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Graphic Features of Text | Lesson | Practice | Project
By Blooming Through High School
Graphic Features of Text fits in perfectly with informational units. While teaching summarizing, author's purpose, and analyzation, teachers can present charts, and other elements of text structure to further increase student's learning.
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All files come in Word, or Powerpoint with a PDF for easy printing. Questions presented focus on high level learning and challenging student thinking.
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Writing an Arctic Animal Research Report Graphic Organizer, Example, & Template
By Sign with me TOD
Writing an Arctic animal research report can be a fun and interesting project for your students. This provides them with the opportunity to learn about an Arctic animal that interests them and share it with their peers! This packet includes information to share with your students about what an Arctic animal research report is, topic ideas, why an Arctic animal research report is written, what is shared in an Arctic animal research report, who the audience will be, how the completed Arctic animal research report will be published, rules to follow when writing an Arctic animal research report, where to locate information and the possible sources one could find when completing an Arctic animal research report, opening paragraph tips to hook the reader, tips that make a great Arctic animal research report, and an idea that shows the structure of an Arctic animal research report are included in this product.
An example of three possible writing topics, a completed KWL chart, and a brainstorming chart that will serve as a guide when writing the rough draft of the Arctic animal research report are included in this product. An example of a rough draft on the Arctic animal, narwhals, and an example of the sources that were used to write this Arctic animal research report are also provided to help support students and serve as a guide to help them when writing their own rough draft. Templates are included after the example along with a rough draft template and reminder checklist, so students remember to go back and check their work once it is completed.
Students can also complete the questions that are included with this product about their Arctic animal, such as what the name of you Arctic animal?, where does your Arctic animal eat?, how much does your Arctic animal weigh? Etc. Students will also be required to draw a picture of their Arctic animal. Using this template may be better to use with students who require the Arctic animal research report to be adapted.
Research | Project Based Learning | Any Subject | High School
By Blooming Through High School
Integrated research and project based learning for Middle and High School
Your students will love forming a question and seeing where it takes them. This is SUPER FUN LEARNING that will keep engagement high for the middle or end of the semester.
You will love that that everything is set up for you to monitor students while they research and create.
ANANSI FOLKTALE STORIES [WORKSHEETS & TASK CARDS]
By Richard B Williams
Teach themes and morals through this ANANSI [the spider] STORIES resource. Middle through 9th graders will students learn how to live with each other and learn about their world through these age-old stories. Students learn symbolism, self-reflection, and other vital lessons through their use of this unit. This Unit has 5 popular ANANSI Folk Tales, 15 Comprehension questions, Suggested Uses, 50 TASK CARDS, and 11 PROJECTS to help make your classroom be GREAT! Check 'em out!
This Resource includes:
1. 5 ANANSI TALES
2. LESSONS FROM ANANSI STORIES [TEACHER NOTES]
3. 11 Lesson plan activities/Projects
4. 50 TASK CARDS
5. 15 MULTIPLE CHOICE/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
6. YOUTUBE videos for each folktale to add multimodal parts to your lesson
FOLKTALES included:
1. ANANSI and the WISDOM POT
2. ANANSI and the TURTLE'S DINNER
3. ANANSI and the MAGIC ROCK
4. ANANSI and the EAR OF CORN
5. ANANSI and the TALKING MELON
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Creative Projects using Microsoft Word: Shapes, WordArt, Borders & MORE
By Innovations in Technology
The “Creative Projects using Microsoft Word” lesson guides students through using shapes, WordArt, backgrounds, borders and pictures to create one of three different projects. You can assign one or more, or let them choose which they will do!
The lesson provides a step-by-step tutorial of the features of Microsoft Office 2013 needed to create the projects. It is easily adaptable for other versions of Microsoft Word as well. This lesson can be used for any subject.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Step-by-Step tutorial covering MS Word basics, shapes, WordArt and pictures
• Student expectations and rubric for each of the three projects
• Sample files for each project
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ANANSI FOLKTALE STORIES [WORKSHEETS & TASK CARDS]
By Richard B Williams
Teach themes and morals through this ANANSI [the spider] STORIES resource. Middle through 9th graders will students learn how to live with each other and learn about their world through these age-old stories. Students learn symbolism, self-reflection, and other vital lessons through their use of this unit. This Unit has 5 popular ANANSI Folk Tales, 15 Comprehension questions, Suggested Uses, 50 TASK CARDS, and 11 PROJECTS to help make your classroom be GREAT! Check 'em out!
