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High school balanced literacy research under $5
McCarthyism Internet Scavenger Hunt - The Crucible
This graphic organizer asks students to research for answers to prompts about The Red Scare and McCarthyism. This introduction lays the foundation for Arthur Miller's The Crucible.
It is presented as a Word document so you may alter to fit your instruction or scaffold for struggling learners.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Black History Month Pick A Project Choice Menus, Writing Activities, Rubric
Black History Month- Pick a Project Writing Choice Menu, Activities, Rubric, & Templates***Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Purchase 2 Pick A Projects at the same time, email me (earleyheather@yahoo.com) your username, date of purchase, and your free request. I will mail you the freebie within 24 hours. An engaging selection of 9 activities that enable students to stay academically focused while tailoring their activity choice to best suit their learning style. Includes:*Suggested ideas for researching and
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Holiday Pick-A-Project BUNDLE - 23 Holiday-Themed Choice Menus & Projects!
Our Technological Future: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
This is a one-week Science and Literacy unit that covers the rise of artificial intelligence, and the opportunities and dangers that it presents to our society. Included in the slideshow are videos, discussions, and questions pertaining to a variety of A.I. topics such as conscious robots, self-driving cars, virtual assistants, the future of jobs and employment, and more. There is a brief writing assignment, discussion questions, and a future technology research project complete with marking cri
Grades:
5th - 12th
Media Literacy: Analyzing Racial Stereotypes in the Media
Objective: SWBAT analyze images in the media for the presence of racial stereotypes in order to synthesize findings and evaluate the impact of stereotypes on society.
After a 1 week study on racial stereotypes in the media and media literacy, have students complete this independent project where they create interview questions, interview a community member, and analyze instances of racial stereotyping in different forms of media.
Students will appreciate the independent nature of this assign
Grades:
6th - 9th
Understanding Hubris - A Writing Activity for Any Text
Help your students thoroughly understand the concept of hubris, excessive pride or arrogance, with this writing and research activity.
Great activity to use with Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex), The Odyssey, The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet or other tragedies.
Students will gather textual examples for the current classroom reading and then research a present day example of hubris.
Included: teaching suggestions and directions for the teacher, three page student handout with explicit direct
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Grades:
7th - 12th
"Global Running Day 2024: Epic Running Facts to Lace Up Your Inspiration!"
Dive into the exhilarating world of running with our "Global Running Day 2024: Epic Running Facts" resource! Packed with fascinating tidbits, this collection is designed to ignite a passion for running while marking this global event. Discover the oldest marathon runner, learn about the fastest mile, and explore the inspiring stories behind ultra-marathons. What Pupils Will Learn:Students will uncover the rich history and diversity of running, from its origins to modern-day achievements. They'll
Grades:
6th - 9th
Article of the Week Worksheet
This Article of the Week worksheet is an excellent way to get your students thinking about local and world events, and to use non-fiction texts in class.This two-page worksheet focuses on summarizing, predicting, and reading comprehension.
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4th - 10th
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"London Marathon Revealed: Top Ten Spectacular Facts You Need to Know!”
"Embark on an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of the London Marathon with our collection of top ten fascinating facts! Delve into the rich tapestry of history and human achievement that defines this iconic event, from its humble beginnings to its status as one of the world's premier marathons. Whether you're a student eager to learn or a teacher seeking engaging classroom material, these intriguing facts offer a perfect blend of education and entertainment. Learn about the mar
Grades:
6th - 9th
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BLMs for Japanese Language, Intercultural & Literacy Activities: Scaffolded 日本
Sensei-tional Classrooms brings to you Black Line Masters for Japanese Language, Intercultural & Literacy Activities: Scaffolded 日本
Is your school making a large focus on explicit literacy instruction and higher order thinking skills across all learning areas in 2016? Our latest BLMs around provide a series of Japanese-themed printable scaffolds, graphic organisers and templates that support literacy, intercultural activities, script practice, research skills, reading comprehension, vocabul
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Ibsen's A Doll's House: Pre-Reading Stations & Hyperdoc (student-led activity)
Henrik Ibsen's feminist play, A Doll's House, focuses on the protagonist Nora Helmer as over a three day period, she tries to keep a secret from her husband while under the pressure of blackmail.This 90-minute lesson allows students to start making predictions and connections to history, culture, and themes within play.The LessonTeacher has two options to present this lessonOption One: create a gallery walk or various stations by printing off the slides from a google slideshowOption Two: assign
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Ibsen's A Doll's House: Mini Unit Bundle (Pre-reading, Quiz, & Reflections)
Socratic Seminar Prep Sheet: Should the U.S. allow the entry of refugees?
This Socratic Seminar preparation sheet will force students to explore the question: "Should the United States allow the entry of refugees from other countries such as Syria?" This Socratic Seminar was designed to correspond with my class unit on the poetic novel INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN, but could be used as part of any class exploring immigration and refugees. The form requires students to initially answer the question, collect reasoning on behalf of both sides of the issue, make notes regard
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Pick A Project Writing Activities, Choice Boards, Rubric
Martin Luther King, Jr.- Pick a Project Writing Choice Menu, Activities, Rubric, & Templates***Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Purchase 2 Pick A Projects at the same time, email me (earleyheather@yahoo.com) your username, date of purchase, and your free request. I will mail you the freebie within 24 hours. An engaging selection of 9 activities that enable students to stay academically focused while tailoring their activity choice to best suit their learning style. Includes:*Suggested ideas for researc
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
Also included in:Â Holiday Pick-A-Project BUNDLE - 23 Holiday-Themed Choice Menus & Projects!
