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Social studies Common Core CCRA.L.6 rubrics
Native American Heritage Month One Pager Project — Indigenous Peoples Research
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by having your students research influential Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples that have made an impact on history! Students will share their work by creating a beautiful One Pager which will showcase their research through art, creativity, and writing! Honor Native Americans by studying their culture, leaders, and history with a unique one-pager project!Completed projects make colorful, beautiful classroom displays... they're also great for bulleti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month One Pager
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with this creative, artistic, unique one-pager project that requires students to research important people throughout history. Completed projects make beautiful hallway or classroom displays... they're also great for bulletin boards that highlight AANHPI Heritage Month!Included in this purchase is:Student directions for the one pager projectRubric for the one pager projectExample one pager (Featuring Malala Yous
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pathway to California Statehood - Parade Float Project (Gold Rush)
California, Here We Come! Engage your students in learning about California history, particularly the events leading up to California's Statehood. Students will choose one of the seven events leading to California's statehood:Major Events: Trailblazers Move West into California (Different Routes to CA)Pioneers start heading west in covered wagons The Bear Flag Revolt The Mexican-American War The Gold Rush California’s changing economy (Gold Rush to Statehood)The Monterey Convention Then,
Grades:
4th
Cause and Effect News Article and Broadcast: Informational Writing Project
In this captivating project, students embark on a journey of discovery. Their mission? To unravel the intricate web of causes and effects that shape our universe. This interdisciplinary endeavor seamlessly integrates research, writing, and multimedia creation, making it an ideal fit for students in 6th grade and beyond. Students will research, analyze, and create a news article and video broadcast.
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6th - 12th
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Sustainability Research Project Mini Unit - Slideshow Lessons Included!
Sustainability Research Project - Slideshow Lessons Included!Let’s help students discover ways they can help the planet! Through guided lessons, students will research a sustainability strategy that helps the planet and share their learning with the class through a presentation. In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of sustainability has never been more evident. As educators, it is crucial to empower our students with the knowledge and skills to understand, critically analyze, and co
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7th - 9th
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MS-ESS3-3
Write Like Lincoln - Crafting a Value Based Speech
Step into Lincoln's Shoes! Dive deep into the art of persuasive speech writing, inspired by the eloquent Abraham Lincoln. This comprehensive lesson not only introduces students to the historical significance of the Lincoln Douglas debates but also equips them with the tools to craft their own compelling speeches.Objectives:Discover & Define: Pinpoint a core value to champion in your speech.Persuade with Passion: Construct a compelling argument echoing your chosen value.Organize with Precisio
Grades:
6th - 9th
Debate Peer Scoring Rubric
Peer Assessment made easy! This is a simple, yet target specific rubric to ensure engagement for all students in peer assessment, and immediate feedback, while further developing student executive functioning skills.
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7th - 12th
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Holocaust Research Paper & Project
The Holocaust is an important topic to learn for students. This project is a great way for students to gain a greater knowledge of the Holocaust and individual events, people, and issues related to it. This assignment includes both a research essay and a visual project that represents that essay; there are over 40 topics for students to choose. Included in this project:- 40+ topics- Research essay instructions/rubric- Research visual project instructions/rubric- Individual assignments to walk th
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Equal Rights Advocacy Campaign - Summative Project - FULL INSTRUCTIONS + RUBRIC
This project is to research a country with inequality, injustice, and oppression against a certain group of people and create a campaign to bring awareness to the issue and give a voice to the oppressed. This summative assessment is as an opportunity for your students to see themselves as leaders. As global citizens. As advocates. As allies. They choose a country and investigate specific human rights violations there, and they create their project to give a voice to populations that aren't gett
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9th - 12th
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Wonder years and Food that Made Us Essays
File includes two rubric and assessments for the series Wonder Years and Food that Made Us. Files are in Word for revision to satisfy your needs and a PDF file for immediate use. The Wonder Years essay can be used in a US History course. Students are required to watch certain episodes, and identify the historic significance of each selected episode using the list below:1. Baby boomers 2. Suburban growth3. Concept of teenager evolving since the 1920s birth4. Change5. Nuclear family6. 1960s7. Libe
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7th - 12th
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State Test Prep: Gettysburg Essay Prompts Short Answer Questions Multiple Choice
Google Grader Forms: Gettysburg Address Bundle6 Google Form Essay PromptsEssay Rubric 30 Google Form Short Answer Questions Students type sentence in form.20 Multiple Choice Answer Questions Multiple Choice in expanded format with more than 4 answer choices 2 correct answers per questionThis unit was created to prepare students for SAT test assessment in states where all sophomores are required to take the test to graduate.It also targets rhetorical analysis and higher level thinking skills
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9th - 12th
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Test Preparation: Gettysburg & Birmingham: Essay Prompts Short Answer, M. Choice
Compare and Contrast Bundle for Letter from Birmingham Jail and the Gettysburg Address. AP and higher level thinking skill questions including rhetorical analysis. Must know rhetorical analysis terms.6 Google Form Essay PromptsEssay Rubric30 Google Form Short Answer Questions Students type sentence in form.20 Multiple Choice Answer Questions Multiple Choice in expanded format with more than 4 answer choices 2 correct answers per question
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9th - 12th
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TREATY OF VERSAILLES vs. WILSON'S 14 PTS - DIFFERENTIATED WRITING IN THE CONTENT
