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Higher education arts & music Common Core SL.9-10.4 resources
Tupac- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
My students are obsessed with conspiracy theories and with Tupac! In fact, I had one of my first truly magical moments in the classroom when I brought in Tupac lyrics. I was surprised that they even knew who he was, but the students' eyes lit up and they were engaged for the first time that year. The students loved Tupac so much that they bought me Tupac & Biggie figurines to sit on my desk. They were trying to tell me something more about this!!! While the assignment is high interest for y
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Murder on Mount Olympus: A Mythological Murder Mystery Party Kit
Murder at Mount Olympus: A Mythological Murder Mystery Party Kit, murder mystery games, clue party, kids mystery party, detective party**Available as a Virtual Party, see below**Host a mythological murder mystery! Also works well as a toga party. Great for Kid's Birthday Parties, Adult Parties, College Parties, Tween Parties, Classroom Activities, Office Parties, Social Groups, and more!Visit mystical Mount Olympus where the Greek gods and goddesses have gathered for a party. Students have the o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Don Quixote Project based learning (PBL) & readers theater script
Wondering how to engage 21st century learners with a 17th century text? Over the years scholars have debated on the sanity of the Don Quixote character. This project combines reading, writing, acting, analysis, group work, discussion and critical thinking to answer that question. Included are readers theater scripts (1 longer introductory script and 4 more shorter ones), discussion questions, 4 rubrics, a tie in lesson on censorship/banned books, internet resources and review games. Great int
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Conversation Starters Package on Music
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on music.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of musicActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitional
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Shakespeare- Conspiracy Theory - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I will approach Shakespeare's bio in a new and exciting way this year, by addressing the many well documented conspiracy theories about his prolific works. This is high interest for students, as they love conspiracy theories and may have already learned the usual things about his biography. And, do not fear, the podcast I link to deals responsibly with the truth. In addition to cultural knowledge acquisition, this assignment is also important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Grump Who Stole Christmas: A Mystery Party Kit
The Grump Who Stole Christmas: A Mystery Party Kit, murder mystery party, mystery dinner game, new years game, xmas murder mystery, xmas**Also available as a Virtual Party. See Below**Great for family parties, holiday parties, church groups, social clubs, and more!All the Wu’s who lived down in Yule Ville liked Christmas a lot, but the grump who lived above Yule Ville did not. Some doctors did testing; each organ one and all, and they found that his heart was two sizes too small. “Hypoplastic Le
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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GMOs - Conspiracy Theory- Food - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
It might be difficult to find a topic with a more wide-ranging appeal for our teens-- food. Or, in this case, Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs). This conspiracy theory is right under our noses every day! This conspiracy theory topic will push (and support) your students to think critically, gather evidence, and explain why that evidence is strong. These are vital skills that matter to every subject.You are busy, so the detailed summary I provide means that you do not have to listen to the podcas
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crucible by Arthur Miller Act 4 - Close Reading Lesson
Use these compelling lines in Act 4 of The Crucible by Arthur Miller to teach close reading and to improve reading comprehension. In pre-reading activities, students respond to a journal prompt that makes personal connections, and then they define vocabulary. Next, they review the think-aloud with model annotations and reflect on reading strategies. Post-reading questions include interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating the reading. Furthermore, students complete narrative writing and a short res
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on The Performing Arts
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on the performing arts.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of the performing artsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful e
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Julius Caesar Classroom Cast Slideshow (Shakespeare)
This is a perfect resource for any English teacher leading a classroom in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. There is a slide to put on your projector or smartboard for each scene. It features an image of the setting, a list of the characters in each scene, and a short blurb of summary or questions to consider. It also points out which characters have the most lines in that scene. My students have really benefited from these slides and it helps them understand the plot of the story much better. There
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Art of Letters: Exploring the World of Influential Typographers
This art lesson, "The Art of Letters: Exploring the World of Influential Typographers," for grades 9-12, delves into typography and the works of iconic typographers. Students will research contemporary typographers, create a typographic design, write an analysis, and present their findings. The package includes a Powerpoint presentation, a rubric for project evaluation, a quiz with an answer key, and aligns with Common Core ELA standards. This lesson aims to enhance students' understanding of ty
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Jay-Z's Resilience- Evidence & Analysis- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
Jay-Z's perseverance is very uplifting and real. Jay-Z's life shows us that the most successful artist in the music business was repeatedly rejected and he never gave up. Jay-Z is an important figure and is relatable for many students, as they will face setbacks and we need to arm them with authentic stories where the setback was just the beginning! Further, this task is skill-based and works on formal paragraph writing. Specifically, it benefits organization and targets evidence and analysis s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Revitalizing Brands: The Stanley Company's Marketing Success Story