Evaluating Jacob Riis: A Common Core & Research Based History Lesson
How should history remember Jacob Riis, the famous photojournalist muckraker? Utilizing primary and secondary sources, students will research and question the historical character of Riis, a prominent figure in the Progressive era. While some point to his crusading work on behalf of the urban poor, others declare him a racist writer and deceitful photographer. Students will analyze photographs, listen to audio recordings, gather historical evidence from sources, and develop a thesis-based histor
Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Earth Day Activity Environmental Issues students come up with solutions
This is a great Earth Day Activity. However, Earth Day should be every day. Do you want your students to learn about various environmental problems, ask questions and learn strategies on how to come up with solutions to those problems? This lesson will bring awareness to students so they can understand the complexity of environmental issues and get on the path to problem solving. Awareness of issues is the first step to becoming a problem solver. If people aren’t aware, they will continue on thi
Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
Research Paper Peer/Teacher Feedback Form
After students write a draft of their research papers, have them give this feedback form to a peer, a parent, and/or a teacher to gain valuable feedback and suggestions about ways in which to improve their organization, mechanics, ideas/content, and word choice. This chart provides the evaluator a place to mark if the current level of work is strong, average, or needs work along with a place to make specific comments. Additional spaces for comments and questions are included at the bottom of t
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Researching Success (to accompany Malcolm Gladwell's OUTLIERS)
This culminating project leads students through authentic research. Completed after reading the intriguing OUTLIERS, students conduct personal research examining Gladwell's theories of success. Beginning as members of small research teams, students have common goals -- first selecting, then proving, challenging, or qualifying three of Gladwell's theories. The project walks students through creating a survey to gather quantifiable data, leading them to write an authentic research-based analysi
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Introduction to Research and Presentation - Animal Research Project
This project is designed to give students hands-on practice with the research and development of an informational presentation, the preparation of note cards, and presentation techniques. It also allows for practice with note-taking from an auditory source. It is structured around animal research, so information will likely be abundant. There is also a creative writing piece that helps reinforce literary elements. This is often used in the lower grades to introduce students to the idea of resear
Grades:
3rd - 10th
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St. Patrick's Day Pick A Project Writing Activities, Choice Boards, Rubric
St. Patrick's Day- Pick a Project Writing Choice Menu, Activities, Rubric, & Templates
***Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Purchase 2 Pick A Projects at the same time, email me (earleyheather@yahoo.com) your username, date of purchase, and your free request. I will mail you the freebie within 24 hours.
Includes:
*Suggested ideas for researching and presenting St. Patrick's Day activities
*Writing choice board with 9 St. Patrick's Day activities and 3 versions for implementation
*One convenient rubri
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Holiday Pick-A-Project BUNDLE - 23 Holiday-Themed Choice Menus & Projects!
Subjective, Objective & Author's Bias Quiz
This formative assessment is a great way to determine if your students understand how to define subjective text, objective text, and author's bias, in addition to analyzing a subjective article and identifying the authors bias within it. Finally, students will complete a mini-inquiry in which they will be asked to find one subjective article and one objective article on a given topic (global warming), and determine which article is more likely accurate and exact in it's nature.
Skills address
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Tip Sheet: Plagiarism, Research, and Referencing
This easy, no-prep, plagiarism, research, and referencing tip sheet is perfect for intermediate/middle school as well as high school students. Great for:Students learning about plagiarism, research, and referencing for the first timeStudents practicing research skillsBinder resource/reference sheetIntended for:Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Junior/Intermediate grades, middle school, high schoolWhat you get:Definition of plagiarismLinks to plagiarism videosIntroduction to reliable websitesSample re
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Scoop on You and Your Reading Survey
This reading survey is designed to be implemented at the beginning of the school year for your middle school or high school students for you to see the "bigger picture" of your students as readers.
Question Topics Included:
- How many books students own
- How many books students read the past summer
- If students like to read magazines or newspapers and which ones
- Top three favorite books with reasons as to why
- Ideal main character
- Favorite genre(s)
- Least favorite genre(s)
- Favorite b
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Kids Are Not Educated Equally: Social Justice Unit Plan
The following unit is a compilation of activities I have done over the years which examine the disparity in academic opportunity for different groups of children. The activities are meant to show the connection of experience that children have. For no fault of their own, some kids have experienced tremendous difficulty receiving the kind of education many people take for granted. Starting in Australia, the activities in this compilation look into residential schools in Canada, the story of Ruby
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Fake News Day (Bell Work Activity+)
Task Summary: Students will take some time to research fake news outlets. Students will work with a partner to research, discuss, and share their findings. The main objective of this activity is to discuss and determine what is and what isn’t a credible source of information.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Groundhog Day A Project Writing Activities, Choice Boards, Rubric
Groundhog Day- Pick a Project Writing Choice Menu, Activities, Rubric, & Templates
***Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Purchase 2 Pick A Projects at the same time, email me (earleyheather@yahoo.com) your username, date of purchase, and your free request. I will mail you the freebie within 24 hours.
An engaging selection of 9 activities that enable students to stay academically focused while tailoring their activity choice to best suit their learning style.
Includes:
*Suggested ideas for researchin
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
Also included in:Â Holiday Pick-A-Project BUNDLE - 23 Holiday-Themed Choice Menus & Projects!
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