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Writing-expository projects for Microsoft Word
Start Your Own School Newspaper and Newspaper Club
Starting your own school newspaper isn't difficult. I've run (and created) our school newspaper for three years. This document has most of the materials you'll need for set-up. The newspaper club in my school was open to fifth grade students and printed copies were distributed in the school to faulty, staff, classroom libraries, school common areas, and to the newspaper club members. Our newspaper is usually 12 pages long and we use Microsoft Publisher to create it.
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3rd - 6th, Staff
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Create a Reptile/Amphibian
I use this activity as an introduction activity for our Reptile chapter in my high school Zoology Class. We are are one-year general level science elective, with a mixture of students from all sorts of backgrounds. I like this activity because it allows the students to bring their background knowledge to the activity, and combine it with a creative flair. Plus, it gets my students working together in small groups. The activity itself can be made as simple or complex as needed, so is probably ver
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7th - 12th
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Writing Assignment: Write a Movie Review. Film Critique Handout w/ Rubric
This is a handout for a fun and creative writing assignment, in which students will write their own film review. Page one explains the function of a film review, and the kind of content that should be included in one. The content should be focused on evaluating the film, rather than summarizing. A couple website links are also included so that students can go read some current reviews and get a better understanding of what a good review is before they create their own.Formatting requirements are
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8th - 12th
Family Tree Research Project - Independent Assessment
The Family Tree Research Project includes instructions for each activity, 20 family history interview research questions, individual Family Member Fact Cards, and a student reflection paper assignment. The project includes plan sheets for the visual display projects and reflection paper featuring guiding questions for student success.The Family Tree Research Project features informational writing, speaking and listening, and active research in order for students to apply their skills and invest
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7th - 12th
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News report and Newscast Project
In this project, students select local news, world news, sports or weather as their focus. They they self direct their research with teacher support and graphic organizers to help guide them. They then write a news story and participate in a newscast. I had the students use iMovie to create their finished newscast, but it is not required. Students can perform their newscast in front of the class. My students loved this activity and I loved that it hit individual interests, but also had the
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4th - 8th
Satire: Writing a Satirical Argument Like Swift's "A Modest Proposal"
Following examination of the persuasive satire Jonathan Swift perfected in "A Modest Proposal," your students will create their own satirical arguments to address controversial issues of today, whether at the local or global level. This complete unit contains nine pages of materials for the instruction of persuasive satire, including a 2-page overview of the assignment itself, including the writing prompt, steps for organization of ideas, tips regarding tone and style, discussion of possible top
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10th - 12th
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History Ancient Rome Projects Roman Diorama & Research Project Roman History
EDITABLE! NO PREP! You can print this project and have students start it today!This fun project has students research and create an diorama/3-D model of an Ancient Roman structure! Rubric included. At the bottom of the instruction page I include a student and parent contract so that there is no excuse about due dates and expectations! The file is editable so you can adjust it to fit your classroom needs (remove the contract etc.). Projects can be done individually, with a partner, or in a group.
Grades:
6th - 12th
4th Grade Autobiography Project
This packet includes step-by-step directions for fourth graders to compose an autobiography while studying narrative writing. Specific directions are given to students so that they are able to author ten pieces of writing.
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3rd - 5th
Animal Diorama Project with Rubric
This is a complete animal diorama project, in which the students choose an animal and create an animal and habitat diorama in a shoebox along with a four paragraph report about the animal. The students will write about the animal's characteristics, habitat, diet, and what they learned. The report can be adjusted down to a fill-in-the-blank type of activity if paragraph writing is too difficult for the students; there is a planning sheet included to make this possible.
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2nd - 4th
Essay of Definition: 14-page Expository Writing Unit; Models; Rubrics
This is a complete, 2-week unit for instruction of an essay of definition in an honors or mainstreamed English course. These 14 pages of materials include a 2-page handout providing an overview of the writing task and prompt with requirements, guidelines, possible topics, and evaluative scoring details; 1-page scoring evaluation form; two model essays (a 2-page mid-range response and 4-page high response); 2-page supplementary speech guidelines for using note cards; 1-page practice prompt regard
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8th - 12th
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EXPOSITORY RESEARCH PAPER: THE AP NOVEL AND LITERARY CRITICISM
This is an intensive project. I do this with my AP English Literature students. I have also done this paper/ project with past honors senior classes and honor junior classes. Other teachers who have used this project have had students work cooperatively on the same novel—either completing individual papers as part of group discussion or a collaborative paper. To scaffold this you can decrease the requirements as you see fit for your students.
This is the most challenging project I do with my s
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9th - 12th
Writing a Research Paper--Step-by-Step Guide
This 15-page booklet is a step-by-step guide to writing a research paper. It takes the student through each paragraph (5 paragraph essay), with clear brainstorming, rough draft pages, and final copy pages. It explains how to write the paper in an easy-to-understand manner.
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3rd - 5th
End of Year ABC Book
I use this book at the end of the year to make books for next year's class to read. We title these How to Survive ::insert your name:: class. Students then fill in each page giving the students insight into their teacher, what that grade is like, and their favorite parts of the school year. This book includes...
