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7th grade writing-expository project microsofts
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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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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Informational Writing PowerPoint
This Powerpoint is very helpful for anyone who is introducing informational writing to their class. It goes through each important aspect of informational writing and is directly correlated to Indiana standards. It also follows Common Core Standards. This could be used as one longer whole group lesson or presented as several mini-lessons.
Please look at my page for the free download that goes with this PowerPoint! It is a notes page for students to use while you present. This will ensure t
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4th - 7th
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
Oceans and Ocean Landforms
This editable product covers the following standards.
Science
-Explain how natural processes (including weathering, erosion, deposition, landslides, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and floods) affect Earth’s oceans and land in constructive and destructive ways.
-Illustrate the geologic landforms of the ocean floor (including the continental shelf and slope, the mid-ocean ridge, rift zone, trench, and the ocean basin).
-Compare continental and oceanic landforms.
-Explain how waves, currents, t
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4th - 8th
Heroic Journey Unit Bundle - Introduction PPT, Notes, and Project
Engage students in the Hero's Journey with an engaging PPT lesson that uses The Lion King, Hercules, and Star Wars to teach students Joseph Campbell's Monomyth. Then students choose a book or movie they love and trace the hero's journey throughout. Students also present their findings in a written report and multi-media presentation. This is an authentic assessment of student understanding of the heroic journey and its archetypes.Heroic Journey Introduction PPT and NotesThis is a 67 slide Power
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6th - 12th
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
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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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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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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Informative Essay Writing Unit_W.2_8th Grade
Teach the complete process of writing an informative / explanatory essay with this unit! FIVE ready-to-use PowerPoint lessons are editable, so you can format content for your class as needed. Each lesson contains an independent warm-up, a learning goal, cycles of practice, and directions for writing. Throughout the unit, students will analyze multiple examples of writing and learn strategies they can use to formulate their own writing. Three texts and prompts are included in the unit, but lesson
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7th - 8th
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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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Mastering the Art of Persuasion: Writing Lesson Plan, WOD, PowerPoint
Argumentative Writing Unit: Mastering the Art of Persuasion through Rhetorical Appeals (Grade 8)Unlock the Power of Persuasion: Delve into the captivating world of rhetorical appeals with this interactive and insightful unit designed for 8th graders. Following the engaging crime scene project, this second unit in Argumentative Writing will transform students into persuasive powerhouses. By exploring and applying the principles of rhetoric and the three classic appeals — ethos, pathos, and logos
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7th - 10th
Business Letter Writing PowerPoint Presentation
Have fun using this engaging presentation to teach your student how to write a formal letter. This presentation includes the format, an assignment, and other visuals. I have also included links to other resources for assessment. There are many examples of teacher assessed student writing. These examples include assignments that demonstrate excellence, above acceptable, acceptable, and not yet.
This resource is an excellent guide to prepare teachers and students for standardized testing.
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5th - 10th
Negro League Baseball Card
This is a research project that allows students to research and design their own negro league baseball card. The fact sheet gives the students a great start on what to research. The baseball card template is designed to allow the students to draw or print a picture of their baseball player and then on the back of the template they may design the way they would like to present their information.
*File includes-directions, template, and rubric
*I allowed students to google how information is
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4th - 8th
Unpacking Rhetorical Strategies in Iconic Speeches: Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, WOD
Step into the world of persuasive speech with our comprehensive lesson plan package, designed for Grade 8 students. This unit, focusing on "Rhetorical Appeals in Speeches," offers an immersive learning experience where students engage deeply with Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. Through interactive discussions, video analyses, and hands-on activities, learners will explore the power of ethos, pathos, and logos in driving social change and inspiring action. Equip your stud
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7th - 10th
The Diary of Anne Frank - Personal Narrative Diary Writing
Everyone has a story but each of our stories is different. Your story is important too.
14 diary writing topics to choose from that mirror those that Anne wrote about.
Connect to The Diary of Anne Frank through an on-going anchor activity that students can work on in a writing center, when they have finished other assignments, or for homework. Students will be asked to observe the people around them and their environment as Anne did. They should take the time to think about the topics and pl
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5th - 12th
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Career Research Paper
I have designed this assignment as a step by step guide to walk my students through the research process. Of course, you may adjust it as you feel is necessary according to the level of students you are working with. This project explains in detail everything they need to research, as well as, giving them real world insight into what to expect in a career in terms of education, job duties and responsibilities and income. I begin by having them take a reality check quiz on a designated websit
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6th - 9th
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Career Readiness Research Project (Researching Local Businesses)
This Zip File includes everything you need for this Research Project. It includes a Power Point Project Grading Rubric, Note-taking Student Worksheet, Example Power Point Project, Simple Power Point Template (use is optional) and a Ten Day Lesson Guide with classroom management tips.
Overview of Project:
In this project, students will research and present information about a local business in their community. Throughout the project, students will learn about entrepreneurialism and the benefit
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4th - 12th
Five (5) Day Unit on "Yummy"
This product consists of five (5) lesson plans designed for teaching the graphic novel "Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty" by Gregory Neri and Randy DuBurke. There are a variety of activities including poetry, letter writing, and a web quest. Skills like predicting and character analysis are also addressed. Rubrics, lesson plans, and resources for all five days are included
The Day & Year I Was Born - Informative Writing
This product is a Google Doc (fully editable) that guides your students through a research project about the day and year they were born. Students will need to use their online search skills to locate general information (there are also some questions that may require students to interview their parents), then narrow their search to two specific topics of their choosing about the day or year they were born. Students will then use their research to compose a four paragraph informative essay. Guid
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5th - 8th
Wax Museum Research Project
This is a research project my students create which involves researching an American who has had a significant impact on culture/history, writing a biography, creating a timeline, a postage stamp in their honor, and becoming that person at our open house living history museum. The kids love doing the project and the parents are always very complimentary about the "museum". It includes a letter to parents and students where you can add due dates, a page with examples for bibliography and questi
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4th - 8th
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Decade Delight - A Research Project for the Decades
This is a great way to get students to integrate writing and research into Social Studies. Students are divided into groups of 2-3, and given the attached packet. They are assigned a decade and will research it. They will not only fill out the packet, but also create posters and a presentation. Some presentations even include dances from the decade! Students are encouraged to dress the part as well for the presentation. It's a great way to build team working skills as well. Students really
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4th - 8th
Literary Terms Poster Project (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Using Google Slides OR PowerPoint as a means of visual demonstration, have your classes in groups or individually complete the "Movie Mania" poster. Classes will connect literary terms with movies they have watched. It is a fun way to end units that deal with plot structure, irony, foreshadowing, or any other literary terms you have reviewed. Updated: Now includes student printout and rubric! Google link included.The slides may be also printed out to be used at handouts. Easy, fun, effectiv
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Middle School Short Story Unit: Digital, Google Slides, PowerPoint
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