This Resource includes:
1. 5 ANANSI TALES
2. LESSONS FROM ANANSI STORIES [TEACHER NOTES]
3. 11 Lesson plan activities/Projects
4. 50 TASK CARDS
5. 15 MULTIPLE CHOICE/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
6. YOUTUBE videos for each folktale to add multimodal parts to your lesson
FOLKTALES included:
1. ANANSI and the WISDOM POT
2. ANANSI and the TURTLE'S DINNER
3. ANANSI and the MAGIC ROCK
4. ANANSI and the EAR OF CORN
5. ANANSI and the TALKING MELON
You may also appreciate:
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Hey Angry Teacher Fam,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.
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History of Young Adult Literature & Authors - WebQuest & Video Presentation
By Innovations in Technology
This unit connects learning with technology to English Language Arts/Reading and is perfect for technology class or for use in an English Language Arts/Reading classroom that wants to incorporate technology with a lesson. No download is required to use the suggested free Web 2.0 tools (Adobe Express https://www.adobe.com/express/ , eMaze https://www.emaze.com/, Canva www.canva.com), making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning. Options for using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides are also included for use if the teacher prefers.
In this lesson, students learn about the history of Young Adult literature, its famous authors, and their work. Students start this unit with a WebQuest to learn about the history and evolution of Young Adult literature. An editable digital and print version of the WebQuest is included, along with an answer key for easy grading. Then, students research specific information about an individual author and create their choice of a video or presentation using their choice of software. They can research an author choice of their own or choose from a provided list. Teacher and student resources are provided for the lesson, along with full instructions and project expectation, including a grading rubric. Three versions of the assignment are included: One that includes all choices, one that includes only video choices, and one that includes only the Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides options. A list of popular Young Adult authors is included separately for student choice (or students can choose an author of interest on their own). This list is also included as a sign-up sheet in case the teacher wants each student to do a different author. Links for tutorials are provided for all suggested software choices in the student resources and a Quick Start Tutorial Guide is included for Adobe Express, Canva, and eMaze.
This lesson can be completed individually, in pairs or in groups, depending on the teacher’s preference. All resources are fully editable, so that it can be easily modified for any classroom.
Perfect for English/Language Arts/Reading classes, history/social studies or technology classes. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in any secondary classroom.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Choice Board - Middle School English or History
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage and motivate your students, all while celebrating diversity in your classroom? Do you want to support student voice and choice? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Choice Board with a List of Famous Hispanics!
Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.
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Figurative Language: Idioms - Drawing using Shapes in PowerPoint or Slides
By Innovations in Technology
This unit connects learning with technology to English Language Arts/Reading. This lesson teaches students about idioms and guides them through using shapes and other graphic features in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides to create an idiom. The lesson includes links to sites with information about kid-friendly idioms as well as other related resources. Also included are a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the lesson, a step-by-step tutorial of the features of Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides needed to create the project, and a sample project.
This lesson is great for English/Language Arts classes, art classes or technology classes. It was created for middle school (grades 6-8), but could be used successfully in upper elementary classes as well.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Idioms PowerPoint presentation (editable)
• Step-by-Step tutorial covering MS PowerPoint basics, shapes and graphics
• Step-by-Step tutorial covering Google Slides basics, shapes and graphics
• Student project expectations and grading rubric
• Sample project
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Thanksgiving Dinner | Point of View Writing and Craft | Middle School Activity
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for a fun activity to use before Thanksgiving? Check out this Thanksgiving Dinner POV craft and writing activity. This activity includes 2 options: students will draw and label what they're eating for Thanksgiving dinner, then they can either write using the point of view of what's on their plate, using the thoughts and feelings of each item on their plate. Or, students can draw and label their ideal Thanksgiving dinner and include their all-time favorite foods, and then write about their choices on the writing page. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms.
Guage writing skills by offering a POV writing activity that's actually fun! This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about your students, especially if you have students from different cultures who celebrate Thanksgiving with non-traditional foods. You'll love reading the finished products.
This resource requires NO PREP - simply print, complete the short writing prompts, color, and put on display!
