$10 - $20 10th Grade Writing Projects (by rating)

Engage your middle and high school students with this 21-Day Multimedia Thematic Unit focused on Social Media and Mental Health! Designed for Grades 7 and up, this comprehensive unit weaves together ELA, social studies, and digital literacy through interactive lessons, activities, and assessments that explore the influence of social media on identity, mental health, and society.

This unit features a variety of multimedia resources, including TED Talks, informational articles, political cartoons, and the documentary The Social Dilemma. Students will develop critical thinking skills as they engage with different forms of media, reflect on their personal social media habits, and create meaningful projects like a political cartoon capstone.

What’s Included:

• Daily Lesson Plans for 21 days of engaging, standards-aligned instruction
• A range of activities including debates, Socratic seminars, and reflective writing
• Viewing guides and discussion prompts for multimedia content
• Informational text analysis with evidence-gathering strategies
• Step-by-step directions for creating a capstone political cartoon on social media’s impact
• Assessment rubrics and graphic organizers to support student learning

Aligned Standards:
This interdisciplinary unit is aligned with Common Core ELA Standards (including reading, writing, speaking, and listening), as well as ISTE Digital Literacy Standards. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, it encourages students to develop literacy skills, media analysis, and digital responsibility.

Why You'll Love This Unit:

• Interactive and Student-Centered: Students engage with real-world issues like social media usage, body image, and mental health in meaningful ways.
• Multimedia Integration: Incorporates TED Talks, articles, documentaries, and more to create a rich, dynamic learning experience.
• Project-Based Learning: Culminates with a creative capstone project where students design their own political cartoons, showcasing their understanding of the unit’s themes.
• Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourages self-awareness as students reflect on their own social media habits and the impact on their mental health.

Who It’s For:

• Middle and high school teachers (Grades 7-12) looking for an engaging, interdisciplinary unit that addresses current issues.
• Educators seeking a Common Core-aligned and ISTE-aligned unit that integrates social media, mental health, and literacy skills.

Perfect for:

• ELA, social studies, and digital literacy classrooms
• Teachers looking for 21st-century skill-building units
• Classrooms wanting to address the impacts of social media on student well-being

This 21-Day Multimedia Unit will help students understand the impact of social media on their lives while improving essential academic skills. Get ready for insightful discussions, creative projects, and meaningful reflections that resonate with your students’ real-world experiences. Download now and bring relevant, standards-aligned learning to your classroom!

This Bundle Includes:

-Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts

-Fairy Tales And Monologues Part 2

Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts

This is a 3 part individual/group assignment where groups (of 4-6) are given a problem based on a well known fairy tale where students have to write and perform their solution to the problem. Students will write out a monologue individually and as a group will write the body of the script. After the groups have resolved their problem, each group member will have a chance to reflect on how their character feels after the resolution of the problem. This activity would be appropriate for middle school or high school students. This package will provide your students with hours of entertainment that include opportunities to write and showcase their creativity. For teachers, it provides great opportunities to teach script writing, assess writing samples, dramatic performances, and to foster group cooperation.

Topics Covered:

Monologues

Script Writing

Dramatic Performances

Fairy Tales:

Cinderella: The Shoe Fits ALL Of Us!

3 Little Pigs: I’m Not Paying Insurance!

Snow White: Time To Move On?

The Ugly Ducking: Is Plastic Surgery The Answer?

Cinderella 2.0: Matters Of The Family

Rubrics Included:

Written Work – Individual First Monologue

Written Work – Individual Writing for Final Monologue

Written Work – Group – Script Writing

Performances - Individual

Performances – Group

Peer Assessment

Self-Assessment

Fairy Tales And Monologues Part 2

Are you ready to unleash the creativity of your students? If so, you’ve found a great activity!

Welcome to an enchanting world of drama activities designed to captivate and inspire your middle school or high school students! This engaging bundle features ten thought-provoking scenarios rooted in classic fairy tales, encouraging students to explore themes of identity, decision-making, and self-discovery. From Cinderella's modern twist to Snow White navigating the realms of social media, each scenario invites students into a realm of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. With rich character dilemmas, these activities offer a unique blend of dramatic arts, moral exploration, and language arts, and challenge students to analyze, interpret, and perform in a manner that's both entertaining and educational. Unlock the magic of drama in your classroom as students delve into timeless tales with a contemporary twist, fostering a love for storytelling, character development, and meaningful discussions. Your students are sure to be spellbound by the imaginative world of Fairy Tales and Monologues Part 2.

What Students Will Be Doing:

This is a 3-part assignment that incorporates both individual and group assignments. Groups of students (4-6) are responsible for writing an individual monologue, a group script and a final monologue reflection. Students will take on the role of a character from a well known fairy tale. In the individual monologue, students will get to explore the perspective of their character and how the new dilemma a character is faced with should be solved. The group will then figure out a solution to the dilemma and will write a short script to show their resolution. After the group has resolved the dilemma, each character will have an opportunity to reflect on how their character feels about the outcome. Don't worry I've included some rubrics that you can use for each section too and some worksheets to help guide student thinking.

Topics Covered:
Monologues
Script Writing
Dramatic Performances

What's Included:

• 10 Fairy Tale Scenario Cards

-Cinderella Is Sick Of Glass Slippers
-Snow White And The Social Media Mirror
-Rumplestiltskin’s Business Dilemma
-Rapunzel’s Career Tangle
-Little Red Riding Hood’s Identity Crisis
-The Three Little Pigs: The Real Estate Dilemma
-Puss In Boots’ Style Dilemma
-The Princess And The Frog’s Cuisine Dilemma
-Hansel And Gretel’s Social Media Detox
-The Sleeping Beauty’s Career Awakening

• Detailed instructions for students
• PowerPoint to go along with each activity
• Rubrics

-Written Work - Individual First Monologue
-Written Work - Individual Writing for Final Monologue
-Written Work - Group - Script Writing
-Performances - Individual
-Performances - Group
-Peer Assessment
-Self Assessment

Are you looking for fun back to school ELA and writing activities to make the first days of school seamless? You need your new batch of kiddos to get to know you as well as their classmates to ensure a wonderful new year. This bundle includes 5 printable activities that are just perfect for the first weeks of school.

This ELA Back to School Activity Bundle keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task while they get accustomed to being back in school.

It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use during the critical first weeks of school for an engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR FULL DETAILS!***

Included in the Resource:

• Crocs All About Me (digital and print activity)
• Crocs POV Writing
• Time Capsule
• Letter to My Future Self
• "Find Someone Who..." ELA Icebreaker

This resource requires NO PREP - it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. So fun!

Perfect for:

• early finishers
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks

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INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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