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8th grade english language arts research on sale
Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit
Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib
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5th - 8th
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Volume 1: MLA Citation Practice: In-text Citations
**Perfect for print-and-go sub plans!**Students will practice their skills with MLA in-text citations and answering questions using text evidence. Also, who doesn't love an excuse to use Harry Potter quotes in the classroom :-)An answer key with suggested responses is included. Note: There are multiple correct answers to most of the questions. My answer key just offers guidance on what I was looking for from my students.This resource is great for early middle school enrichment, late middle schoo
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â RESEARCH UNIT GROWING BUNDLE - Complete Research Unit from Lessons to Essay
Mock Trial Scenarios 1 - court simulation for middle school
Mock Trial Scenarios 1 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteCasesTemplate for the Prosecutio
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6th - 9th
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FLIPBOOKS Set : Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss - Author Study and Research
Theodor Geisel, also know under his pen name "Dr. Seuss" was the beloved author who created such works as The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, Green Eggs and Ham, and Oh! The Places you'll go!INCLUDED:*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks* Varieties to fit different levels* Clean layout and fonts<< TYPE 1 >>* for older or more advanced students* for projects with more research* side cascading stylePAGES:1. BIRTH - When and where was the author born? Where did he grow up? When did he die?2. FAMILY - W
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1st - 8th
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Also included in:Â MEGA DEAL BUNDLE : 21 Awesome Authors Study and Research Flipbooks
MUSICAL COMPOSER RESEARCH PROJECT OUTLINE / QUESTIONNAIRE DISTANCE LEARNING
YOUR STUDENTS WILL ENJOY RESEARCHING IMPORTANT MUSICAL COMPOSERS! THIS RESEARCH TOOL PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR YOUR STUDENTS AS THEY INVESTIGATE THE FASCINATING LIVES OF MAJOR MUSICAL COMPOSERS.RELATED PRODUCTSCOMPARING COMPOSERS VENN DIAGRAMMUSICAL TIME PERIODS CHARTGet credit for future purchases:Please go to your "My Purchases" page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a "Provide Feedback" button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick ra
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Musical Composers Activity Super Bundle
Mock Trial Scenarios 2 - a court simulation
Mock Trial Scenarios 2 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCasesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteExhibitsJudge InstructionsJ
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6th - 9th
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Middle High School Survival Guide PBL Project Based Learning Research
This group PBL project will keep your students engaged and accountable! There are many issues that face today's students - peer pressure, social media problems, bullying, conflict, etc. This project encourages your students to take a look at one of these issues, research it and provide a "survival guide" to help fellow students deal with the issue.
Your students will:
- work in small groups of 2-4 (however this could be done individually as well)
- Research a topic and collect data
- Find stat
Grades:
7th - 12th
Human Body Systems Project
With this project, students will work in groups to research and create presentations about a human body system. They will present the main function of their body system, and create and present a diagram of their body system which includes all of its major organs and functions.
To further extend the project, students will link their body system to plants and tell what organs in a plant serve the same function as their system. They will also link their body system to animals, and discuss thre
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5th - 10th
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FLIPBOOKS Set : Roald Dahl - Author Study and Research
Roald Dahl was a children's author who wrote the kids' classics Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The BFG, among others.INCLUDED:*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks* Varieties to fit different levels* Clean layout and fonts<< TYPE 1 >>* for older or more advanced students* for projects with more research* side cascading stylePAGES:1. BIRTH - When and where was the author born? Where did he grow up? When did he die?2. FAMILY - Write about the author's f
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1st - 8th
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Also included in:Â MEGA DEAL BUNDLE : 21 Awesome Authors Study and Research Flipbooks
Interview a Veteran for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, DISTANCE LEARNING
Want your students to understand the importance of showing our veterans the appreciation and respect that they so greatly deserve? Interviewing a veteran about his/her experiences in military service is one of the best ways to cultivate within our students this sense of appreciation and respect for our veterans. Included in this interview form are twenty questions, as well as a page of helpful tips to consider when conducting an interview with a veteran.Your students may use this interview for
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3rd - 8th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Bottle Biography Project
This is a ready to use document for a research biography project for Hispanic Heritage Month. Students research an influential Hispanic figure of their choice, write a report, and create a model figure of their chosen person using a recycled soda or water bottle. They "dress" up their bottle to look like their famous American. This project can be done as a literacy center in class, or sent home.
Purchase includes project student information sheet, and project grading rubric.
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4th - 8th
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FLIPBOOKS Set : Judy Blume - Author Study and Research
Judy Blume is an American writer known for children's and young adult fiction. Some of her best known works are Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Deenie, and Blubber.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was the author born? Where did she grow
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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Also included in:Â MEGA DEAL BUNDLE : 21 Awesome Authors Study and Research Flipbooks
FLIPBOOKS Set : Shel Silverstein- Author Study and Research
Shel Silverstein was an American poet, singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author of children's books. Some of his best known works are The Giving Tree, A light in the attic, and Where the SIdewalk Ends.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was the author born? Where
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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Also included in:Â MEGA DEAL BUNDLE : 21 Awesome Authors Study and Research Flipbooks
FLIPBOOKS Bundle : Flip book - Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and served for 24 years.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was she born?
