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Embark on a transformative educational journey with "My First Summer Job" – a comprehensive Project-Based Learning (PBL) life skills resource designed specifically for middle and high school students. This unique, interactive curriculum offers an in-depth exploration of the workforce, equipping young minds with essential life skills and practical knowledge for their future careers.

Key Features:

1. Explore Eight Popular Summer Jobs: Dive into the world of lifeguards, golf caddies, babysitters, camp counselors, amusement park workers, dog walkers, food service employees, and yard workers. Students engage in detailed research on each profession, uncovering insights into salary ranges, necessary qualifications, expected working hours, and job responsibilities.
2. Real-World Job Application Skills: Guide students through the critical steps of job readiness – from crafting a professional resume to mastering the art of job interviews. This section focuses on building confidence and essential communication skills.
3. Hands-On Budgeting Simulation: An immersive financial management experience awaits! Students will calculate their net pay after tax deductions, develop a keen understanding of budgeting, and reflect on how to effectively manage their summer earnings. This practical exercise not only enhances their financial literacy but also fosters responsible spending and saving habits.
4. Skill Development for the Future: "My First Summer Job" is more than just a research project; it's a life skills toolkit. Students will hone their research abilities, critical thinking, financial management, and planning skills – all crucial competencies for future success.
5. Engaging and Interactive Format: Designed to captivate and educate, this resource combines research, practical exercises, and reflective learning, ensuring a dynamic and comprehensive educational experience.

Who It's For:

• Ideal for middle and high school educators.
• Perfect for classes focusing on career education, life skills, and financial literacy.

Why You Need This: Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to confidently step into the world of work. "My First Summer Job" is more than just a curriculum; it's an investment in your students' future, preparing them for success in their first jobs and beyond.

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A detailed powerpoint explaining the difference between formal and informal writing and when to use each. Useful for any students who need help understanding what formal writing is.

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Show your students exactly how it should be done with this handy guide. Clear instructions, examples, and a page for their own notes!

This free resource goes perfect with the All Things English for Middle and High School Students book!

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Updated to Edition 8 citations! An 18 page, easy-to-follow, illustrated, quick-start guide on how-to build a BIbliography/Works Cited page using Easy Bib, an online citation builder website. Are you tired of repeating directions for how-to build a Bibiography/Works Cited page and how to properly cite research resources? Then, this is just what you need to help students visualize and work through the process! Includes: How-to build citations using any online citation site Differences between Bibliography and Works Cited How to build a Works Cited page How to use a second tab/window for easy copy & paste A shortcut to create a new MS Word page Screen shots to help students walk through the process How to paste and copy citations onto Work Cited pages In-text citations and matching to Works Cited pages Guidelines for Works Cited page Checklist for final research essay packets When you can't help each student one-on-one, this screenshot tutorial will walk students through the bibliography/works cited building process so that research is properly cited. Excellent for college prep, gifted talented, composition courses, history classes, research projects, and refresher for how to properly and quickly build citations for Bibliography/Works Cited pages.

Welcome to the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle—your ultimate resource for an entire year's worth of curriculum! This extraordinary bundle includes 131 documents and a staggering 4,000+ pages of content, covering every aspect of Grade 6 Math, French Language Arts, Science, "Transdisciplinary" Units, Cross-Curricular Units, and Project-Based Learning.

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A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential Founding Father: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington or Benjamin Franklin. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• Three informational texts about the individual leaders
• A fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figures
• Two prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conclusion
• A template for students to write up their draft and neat texts
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Creative writing sessions
• Assessment practice
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The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, and writing these on to a fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual Founding Fathers. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on a neat copy using the template provided.

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AVID College Tour Reflection Questions Google Docs Freebie: This free AVID College Tour Reflection Questions resource is perfect for guiding students through meaningful reflections after virtual or in-person college visits. The Google Docs template offers ready-to-use college visit reflection questions, ideal for AVID educators focusing on college readiness. Use this freebie to help students assess their experiences and make informed college decisions!

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The “Creating a Research Paper in Microsoft Word” lessons Is a great way to reinforce beginning to low intermediate MS Word skills with students while learning to correctly search for information and format a research paper properly.

The lesson includes resources for teachers and students in MS Word basics as well as ways to research and organize a paper on any topic. The project has students research a high-interest, modern technology topic and then create a well-developed paper with their information.

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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This resource should accompany Kwame Alexander's book The Door of No Return. This writing project asks students to conduct a small amount of research about the real Door of No Return. They will consider why the author may have chosen this title for his book, and they will think about how their reading experience may have been different if they had known about the door before reading.

This resource includes the writing prompt, a space for collecting information regarding the research questions, an essay outline, and a grading rubric. All sheets come in color and black/white for easy printing.

Dive into the fascinating world of Bengal Tigers with this comprehensive Fact File activity pack. This animal research fact sheet includes everything needed to engage young learners in informational writing about tigers. Teaching your students how to research is an important life skill, and animal reports are the perfect research projects. Featuring five cover options, and three templates with sentence starters and prompts about Bengal Tigers. The Fact File also includes answer keys and factual cards to ensure accuracy and comprehension, along with a bunting banner perfect for displaying your students fact files or introducing the activity. This research booklet focuses on topics like interesting facts, diet, animal habitats, conservation efforts, characteristics and behavior. This engaging pack captivates learners and sparks curiosity about these iconic animals. Ideal for use in the classroom, at home, or as part of a larger animal research project or educational event.

