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Common Core RI.9-10.4 research
Infamous Criminals: A High-Interest Nonfiction Research Project
In this project, students will research the life of a famous criminal and compile a bibliographic research project to share with the class. The criminals included in this project range from fraudsters to gangsters and from pirates to drug lords. There are plenty of options here to captivate the interest of secondary students. After selecting a criminal, students will compile an annotated bibliography as they go through the research process while preparing to create their final projects. Stud
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9th - 12th
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ESSAYS: How to Write Informational Essays ~ It Begins Here...
A HOW-TO for writing strong essays for students in grades 5–10.Students research using two paired, high-interest, leveled articles."The Life in Antarctica""The Marvelous Manta"This is your definitive guide for teaching how to research and write essays and paragraphs;using a step-by-step process; building strong, independent writers.Do your students need a little more work on stand-alone paragraphs? This guide also explains how to write strong paragraphs.This writing resource has:125 pages of pro
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
All your favorite Introduction to Forensic Science Activities in one bundle! Kick off your class teaching about the History of Forensics, the Criminal Justice System, The CSI Effect (and preconceptions), Historical Figures in Forensics, and the Forensic Laboratory. Everything you need to start your forensics class off right, in one collection! ✔️Bundle Includes:Over 80 pages of resources/keys featuring a wide variety of activities✽ Doodle-it! Notes✽ Chapter 1 of Active Reading Textbook✽ Projec
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8th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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American Factory Documentary Worksheet (Netflix)
This product is a close examination of the excellent documentary, American Factory, which is currently available on Netflix. This multi-part assignment is broken into 6 separate worksheets and is meant to be taught over the course of a full week. This assignment is a great way for students to learn about unions, corporations, business, and culture. This product also includes a very short pre-reading assignment which defines unions and gives some brief background information.The premise of this f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Social Injustice Argumentative Research Project Pack
Argumentative writing prompt which allows students to select, research, and present a sound argument on a social injustice, or social issue taking place today. The project pack includes the student packet which is editable along with a .pdf version outlining appropriate time frames and steps for students. This activity also requires students to give rational as to why they would like to research their given topic and the steps they will take to do so. An excellent way of getting High School stud
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9th - 12th
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Articles - 11: Hi-Lo Texts - EXTREME BUNDLE - RL: Grade 2
EXPLORE MORE Hi-Lo TEXTS at the BOTTOM.The articles include reading passages only.All texts are about the EXTREME CONDITIONS that force ADAPTATIONS. THE EXTREME BUNDLE--11 themed Hi-Lo articles for struggling readers.Reading Level--2nd Grade ~ 300 LexileFor students in 4th - 12th GradesGreat for students LEARNING EnglishIMAGES help students CONNECT to the text and create BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGEHIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOW READING LEVEL using - SHORTER sentences - SIMPLE
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Unsolved Mysteries ELA Research Project - Editable in Google Drive!
ALL instructional materials in this Unsolved Mysteries ELA Research Project are COMPLETELY editable!This resource is perfect for middle or high school secondary ELA teachers who are looking to engage their students in a fun, high-level, creative project. This project is student-centered and allows kids to showcase their creativity! It's perfect for the middle of the year, or even the end of the year, because this high-interest project keeps kids focused and working!In this project, students will
Scientific Journal Article Project
Students learn to research, read, write, think, and speak like a scientist in this six-part project by Hoop There It Is.
