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Presidents' Day writing-essays simulations
PARCC Test Prep: Research Task with Three Passages/Questions and Writing Prompt
This is a PARCC Research Task Analysis with Prose Constructed Response (Writing Task) Simulation and is designed in the exact format as the PARCC 2015 Practice Test. It consists of Three Passages, all non-fiction, with 2-3 A/B Format Questions, some that require more than one answer, and all that require the student to provide evidence of their answer from the text. The Writing Prompt involves having the students compare and contrast all three passages for point of view/opposing view and include
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4th - 8th
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American Revolution Important Person Informational Writing Wax Museum Project
This American Revolution Important Person Information Writing Wax Museum bundle allows students to write an informational writing piece about an important person during the American Revolution. After writing their piece, the class can participate in a wax museum, where students will dress up as their important person and read their writing to others. It is a great way to get students involved while allowing them to have a personal connection to someone from the American Revolution.
This produ
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3rd - 5th
The Why Why Why Game: Practice with Argument
A quick, engaging, higher order thinking, and fun activity elicits students' critical thinking skills to practice making claims, using data and establishing warrants to support arguments. It is a role-play, a pair and share, then a critical thinking discussion using quotations from Transcendental philosophers, Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The quotes can easily turn into persuasive writing prompts.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Argument Bundle for AP Lang
Progressive Era and Gilded Age Project and Role Play
Meet John D. Rockefeller, Jane Addams, Teddy Roosevelt and more through your students' discovery of them. In this inquiry-based project, students research a major figure of the Progressive Era and Gilded Age and then embody that person at a culminating party. This project, a favorite among my students, puts students literally in the lives of historical figures. This project includes:● How to use this resource and complete timeline within the teacher’s guide● Suggested figures of 30+ individua
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10th - 12th
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Where is the President?/ Presidents Day / Google Slides / Virtual Field Trip
Your students will learn about the US Presidents and American History while they travel around Washington, DC visiting American Historical Landmarks all while in search of the president. This scavenger hunt is perfect for Social Studies class but is great for everyone else as well! While on the scavenger hunt students will answer trivia questions and learn historical facts. Your class will take a virtual trip and travel to: ⭐ The White House⭐ The Washington Monument⭐ The Jefferson Memorial⭐ The
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2nd - 4th
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Teaching the Argument: Sample Argument Response
This document is a color-coded sample response of the previously posted sample argument task for the NYS English Regents exam. The colors correlate with the cheat sheet, which is the third document needed to fully teach students how to successfully compose a Part 2 response to the NYS English Regents exam.
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9th - 12th
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Roads to Rome: Classroom Simulation
Transform your classroom into an Ancient Roman town! Students form groups in order to establish and develop their own town, connected to the Roman Empire. Each student receives a role which guides their research and learning, as well as individual and team tasks.
This simulation contains fifteen days worth of guided activities, complete with presentation slides and audio. For the final day, students present their town models, chariots, and costumes during the culminating Market Day –– a great t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mount Rushmore Virtual Field Trip (U.S. Symbols, Monuments, Landmarks)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about Mount Rushmore National Memorial located within the Black Hills of South Dakota. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about the history and significance of this U.S. landmark. This virtual field trip covers::: Geographic location :: What is Mount Rushmore?:: Shrine of Democracy:: The Sculptor, Gutzon Borglum:: Choosing the Mountain:: Sioux Land:: The Initia
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4th - 6th
The White House Virtual Field Trip - Washington, D.C., Presidents, USA
Fun and interactive activity to learn about the White House! There is also a supplemental handout to accompany the virtual field trip. No prep!Check out my other Washington, D.C. related trips!Washington, D.C.Arlington National CemeteryPresidents of the United States (all 46)* Be sure to check out the video preview. NOTE: music clips are not available via the preview, but are available on the virtual field trip once purchased. *The trip is on Google Slides. It can easily be linked to your Google
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Teaching the Argument: Breaking Down Part 2 of the NYS English Regents Exam
This array will provide you with instant handouts for your learners and includes:Sample Argument TaskArgument Cheat SheetSample Argument Response
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9th - 12th
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Coffee Shop Themed Writing Celebration Posters + Compliment Cards
These posters are perfect for a coffee-shop themed writing celebration!I have done a cafe-themed writing celebration every year because they are my students' favorite. Serve up some hot chocolate, turn on some cafe music, and print these posters out for an easy writing celebration that your students will LOVE!Follow me on Instagram for more tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/teachingwithlabelsandlove/.
