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Create a Propaganda Poster Project

By Cynthia Hansen

Use this project after a lesson on propaganda to check students’ understanding of propaganda techniques. Assign each student a subject for their propaganda posters. I put the subject ideas in a hat and have the students draw. Suggestions for

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.7.4, RI.7.6, RI.7.7, RI.7.8, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.6, RI.8.7...

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Aesop's Fables Project

By Cynthia Hansen

Using an online resource for Aesop’s fables, students read four different fables. For each fable, students have an activity to complete. Students are able to choose from a list of fables, giving them some control over their reading. For the first

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.7, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.7.7, W.8.3, W.8.4...

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Fever: 1793 compared to An American Plague

By Cynthia Hansen

Students read An American Plague by Jim Murphy. This is a non-fiction portrayal of the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793. Students then read Fever: 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. This is a fictional portrayal of the yellow fever

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English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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The World's Water: A Geography Webquest

By Cynthia Hansen

How do you use water each day? Drinking? Cooking? Cleaning? Playing? How does water affect your life? Farming? Recreation? Storms? In this webquest, students explore how water issues affect people around the world. Students take notes on their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Geography

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Webquests

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Write a Play Outline

By Cynthia Hansen

Students enjoy writing skits and plays. Use this outline to guide students through the process of writing and performing a skit or play on their own or in a small group. The following are included: • Decide on a theme • Write an outline • List and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3, W.6.3, W.7.3, W.8.3

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A Wrinkle in Time: Allusions Project: Common Core

By Cynthia Hansen

Students choose one of the people alluded to in A Wrinkle in Time, research the person and analyze the author's purpose in alluding to that person. Students then create a PowerPoint about the person, and present the findings to the class. Included

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

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Cinderella: Compare & Contrast 2 Cinderella Stories: Common Core

By Cynthia Hansen

Students read two Cinderella stories from two different cultures. Students then write an essay comparing and contrasting the two versions of Cinderella. Common Core standards RL.1 and W.9. Includes teacher information, student directions, and

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, W.6.9, W.7.9, W.8.9

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Copyright Basics Slide Show for Middle School

By Cynthia Hansen

This Copyright Basics PowerPoint covers copyright law as it applies to middle school students. Notes are included for the teacher. Pair this with the Copyright Basics Unit, found in my store, which includes a study guide, poster project, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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Copyright Basics: Unit for Middle School

By Cynthia Hansen

Students complete the study guide while viewing the PowerPoint Copyright Basics for Middle School. Students then create a poster about copyright law using Microsoft Word or Publisher. Finally, students take a quiz on copyright basics. Includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities

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Vacation to a National Park

By Cynthia Hansen

Use research, writing, and math skills to explore a U.S. National Park! Students choose and research a United States National park, then plan a family vacation to the park. Students use documents to record information: • Research sights and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Life Skills

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects

CCSS:

W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.6, W.7.7, W.7.8, W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8, W.9-10.2...

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Myths from Around the World Activities

By Cynthia Hansen

Students read myths from different cultures around the world and choose from eight different ways to reflect on the myths. Students are required to read at least three different myths and reflect in at least three different ways. Directions and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Rubrics

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Short Story Writing Student Worksheet

By Cynthia Hansen

Students use this guide to write a short story. Students are guided to: • Choose an event to write about • Outline a story line • Choose and build two characters • Choose a voice • Write dialogue for the story • Write literary devices to use in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets

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A Wrinkle in Time PreResearch

By Cynthia Hansen

A simple, but fun, graphic organizer for students to do prior to reading A Wrinkle in Time. Students research facts about space travel and the 1st-4th dimensions. Then students share what they have learned in small group or class discussions. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (Science), Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Internet Activities

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Short Story Writing PowerPoint

By Cynthia Hansen

This PowerPoint gives hints to students for short stories. Slides include: Keep it Short; Story Line; 2-3 Characters; Voice; Direct Quotes; Literary Devices; and Theme. Each slide includes information and a follow-up practice slide. This is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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PowerPoint Presentations

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October Sky Movie Project

By Cynthia Hansen

Students view the movie October Sky and use the worksheets to take notes on aspects of the movie. Following the movie, students use the essay writing guide and grading rubric to write an essay about aspects of the movie. Finally, students choose a

Subjects:

U.S. History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

CCSS:

W.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.6, W.7.7, W.7.8, W.7.9, W.8.2, W.8.4, W.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.8...

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Common Core Posters: Middle School ELA Reading Information

By Cynthia Hansen

Updated to include 6th Grade CCSS and Iowa Core Standards. These posters are for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Reading Information Common Core standards. Recommended use: Print, laminate, and display for quick and easy reference for students and

Subjects:

Reading, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Posters

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.8.1

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Operation Redwood Study Guide

By Cynthia Hansen

This study guide includes activities for each section of reading in the fiction book Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French. Includes student sheets, keys, and grading rubrics. Each activity covers 4 chapters in the book. Chapters 1-4:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets

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Build a Tesseract

By Cynthia Hansen

After reading chapter 5 of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, students research what a tesseract is then attempt to build a tesseract using miniature marshmallows and toothpicks. Students analyze the title of the book and L’Engle’s use of time

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English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects

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Common Core Posters: Middle School ELA Writing

By Cynthia Hansen

Updated to include 6th Grade CCSS and Iowa Core Standards. These posters are for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Writing Common Core standards. Recommended use: Print, laminate, and display for quick and easy reference for students and teachers. I attach

Subjects:

Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Posters

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.2, W.7.1, W.7.2, W.8.1, W.8.2

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Verbs PowerPoint

By Cynthia Hansen

Teachers use this PowerPoint to teach verbs and verbals. Teachers may use the Verbs Booklet (available in my store) to accompany this PowerPoint for students to practice the skills learned. Common Core 8.L.1 Included are slides

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching middle school/high school for many years. I have taught math, ELA, social studies, business, and technology. This has given me the chance to integrate multiple subjects into projects my students do. I prepare geography projects with an eye to the ELA standards, and ELA projects that incorporate math concepts. Our school was a common core pilot school, so I have a lot of experience incorporating the CCSS standards into all of the subjects I teach.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My classes are project based - I'm a guide in the classroom. I have developed many projects for my students. Most of these projects are independent work - students have the chance to use their own best learning style to acquire and share information.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

My students win essay, short story, and poetry contests, and accelerate into higher math classes.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a BA in Elementary Education and an MA in Educational Technology. Along the way, I've received accreditation for middle school math, algebra for credit, reading, social studies, and science, and high school business and geography as well as career and technical education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I enjoy traveling around the world and sharing with my students what I have learned. I use my contacts around the world to help create great new projects every year for my students to grow and learn.