Students select possible topics based on the ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) categories and develop a list of search terms. Then they use databases to find an academic journal article about a peer-reviewed scientific study. Students work closely with the teacher to read and annotate the article; define technical vocabulary in their own words; and summariz
Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific Age of Revolution and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
Business Law: Exploring Age Discrimination in Employment Law
Welcome to the Age Discrimination Court Case Research Assignment! In this assignment, students will delve into the realm of employment law by exploring five landmark court cases that have shaped the landscape of age discrimination in the United States. Age discrimination occurs when an individual is treated unfairly in employment decisions due to their age, and these cases highlight the legal battles fought to protect workers from such discrimination.Throughout this assignment, students will exa
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9th - 12th
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ELA Informational Brochure Project, Informational Text Analysis & Essay Practice
Students find the informational text standards challenging and boring. This product engages students by allowing them to choose their own research topic, conduct research, analyze their selected informative texts, and construct informative (expository) paragraphs. This brochure can then be used as a basis for an expository essay.This product features:1. Instructions Checklist2. Research and Citation Guide Organizer3. Article Analysis Organizer with Standards-Aligned Questions4. Brochure Template
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8th - 12th
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A-G Requirements Project: How to be eligible to attend a UC/CSU after graduation
Many students want to attend a university after they graduate high school, but very few of them understand exactly what they need to do to be eligible. These three assignments are designed to help your students research and understand the California A-G requirements, necessary to be eligible to attend a CSU or UC after high school graduation. Included: Three completely editable worksheets (conveniently located on one Word document).A graphic organizer with an overview of the background of A-G re
Grades:
7th - 12th
Climate Change Animal Migration Nonfiction, Vocab, Analysis for Science or ELA
Students are often naturally interested in climate change and animals, so this resource brings the two together!This can successfully be used in an ELA or science classroom. All materials are competely editable in Google Slides form, and you can mix and match which activities best suit your students. This is easily a multi-day resource depending on the length of your classes and includes an early-finisher/extension project.This resource provides the following learning opportunities:Two different
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-6
Dystopia Research Article Pairings Bundle
This resource includes excerpts from YA dystopian texts as well as nonfiction articles that pair with each. Each resource can be used by itself or with my other Dystopia Research Article Pairing resources, such as in a Literature Circle or Book Club set-up. Each text has three article pairs. These can be found for individual purchase on my TPT store as well.Whether the students read just the individual excerpts or the novels as a whole, they can use these research articles to make real-world con
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6th - 12th
Articles - 6: Hi-Lo Texts THE KRAKEN & OTHER LEGENDS - RL: Grade 2
CLICK HERE for the Grade 5 VERSION. EXPLORE MORE Hi-Lo TEXTS at the BOTTOM.The articles include reading passages only.MYTHS & LEGENDS--6 themed Hi-Lo articles for students who struggle with readingREADING LEVEL--2nd Grade ~ 300 LexileFor students in 4th - 12th GradesGreat for students LEARNING EnglishIMAGES help students CONNECT to the text and create BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGEHIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOW READING LEVEL using - SHORTER sentences - SIMPLER words
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4th - 12th
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Articles - 5: Hi-Lo Texts - DINOSAURS - GRIFFINFLIES & MORE - RL: Grade 5
CLICK HERE for the Hi-Lo VERSION. Want texts with questions? See the links at the bottom. Great for students learning English. Wonderful for researching to write paragraphs or essays.DINOSAURS, GRIFFINFLIES, AND MORE--5 themed articles Reading Level: Grade 5 ~ 700LFor students in 4th - 10th GradesHIGH-INTEREST Rich with IMAGES to provide BACKGROUND INFORMATIONArticles are written to hold students’ attentionThe articles include reading passages onlyUse these articles to ASSESS skillsRESEARCH5
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4th - 12th
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How to Find a Part Time/Summer Job for High School Students - Research Project
