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Writing-expository Common Core WHST.11-12.1b resources
Annotated Bibliography
This mini unit can be used as a stand-alone assignment for annotated bibliographies on student or teacher-selected topics or as a precursor to a larger research paper or Capstone research paper. You’ll find:19 Google slides providing a “walk-through” of the entire bundleThe ability to print slides for teacher and student usea linear, quarter-by-quarter flowchart of a Capstone Course (for optional use)Notes for instructors–quick tips and lesson guidelinesModels and worksheets for students for wri
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Capstone for All course
Argument Composition unit
This comprehensive composition unit on argument is aligned with the common core learning outcomes and includes intensive instruction, critical thinking, problem solving, research and writing activities on the components of argument which include: logos, ethos, pathos, inductive and deductive logic, syllogisms, fallacies, composition analysis and writing. It has well over 20 hours of content and activities for your classroom. The materials include: an instructional PDF powerpoint, creative acti
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Unit 12 - 1798-1806
This bundle includes a full unit of content covering the Alien and Sedition Acts to the causes of the First Barbary War. (The original text of this unit can be found at nomadicprofessor.com in US2: The Noise of Democracy.)Sessions 12.1-12.4 include the following resources:The full text of each Session from the Nomadic Professor's online American History course (nomadicprofessor.com)Exclusive on-location mini-lectures from the Nomadic Professor (the thumbnails for each video in the PDF are hyperl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
ON THE WATERFRONT: A Classic Film Unit
THREE WEEK 26-PAGE UNITClassic Film Unit. This 1954 giant rewrote the motion picture template of how films should be produced. Featuring Marlon Brando in what some consider his finest hour, On the Waterfront roped in twelve Academy Award nominations with eight Oscars being awarded. The film focuses on union violence and corruption among longshoremen, while detailing widespread corruption, extortion, and racketeering on the waterfronts of Hoboken, New Jersey. The unit allows for you to show the f
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: BUNDLE: TEN AMERICAN FILMS
Demystifying the Research Paper - Activity Set
This sequence of activities has three overarching goals: To provide any individual with a formal approach to research-writing that is easily-grasped, easily-practiced, and effective.To help reluctant students actually appreciate the value of using other people’s sources when making a case.To help reluctant students perceive for themselves that a research paper need not feel alien nor onerous.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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10 Nonfiction Essay Writing Prompts
These writing prompts are created to be versatile among many age groups, asking broad questions for which teachers can adjust requirements based on student level. These prompts are diverse and presented on a lined page for students to write on.They cover the four major types of essays:2 Narrative Prompts2 Descriptive Prompts3 Expository Prompts3 Persuasive PromptsSome prompts require a small amount of research, but most can be done with or without the use of outside sources, making this perfect
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Writing Bundle
Ace Critical Thinking for Success: LOGICAL Thinking
The 38-page file, from a chapter in my book on Critical Thinking, covers these:General concepts of logic: induction, deduction, syllogism, enthymeme and their relevance in lifeTwenty common fallacies defined and illustrated with real-life (some humorous) examples.Exercises for Thinking:25 real-life (some funny) examples for fallacy identification.10 real-life enthymeme examples for syllogistic analysis on their ‘logical soundness’.Topics for Writing.This file can help foster logical thinking thr
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Demystifying the Research Paper (Explainer - Part Two, Stacks)
This slide set accompanies my Demystifying the Research Paper - Activity Set. As part of my new Sources-Driven approach to writing research papers, these slides provide my clear and approachable guidance on how best to form outlines and begin the writing process.As with everything I create for the classroom, I've designed these slides to be brief, direct, and intuitive.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Demystifying the Research Paper (Explainer - Part One, Sources)
This slide set accompanies my Demystifying the Research Paper - Activity Set. It contains a series of explainers on how to understand and practice my new Sources-Driven approach to writing research papers. (Included is my clear and approachable guidance for making a thesis.)As with everything I create for the classroom, I've designed these slides to be brief, direct, and intuitive.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Writing About History - Research/Position Paper Assignment
This is a writing assignment you can download onto your computer for absolutely free. The assignment includes:Directions on how to completeRequirements (including possible writing topics)Letter to students describing what will be expected of themGrading rubricEverything in this word document can be adjusted, and is ready to print for you to hand out to your students. Enjoy!-Mr. Towle
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6th - 12th
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