1. a title page
2. a letter to the incoming students
3. a list of the top 10 things about that grade
4. get to know your teacher page
5. favorite memories page
6. most popular things fro
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2nd - 8th
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Teen Issues: Multigenre Research Project
This unit is designed to appeal to adolescents' inquiry into the social issues amongst them. Students select a relevant teen issue and create a five-piece research-based multigenre project. I include a structures unit plan with objectives; project requirements, ideas, and rubrics; handouts to guide them through the process of Internet-based research; and a post-assignment self-assessment for students to complete at the end of the unit. This was one of the most successful units at my diverse,
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8th - 12th
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Handout for ELA English: Extra Credit Opportunities; 5 choices; Broad Options
This is a handout for students that inquire about extra credit opportunities in English or Language Arts class. It offers 5 options (2 options for an explanatory essay, creative writing - poetry, creative writing - short story, and a book report). I've used this handout for both middle school and high school. It's a quick go-to to give to students that ask me about earning extra points in class. The requirements are general and broad enough to use in any class that focuses on ELA skills. The han
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7th - 12th
Persuasive Letter Writing Unit: Overview, Model, Assessment Forms
This 5-page download contains materials for teaching a persuasive letter writing unit in which students take a stance on an issue of controversy-from local to global-and attempt to motivate a peer audience into action when delivering the letter aloud to the class. This unit includes a 1-page overview of the assignment itself, detailing the prompt itself, necessary steps of persuasion, tips for letter writing, and further requirements; a 1-page model letter demonstrating proper formatting and per
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8th - 12th
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Self-Collage Writing Project for Middle School and High School
Are you beginning a new year or getting a new group of students? Here’s an integrated art and writing activity for you to get to know your students and their writing abilities, as well as your students getting to know each other. This is a three-day project with a culminating activity to visually and orally share the collages on the fourth day, however you can adjust it as needed.
This activity incorporates several learning styles and multiple intelligences, and it’s fun! What more c
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6th - 11th
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Humanitarian Research (a post-reading assignment for Night by Wiesel)
After reading Night and studying Elie Wiesel's life after the Holocaust, my students completed this research paper. It is a very simple assignment--a vehicle for me to introduce the research skills and background they will need to write a "real" research paper next year in the 11th grade. You could certainly make it more difficult by changing the requirements on the rubrics, but using the same concept.
The assignment consists of three parts: a two- to three- page research paper, a visual aid,
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8th - 10th
Expository Writing: Cause & Effect Essay Unit with Rubric
This writing unit contains a 1-page overview of an expository essay prompt about cause and effect, including explanation of the prompt, tips for organizing and crafting an effective cause and effect essay, and requirements for the assignment; a 1-page teacher evaluation form for the 100-point final draft; and a 1-page expository writing 4-point rubric, breaking down focus and organization, development and critical thinking, correctness, and style. Please check out my other materials for grammar
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7th - 12th
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The Glass Castle Lesson - My Own Glass Castle Project and Speech
After reading The Glass Castle, students will create their own "castle" based on personal experiences. FILE IS EDITABLE.The assignment requires students to write a description using a checklist. They also need to create a visual and present their creation to the class.A grading rubric is provided that assesses the written work, the visual, and presentation.Don't forget to rate our product and provide feedback to earn TpT credits! This activity can also be purchased in The Glass Castle Teacher's
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP English Language & Composition - Definition Essay Research Project
Research project designed for AP English Language & Composition, focusing on the definition essay. Students choose an abstract noun to research and define. Requires approximately 4 weeks for deadlines. Includes scaffolding materials, printables, rubrics, guidelines for project, sample calendar, peer review sheets.
Grades:
11th - 12th
All American Boys Soundtrack Project
This soundtrack project allows for a fun way for your students to connect with All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely through creating a list of songs that will be used for a film version of the novel. They’ll do this by linking songs of their choosing to themes, character insights, and moods that come up in the novel. Contains full instructions for the students, a simple rubric for grading the project, a student sample, and tips on how best to use this project in your unit. Ca
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10th - 12th
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Memory Book - Creative Writing Assignment- Narrative Writing
Students will create a 5 to 10-page, keepsake, memory book of their Senior/Junior year. (or 8th grade year)
This engaging, creative writing project is great for the end of the semester or end of the year. Students will use the narrative and imaginative writing modes to create 5 short essays or stories that reflect on their time in high school. This project also makes use of visuals and graphic arts design for producing the memory book. This assignment can also be modified for middle school s
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Planetarium Show & Exhibition Project-Based Learning Activity
Host a Show and Exhibition in your classroom with this complete guide to a Fun & Engaging Project-Based Learning Activity! Includes images, templates, supply lists, rubrics, 3 products to promote student choice and a lesson plan. This project is twofold and open-ended for you as the teacher to pick and choose different activities and add-on's in regards to planning the exhibit or show. Essential Question: How are the cycles & patterns of motions between the Earth and Sun predictable and
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5th
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