week Digital Journal for Distance Learning - Google Slides / Classroom
I created this resource to help teachers who are dealing with school closures due to Coronavirus / COVID-19. I hope that this saves you some time, stress, and money. #distancelearningtptAs we live through this historic period of time, children have the unique ability to write their own primary source. Keeping a journal is something that anyone can do from home. This digital journal is a great way to keep students writing as well as give them a place to record their feelings during this confusing
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2nd - 12th
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9/11 Service Project & Writing Prompt Free
This is a free download you can use immediately to honor and remember those who acted heroically on and after September 11, 2001. I created a writing prompt and grading rubric and included links to Scholastic's lesson plans if you'd like to do an entire unit.Thanks for downloading!Tracee Ormanwww.traceeorman.comThis IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
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7th - 12th
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Current Events Project
This is a project for middle school and high school students. Students explore credible websites and research current events that interest them. Students will write summaries about what they have read and can share them with the class. This is a great way to start a dialogue about current events in local, state, federal, and global politics, economics, and social issues.
Students are challenged to write in expository and persuasive formats. This allows students to dig deeper into the materia
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6th - 12th
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Newspaper template - Back Page
Amazing newspaper templates have the look and sections of a real newspaper page. Pre-formatted, including auto-fill which allows paste or typed text to flow automatically into columns! Replace all words and photos with your own using only Microsoft Word. Easy-to-use and perfect to differentiate for student-centered projects. Creative method for delivering information - our middle schoolers have created newspapers on Roaring 20s, math concepts turned into fictional stories (people LOVED these),
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5th - 12th
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End of The Year Brochure
If you are looking for a project to keep your students busy at the end of the year, look no further. Many teachers have their students write letters to their future students. You can now take this to the next level. Why not have your students create a brochure describing what your class or grade level will be like.
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3rd - 12th
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What does your Garbage Say about you? Making Inferences FREEBIE Secondary Lesson
Review and practice making inferences.
A good way to practice Fig. 19B for those you you teaching in Texas.
What this lesson includes:
**Instructions for creating the materials for a terrific group activity
**Student handouts for the group activity on making inferences
**Description and prompt for an Expository Writing Assignment
Good STAAR test prep for making inferences and expository writing.
KW:garbology secondary TEKS Fig. 19 Fig 19 Fig. 19B subtext expository inferences STAAR EOC EOG
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8th - 12th
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FREE Expository Essay Rubric for Literary Analysis
I use this rubric with on-level and co-taught high schoolers.
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6th - 12th
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People Book Craftivity
This cute little craftivity is a perfect way to engage your students in learning about famous people! It is very versatile and will work with any person you (or your students) choose. The file includes templates to make the People Book - the body opens up to lines for students to write an informative paragraph about a famous (or not-so-famous) person. These look super cute on a bulletin board or hanging from the ceiling on clips (I have my students color the back, too, when I hang them!).
So
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K - 12th
Research Essay on Mythical Creatures For Middle School
I designed this product for a class of students who loved the wierd, zany, and completely awesome idea of studying mythical creatures. The project includes all of the tools for you to guide your students through the writing of a 5 paragraph research essay. The packet contains a research page, rubric, lined paper to write their 5 paragraph essay on, two peer-feedback pages, and a model essay that I wrote for the project. The kids loved this! It's a fantastic way to teach research skills in a fun
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6th - 9th
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Peer Writing Conference Form
This quick form allows students to conference with their peers about their writing. Using the checklist and talking stems, it is easy for students to provide and receive feedback on their writing at all ages.
This is a resource I typically use after we have completed a brainstorming map or prewriting. Once students have their feedback, they can turn it in to be reviewed by you and monitor their progress.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
FREE! 20 PGS OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES! WRITING-WORD SEARCH-MORE!❤
Celebrate Women's History Month with these print and go activities! Great for hanging up on bulletin boards!Great for:-Morning work-Research projects-Writing informational essays-Character traits lesson-Sub plans-Rainy day activities-Coloring activities-Centersand more!Writing Activities:1 Planning page that can be used for any of the writing activities.1 Historic Women-Compare and Contrast Ven Diagram page to plan writing 1 Historic Women- Compare and Contrast Essay Writing pageWriting Banners:
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1st - 9th
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Project-Based Learning Activities - ELA - Research, Essays, Technical Writing
These Project-Based Learning Activities are designed as starting points for educators. Students will use inquiry to explore a topic related to the Flint Hills eco-region. These activities can be adapted to various grade levels and can serve as single lessons or developed into larger projects. Educators are permitted to copy, distribute, modify, and use these activities for non-commercial purposes only. Part of the Flint Hills Learning Center, a project of the Flint Hills Discovery Center, made p
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Eulogy Speech Presentation
Students write a eulogy speech for their own funeral and then present it to the class as an anonymous person speaking about themselves.
