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Common Core W.11-12.2 resources for Gifted and Talented
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AP Lang Free Response Question Essay Writing Bundle
As the end of the year approaches, it is time to start reviewing for the free response questions on the AP Lang exam. This AP Lang FRQ Essay Writing Bundle has everything you need to push your students to work on their timed writing skills like pros. Test prep doesn't get any simpler than this! Move at your own pace as you teach and review each FRQ. You'll find three fun and engaging Powerpoint presentations to help you work through the writing of each essay with your students. You'll also get t
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10th - 12th
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Character Study Book Report (Includes Summary and "Wanted" Poster Assignment)
This Character Study book report includes instructions for students, a sample summary and sample project, as well as an optional grading rubric for the teacher to simply pick and choose from listed choices to grade the student on writing (effective expression), grammar (conventions), and drawing (visual arts).The assignment requires students to write a one-page summary broken down into a beginning, middle, and end. The students must also complete a "Wanted" poster project, focusing on the main c
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3rd - 12th
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Greek Mythology Living Art Exhibit Activity - Great Paired with The Odyssey!
Teaching The Odyssey? Dabbling in Greek mythology? Engage your students in a week-long, skill-building activity they will remember for years! "The day we got to dress up like Greek statues was my favorite." "I really like how we got to research Medusa. I learned much more about mythology than just reading about it in a book." "I had another teacher at my last school teach us about Greek mythology. All he did was show a long documentary that put everyone to sleep. This is actually something that
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Free Will and Freedom of Choice - Using Google, Wikipedia and YouTube
11 pages for students to explore the free will and freedom of choice: What is free will?Is free will just an illusion?What is moral responsibility?What is determinism?What is a false dilemma?What choices did I make today?What is choice overload?Is “freedom of choice” a right?What tough choice did you make recently?Can I escape fate?Who is Jean-Paul Sartre? Students search for answers online using Google or Wikipedia or YouTube, learning about free will, determinism, choices, rights, the fates (g
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7th - 12th
World Literature: Cultural Studies Research Project
In my World Literature course, I have students complete a year long Cultural Studies project. They pick a country/region with which they are not familiar and research it to better understand a different perspective. They have to then write a ten page research paper focusing on aspects of what they have learned. I usually complete this paper with juniors and seniors, but it can completely be adapted for different age and grade levels; the ultimate message--of learning about perspectives other tha
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: World Literature: Cultural Studies Full Packet [With Bonus Sample Essay]
The First Five Bellringer and Student Journal Activity
What is the First Five? The First Five is a moment for students to reflect, write and share their thoughts on a daily question. It is a bellringer, but so much more. The questions are meant to allow students to share their opinions, life experiences and ideas about their lives and the world around them. I have used all of these questions personally, and they have allowed me to greatly increase student rapport throughout the year. The kids love it. Even the quiet students enjoy writing their re
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Writing Prompts - Independent Work Packet
100 printable or digital pages of writing prompts: wasting time, short and long-term goals, your best friend, finding happiness, helping others, lying, being judgmental, how to create a strong and flexible mind, what is the truth, decisions, fear, love, missing someone, dreams, choices, boredom, being stubborn, being smart, who taught you life skills, being normal, amazing experiences, getting in trouble, messing up, apologizing, the worst day, causing pain to others, and so much more. Each pa
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Summer Writing BUNDLE
Gender, Stereotypes and Society - Creative Digital Exploration
This Digital Storytelling Unit is designed to be completed over the course of three to four weeks. Students, working in teams of three to four, will explore core curricular content and be required to make an engaging and creative short video about that content. This Digital Storytelling unit is part of a larger initiative called Meridian Stories (www.meridianstories.com).
