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Middle school creative writing research for staff and administrators
Mystery Stories | Claim, Reason, & Evidence Writing | Argumentative Paragraph
Help your students practice identifying evidence, creating a claim, and writing an argumentative paragraph with this collection of mystery activities. Students will work in small groups to read 4 engaging short stories. Then, students will collaborate with their partners to write a paragraph that defends their opinion about who they think committed the crime in the story. As a culminating activity, students can present their cases to the classroom in a mock "courtroom." A jury of their peers can
Grades:
6th - 9th
What Does Our Principal Assistant Principal Dean Director Headmaster Do All Day?
What Does Our Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, Director, Headmaster Do All Day? Student Written BookWhat is this resource?This activity is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, Principals or Administrators Appreciation Days, or the perfect retirement gift for an outgoing principal or administrator.What is included in this resource?Principal VersionAssistant Principal VersionDean VersionDirector VersionHeadmaster VersionThree different levels are included for all grades: -Drawing Version (P
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Research Writing Activities Create an Infographic Primary Research Project
Introduce students to research with infographics using primary research. Students gather data through interviews and then use their data to create an original infographic. Students will analyze data and present it in an easy to understand format.This resource includes:print and digital versionsanalysis of an infographiccomparison/contrast of primary and secondary researchgraphic organizer idea generatoreditable list of topics for students to choose fromdata collection formsample for student ref
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6th - 10th
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End of Year ELA Project - Activities and Research for Middle School
It's the end of the school year and everyone is running out of gas. You need something interactive and engaging to keep your middle schoolers busy learning during those last weeks of school. Use this fun research project to get the job done!Remember Flat Stanley? Most of my students did and so building on that idea, I gave them pine cones with googly eyes glued on them. They named their "pals" and then prepared to send them on a summer vacation!Objective: Students will form groups of 3, cho
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5th - 8th
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Holidays Around the World ORNAMENT CRAFT: Christmas Traditions RESEARCH Project
Supplement your Christmas Around the World unit with these easy crafts! While researching Christmas or other holiday traditions around the world, students can gain a worldly and self empowering experience all while being creative and getting in the holiday spirit! These Christmas Around the World Research Ornaments are the perfect tool to help your students organize their research for their project or report on the their chosen country. Students can color these ornaments to decorate the class
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3rd - 12th
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Authentic Writing Project: Creating Teen Magazines (Standards-Aligned)
Your students will love creating teen magazines with this authentic writing project that directly aligns with ELA standards! In groups, students engage in Research, Persuasive, and Informative writing as they write, edit, assemble, and publish their own teen magazines. Working in groups of 4, 5, or 6, each student contributes 4 articles and 1 full-page advertisement as follows: -- one Research-based Feature Article-- one Persuasive Article-- two Choice Articles from a list of 14 "Open Topics" (s
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6th - 9th
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Create a Blog 101: Alternative Research Project
Create a Blog 101: Alternative Research ProjectThis project is an alternative research assignment that focuses on strengthening reading, writing, and research skills. There are two project options-- controversial topics or world issues. The students will create a blog (with proper MLA citations) and exchange links to encourage collaboration in the classroom.Download the preview for more information! Enjoy!Connect with Me SuperHERO Teacher BlogFind me on FacebookFind me on InstagramFind me on P
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6th - 12th
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What Does Our Secretary Assistant Teacher Clerk Do All Day? Student Written Book
What Does Our Secretary Assistant Secretary Teacher Clerk Do All Day? Student Written Appreciation BookWhat is this resource?This activity is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, Office Professionals Appreciation Days, or Secretaries Day, or the perfect retirement gift for an outgoing Secretary or Office Professional.What is included in this resource?Secretary VersionAssistant Secretary VersionTeacher Clerk VersionThree different levels are included for all grades: -Drawing Version (Perfect fo
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Genius Hour Project Workbook for Middle School Research | Inquiry Based Learning
This 9-page workbook provides a step-by-step guide for students to complete a Genius Hour research project. Genius Hour is an inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to explore any topic they're passionate about. With this print-and-go workbook, students can spend several days brainstorming, developing complex research questions, conducting online research, and creating a creative slide presentation to share with their peers.The workbook includes four days of activities, coverin
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6th - 8th
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Titanic Disaster Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Titanic disaster of 1912. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informational textA crossword puzzle and wordsear
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5th - 6th
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Library Brainteasers - Christmas and December Library Lessons
Rescue your lessons during the busy holiday season with these Christmas and December-themed Library Brainteasers. Twenty-themed puzzles are included along with easy low-prep lesson ideas to match. Engaging content for fidgety (Winter Break is near) students that reinforce key research, reading, and library skills. This collection is also ideal for the classroom - all students will enjoy these fun Christmas and December activities!The perfect addition to your Google Classroom.Several activities
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Library Brainteasers Seasonal Bundle - Easy Low Prep Library Lessons
Christmas in the Colonies
Use this fabulous product to teach your kiddos all about Christmas during Colonial times! This packet includes a compare and contrast activity, a creative writing project, passages and a research flip book, as well as a colonial craft!
