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Martin Luther King Activities Argumentative Essay Writing Prompt, Black History
This 100% editable lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or for teaching argumentative essay writing with exemplars is no prep. Your high school students will be engaged and challenged as they work through the carefully paired texts and expertly written prompt. If your state has adopted Common Core testing, then this comparing and contrasting literary analysis is directly aligned with that format. If not, a task such as this one will definitely add a challenging component to your reading and
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE
Greek and Roman Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Amazing Creatures
This 87-slide PowerPoint presentation is intended to introduce students to the world of classical mythology through colorful slides and descriptions. Beginning with Chaos, the Titans, Olympians, Lesser Gods and Goddesses and on to Legendary Heroes and Amazing Beasts, this slideshow provides students with a detailed overview of Greek and Roman mythology. Due to its length, it is suggested that the presentation be given over a period of days, which the divisions will allow. It can also be used a
Grades:
6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Red Dog - Film Study
Booklet for the film study 'Red Dog'. The booklet includes a range of questions, camera angles and research and assessment tasks.
Grades:
7th
Clay Mask Project Bundle 4 Videos and Powerpoint
This PowerPoint includes masks from a variety of cultures all over the world. The videos show step by step instructions to completing a clay mask using a mask mold. This is a fun projects students enjoy.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
"Party Through the Decades" Research Project
This is a great cooperative group or even independent research project for Social Studies! What a great way to wrap up the school year or just challenge some Gifted and Talented Students throughout the year. All the while learning about history, pop culture, economics, and trends of our history. They end with a fun party incorporating historical events and people of the decade, as well as, trends in fashion, music, foods, and the entire culture of the decade!
Grades:
4th - 12th
Roman Names PowerPoint
This PowerPoint presentation introduces students to the Roman system of names and includes information on the dies lustricus, the two- and three-name systems, names of men, women, freedmen and slaves, etc. All the slides include pictures and the Latin terminology regarding Roman names. It works well during the first weeks of Latin class, especially if the teacher wishes to give students Latin names. Tried and well loved suggestion: 1) Show the Names PowerPoint and give the students a list of Lat
Grades:
6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
The Roman Calendar
This 47-slide PowerPoint presentation introduces students to the Roman calendar with all its complexities, as well as the Latin names of the days and months, Roman methods of keeping time, the nine-day week, and many important Roman holidays. It is appropriate for students of all levels. Great as a change of pace mini-lesson or for an enrichment activity for gifted and talented.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Jason and the Argonauts PowerPoint
This 32-slide PowerPoint presentation introduces the mythological tale of Jason and the Argonauts to students through a series of colorful slides and accompanying narrative. After finishing the PowerPoint slideshow, teachers might want to show one or more YouTube clips of the Jason tale. There are some fun ones out there of the 1963 movie, as well as some Disney movie clips. Works well as a change of pace minilesson, as an addition to a mythology unit, and as enrichment for the gifted and talent
Grades:
6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Writing Assignments over Racism and Stereotypes (Personal Narratives)
Two different writing assignments where students choose a prompt and write about their own personal experiences with racism or stereotypes and reflect upon those experiences. I included a guide for students to use to help them organize their thoughts. I use this when reading themed passages and novels having to do with racism and stereotypes. It is in word document, so feel free to change the prompts and guided sentence stems as you see fit:)Thank you.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment for a Dear Martin Unit
Calling All English Teachers! Elevate Critical Thinking with "Dear Martin" Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment!Empower your students to engage deeply with literature through our Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment, centered around the impactful novel, "Dear Martin." This thought-provoking assessment is meticulously designed to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and a profound understanding of the novel's themes. Assessment Highlights:Exploring Social Justice Themes Dive int
Grades:
7th - 12th
Roman Baths
This Roman Bath PowerPoint introduces students to the history of Roman baths, such an important part of daily Roman life. Students will be introduced to the Roman aqueduct, the ready source of their water supply, as well as the names of baths' rooms bathing implements, and other interesting facts about the bath houses. Works well as a mini-lesson on Roman culture for Latin and social studies students, and as enrichment material for the gifted and talented.
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Slavery in Roman Times
'Slavery in Roman Times' is a 30-slide PowerPoint presentation with pictures and text that covers topics including: the source of slaves, slave auctions, slave dealers, prices, rights, names, food and clothing, treatment, occupations, runaways, punishment, freedom, slaves in Roman comedy, insurrection, Spartacus, famous slaves, and decline of slavery. The presentation concludes with a carefully worded 4-slide comparison-contrast discussion of Roman and American slavery. This slideshow covers a s
Grades:
6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Interview with an Elder Essay Project
Would you like your students to learn the skill of interviewing while also learning about a past generation's culture? This project informs students on how to interview another person, practices that skills, and then allows the students to interview an elder in order to learn about that elder's life. The culminating assessment is an expository/narrative essay that helps the students connect to both the past and the present through their elder.
