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Critical thinking Common Core W.11-12.6 resources
Personalized Learning Project (Cap Stone) (Senior Project) (Independent Study)
An EDITABLE GOOGLE-DOC VERSION of this resource is included (on the last page). You can customize this resource. Then print or have students complete online as a Google Doc. FROM STUDENT MANUAL INTRODUCTION PAGE:What is the Personalized Learning Project, and what is its purpose?The Personalized Learning Project (PLP) is an independent learning project based on your interests. The PLP allows you to explore an area of interest and provides you with the opportunity to apply and demonstrate k
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8th - 12th
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Digital Media Literacy Unit for High School - Print and Digital Versions
This unit is designed to help students develop critical thinking skills related to digital media. Students will learn digital media literacy vocabulary; examine media bias; examine examples of fake news; learn about satire; analyze various news articles for bias, and examine how word choice can show bias or objectivity. The unit includes the following:Introductory vocabulary activity (two versions with key)Media bias chart activity (with key) “Fake News Online” activity (with key)“Fake News
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Digital Citizenship BUNDLE
This bundle includes 4 units and other resources related to digital citizenship. Students will learn about digital media literacy, digital health and wellness, digital safety and security, and digital etiquette. The activities in these units will encourage students to think critically about a variety of topics, respond to texts, conduct research, develop written texts, and more! Units can be taught individually, or you can select assignments from each to build your own custom digital citizens
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Oral Communication Skills Secrets 4 Relationship Success and Conflict Resolution
We did NOT come equipped with Communication Skills at birth. What we learn(ed) was-is acquired through our family, friends, peers, media and limited to our social class. We interact with others based on our perceptions and biases. We adopt conversation patterns that work, but may not work as we intended. Confusion and frustration are often the result.Ever increasing human diversity often challenges our interpersonal relationships. Communication conflicts are now plentiful and sometimes downright
Grades:
10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit (Bundle)
This is a unit about teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) that can be expanded at the teacher's discretion to include a presentation and a paper that practices utilizing evidence, reasoning, and argument, or alternatively can also be collapsed into a mini-unit of just teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER). This unit can also be used to teach the concept of Line of Reasoning for the AP Lang and AP Seminar Classes. It is structured as an investigation for students to explore the murder of a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Digital Etiquette and Social Media Savvy Unit Print & Digital
This low-prep unit teaches students about the importance of appropriate online conduct, and how to be a good digital citizen. Students will think about the role that social media plays in their lives, evaluate their online presence, and think critically about the consequences of inappropriate social media use. The unit includes the following: 1) Digital Etiquette Anticipation Guide – Students share their initial opinions about social media and its role in our society. The anticipation gui
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit
This is the accompanying teaching sequence for the unit “Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a mystery to solve, all the evidence (which can be turned into manipulatives), rubrics for presentations and writing, teaching instructions, graphic organizers, and solutions. It does not include the "Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery" PowerPoint presentation which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Mini Mysteries
This is a mini unit on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes. It contains graphic organizers, five "mini" murder/mystery scenarios with original characters to solve, a rubric for a written portion, sentence stems to use for writing, and solutions. Students will be able to utilize close reading and critical thinking skills in order to solve the scenarios. Attached to the unit is the Presentation for CER (Claim Evi
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Create Your Own Whodunit Mystery Unit! (Teaching CER and Line of Reasoning)
This is a set of instructions for educators to create their own Murder Mystery / Whodunit scenario for their students to solve. It comes with a set of instructions, planning sheets, optional blank clue cards, a glossary sheet to give to students, Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) organizers, and a CER Rubric for writing for students to use once the project is completed and given.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Essential Composition Skills: Thesis Statements and Transitional Phrases
Description:Elevate your students' writing skills with this comprehensive 45-minute slide lecture bundle, expertly designed for high school juniors, seniors, and freshman college students in introductory composition courses. This engaging and informative bundle is a perfect fit for educators seeking to enhance their students' understanding of thesis statements and the effective use of transitional phrases.What’s Included in the Bundle:Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: A dynamic and visually e
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Digital Etiquette and Social Media Savvy Unit
This low-prep unit teaches students about the importance of appropriate online conduct, and how to be a good digital citizen. Students will think about the role that social media plays in their lives, evaluate their online presence, and think critically about the consequences of inappropriate social media use. The unit includes the following: 1) Digital Etiquette Anticipation Guide – Students share their initial opinions about social media and its role in our society. The anticipation guide can
Grades:
10th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Digital Citizenship BUNDLE
Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Dry Swimmer" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with my original character's origin story, manipulatives for the scenario, and the solution.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Method Actor" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with an original character, and the solution.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "The Herpetologist Influencer" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with an original character, and the solution.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - "One Gnome Alone" a mini mystery
This is a mini lesson on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, a mystery scenario to solve with an original character, and the solution.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell: Writing Project Assessment
The students will examine a chapter or section of their choosing of the text Outliers.The assignment provides brainstorming, questions, a rubric, grading criteria, two formative progress checks and an overall submission checklist. This is designed to be an assessment of student comprehension of at least one self-selected Outliers passage.The assignment requires students to create a project in a style of their choice and to adhere to criteria including direct quotes and textual evidence, outside
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Power Point Presentation
This is the accompanying PowerPoint presentation for the unit “Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a brief lecture on the concept of Claim Evidence Reasoning Model, instructions for students on how to do the activity , and abbreviated instructions for the activity from the unit for the teacher (no solutions). It does not include the "Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery" unit teaching sequence which can be purchased separately.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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See Me On Social FollowMe Back-to-School All About Me Social Media Activities
Slay back-to-school with our “Get to Know You” social media templates! Start back on the right track by having your students participate in these activities themed around current social media platforms. Gaining insight into your students' lives is a crucial component of creating a positive classroom climate and building relationships with those in your class. Fostering a welcoming environment inevitably yields greater success. Our “All About Me” activities are designed for upper elementary a
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Not Grade Specific
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Speed Dating with Arguments (ACTIVITY - AP Lang / ERWC)
This scaffolded activity allows students to practice constructing short arguments after making connections to their personal experience and asking questions about a given topic. The activity is created to simulate "speed online dating." Students are given several topics and are asked to first make a connection with their personal experience, then ask a question, and finally use their notes to add to the conversation (commentary). Lastly, the students can get interactive by moving the icon to eit
Grades:
9th - 12th
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after testing activities fun, after state testing activities, end of the year
after testing activities fun, after state testing activities, end of the school yearTurn end-of-year time into an enriching journey with this post-assessment fun activity. Spark creativity, fuel imagination, and end the school year on a memorable, enlightening note.I HAVE BUNDLED TOGETHER PRIDE MONTH AND THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR SO YOU CAN GIVE YOUR STUDENTS A CHOICE! OVER 30% DISCOUNT!Writing can be a challenging activity to teach in the classroom, but I find creative writing especially daunt
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Digital Media Literacy Unit
This unit is designed to help students develop critical thinking skills related to digital media. Students will learn digital media literacy vocabulary; examine media bias; examine examples of fake news; learn about satire; analyze various news articles for bias, and examine how word choice can show bias or objectivity. The unit includes the following:The unit includes the following: Full unit planIntroductory vocabulary activity (2 versions with key) Media bias chart activity (with key) “Fake N
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Digital Media Literacy BUNDLE
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
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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