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Common Core SL.9-10.3 projects
Public Speaking Bundle: ALL My Speech Lessons! {Full Semester, with Google Docs}
NOW WITH GOOGLE DOCS: Take the fear and intimidation out of public speaking with a FULL SEMESTER bundle of classroom-tested speech activities that will safely get students out of their chairs (and their comfort zones!) Download this bundle of speaking resources to build up student confidence with projects that don’t “feel” like work. Great for any general ELA teacher assessing CCSS Speaking & Learning (and also Speech class teachers specifically), these tools build foundations, track progres
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7th - 12th
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Long Way Down Intro and Text Activities with Podcast and Research Activities
This comprehensive novel unit for teaching Long Way Down includes engaging relevant pairings and creative activities. Jason Reynolds' Long Way Down paired with This American Life's podcast, "Harper High School," and a research activity combine to create a fascinating unit for even your most reluctant high school ELA readers. Spark curiosity with a basic research activity about street gangs in the United States. Develop listening skills with a podcast as students hear and discuss the events at a
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9th - 12th
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#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Creative Writing Unit Plan for Modified and Modern Fairy Tales (Google Drive)
Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of the fairy tale genre and prepare for the drafting of modified fairy tales with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. Supporting materials are included. This resource is made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.) More specifically, the following are included:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring
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9th - 12th
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Public Speaking PBL Unit: Talk Like TED - with Research Writing & Rhetoric
Persuasive talks are a powerful way to teach students public speaking, rhetorical analysis, persuasive writing, and research-skills. For this unit, students write a research paper on the topic of their choice, analyze contemporary speeches, and craft a persuasive speech for an authentic audience that captures their own unique voice on a topic of their choice. In my own classroom, I was blown away by some of the topics my students chose, which included “Glossophobia: How the Fear of Public Speaki
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Project Based Learning (PBL) Growing Bundle for High School English
World Creation Myths Unit Bundle - Group Projects, Comparison, and Writing
Everything you need to teach Creation Myths from around the world is in this Unit Plan. Includes group work, research, presentations, essays, compare/contrast assignments, and creative writing. Everything is aligned to standards and includes grading rubrics.There are many different options for assignments that you can do with this unit. I have outlined the different elements below with the standards taught and the time needed. Feel free to mix and match as much as you wish. If you wanted to do e
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7th - 10th
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High School Creative Writing Complete Semester Curriculum and Materials Bundle
This bundle includes a full semester curriculum map; six three-week, standards-based unit plans; and all instructional materials for supporting high school Creative Writing students as they generate original works of fiction. Not only does this bundle provide everything a teacher needs to carry out the curriculum to fidelity, but it substantially reduces prep work so teachers may invest more time developing positive relationships with students and offering personalized support as they work to ac
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9th - 12th
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Entrepreneur Project and Shark Tank Worksheets - PAIR PACK -CCSS
This is a pair-pack of our popular Entrepreneur Project and Shark Tank Worksheets. These resources pair well together for students learning the economic principles of entrepreneurship and business. In the Entrepreneur Project students come up with their own business idea! The material covers key economic components of what it takes to start a business. The end result is a fun simulation in which groups of students create a fun presentation about their unique good or service. The project works be
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8th - 12th
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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
Teaching Line of Reasoning: A Whodunit Activity Unit (Bundle)
This is a unit about teaching Line of Reasoning (Line of Argument) that can be expanded at the teacher's discretion to include a presentation and a paper that practices both utilizing evidence and line of argument, or alternatively can also be collapsed into a mini-unit of just teaching Line of Reasoning (Line of Argument). It is structured as an investigation for students to explore how a Professor at an elite school is murdered and by whom. It includes a presentation, all the evidence (which
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9th - 12th
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Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet Summative Mock Trial - NO PREP
Key Features:Dynamic Google Slides Presentation: Immerse your students in the drama of Shakespearean justice with my captivating Google Slides presentation. From objective to agenda, it seamlessly guides students through every phase of the mock trial process.Comprehensive Resource Hub: Explore a treasure trove of resources thoughtfully curated for your mock trial. Access step-by-step instructions, samples, evidence-rich quotes, role-specific tasks, and rubrics tailored to each participant.Digita
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9th
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Unsolved Mysteries ELA Research Project - Editable in Google Drive!