Grades:
8th - 10th
A Cheyenne Odyssey - Choose Your Experience style video game handout
This handout presents the essential questions from the FREE A Cheyenne Odyssey video game, on the Mission US website: What is Mission US?(It is basically a "choose your experience" video game where the story path changes depending on the choices you make as you play! Students love it, and become immersed.)Developed for use in middle and high school classrooms, Mission US engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive game an
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Roman Funeral Customs
This PowerPoint presentation introduces students to the funeral customs of the ancient Romans. Students will learn that many of these ancient customs are still practiced today. A somber but educative change of pace mini-lesson. Works well timed in with the cultural celebration in Spanish classes of the 'Day of the Dead' in early November, or around Halloween. Created for Latin and social studies students, and also appropriate enrichment material for gifted and talented. Teaching suggestion: Set
Grades:
6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Martin Luther King Jr. - Character trait writing assignment
Assignment: After reading various articles about Martin Luther King Jr. that the teacher assigns, students will choose three different character traits that they think best describe Martin Luther King Jr. After choosing those character traits, students will need to use text evidence to support their character trait choice, then explain in their own words why. Included:Character Trait List Student OutlineWriting SamplesSentence Starter Examples for paragraphsStandards Based Writing Rubric
Grades:
4th - 8th
ITALIAN: Read to Write Task Ristorante Level I
Students choose between two menus in Italian and write 50 words in the target language based on the readings. Prompts are given to guide students. Common Core style reading to writing response. Great follow up to the Food and/ or Travel units for beginning to intermediate students. Created for students taking the FLACS A exam.This product is also available in a BUNDLE:Italian Read to Write Task BUNDLEI hope this product is useful to you and your students. Please view my other resources at this l
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Italian Read to Write Tasks Bundle
World Research Project:Students Choose a Country, Research Artwork and Create it
Bundle Includes: -Slideshow (Guiding students through research)-1 Video on how to copy and paste pictures for google slide show -6 Art Project Videos (clay mask/plaster masks, clay vases, tie dye)-Country Research Graphic Organizer-Peer Grading Rubric-Peer Compare and Contrast Artwork Activity worksheet World Research Project: this is a class wide project I facilitate in art class. Students select a country to research and create a slideshow about the artwork from that country. Students usually
Grades:
5th - 9th
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The Colosseum and Gladiatorial Games
This recently edited PowerPoint on the Colosseum and Gladiatorial Games goes into depth on the origin of gladiatorial combat, the structure of the Colosseum, different types of gladiators, and other facts related to the Colosseum. Ancillary material for Ecce Romani II: Ch. XLVIII. Works well as a mini-lesson or as a change of pace on a 'rainy day.' Also appropriate for students studying Ancient Rome in social studies and for enrichment material for the gifted and talented.
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Roman Fashion & Beauty Trends
This heavily researched and highly colorful 61-slide PowerPoint presentation explores fashion and beauty trends in Roman society. It begins with a discussion of the toga and how it changed over time and continues with such fashion staples as the tunica, stola, palla, footwear, and also different types of cloaks, head coverings, and braccae. The slideshow includes a section on military, bridal and religious fashions with three slides devoted to the recreated hairdo and garments of the Vestal Virg
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Roman Mosaic Project
Students will research their own topic related to their Ancient Rome unit, writing a paper and building a mosaic to share what they have learned.
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6th
Interview an Adult Essay
This series of lessons teaches students how to give an effective interview. As a summative assessment, they will transform their interview into an essay.The materials included are:Description of the assignmentImportant steps in preparing and giving interviewsA list of over 70 great interview questionsPeer editing worksheetA model essay
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
The Roman Monarchy
This in-depth PowerPoint slideshow on the Roman Monarchy covers the legendary history of Ancient Rome during the monarchical period. The slides are filled with information about the seven kings of Rome and with colorful pictures of structures that they built or events that occurred during their reigns. The slideshow has 77 slides, so that it might take more than one class period to cover all the information. Ancillary material for Ecce Romani I: Ch. XIV. Also works well as a mini-lesson, a 'rain
Grades:
6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Travel Commercial: Caribbean Island or Central America
This activity/group project is a great way to learn about new areas in Geography. It is aligned with the 5 Themes of Geography, includes technology to help with creativity, and it can be assigned as partner or group work. My students loved making their videos while learning about the Caribbean or Central America. What a great way to learn and have students create information to be shared with the class.
Grades:
7th - 9th
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