Topic: A Compare and Contrast of the Treaty of Versailles and Wilson's 14 PointsThe Product: A differentiated writing in the content area assignment with a wealth of embedded tools that are easily transferrable to future writing content.Pull this project out for your next observation!NO MORE WASTED WEEKENDS POURING OVER ESSAYS! WITH THE INCLUDED TOOLS, YOU CAN GRADE AS YOU GO!Aligned to Ohio Content StandardsAligned with popular writing programs like The Writing Revolution and Collins Writing.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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State Test Prep: Six Essay Prompts, Letter Birmingham Jail, Google Form, Rubric
Use Google Forms to allow your students on-line essay writing experience for test assessment. Students will read Letter from Birmingham Jail and chose one of six essay debate topics to write about.Teachers may opt to have them write on all 6. The essays will automatically be sent to your Google Form drive where they can be graded by you online or printed.Product includes:Google Form with link for Six Essay topics.2 page Essay Writing rubric in docx or pdfThis unit is part of a bundle which inclu
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9th - 12th
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ELA and Social Studies Standards Alignments
In this document... -Middle School alignment of Standards Based State assessments of Claims, Targets/Skills, and ELA standards to Social Studies standards. -Achievement Level Descriptors grades 6-8 Levels 1-3-Examples of Exit Tasks that include Success Criteria (rubric) that can be adapted and used with your current curriculum.Possible uses...-Cross curricular collaboration with ELA and SS-Common based assessments-State Testing Prep-curriculum planning/mapping
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6th - 8th
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Writing Workshop Packet
Included in "Full Curriculum Humanities: US History and Literature Pre-Colonial to Modernism"This Writing Workshop Packet is an all-inclusive student guide to writing primarily Analytical Essays as well as some creative writing. The packet is self-guided and encourages original arguments and rigorous analysis. These handouts are useful for students from 7th to 12th Grade and into college. Students often return back to this packet years after my class as they continue to write more sophisticated
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Samantha Smith's Pen: Learn the Power of Persuasion & 18" Doll Knitting Pattern
Would there be a response if Samantha was alive today and able to write a letter to Putin? What would it be? "Writing rubric included for easy scoring". "Highly engaging and motivating!"The power of persuasion! Learn about a persuasive letter written by a girl from Maine, an advocate for peace, who may have saved the world from a nuclear war during the 1980’s. Suggested for Grades 6 on up.Learn how to write a persuasive letter or essay & Easel Assessment.Know any knitters?
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Bundle: Samantha Smith: Short Story, Persuasive Letters
Inquiry Learning in Social Studies: Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
Are you looking for history research project ideas? Reading and writing about contemporary issues is one of the best activities to engage students in learning, work together, and get the most out of class! This high school history project invites students to develop their own perspectives on contemporary issues of the world by using a working definition of terrorism to research the historical and geopolitical contexts of a group or individual. Students will then work together to create a poster
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9th - 10th
Also included in: Terrorism in the Modern World: Growing Bundle
State Test Prep: Essay Prompts Compare Gettysburg Address with Birmingham Jail
Use Google Forms to allow your students on-line essay writing experience for test assessment. Students will read Letter from Birmingham Jail and the Gettysburg Address. They will then compare and contrast one of six essay debate topics.Teachers may opt to have them write on all 6. The essays will automatically be sent to your Google Form drive where they can be graded by you online or printed.Product includes: Google Form with link for Six Essay topics.2 page Essay Writing rubric in docx or pdfT
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9th - 12th
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Written and Verbal Response Quality Rubric
Written and Spoken Response Quality RubricStudents routinely ask, “What makes a good answer to a question or prompt?” Now, with this Response Quality Rubric, students can adapt their work slowly over time to improve the strength and credibility of their writing and speaking.Administrators, teachers, students, and parents can all be on the same page from Day One with this resource!Share this with your department or adopt it as an entire school to reinforce the concepts across classes.This is a ‘W
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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State Test Prep: Six Essay Prompts, The Gettysburgh Address, Google Form, Rubric
Use Google Forms to allow your students on-line essay writing experience for test assessment. Students will read The Gettysburg Address and chose one of six essay debate topics to write about.Teachers may opt to have them write on all 6. The essays will automatically be sent to your Google Form drive where they can be graded by you online or printed.Product includes:Google Form with link for Six Essay topics.2 page Essay Writing rubric in docx or pdfThis unit is part of a bundle which includes
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9th - 12th
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4-Point Discussion Rubric | 4-Point Small Group Discussion Rubric
Check out the variety of discussion rubrics to assess small group and whole group discussions. There are three different versions of the rubric to make it easier for teachers to access their students’ work, as well as students to engage in self-assessments. What is AssessedPreparationListeningParticipationConduct These rubrics are aligned to the Common Core and the Next Generation. Thank you for visiting my store!Janelle LawrenceThe Urban Teacher, LLC For more teacher tips, tricks, and resourc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Report Writing: Navigating the Research Adventure
Laying out clear instructions for your students when navigating the steps of writing a report can be daunting. For both students and teachers, it helps to have a map. Provided here is a general guide for the report writing process, complete with step-by-step instructions for both teacher and students, scoring guides, samples, and rubrics, as well as checklists and due date reminders. A journey is far more enjoyable with the right map and effective tools!
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5th - 12th
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Vocabulary Worksheets and Rubric
These graphic organizers are designed to help students think deeply about vocabulary. Students will be asked to define keywords and make connections through drawings and sentences. This product also includes rubrics to help you assess students’ work. Note Well:The vocabulary sheet that prompts students to write full responses does not come with a rubric. We encourage teachers to create a rubric that best fits their needs.______________________________ What is Included? - 12 full-page vocabulary
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Not Grade Specific
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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