Introducing our no prep student research activity, designed to help high school students navigate the process of finding a part-time job. Whether your students looking for their first summer job or seeking additional work experience, this guided activity will help them find essential information on job searching, interviewing, and following up with potential employers.With easy-to-follow instructions, our student research activity takes students through the process of job searching step by step.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle Teen Money Making and Teen Part Time Jobs
Revolutionary Bundle: Founding Figures, American Revolutionary Era, Literature
Teach students about the famous speeches, literature, and poetry of the founding era with this founding figures, American revolutionary era literature bundle. Everything your students need to analyze documents and speeches from George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Phillis Wheatley, and Patrick Henry is included in this two-week revolutionary era bundle. For example, students can learn to analyze the ethos, pathos, and logos of Henry's "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" speech and compare its
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9th - 12th
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Articles - 6: Hi-Lo Texts About EXTREME ANTARCTICA - RL: Grade 2
CLICK HERE for 5 Hi-Lo Texts About EXTREME ANIMALS IN THE WATER. EXPLORE MORE Hi-Lo TEXTS at the BOTTOM.The articles include reading passages only.All texts about the extreme conditions and animal adaptations in Antarctica.EXTREME ANTARCTICA--6 themed Hi-Lo articles for struggling readers.Reading Level--2nd Grade ~ 300 LexileFor students in 4th - 12th GradesGreat for students LEARNING EnglishIMAGES help students CONNECT to the text and create BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGEHIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topic
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4th - 12th
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Multi-cultural Holiday Research Project
This is perfect for the holiday season. Students are given the opportunity to explore a holiday within another culture. I have provided: the project assignment (with detailed explanation) and a comprehensive scoring rubric. The projects fulfills Depth of Knowledge 3. I have included an annotation component as well as a digital aspect.
Check out my other holiday themed lessons:
A Christmas Carol Constructed Responses
A Christmas Carol Literacy Stations
A Christmas Carol 3-D Scene Analysis
Christm
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday Lesson Plan Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning
Articles - 10: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BEGINNING CIVIL RIGHTS - RL Grade 4
This is Part of a Bundle.This is appropriate for studentsin grades 6–12reading at grade 5 or higherCreate a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of a Complex Subject using: HIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLOWER READING LEVEL with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lots of rich IMAGES - grade 5 or higher; 410 Lexile - 600 LexileReading Level: for students reading at grade 5 or higherLexile: 410L - 600LA Separate PDFVocabulary and Discussion GuideLists Possible Student ReactionsTopics are appropriate for studen
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Articles - 30: CIVIL RIGHTS TEXTS - BUNDLE - RL: Grade 4
In the Dark: Season 2, Ep. 1-4 Op-Ed Writing Assignment PDF or Digital Option
In the Dark podcast is the perfect informational text to pair with an op-ed writing assignment because students always have such strong opinions about the topics discussed on the podcast. The podcast focuses on the trials of Curtis Flowers, the alleged murderer of four Tardy Furniture employees in July 1996. Even though the murders happened in 1996, the trials have been ongoing from 1997 to present day. Six trials so far, and always with Curtis Flowers as the defendant and DA Doug Evans as the p
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Mega Podcast Bundle
PARCC ELA PBA PRACTICE 1, Research Task, Test Prep
This PARCC Research Task Practice Test adheres to the content and format of the high school practice tests posted on the PARCC website. This 120 minute test is based on excerpts from Muir and Pinchot's arguments pro/con the Hetch Hetchy Valley controversy in Yosemite Park. The test consists of seventeen complex multiple choice questions and one compare and contrast essay question. The included lesson plans provide differentiated instruction in the form of three test versions. Version #1 is a pr
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8th - 12th
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Articles - 5: STRANGELY CUTE - RL: Grade 4
CLICK HERE for the 2nd Grade version of STRANGELY CUTECLICK HERE for the 6th Grade version of STRANGELY CUTEREADING LEVEL: Grade 4Lexile: ~500 Lexile5 INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES about some STRANGELY CUTE animalsMEET THE PINK FAIRY ARMADILLOTINY STREAKED TENRECSIRIDESCENTTHREE FISH WITH A STINGBATS AND THE TINY "PIP" Articles1–6 pages longRESEARCH-BASEDReading level is checked using 8 TEXT ANALYZERSMany IMAGESHIGH-INTEREST and RELEVANT topicsLEVELED texts with shorter sentences, simpler words, and lo
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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