Great assignment for any Language Arts / English / Speech class. Students get to make an honest assessment of their lives and then present that to the class with the appropriate tone and subject matter. Includes handout foor students detailing how to put together their speech.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
AP English Language: Visual Rhetorical Analysis Project
Once AP students have a firm foundation in the art of persuasion, they will be keen on finding examples of visual rhetoric in everyday life, especially in the products they see as young consumers. This two-part project allows students to research a corporation (public or private) and compose a rhetorical essay before giving an official presentation to their peers. This assignment allows students to begin practicing their new skills in close reading and recognizing persuasive elements and rhetori
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9th - 12th
FREE Creative Writing Assignment: Short Story on Extinct Languages RUBRIC
Creative short story/children's story writing assignment RUBRIC. Assignment is graded out of 25 points. Intended to be paired with this assignment.If you enjoy this resource, please let me know how it went and leave a five star review. When you LEAVE FEEDBACK, you earn credit toward future TpT purchases! Happy teaching :)
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Ultimate IB Theory of Knowledge Activities BUNDLE!!!
Speak Final Soundtrack Project
As a final assessment to a unit on the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, students must create a soundtrack. Comprehension is assessed by the student's ability to explain how their chosen songs fit the themes and mood of Speak. A rubric is included to grade the project.
By Cara Petsch
Grades:
7th - 12th
Research Paper and Project: The Gods and Monsters of The Odyssey
I created this project to introduce The Odyssey by Homer to my ninth grade class, but it can also be used to introduce Greek Mythology, or as a standalone project.
It works to introduce the concepts of the research paper as well (proper citing, MLA format, finding and keeping track of sources, etc). This project is comprised of three different components: a 1-2 page research paper, a poster, and a presentation.
Students should be given a few days to research in a library or computer lab, sho
Grades:
7th - 12th
I Search/ Research Portfolio and Speech Presentation
This is a self-directed research assignment that develops a portfolio or non-fiction and creative writing about a specific, students chosen topic. This project has many components that teach writing, research, presentation and reflection skills to middle and high school students.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Lord of the Flies: Human Nature According to William Golding Essay
This is the final essay test I give when teaching Lord of the Flies. We spend much of the unit focusing on Golding's message about human nature. They are to write this as a formal, expository essay, in MLA format.
Feel free to edit to your personal essay standards and expectations.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Free Weather Clip Art & Cover
This product features 6 colored space backgrounds in both jpeg and png formats of Hurricane Isabel taken September 15, 2003. This image was taken by a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite.
These would be great for student report covers and background pages as they research the different types of weather. I have also included a Resource page with research links for students.
If you like these space images, you may also be interested in the power points I use
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3rd - 9th
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ELA Personal Narrative/Creative Writing Unit Project
This AWESOME unit-long project works GREAT in a late middle school/early high school classroom! This project will guide students through a unit that could potentially last 5-6 weeks.
This document is simply an overview of the project; other unit documents and activities can be purchased separately!
Thanks ~ I think you'll LOVE this project and I am willing to bet you'll use it every year ;)
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
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Planet Book Project.
This is my favorite inquiry based project done throughout the year. This meets many state standards in various areas including NYS Common Core. I first introduced this project 10 years ago and continue to edit and improve it each time I use it. Students work independently or in pairs to produce a Child’s planet book. Each year students embrace this project and I am amazed at the books I get.
I assign the project during the astronomy unit. I no longer teach the planets, which has shorten t
Grades:
7th - 12th
Biography Sketches
Students will choose a historical figure to research and write a biography. Students will also create a poster and give an oral report to the class in the first person (pretending to be the historical figure).
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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