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20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ Project, Essay, Assessments

By TooBookedUp

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!

$15.00

WANTED Poster Template | Book Villains - Reading

By Nardine Mettry

Wanted! Book Villains! Turn your students into character analysis detectives with this engaging and creative activity! By creating wanted posters for their favorite book villains, students will dive deep into character traits, motivations, and physical descriptions.

What's Included:

  • Wanted Poster Template: A customizable template to guide students in creating their posters.
  • Wanted Poster Example: A visual model for inspiration and structure.
  • Villain List: A helpful resource for students who need a starting point or alternative characters.

This resource encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of characters.


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$1.80

Immigration Ellis Island Non-Fiction Book Report Project 3rd/4th Grade Template

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

If you are looking to explore the topic of immigration in American history, this "What Was Ellis Island?" book report project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!

This resource includes:

  • Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson for reading comprehension and book report writing support
  • 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

Please see the product preview for more visual details.

NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was Ellis Island" by Patricia Brennan Demuth to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of Ellis Island, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant immigration event in world history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.

How to use this resource:

  • Have students read the book, "What Was Ellis Island?"
  • Print the book report flip book template
  • Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson
  • Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.
  • Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate the significance of Ellis Island and America's history of immigration. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial moment in history.

The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:

   ✏book title info

   ✏rating & review

   ✏vocabulary

   ✏facts

   ✏text ideas

   ✏series of events

   ✏making life connections

   ✏what I learned

   ✏questions I have

   ✏setting & subject

   ✏interesting event

   ✏important event


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   ✏What Were the Salem Witch Trials? Non-Fiction Book Report Project 4th Grade

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   ✏What Was The Plague? Non-Fiction Book Report Project 4th Grade Reading Comp.


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Create a Board Game Activity for End of Unit Project Based Learning Review Games

By Kyla McHenry

Learners will unleash their creativity with our Design Your Own Board Game learning resource. This resource is the perfect tool for encouraging creativity, actively engaging learners, or wrapping up a unit with a fun project. This resource provides step by step guidance over 10 days of learning to help research, brainstorm, outline, and design your very own board game.

This resource includes:

  • 2 Game Research Tools
  • 3 Game Brainstorming Tools
  • 6 Game Design Tools
  • Over 15 Game Design Templates

When and how to use it:

  • Small group work
  • Individual Learning
  • One on One guided lessons

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The Giver: Trifold/Brochure Mini-project for Chapters 16-18

By Nemos Nook

This is a fun and engaging mini-project that is designed to go along with Chapters 16-18 in The Giver, but could be adapted to any part of the novel.

Students will create a brochure/trifold about these three chapters along with a mini-book review of their thoughts on the novel so far. This project is designed to promote critical thinking, while also allowing students to be creative. Rubric is included for easy assessment.

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The Creative Writing & Speaking Proposal & Rubric Kit

By Jas Teach

The Creative Writing & Speaking Proposal & Rubric Kit

Struggling to craft compelling proposals for creative writing and speaking projects? Look no further! This comprehensive kit equips you with the tools to:

  • Craft winning proposals: Build strong arguments, showcase your ideas, and secure project approval with ease.
  • Develop engaging rubrics: Establish clear expectations and ensure successful project completion.
  • Spark creativity: Find inspiration and ignite your inner voice with practical tips and engaging exercises.

This kit includes the following activities:

Collaborative Projects

  1. Capitalization Cup Showcase - Decorate cups with different capitalization rules and create a display to showcase their cups.
  2. A Bite Into A Tasty Paragraph - This engaging project tackles two key areas: reading comprehension and verb tense mastery.

Creative writing and speaking

  1. Character Profile - Make a character profile by identifying nouns and their character traits.
  2. I Am Looking Forward To ____ (year) - Students can write down 2 New Year’s resolutions (or what they are “looking” forward to) this (2025-2027)
  3. My Thankful Heart -Students can express their thankfulness by listing at least 10 things they are thankful for (comin year). Integrated topics: Identifying Nouns, Common and Proper Nouns, Abstract and Concrete Nouns
  4. A Rainbow of Words - Students can describe themselves using adjectives.
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Winter Hats Craft & Writing Project

By Stacy's Creative Boutique

Winter Hats Craft & Writing Project

A really fun and creative way to celebrate the winter season!

Included in this file:

- 4 hat/mitten/scarf template in color (red, green, blue, orange)

- 1 hat/mitten/scarf coloring template in black and white

- 3 pages with the writing prompt "I Love Winter because..." (wide ruled lined paper, think ruled lined paper and a drawing template)

- 3 pages with the writing prompt "I Love Winter" (wide ruled lined paper, think ruled lined paper and a drawing template)

- 3 blank writing/drawing template pages

- 4 snowflake pattern pages

- Complete directions to create the craft

- Writing prompt ideas

This pairs great with my Winter Wonderland Bulletin Board Kit and my Woodland Animals Winter posters!

