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Common Core RL.6.2 simulations
CCSS (Common Core) Murder Mystery
Who killed Bertha? Her fiancé, cousin, or brother and business partner? Students will devour the short murder mystery story as they attempt to solve the crime by collecting textual evidence to infer, summarize, characterize, and sequence the events. They will also work on their writing and listening/speaking during their investigation. Teams of collaborative groups work together on the clues (pieces of the story and CCSS-aligned activities) and don't get the next set of clues until the Chief of
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Monsters on Maple. Intro Activity Slides (Hysteria Simulation / game)
This is a simulation game / activity I had used with my kids to introduce the short story "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." This was used to both introduce the idea of Hysteria through experience, as well as scaffold the prompt I later gave at the end of the unit (Were there actual monsters terrorizing the neighbors1. or was it all hysteria?).This game should be used at the very beginning of the unit and should be played in at least 2 - 3 rounds. In this game, there will be groups of stud
Grades:
6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Monsters on Maple Intro activity Hysteria Simulation (Spy V. CIA)
Author's Study: Agents & Advances (A Literacy Simulation)
Are you looking for a creative and fun way to have students engage in an author's study? The simulation Agents & Advances calls on students to serve as literary agents as they work to secure an advance for the author they represent. During this five week unit students will learn background information about an author they select, read multiple books, understand how their author uses literary elements to enhance their writing, and craft a business letter showcasing what they have learned. T
Grades:
5th - 8th
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