This lesson package, "Revitalizing Brands: The Stanley Company's Marketing Success Story," for grades 9-12, provides an insightful look into marketing strategies and brand redesign. It includes a case study on Stanley Company, a project for students to reimagine a brand for a new demographic, and presentations of their strategies. The package contains a lesson plan, a rubric for project evaluation, a quiz with an answer key, and aligns with Common Core ELA standards. This comprehensive lesson of
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engineering Art: The Bridges of Pittsburgh
This detailed art lesson, "Engineering Art: The Bridges of Pittsburgh," is designed for grades 9-12. It includes an exploration of Pittsburgh's bridges, types of bridges, and the integration of engineering with artistic design. Students will create their own bridge models, write about their designs, and present their work. The package includes a rubric for project evaluation, a quiz with an answer key, and aligns with Common Core ELA standards, making it a comprehensive educational tool.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Richard Serra, "Tilted Arc," And Site Specific Sculpture - Art Lesson for 9-12
This art lesson focuses on Richard Serra's "Tilted Arc," the controversy it created, and site-specific sculpture. Students will learn about his sculpture, and formulate their own plan for a site-specific sculpture. They will write their justification and present it to the class. The lesson includes a rubric, a 10 question selected response quiz, an answer key, and CC ELA standards.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Crucible by Arthur Miller - Act 1 Close Reading Lesson and Activity
Use these compelling lines in Act 1 of The Crucible by Arthur Miller to teach close reading and to improve reading comprehension. In pre-reading activities, students respond to a journal prompt that makes personal connections and then define vocabulary. Next, they review the think aloud with model annotations and reflect on reading strategies. Post-reading questions include interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating the reading. Furthermore, students complete narrative writing and a short research
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Shakespeare Acting Project Director's Task for Any Play EDITABLE Word Document
Challenge your students to think like directors of Shakespeare plays in this assignment, which works for ANY Shakespeare play. In this task, students work within specific guidelines to create an abridged script of a scene, strategically removing works to achieve an intended argument. Students act out their abridged scene and explain their argument. Students don't write words with this task; they eliminate them! You'll get a:fully editable assignment sheet fully editable rubricsign-up sheet
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Yearbook Analysis Project
Have students analyze one of your previous yearbooks and present their findings to the class. Product includes the project description, brainstorming worksheet, rubric, and self- and partner-evaluation.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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BUNDLE: Conducting Formal Interviews & Man-on-the-Street Interviews-broadcast
BUNDLE description:Conducting Formal Interviews & Conducting Man-on-the-Street (MOS) Interviews for Broadcast Stories I am an Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and an experienced educator and I understand that a powerful, informative interview can make or break a broadcast news story. This ability to get the story “straight from the horse’s mouth” makes a powerful impact on viewers, however, broadcast journalists must master a range of skills to elicit quality information that contrib
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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RuPaul's Resilience- Evidence & Analysis- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
RuPaul's Drag Race captured our hearts. But RuPaul was not always successful and spent most of his life being rejected. This message is important for our students who will also face major obstacles in their lives. Let's support them by normalizing the ups and downs of life.This task is skill-based and works on formal paragraph writing. Specifically, it benefits their organization and targets evidence and analysis skills. You are busy! So, the answer keys provided summarize all of the likely ev
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lady Gaga's Resilience- Evidence & Analysis- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
Your students probably know Lady Gaga for her catchy ballads, incredible acting, or her unique appearance and voice. It may shock them to learn that Lady Gaga was not always successful and she faced a great deal of rejection and bullying in her young life. This task teaches listening and writing skills while also showing our students that rejection or loss is a valuable part of life. Our students benefit from this perspective now more than ever. Further, this task is skill-based and works on
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Create An Engaging Presentation 10 Day Mini-Unit
This mini-unit was created to fight a major problem sweeping the nation: students creating boring, visually unappealing presentations.Create An Engaging Presentation 10 Day Mini-Unit is a digital download that will walk students through the steps of creating/planning for a great presentation before they create their own at the end of the unit!This download comes with everything you need to run this unit smoothly. Included is:An professionally-designed, 82 slide slideshow with directions20 fun an
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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"Night Drive" Mini Project Handout with Detailed Rubric
Use these projects as the "driving" force to provide students with an enjoyable way to review this popular story. Filled with 10 relevant topics that pertain to this thriller, students will be able to select a subject and then show their creativity and understanding of "Night Drive" through an oral presentation. A detailed rubric is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Oral Presentation Rubric
This Oral Presentation Rubric evaluates the following criteria for the presenter:Criteria:Knowledge of contentUse of the roomNon verbal cues & necessary pauses in speech
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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