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8th grade english language arts webquests
Real News vs. Fake News: Evaluating Online Sources Webquest and Game
Equip your students with the critical thinking and analysis skills they need to navigate the digital landscape with our "Real News vs. Fake News: Evaluating Online Sources Webquest and Game" now with UPDATED LINKS! Tailored for middle school and high school English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, this educational resource transforms the often challenging task of source evaluation into an engaging and interactive learning experience.Key Features:Interactive Learning Journey: Take your students on a
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7th - 10th
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Anne Frank - Webquest with Key (Holocaust) Google Doc Included
Anne Frank - Webquest with Key (Holocaust) Google Doc Included - This 8 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the life of Anne Frank. It contains 22 questions from a great website.Your students will learn about the life of Anne Frank during the Holocaust. It covers all of the major events in Anne Frank's life. Specifically, your students will learn about how the events of the Holocaust impacted Anne Frank and her family, as well as the importance of her writing! This is a
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5th - 12th
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Prisoner B-3087 Novel Study (by Alan Gratz) | DIGITAL & PRINT
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"My students loved this! They were very engaged and loved how many different learning styles there were. It wasn't just question and answer. It was poetry and scorekeeping and math. If you want a multi dimensional quiz, this is it!"- Megan G.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"A great resource! I have high-level ELL students in grades 9-12 and the work was perfect. The Webquest took my students a bit longer than a native speaker would probably take, but it was still a fun activity. I use the chapter "survi
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6th - 8th
Career Research Project + Mock Career Fair: A Project for Career Exploration
Empower your middle and high school students to embark on a journey of career exploration and readiness with this incredible resource and research project! This resource isn't just a bunch or worksheets: It's your one-stop solution to ignite their passion for future possibilities, and everything you need is right here.This career research project has five dynamic components, each accompanied by detailed directions and rubrics:✅ 1. Career Website: Unleash student creativity as they craft a virtu
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6th - 10th
Introduction to Shakespeare's Language - Vocabulary, Grammar, Iambic Pentameter
Are you looking for an interactive introduction to Shakespeare’s Language? This activity uses web resources, videos, and a FUN grammar presentation to kick off your Shakespeare unit. Students walk away understanding Shakespeare’s contributions to English, iambic pentameter, and that tricky thou/you.✅ Paper✅ Interactive Notebooks✅ DigitalYour Shakespeare’s Language resource includes:Bell Ringer taskIntroduction to Shakespeare's Language activities (vocabulary, translation, iambic pentameter)Indep
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7th - 10th
Digital Escape Room: Escape the Misinformation Newsroom, Real News vs Fake News
Want to help your middle and high school ELA students learn how to avoid bias, consipiracies, and misinformation online? Escape the Newsroom is a FUN and meaningful activity that helps students to apply two methods of evaluating online sources in a hands-on way. Students learn the SIFT method (Stop, Investigate, Find trusted coverage, Trace to the original) and the CRAP method (Currency, Reliability, Authority, and Purpose). They apply the methods to various websites--some which are completely r
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7th - 10th
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Virtual Field Trip: Salem Witch Trials - Google Slides Digital Resource Activity
⭐️Let's all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip, students learn about the historic Salem witch trials on their virtual trip to Salem, Massachusetts! This virtual field trip contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more. ⭐️This resource integrates a variety of social studies and reading skills, including reading primary sources and visiting historical places. Students also complete reading and writing assignments along with watching videos and c
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5th - 8th
Night by Elie Wiesel PREREADING WebQuest - DIGITAL & PRINT
This 36-question QR Code-based WebQuest is for use with the novel Night, by Elie Wiesel, or as an introductory study of the Holocaust. The web quest is available as a PDF and digitally as an editable Google Doc. Students will scan a QR code, and the QR code will take students to a website where they will use research skills to answer comprehension questions. I included the URL for each website in case students don't have the ability to access QR codes.This resource includes:Eight sections of que
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Night by Elie Wiesel Novel Study BUNDLE - DIGITAL
Spanish Quinceañeras: Reading and Substitute Plan
This reading a good emergency substitute plan to keep handy. It includes three articles on Quinceañeras as well as comprehension questions following each article. The articles are written in English, so any level of Spanish can use it. Also included is a crossword puzzle featuring some of the terms from the articles and a key.Also check out my Quinceañera planning project:My Dream Quinceañera Planning ProjectAnd my Quinceañera Puzzles Pack here with additional puzzles: Quinceañera Puzzles PackKe
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7th - 12th
Famous Scientists Webquest (research / science / distance learn / puzzle / Sub)
FAMOUS SCIENTISTS RESEARCH - INTERNET / WEBQUEST ASSIGNMENTGRADES: 6-10SUBJECT: SCIENCE, COMPUTERS, STEMSPECIFIC WEBSITE: NO (this is a search and "quest" research assignment)DISTANCE LEARNING: YES!*This assignment is great for either science or language arts classes. The webquest is also perfect for early finishers and distance learning opportunities!WEBQUEST: Students are provided a list of famous scientists and are tasked with doing basic research on these famous individuals. Items researc
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: SCIENCE WEBQUEST SUPER BUNDLE! (60+ Worksheets / STEM / Internet / SUB)
Veterans Day Webquest - Digital Activity for Google Slides
VETERANS WEBQUESTIn this engaging mini-research project, students will explore the lives and sacrifices of 7 veterans through different scavenger-hunt type prompts. For example, students will find and read about a veteran who was captured as a Prisoner of War. Throughout the exercise, students will be challenged to consider the many sacrifices veterans make for our country.!!! 11/11/2020 Note: This webquest utilizes the Library of Congress Veterans History Project for research. Today the main
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6th - 10th
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Test Taking Strategies DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Test Prep
The Test Taking Strategies DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about basic test taking strategies/test prep to help them succeed on a test. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then a
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5th - 8th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest
Do you want to help your students learn about Hispanic heritage? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom environment and support diversity? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more about Hispanics living in our country. This is all you need to celebrate this month! No background knowledge needed by you or the students! This research activity is perfect for Hi
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7th - 10th
Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt w/ Song Lyrics QR CODES Station Poetry
Looking for a fun way to review or reinforce figurative language terms or literary devices? Look no more! This student-centered activity is it! Engage students and involve them in finding examples of similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, alliteration, etc. in MUSIC that they enjoy, using technology they love. This worksheet contains:---9 QR codes (students use their PHONE or any device with a camera including IPAD, TABLET or LAPTOP with camera * )---These 9 QR codes are
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5th - 11th
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King Arthur Research Webquest - British Medieval Literature - Arthurian Legends
Discover the legend of King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table, Arthurian legends, and medieval society in this whimsical research adventure! Pair this with your reading of Le Morte d' Arthur, legends and folklore unit, or with any British Literature or World Literature course! Students will love discovering information on King Arthur as they embark on this adventure!Webquest Topics Include:⭐️ The Legend of King Arthur⭐️ The Sword and the Stone⭐️ The Origins of Arthurian Legends⭐️ The Legend of
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: British Medieval Literature Projects - King Arthur and Arthurian Legends
Christmas Interactive Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Google Form Digital
NO PREP! 100% Digital and EDITABLE FORM! This Christmas Interactive Internet Scavenger Hunt/WebQuest consists of 25 (non-religious) multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions loaded with Christmas facts about Christmas trees, Christmas traditions around the world, Christmas food, songs, movie questions, and so much more!Interactive Link to a Christmas Tree with ornaments in which students will click on the ornaments to obtain the answers. The answers are located in TEXT, WEBSITES, a
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Everything Christmas Bundle Computer Skills Activities for Google Apps
The Martian -Problem Based Learning Novel Unit (Common Core Aligned)
This comprehensive PBL novel unit for Andy Weir's, "The Martian," places your students on Mars with the main task of survival. It is sure to engage your students in a rigorous, research-based, meaningful learning experience! The unit contains the following assignments and resources:-Pacing Guide for teaching the novel-Problem Based Learning guide (includes 20+ problems for students to research and solve)-Supplemental Tasks/group assignments-NASA Webquest!-Reading assessments-Discussion questi
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8th - 12th
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The Lightning Thief Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest
This web quest style pre-reading activity has students research about the author, setting, Greek mythology, monsters that are in the novel, literary terms etc. It also includes an optional paragraph response with two writing topics, and an optional meta-cognition requirement.
This activity is suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. A RUBRIC is included for quick and easy marking.
It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. A great way to start off a new unit, and give yourself tim
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6th - 10th
Winter Holidays Around the World: A WebQuest
The Winter WebQuest will take students around the world to research winter holidays celebrated by a variety of cultures! Students will be exposed to:
* Christmas
* Hogmanay
* Chahar Sanbeh Suri (Festival of Fire)
* Kwanzaa
* Hanukkah
* Pancha Ganapati
A worksheet is provided for students to record their findings. Students are then asked to write a short newspaper article about one of the holidays they researched and draw a picture to go along with it. This is an exciting way for students to ex
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6th - 9th
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Greek Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about the mythology of Ancient Greece by completing a webquest. The website allows students to explore the gods, goddesses, and demi-gods of Ancient Greece in a very kid friendly website. I recommend this webquest for grades 4-9. The following key ideas are covered in this webquest:The TitansThe OlympiansHerculesAchilles Please check out the website at:http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece.phpClick here to view the websiteI would like to thank Glitter
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4th - 9th
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WebQuest Evaluating Argument Claims, Evidence, Reasoning: Captive Orcas Debate
Updated in 2020 as a distance learning WebQuest in Google Slides (and still in PDF) while the debate continues (killer whales continue to be sold worldwide in worse-than-ever conditions, plus think about the other marine mammals). Authentic, relevant, in-depth argument examination! Truly delves into both sides of this hotly debated issue by examining and analyzing multiple primary sources.Step-by-Step guided activity leads students to read and analyze claims, counterclaims, and evidence presente
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Salem Witch Trials WebQuest - Nonfiction Reading- Colonial America
This nonfiction reading and research activity is a great way for your students learn about this fascinating and puzzling time in history as they uncover facts while learning to read for information and using research and computer skills. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Salem, Massachusetts? For most people it is the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Twenty-four people were put to death as a result of these trials. Hysteria? Ergot poisoning? This this will be an eng
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Colonial America Webquest Bundle-13 Colonies, Mayflower, Salem, and More
Poetry Lessons: ** Growing Bundle ** | DIGITAL & PRINT
These poetry lessons are the perfect way to engage students in close reading and analysis of poetry AND / OR as an easy go to substitute lesson plan. All poems are available as print friendly PDFs or digital Google Drive resources! SPECIAL GROWING BUNDLE DEAL! Save 40% by buying the bundle versus individual sets! The bundle will continue to increase in price as I add to it.What is currently included in this bundle?This bundle currently contains 15 poetry lessons and a two different, detailed poe
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6th - 9th
Holes by Louis Sachar Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest
This Web Quest style pre-reading activity teaches students about the author, setting, literary terms etc. It also includes an optional paragraph response with three writing topics, and an optional meta-cognition requirement.
Suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. A RUBRIC is included for quick and easy completion based marking.
It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. A great way to start off a new unit, and give yourself time to mark the test from the last unit. Don't forget
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6th - 12th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
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