This Common Core Package includes the following:
*Rules for Socratic Seminar
*Two different outlines with questions to have students prepare for a Socratic Seminar
*Partner Grading Sheet
*Self-Assessment
This is a great way to wrap up the novel
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication
7th grade: Write an annotated Ode poem and present it to the class.
Includes instructions of an ode,sample of an ode, brainstorming sheet, presentations guidelines, and final reflection.
-Also a group activity to practice writing an ode.
-An extra
Common Core Argumentative Unit for Middle School includes the following:
*Practice Writing & Revising Claims
*Finding Claims within Writing
*Practice Writing Rebuttals and Counter-arguments
*Debate Topics geared to interest middle school
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Writing, Oral Communication
This Common Core Novel Unit includes the following:
*Chapter Bookmarks that include vocabulary and symbolisms/themes
*Research Paper: Mini Research Project (includes project directions, over 30 topics, graphic organizer, MLA citation guide, and
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text
Common Core Style Unit for Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry:
Character Analysis for All Important Characters in the Novel
Types of Characters (flat, round, static, etc.)
Vocabulary
Setting of the Novel (activities and information)
Articles on Jim Crow
This is a 5 week unit that pertains to the upcoming presidential election of 2016.
*Note: This unit can be modified for future elections.
This unit contains the following:
-Activities and Projects
-Analysis of Campaign speeches (article and
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Elections - Voting, Writing
A Socratic Seminar is a great way for students to engage in critical thinking and utilize their listening and speaking skills. My students get so excited when I mention we are having a Socratic Seminar!
The package includes....
-Rules for a
Have your students create an advertisement for your Argumentative Unit.
This lesson contains the following:
-Directions for "Creating an Advertisement"
-Self-checklist but can also be modified for a peer checklist
-Rubric
-Persuasive Advertising
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