*The 'researched' information in this product was taken from multiple websites about the colonial Christmas time period. Some information is at a higher level and should be read through and discussed with students.
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3rd - 6th
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Note Taking and Paraphrasing - Digital and Printable Bundle
Scaffolded activities and differentiated reading task cards to teach note taking and paraphrasing skills! Posters, scaffolded activities, bookmarks and differentiated reading task cards - this resource includes everything you need to teach and practice note taking and paraphrasing within your classroom.This bundle includes 2 versions of my best-selling Note Taking and Paraphrasing resource - one printable and one Google Slides version. Perfect for distance learning and hybrid teaching contexts!
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4th - 7th
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What I Want To Be When I Grow Up | Research Report Template - Grades 3-6
This resource is a template your students can use for a research report on "What I Want To Be When I Grow Up". There are a variety of sections that students can complete (e.g. Job Description, Education, Salary, Reflections, etc.). The project is meant to last several weeks as students are researching their career of choice. This resource fits best for students in Grade 3-6.Sections included:- Cover page- Table of Contents- My Career Path- Job Description- Education- Salary- Interesting Responsi
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3rd - 6th
The Family Tree: An Historical Awareness Project
Click here to find a generic version that does not reference the United States.This is a wonderful family project and a way for students to better understand their heritage. In this activity pack, students will conduct family research through interviewing, designing a family tree, making a pilgrim doll, and giving an oral presentation. I have included a rubric and an optional activity for an Ethnic Food Tasting Day.The book, Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen, ties nicely into this project and wor
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3rd - 6th
Create Your Own Country
Check out the updated 2024 version of this project!This is a year long project for students in any grade (You can make any changes to accommodate any grade). Students will design and create their own country. It includes all subject areas with modifications and GT accommodations. Subjects are History(history of the country), Math (budget), Geography(Map locations, latitude/longitude), Science (weather, plants, and animals), Government (laws and regulations), Language Arts (national anthem, pledg
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Historical Fiction Project - Creative Writing + Historical Research!
This is a six-part creative writing project in which students research a time period in history and then set a short story there! Product includes an explanation, grading rubric, and step-by-step project creation.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Famous Toy Inventions!
This packet provides an outline for students to research famous toys! The packet uses two books~ (The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle and Toys!) for students to research how the toy was invented! The students research 10 different toys and then create a Toy Invention project at the end of the unit! Visit the website~ http://arlingtonrobinson.weebly.com/toy-inventions--non-fiction-text.html to find additional material and links to information in this packet.
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4th - 6th
Retirement card for teacher, staff, or principal
This is a fun way for your students to honor someone retiring. This card is open to more than educators.The theme is "Retirement Bucket Ideas" and there are 36 unique prompts. There is also a blank template so students can do their own. There are 26 prompts with girls on it, and the same prompts with boys on them. Perfect fit for a male retiree or a female retiree. 2 per page. I recommend running it off and students can pick one, or you assign to them. There are 10 neutral cards that can
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Retirement Card Bundle
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH PROJECT | Winter December Report Writing
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 15-page Christmas Around the World Online Research Project for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Christmas Around the World Project, students will be assigned a country. They will research how that country celebrates Christmas using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the information to complete an outline. They will also compare and contrast how that country ce
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Shoes retirement card for teacher, staff, or principal
This is a fun way for your students to honor someone retiring. This card is open to more than educators.The theme is "Kick off your shoes and..." This is not editable and there is NOT A blank template. Perfect fit for a male retiree or a female retiree. There are teacher directions and student directions with a circle map.Cut shoe or make a book. Enjoy!Ideas for retirement are:Go whale watchingRide your bike to…Eat Ice Cream with a friendLearn an instrumentGo water skiingBuild somethingGo
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Retirement Card Bundle
Printable Passport Template and Country Research Project (20 Countries)
Printable Passport Template and Country Research Project (20 Countries)This is an international passport for kids to use and play with. Children love this printable passport craft!!We want it to be your child’s window of opportunity to learn about the world around them – creating a love for one another, understanding for our various ways of life, and celebrating our diversity. This is a cute travel passport to use when studying different countries. Print and students can fill out the information
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PreK - 9th
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Prepare to Write a Children's Book: Analysis, Critical Thinking Gr. 6, 8, 9, 12
A PerfettoWritingRoom © Special Edition, this special $1.00 taster Lesson helps an instructor of students ages 12-20+ actually learn how challenging it can be, and how many decisions go into writing even something as “easy” as a picture book or young reader.
Our most popular download by far, this resource teaches
strategy,
critical thinking,
analysis of reading materials,
synthesis of findings
and application of findings into a complete product
If you want to APPLY findings into a paper o
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Famous Artists ~ Creative Writing | Research | Reading Comprehension
Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through the lives and artistry of iconic artists with this comprehensive bundle of immersive educational resources. Delve into the inspiring stories and groundbreaking works of Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, Jacob Lawrence, Pablo Picasso, Romare Bearden, and more. Each resource offers a diverse range of activities aimed at fostering active learning and in-depth research. Students will have the opportunity to explore the remarkable journeys, an
Grades:
7th - 12th
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