ALL instructional materials in this Unsolved Mysteries ELA Research Project are COMPLETELY editable!This resource is perfect for middle or high school secondary ELA teachers who are looking to engage their students in a fun, high-level, creative project. This project is student-centered and allows kids to showcase their creativity! It's perfect for the middle of the year, or even the end of the year, because this high-interest project keeps kids focused and working!In this project, students will
Creative Writing Unit Plan for Fantasy Fiction and Tall Tales (Printable)
Save time without sacrificing rigor in the high school Creative Writing classroom with this Common Core-aligned unit plan and these comprehensive, low-prep materials for engaging students fully in the narrative writing process. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, digital versions made for Google Drive are available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring un
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9th - 12th
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
The students will be depicting The Age of Revolution through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the revolutions. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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High School Creative Writing Unit Plan for Adventure Fiction (Google Drive)
Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of adventure fiction and prepare for the drafting of original short stories with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring understanding(s), learning target(s), academic vocabula
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9th - 12th
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Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the content theme. Students have a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Creative Writing Unit Plan for Modified and Modern Fairy Tales (Printable)
Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of the fairy tale genre and prepare for the drafting of modified fairy tales with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. All supporting materials are provided in both Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) More specifically, the following are included:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), end
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9th - 12th
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Mental Health Advocacy a Skills-Based Health Education Project
In this Mental Health and Mental Illness Advocacy resource, students will create a compelling and relevant advocacy message, understand how to boost Mental Health, and access Mental Illness care not only for themselves but for their family and community as well. This product contains eight separate lessons that use a skills-based approach. Students will learn the functional knowledge of the health skill as well as developing the proficiency to use the skill. Each lesson contains everything you
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Mental Health Awareness Activities and Unit Plans | High School Health
Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit (Bundle)
This is a unit about teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) that can be expanded at the teacher's discretion to include a presentation and a paper that practices utilizing evidence, reasoning, and argument, or alternatively can also be collapsed into a mini-unit of just teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER). This unit can also be used to teach the concept of Line of Reasoning for the AP Lang and AP Seminar Classes. It is structured as an investigation for students to explore the murder of a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Advertising & Research Writing Project-Based (PBL) Toy Unit
Imagine a research paper unit that will involve your students in the act of toy creation, guide them through the research process, teach them to analyze both media and nonfiction, correctly cite sources, and market a toy. This doable, user-friendly unit will engage your students in toy creation: watch as your students consider the costs of toy creation and must research the ins and out of toy production; enjoy the thrill of students filming their own advertisements; inspire your students throug
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning (PBL) Growing Bundle for High School English
ANTHEM Projects and Assignments: 19 Engaging Tasks (Ayn Rand)
Anthem Projects and Assignments provides 19 engaging options for assessing and extending learning. Tasks include creative writing, debate, formal research, visual arts, performance, presentation, and more.Anthem Projects and Assignments:Anthem II: The World Council Strikes BackSymbols, Motifs, and Allusions (presentation) A Speech to Free the City (public speaking)Theme Development (essay)Anthem KARAOKE!Novel Topics Research ProjectPropaganda Exposed! (poster gallery)Propaganda Battle: Prometheu
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: ANTHEM Unit: Lesson Plans, Materials, Projects, & Assessments (Ayn Rand)
Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific Age of Revolution and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit
This is the accompanying teaching sequence for the unit “Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a mystery to solve, all the evidence (which can be turned into manipulatives), rubrics for presentations and writing, teaching instructions, graphic organizers, and solutions. It does not include the "Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery" PowerPoint presentation which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Criminal Podcast Unit & Project: Listening Comprehension and Narrative Writing
**Great for Distance Learning or a suspense/Halloween unit**Looking for a high-interest project that both you and your students will enjoy? That prepares students for the ever-changing digital side of education and expands their minds through creativity? This PDF unit is what you're looking for. In this multiple-class period unit, students will develop all-too-overlooked listening comprehension skills through the extremely popular podcast, Criminal (available for free from iTunes or the podcast
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7th - 12th
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