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2nd - 5th
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The Outsiders by Hinton - Essay Packet and Fairness Debate of Gangs
Are you teaching The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and want an engaging discussion to take place regarding who has a better life - the Socs or the Greasers? Who are the actual "outsiders"? Do you want to also practice or teach persuasive essay writing, in a very structured, fool-proof way? If so, this 14-page lesson plan and writing assignment is for you! ☺ It includes the following:
1. How to set up a debate/simulation/role play in your classroom between the Socs and Greasers, including signs
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6th - 10th
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Writing Wizard AI Chatbot
Step into the realm of writing excellence with the Writing Wizard AI Chatbot, your ultimate guide to honing your writing skills. This innovative platform empowers students to unleash their creativity and refine their writing abilities through guided exercises and personalized feedback.Collaborate with the Writing Wizard to brainstorm ideas, craft compositions, and polish your prose. Whether you're working on essays, stories, or research papers, our chatbot provides tailored support to elevate yo
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Also included in: Introducing AI to Teachers Bundle
Teaching the Argument: Sample Argument Task
This file provides teachers with a sample argument task for the English Regents.
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9th - 12th
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The WEF Great Reset Roundtable Debate
Do you need a project that actually engages students and has deeper learning?Do your students like to argue? Well, look no further.This one checks all the boxes! It is very timely. It allows for a variety of student abilities. It encourages creativity and humour. The topic and the format create a setting for great passion.I created this version for grade 11 Social Studies in Alberta, but it can be adapted to grades 6 - 12. I have done Roundtable Debates with my class as young as grade 6.It
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9th - 12th
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Archeology - What's That?
The student activities in the Archeology Unit are divided into several parts. The teacher can decide to use one of them, some of them or all of them. They include an introductory activity where students analyze one artifact we have left behind and use a handout to draw conclusions about the object (materials used to make the artifact, uses of artifact, etc.) Other activities challenge the students to research Archeology, Archeologists and artifacts through computer websites for kids or throug
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6th - 8th
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Juvenile Assault/Battery Lesson, Discussion, and Writing Activity
Bundle - Complete (In-depth/Possible Multi-day) Lesson
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Salem Witch Trial Mock Trial
In this captivating lesson plan, students delve into the mysterious and dark history of the Salem Witch Trials. Through high-quality readings, students gain insights into the societal and psychological factors that led to this infamous chapter in American history. Following the exploration, students channel their understanding into an informative essay, honing their analytical and writing skills. The lesson culminates in a riveting mock trial, where students take on the roles of key figures from
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7th - 12th
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Presidents of the United States Virtual Field Trip - USA, America, White House
Incredibly detailed virtual field trip exploring each of the 46 United States Presidents. It features unbiased information regarding the lives of each president and key facts/events during their presidency. This trip also has a fun "detour" to Disney World to attend the "Hall of Presidents" show. There is a supplemental handout that accompanies the virtual trip. No prep!* Be sure to check out the video preview. NOTE: music clips are not available via the preview, but are available on the virtual
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Not Grade Specific
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Would You Rather Freewrite
This uses the Would You Rather scenario as a basis for freewriting and eventually thesis development. This short activity can be used as a standalone introduction to thesis-based freewriting or modified to start a scaffolded multi-part theme lesson.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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La Casa y la Familia Unit Reading & Writing an Email About House Chores
This Spanish House and Chores Unit Resource is a prompt given in an email. Students are asked to read the email and then respond to a friend who has moved to Dallas and is requesting recommendations on topics such as siblings' relationships, house rules, family values, and house chores.The file contains a basic rubric, a prompt, and a blank email template to respond to the email.This activity can be used as an assessment for interpersonal writing communication or as a class practice.Besides this
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Also included in: La Casa Spanish House Unit Resources Bundle.
Biography Day Project
Biography Day is a creative and engaging alternative to traditional biographical research reports. Nonfiction comes to life as students meet heroes of the past and present, synthesize important information, and become them for a day. This download includes guidelines for the teacher, an assignment sheet for students, a sheet to help students organize their notes, probing questions and a scoring rubric. Common Core aligned.
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4th - 8th
Digital Christopher Columbus Interactive Investigation
The story of Christopher Columbus is full of controversy! In this engaging, engaging, and digital interactive exploration, the students will become investigative reporters to discover Columbus's voyages' positive (+) and negative (-) effects on those involved. Students can work in jigsaw, cooperative, or solo groups as they put on their thinking caps and use maps to explore the events of Columbus' life and voyages. This digital interactive also explores the perspective and life of the Taino Nati
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Christopher Columbus Interactive BUNDLE
AP Language and Composition Synthesis FRQ Practice Prompt: Diversity
Prepare your students for the AP Lang exam with this synthesis practice prompt. Sources include visual images, graphs, excerpts, and more so that students can be prepared to encounter and grapple with a variety of sources on test day!
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9th - 12th
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