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• 5 Cover Templates,
• 3 Fact File Pages, (Interesting Facts, Information, Diet, Conservation Info, Characteristics and Behavior.)
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This no prep Black History Month Research Project resource will help your students research and write an essay on a notable individual for Black History Month.

Included in this resource is:

• A list of suggested people to research.
• 3 versions of a research note sheet to help students organize their research.
• A graphic organizer and step by step to help your students cite websites used in MLA format.
• 3 differentiated rough draft pages (for 3 paragraphs, 4 paragraphs, and 5 paragraphs) to help your students organize their essay.
• A checklist to help your students edit their essay.
• A rubric to grade the essays.

Use this animal report page to develop early research skills with your child/student.

Research using the internet or print material of your choice.

Are you looking for a way to incorporate literacy skills into your social studies curriculum? Look no further! This no prep scaffolded compare and contrast essay will do the job!

Included is a brainstorming section that students can complete using ...

1. Their notes taken in class

2. YouTube videos on the Palaeolithic and Neolithic Stone Age (shown to the class)

3. Independent research on a computer

When the brainstorming section is completed, students will transfer their ideas into the essay outline.

Have students type their final copy. Editing and peer review can take place at this point.

The result will be a well constructed compare and contrast essay on the Stone Age that students can be proud of.

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• Engages students in an immersive project where they create a digital yearbook based on a novel. This resource facilitates a deeper understanding of characters, themes, and events using Google Slides.

1. Virtual Winter Sports Exploration:

• An interactive digital resource for grades 4-6 that explores winter sports. It includes a comprehensive study of sports history, rules, equipment, and famous athletes, enhancing knowledge with engaging visuals and content.

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• This inquiry-based learning project explores global New Year celebrations and food traditions. It's an engaging way for students to learn about cultural diversity and culinary practices around the world.

1. A Personal Identity Project for Middle Schoolers (SEL Digital Resource):

• Focuses on social-emotional learning (SEL) by allowing students to explore and present their personal identity. This project encourages self-reflection and expression through a digital medium.

1. A Day in My Life - SEL, Public Speaking, Photography Project:

• Combines SEL, public speaking, and photography, where students document and share 'A Day in My Life'. It's an excellent resource for developing storytelling, presentation, and photography skills.

1. My First Summer Job - Project-Based Learning Project:

• A practical project-based learning experience where students explore the concept of a first summer job. This digital resource covers job searching, application processes, and job responsibilities.

1. My Dream Summer Vacation - Project-Based Learning:

• Allows students to plan their dream summer vacation, integrating skills like budgeting, itinerary planning, and geographical exploration. It's a creative way to learn about different destinations and travel planning.

Each of these digital resources offers unique and interactive learning experiences, perfect for enhancing student engagement and skills in various areas. They are ideal for virtual learning environments, providing meaningful and educational activities.

Includes prompts for writing informative and argumentative essays. Also includes writing powerpoints, outlines, and rubrics

Overview of standard English composition essay guidelines for upper level writers. Basic, straightforward, and easy to follow. Includes examples of cover sheet, no cover sheet essay, and text model.

Ce pack d'activités olympiques convient aux Jeux olympiques d'été et d'hiver et n'est pas spécifique à une date, il peut donc être utilisé année après année. Il a un contenu et un style qui n'est pas bébé et serait convenable aux 6e, 7e ou 8e années.

Il y a des diapositives sur l'histoire des Jeux olympiques pour intéresser vos élèves. Le reste du document est des activités imprimables à faire avec vos élèves :

• Compréhension écrite de 2 pages
• 2 pages de questions de lecture
• Activité sur la soumission de candidature pour être un hôte olympique
• Langage persuasif pour être un hôte olympique
• Activité de mode olympique
• Pires uniformes olympiques
• Activité sur les endossements et les sponsors
• Interview de journaliste avec un athlète préféré
• Projet de recherche (incluant fiche biographique, critères de réussite, rubriques et auto-évaluations)
• Une activité Google Doodle.

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A biography writing unit about the life and career of former U.S. President, Barack Obama. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
• Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
• A template for students to write up their neat biography text
• A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Barack Obama Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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• In class learning
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• Creative writing sessions
• Assessment practice
• Emergency sub plans

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The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. In the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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Description:

• This product contains templates to help students write an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion for an Expository Research Writing project on animals. The introduction has students begin with an interesting lead and include sentences with general and specific sentences on appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. There are two introduction templates on one page. This page will simply need to be cut in half so that an introduction can be given to two students per page. The body paragraph template has space for four paragraphs with main idea titles and spaces for key words that will be turned into sentences. The key words will be found and highlighted in their research prior to filling out this template. This page will need to be printed front and back. Remind students to add transition words when they write their final draft. The conclusion has a blank for a transition word, which has helped my students remember to put one. It also contains three spaces for summary sentences and one space for a final feeling sentence to close the report. There are other instructions included in this packet.

Includes:

• Two introduction paragraph templates per page containing:

  • Space for four sentences
  • An interesting lead sentence
  • A general or specific sentence on appearance, habitat/diet, and life cycle/predators

• One body paragraph template containing:

  • Space for main ideas, key words, five sentences per paragraph, and four paragraphs total

• Two conclusion templates per page containing:

  • A transition word
  • Space for four sentences
  • Three of which are summary sentences, one final feeling sentence

• Further instruction, tips, and advice inside

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