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Writing-expository Common Core SL.7.1b resources
Memoirs Family Heritage Project ~ Distance Learning ELA
Oral history is lost forever if not uncovered and recorded. This beautiful project engages students as historians - creating a family heirloom heritage collection box, doing comprehensive interviews of an older relative with a large given bank of intriguing questions, creating a newspaper full of various modes and forms of writing showcasing the research of family history. Finally, the student prepares and presents their findings in an engaging oral presentation - sharing snippets of best lear
Grades:
4th - 9th
Create a Dystopia - Dystopian Presentation / Dystopian Short Story
In this comprehensive lesson plan, students will be introduced to the concept of dystopias before studying dystopian characteristics and creating their own dystopian societies. While doing so, students will practice peer collaboration, integrating technology into presentations, and writing strategies.What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Pre-activity Questions- Real-life Utopias- Dystopian Characteristics- Dystopian Presentation Guide- Dystopian Worksheet- Short Story Rubric
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Dystopia Bundle - Create a Dystopia + 3 Short Story Lesson Plans
Better Communication Skills Bundle {Digital & PDF}
Together, these combined resources make up a unit of activities to help students become aware of the pitfalls of oral and written communication in the attempt that they come to realize the importance of order, clarity and specifics in their communication. Starting with listening, activities and basic points for effective listening are provided. Following this, tips for productive group discussions are considered, and students hold discussion groups on high-interest topics. Resources for student
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Complete Common Core Aligned Novel Unit for The Outsiders
Comprehensive Unit Plan with Common Core focus standards, learning objectives and instructional activities. Chapter-by Chapter activities and both an objective test and an essay test as well as an alternate culminating activity
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Grades:
7th - 8th
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Portfolio Assessment: An Alternate to a Final Exam in English 7
This is a student-centered alternate means of assessing growth and mastery. Included are a comprehensive introduction, a parent brochure, FAQs, 14 crafted Portfolio Activities and rubrics. It is a way for you to assess your students beyond the traditional final exam, allowing them to showcase their learning in a valued final product.
Grades:
7th
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Dialogue Organizers for Collaborative Conversations
Students, especially struggling students, deepen the understanding of surface knowledge through conversations about the topics. This booklet provides the research behind, purpose of, and strategies to use the four dialogue organizers, which are aligned to the Speaking and Learning Comprehension and Collaboration Standards. A checklist aligned to the Common Core State Standards helps students improve and focus on improving strategies for collaborative conversations. Resources and credits extend t
Grades:
5th - 8th
Dialogue Organizers Free
Four organizers [color and black/white] enhance student dialogue
through collaborative conversations to gather ideas on teacher or student topics, the notes from which will provide information for further writing or projects. Directions on color sheets guide students and provide information for students and teachers. Useful for introductory conversations in student groups, and for follow-up group conversations to learn to listen to ideas. Information students gather in the organizers provide the
Grades:
5th - 8th
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