Where did she grow up?
2. EDUCATION - Where did she go to school? Wha
Grades:
1st - 8th
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Celebrity Research Project - Creative + Writing - Digital or Paper - MS HS
Your students will LOVE this fun and engaging Celebrity Research Project. They get to pick any famous person (historical or present day) and research the ins and outs of their life. This project can be done on paper (more creative!) or digitally in Google Slides (less time consuming!). I have included everything you need!1. Life background research questions2. Problem / Solution research questions3. Compare / Contrast research questions 4. Guided paragraph writing for all three sections (scaffol
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Grades:
5th - 12th
9 Leadership Styles -- Research & Reflection
The purpose of this unit is for students to deconstruct 9 styles of leadership in an effort to discover what type of leader they hope to become. Located at the top of each worksheet are links for students to explore -- by clicking these links, students will have access to a slideshow (which includes relevant clips from film, television, and academia) and multiple informational articles. Finally, students will complete the charts to describe and reflect on the information presented.
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6th - 9th
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FLIPBOOKS Set : Mo Willems - Author Study and Research
Mo Willems is an American writer, animator, and creator of children's books.
He is a three-time Caldecott Honor winner (for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and The Thank You Book.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was the author born? Where did he grow up?
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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Also included in:Â MEGA DEAL BUNDLE : 21 Awesome Authors Study and Research Flipbooks
Who's Who on the Titanic Ship's Log Class Research Project
With this project, students will research a noteworthy passenger that sailed aboard the Titanic, and create an informational page for a class book.
I also included a page that can be passed out if you would like to add an additional element of fun to this project by having students dress up like their Revolutionary War figure when presenting their informational sheet to the class.
Purchase includes: Student project directions, Dress-Up directions sheet, Research organizer planning sheet, 24 p
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3rd - 9th
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DIGITAL Volume 1: MLA Citation Practice: In-text Citations Google Slides Version
**Digital Version of my MLA Citation Practice Activity**Students will practice their skills with MLA in-text citations and answering questions using text evidence. Also, who doesn't love an excuse to use Harry Potter quotes in the classroom :-)An answer key with suggested responses is included. Note: There are multiple correct answers to most of the questions. My answer key just offers guidance on what I was looking for from my students.This resource is great for early middle school enrichment,
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Also included in:Â RESEARCH UNIT GROWING BUNDLE - Complete Research Unit from Lessons to Essay
Native American Heritage Month Bundle: Reading Passages, Biographies, Pennants..
Welcome to a comprehensive and engaging collection celebrating Native American Heritage Month! This bundle offers a diverse range of resources, designed to enrich learning experiences and honor the rich legacy of Native American leaders.Included Resources: Native American Famous Leader Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages K-2: Engaging and age-appropriate reading passages tailored for young learners, exploring the lives of famous Native American leaders. Native American Heritage Leaders
Grades:
K - 8th
Invasive Species Research Wanted Poster Project - Grades 4 and up - LOW PREP
This low prep invasive species project is the perfect research activity for elementary, middle or high school. Students can choose (or be assigned) a species of animal that is invasive to your particular area or anywhere in the United States. They will research important facts about the animal characteristics in addition to how it got to the US and why it is dangerous to the ecosystem. Student examples included.
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4th - 11th
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Ghost by Jason Reynolds, Background Research Activity, GOOGLE SLIDES
Use this fully editable, digital Google Slides resource to practice introductory research skills and create excitement for reading Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Sunflower seeds are used as a powerful symbol and motif in Ghost, so building background knowledge about sunflowers and seeds is the perfect hook! There is NO PREP involved, and students can self-manage the basic research process independently.5 hyperlinked videos are linked for students to gain supplemental knowledge prior to or during readi
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ghost by Jason Reynolds, Novel Study Bundle, Google Slides & Activities
FLIPBOOKS Bundle : Laura Ingalls Wilder - flip book
Laura Ingalls Wilder was an American writer known for the beloved Little House on the Prairie series of children's novels based on her childhood in a settler family.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for projects with more research
* side cascading style
PAGES:
1. BIRTH - When and where was she born?
Where did she grow up? When did she die?
2. EDUCATION - Where
Grades:
1st - 8th
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FLIPBOOKS Bundle : William Shakespeare - Flip book
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He wrote about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and his writing is regarded as some of the greatest in the English language. Examples of his work include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello. His play company erected the Globe Theatre in London.
INCLUDED:
*3 PDF FILES - 3 Flipbooks
* Varieties to fit different levels
* Clean layout and fonts
<< TYPE 1 >>
* for older or more advanced students
* for pr
Grades:
1st - 8th
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