Each Digital Storytelling Unit:
• Should take three to four weeks to complete;
• Is aligned to Common Core Curricular Standa
Grades:
6th - 12th
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World Literature: Cultural Studies Research Project [ADDITIONAL MATERIALS]
This packet of materials is meant to be used with the "World Lit: Cultural Studies Research Project" already on my site. This additional packet of materials includes: Parent Explanation of ProjectSince this is such a large project, I like to get the parents on board as early as possible. This letter just explains to parents what the project is, what the expectations are of students, and how the project will be scaffolded. Paper OutlineThis outline is meant to help students organize their ideas a
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in: World Literature: Cultural Studies Full Packet [With Bonus Sample Essay]
Stephen Curry & Klay Thompson - Golden State Warriors
Learn about Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors (NBA):Word Searches, Cloze Sentences, Internet Activities, Quotes, Compare and Contrast, Descriptive Writing, Narrative WritingHypothetical Situation, Answer keys to word searches and cloze sentences. 15 pages to use as homework or extra work for early finishers. Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages. And if you want more on the NBA for 2022:Golden State Warriors 2022 - Internet Activities & Word SearchesBoston
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5th - 12th
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Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown - Boston Celtics
Learn about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics (NBA):Word Searches, Cloze Sentences, Internet Activities, Quotes, Compare and Contrast, Descriptive Writing, Narrative WritingHypothetical Situation, Answer keys to word searches and cloze sentences. 15 pages to use as homework or extra work for early finishers. Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages. And if you want more on the NBA for 2022:Golden State Warriors 2022 - Internet Activities & Word SearchesBoston Celtics
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5th - 12th
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The Mind and the Brain - Using Google, Wikipedia and YouTube
13 pages for students to explore the brain and the mind: What is the brain?What is the mind?What powers does the mind have?Where does your imagination come from?What is memory?What is thought or thinking?What does your cerebral cortex do?Where do dreams come from?What is consciousness?What is the unconscious mind?How do we know that the brain is working?What is neuroscience?Can the mind get sick? Students search for answers online using Google or Wikipedia or YouTube, learning about OCD, anxiety
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Grades:
7th - 12th
AP Language & Composition Argument Project with Rubric
This lesson walks students through developing an argument including a thesis, evidence, counter-arguments with rebuttals, and more. My goal is that students create their own academic argument based on a topic they find interesting, including the essential elements of a mature and complete argument.
This activity asks students to create a Google Presentation; however, I've uploaded it as a Word document in case you'd like to modify their product. The second page is a rubric that evaluates their
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Grades:
11th - 12th
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Community Mascot Documentary - Creative Community Research
This Digital Storytelling Unit is designed to be completed over the course of three to four weeks. Students, working in teams of three to four, will explore core curricular content and be required to make an engaging and creative short video about that content. This Digital Storytelling unit is part of a larger initiative called Meridian Stories (www.meridianstories.com).
Each Digital Storytelling Unit:
• Should take three to four weeks to complete;
• Is aligned to Common Core Curricular Standa
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Be a Critical Thinker - Using YouTube and Google
8 critical thinking writing projects using Google and online media. All can be completed in under an hour. For example, students explore critical thinking by watching a five-minute video on YouTube on how to be a CRITICAL THINKER and then answer questions on a handout (answers included). Included is a poster on internet safety, and eight FREE pages from some of my other Internet Research packets. PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: Language Arts Enrichment BUNDLE
The Great Gatsby Intro Project
Get your students excited about the American classic, The Great Gatsby by having them complete an introductory mini-research project. This bundle is scaffolded/differentiated for diverse learned. Each "topic" progresses in difficulty so your struggling learning can complete topic 1, while advanced learners can complete topic 5. All of the research links are provided in this project, giving you less work to do and makes it an ideal project for remote learning. You can have students complete this
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10th - 12th
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Intelligence, Learning, Knowledge - Using Google, Wikipedia and YouTube
13 pages for students to explore the intelligence, learning and knowledge: Will artificial intelligence take over the world?Can plants think and sense other things?What does it mean to be a human?How do we learn new things?Where does knowledge come from?How can we get better at problem solving?How can you learn using your senses?What is intelligence?Are there multiple ways to be smart?How can I get smarter?How do we learn to talk?What is sign language?What is cognitive science? Students search f
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Supreme Court Movie Trailer - Creative Digital Narrative
This Digital Storytelling Unit is designed to be completed over the course of three to four weeks. Students, working in teams of three to four, will explore core curricular content and be required to make an engaging and creative short video about that content. This Digital Storytelling unit is part of a larger initiative called Meridian Stories (www.meridianstories.com).
Each Digital Storytelling Unit:
• Should take three to four weeks to complete;
• Is aligned to Common Core Curricular Standa
Grades:
6th - 12th
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