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Middle school creative writing research for Easel Activities
Research Writing Activities Create an Infographic Primary Research Project
Introduce students to research with infographics using primary research. Students gather data through interviews and then use their data to create an original infographic. Students will analyze data and present it in an easy to understand format.This resource includes:print and digital versionsanalysis of an infographiccomparison/contrast of primary and secondary researchgraphic organizer idea generatoreditable list of topics for students to choose fromdata collection formsample for student ref
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6th - 10th
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Famous Person / Biographical Essay - Research & Essay GUIDE
Students love writing about people from history, both famous and infamous, celebrieties, and their heroes and heroines. This super easy step-by-step guide to researching a famous person and writing a BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY will definitely help your students to dig a bit deeper when investigating their favourite, famous person.It covers both the research and writing process and students can practically do this task on their own, with MINIMAL teacher support.Take a look at the preview.ALSO CHECK OUT t
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest Ancient Egyptian leader: Cleopatra, Tutankhamun or Ramesses II. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leaders A fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conc
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
World War 2 Leaders Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential Allied leader of World War 2: Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin and Franklin Roosevelt. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to wri
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â World War II Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Digital Poetry Portfolio Project:Standards Based: High School Digital Activity
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate knowledge of poetic devices and forms. The student will annotate poetry, and create original poetry in similar forms. They will use MLA format to complete the research part of the project. The project will be presented in a digital format. The Digital Poetry Project is a great way to your poetry unit.This is an engaging and rigorous summative assessment. It's well suited for the honors English Student.Have you seen my new easy to use lessons made wit
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Poetry Bundle of Lessons: Over 20% Savings digital assignment
Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief -Group Project : Collaborative:DOK4
Students will analyze and synthesize information from the novel Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and ancient Greek Myths. They will isolate one character mentioned in the novel as the focus of their research. Multiple sources will be used to describe and illustrate how common themes are found across texts from different cultures. This project is a DOK 4 (Depth of Knowledge).
This learning structure really lets the teachers become the facilitator and the student becomes the creator. It’s
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Percy Jackson: Bundle Lesson Unit with Digital Options Activity
Greatest Children's Author Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An opinion writing unit discussing who is the greatest children's author of all time. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual authorsA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous authorsTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conclusionA template for students to write up their draft and neat textsA ready-made Easel
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Greece's Most Influential Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential figure from Ancient Greece: Aristotle, Alexander the Great or Socrates. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduct
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Greatest Baseball Player Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who is the greatest baseball player of all time: Babe Ruth, Roberto Clemente or Jackie Robinson. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual playersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction
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5th - 7th
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Greatest Basketball Player Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who is the greatest basketball player of the modern era: Michael Jordan, LeBron James or Steph Curry. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual athletesA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous playersTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introdu
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Basketball Stars Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
September Writing Projects for Upper Elementary Students
NO-PREP! September themed creative writing projects for upper elementary students that cover important September birthdays, important September holidays and important September dates in history! An authentic way to get your students excited about writing.Works perfectly for distance learning as well!Nine creative writing projects with a September theme. From writing about "National Children's Good Manner's Day, WWII, and Citizenship Day; the engaging writing activities in this resource will ke
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Monthly Writing Projects "BUNDLE", HOMEWORK for Every Month of the Year!
Greatest Soccer Player Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who is the greatest soccer player of the modern era: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or Pele. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual playersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous playersTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Greatest Soccer Stars Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Shakespeare's Best Play Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about which play by William Shakespeare was his greatest: Macbeth, Hamlet or Romeo & Juliet. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual playsA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous playsTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conc
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5th - 6th
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Greatest Tennis Player Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This is a discussion based writing unit about who is the greatest tennis player of all time. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams, and writing these onto the included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual players.
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5th - 7th
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Unknown History - Fly on the Wall - Death of King Tut
How did King Tut die? Was he murdered? Did he fall off his chariot? Did he die of an illness or disease? No one knows for sure, but there are theories! His mummy has been scanned and studies and there are tantalizing clues! Your students will research and decide how he died by becoming the fly on the wall. They will tell you what they heard, smelled and saw before and during his death. This fun, engaging lesson includes:* Research/note-taking sheet* Topic overview and write-in boxes* Pages to wr
Grades:
6th - 12th
Greatest Leader of Ancient Persia Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest leader from the history of Ancient Persia: Cyrus the Great, Darius the Great or King Xerxes I. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leaders A fact sheet to record key facts about each figureTwo prompt sheets for students to write an
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Emergency Sub Plans | Ancient Persia Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Unknown History - Fly on the Wall - Treaty of Versailles 1919
What happened in over 140 closed session meetings in 1919 by the BIG FOUR? What exactly was said in these meetings? What did each country want? What did they agree/disagree with? With some research and a little creativity, your students get to tell the world what exactly happened in those meetings! They see, hear, smell, and feel everything in those rooms because they are a fly on the wall!This fun, engaging lesson includes:* Research/note-taking sheet* Topic overview and write-in boxes* Pages t
Grades:
6th - 11th
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