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The Westing Game Creative Writing Assignment and Who's Who Activity BUNDLE
By Ms. J's ELA
This is a bundle of two resources focused on Ellen Raskin's book The Westing Game. The first resource is a movement-focused comprehension activity in which students are assigned character cards and have to ask each other yes/no questions in order to figure out their classmates' characters. The second resource is a creative writing activity that student can complete right before they finish the book. Students should stop reading at the start of chapter 24 and write their own ending to the book.
Monster (Myers) Breaking News Article Assignment
By Language Arts Excellence
This product serves as a chance for your students to get creative as they work on their summarizing skills with the oftentimes difficult and fast-paced work of fiction, Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Each student is responsible for answering questions and ultimately writing a "Breaking News Article" on one day of the trial of Steve Harmon. A 4-day suggested procedure is included so virtually no preparation is needed for this engaging activity. This engaging, student-tested resource is Common Core aligned.
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Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction
By Language Arts Excellence
This project instructs students to create their own faction. They must create everything from faction name, symbol, jobs, and manifesto to a propaganda poster, initiation process and more! This comprehensive project takes students about 1 week to complete. Because it is such an incredibly engaging activity, it truly runs itself and is the perfect way to conclude your study of Divergent.
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By Pacific Street Playschool
World Read Aloud Day Crowns
These crowns are the perfect addition to any classroom on World Read Aloud Day. Help students realize their love for reading by sharing it with others!
- These crowns come without a year listed to use anytime OR with years through 2030.
- Writing and illustrating prompt is included
- Students can color and/or decorate crowns
- Attach crowns using sentence strips
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Beginning and End of School Year Bilingual Project
By ARIANA PEREZ
Part of my Proyectitos- This bilingual project gives students the
flexibility to share about themselves at the beginning of the school year, or
how they have grown throughout the school year.
The Template can be used in any language and the instructions come
in English and Spanish.
Parte de mis Proyectitos: Este proyecto bilingüe brinda a los estudiantes la flexibilidad de compartir acerca de sí mismos al inicio del año escolar, o cómo han crecido a lo largo del año escolar.
La plantilla puede ser utilizada en cualquier idioma y las instrucciones vienen en inglés y español.
Great Inventions - The Invention of Language | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the invention of language as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle and an answer key, which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well. This lesson could be used in a history, English (ELAR), or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· The Invention of Language WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files
included)
· The Invention of Language WebQuest Answer Key
· Word Search Puzzle – The Invention of Language (includes answer key)
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EARTH DAY Activity Choice Board for Environment and Sustainability Lessons
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to make learning about Earth Day fun? Do you have innovative and creative students? Are you looking to engage them in self-directed projects? Then download this Earth Day Activity Choice Board! This little to no prep choice board comes with a variety of engaging activities that will make learning about and celebrating this day entertaining and fun! From writing a letter to the principal and creating an acrostic poem to creating a board game or writing a song, your students will surely find something they enjoy learning about. Choice boards are great for differentiating instruction and classroom engagement. Guaranteed that your students will find a project they will enjoy doing all while learning about the environment!
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LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activity Choice Board for Middle and High School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want an inclusive classroom that supports diversity? Then download this no prep LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activity - Choice Board! With 8 unique activities to choose from, your students will deepen their understanding of LGBTQ history and community.
Perfect for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, students can choose from activities such as writing poems, creating a collage, or even drafting their own laws. Any of these activities will allow students to deepen their understanding of the often-overlooked LGBTQ history and community.
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SKITS, READER'S THEATRE, & SUCH
By Richard B Williams
Get students involved in your class reading or begin writing their own skits! This product allows students to participate in your classes more through SKITS & READER'S THEATRE! This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!
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Book Trailers & Reviews Using Adobe Express (formerly Adobe Spark)
By Innovations in Technology
This unit connects learning with technology to English Language Arts/Reading. This is perfect for technology class or for use in an English Language Arts/Reading classroom that wants to incorporate technology with a lesson. No download is required to use Adobe Express (formerly Adobe Spark) https://www.adobe.com/express/ - a free product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning.
In this lesson, students are provided with a quick tutorial, as well as links to other resources to help them with their project. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. Students choose between creating a book review or a book trailer (with separate requirements given for each). They use Internet resources and non-copyright photos, along with music (supplied in Adobe Express) to create a finished product that encourages others to read the book they selected.
The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with upper elementary or high school students.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Student Project Expectations and Grading Rubric
• Getting Started Tutorial for Adobe Express
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