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Disco Ball New Years Craft Goals setting 2025 Writing Activities Winter Break

By You Are Special

Disco Ball Craft New Years Goals setting 2025 Writing Activities Winter Break

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Thanksgiving Craftivity Thankful Writing Activity | Turkey I Am Thankful Craft

By teachcolors

Celebrate Thanksgiving with our engaging "Thanksgiving Craftivity The Thankful Writing Activity"! This resource is perfect for adding a festive touch to your classroom or home celebrations. This craftivity includes a Thanksgiving/ Fall feast Placemat I am thankful Craftivity that helps children express their gratitude in a creative way.

Our Thankful Turkey Social Studies Thanksgiving Craftivity is designed to blend fun and learning, making it an ideal addition to your Thanksgiving activities. The centerpiece of this resource is the Thanksgiving Craftivity - The Thankful, which guides students through a Thanksgiving Craftivity | I am Thankful Writing Activity. Kids will love creating their own Thanksgiving Turkey I Am Thankful Craft, a Fall Writing Craftivity that encourages them to reflect on what they are grateful for.

Included in this pack is the "I'm Thankful For...A Thanksgiving Placemat Craftivity and Writing" activity, offering a delightful way for children to express their thankfulness. Our Thanksgiving Writing Craftivity and I am Thankful For Writing Craft Thanksgiving Craftivity activities provide structured yet enjoyable opportunities for students to practice their writing skills while celebrating the season.

Additionally, the ThankFULL Pie Craftivity and Turkey Craft Hat activities are perfect for adding extra fun to your Thanksgiving celebrations. These Thanksgiving Craft Activities are designed to be easy to use and require minimal prep, making them perfect for busy educators and parents. The Thankful Turkey Craftivity rounds out this comprehensive pack, offering a variety of ways for children to engage with the holiday.

Bring the spirit of Thanksgiving into your lessons with this versatile and engaging craftivity pack!

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Name Hat Craft-Winter Bulletin Board Template-Fun Kindergarten Project Activitie

By EduTeachers Toolbox

This Winter Name Hat Craft is a fun and engaging activity designed for kindergarten students. The product includes colorful templates that allow children to create personalized winter hats with their names. These activities not only foster creativity but also help children practice their fine motor skills, color recognition, and letter formation.

What's Included:

Template of winter hats in different colors patterns and B&w for coloring..

Colorful pieces for decorating the hats, including stripes, pom-poms, and squares

Space for students to write their names on the hats

Instructions for teachers on how to use the templates in the classroom

Benefits:

Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, gluing, and handling small pieces help improve children's fine motor skills.

Creativity: Allows students to express their creativity by decorating their hats.

Letter Recognition: Writing their names helps with letter recognition and spelling.

Classroom Community: Creates a sense of community as students see their work displayed together.

This Winter Name Hat Craft is a delightful way to celebrate the winter season while incorporating important kindergarten skills.

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Opinion Writing Project

By Clodagh

Are you seeking a dynamic Opinion Writing Project to engage and empower your students while fostering positive change within your school community? Discover our comprehensive resource, designed to elevate students' opinion writing skills and advocacy abilities.

This engaging and thought provoking opinion writing project empowers students to identify areas for improvement within their school environment, craft persuasive arguments to advocate for change, and present their proposals in dynamic and impactful ways. With a variety of options to choose from, students will delve into critical thinking, research skills, and persuasive writing techniques while addressing real world issues within their school.

Here's what's included in this Opinion Writing Project:

Opinion Writing Outlines: A detailed guide outlining the project objectives, requirements, and assessment criteria to ensure clarity and alignment with educational standards.

Brainstorm Area: Kickstart creativity and idea generation with a dedicated brainstorming space. Students can jot down their thoughts, potential solutions, and arguments before diving into the writing process.

Partner Chat Page: Foster collaboration and peer feedback with a designated partner chat page. Students can exchange ideas, provide constructive criticism, and refine their arguments through meaningful dialogue.

Research Sheet: Equip students with the tools they need to conduct thorough research and gather evidence to support their persuasive claims. This organised template guides students through the research process, ensuring credibility and relevance in their arguments.

Project Options Menu: Students can select from a range of exciting options to present their persuasive proposals, including speeches, multimedia presentations, debates, posters, or even social media campaigns. This allows for differentiation and caters to diverse learning styles and interests.

Self Assessment Checklist: Encourage student accountability and reflection with a comprehensive self-assessment tool. Students can evaluate their opinion writing on specific criteria, fostering metacognitive skills and ownership of their learning process.

Empower your students to become influential change makers within their school community through this impactful Opinion Writing Project. Transform your classroom into a hub of empowerment and inspiration today! Who knows, their changes might even come into effect!

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$3.99

Fairy Tale And Monologues Part 2

By MsNerdWood

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. If you enjoy this activity, check out Fairy Tale and Monologues Part 1!

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

$7.00

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft | I'm Thankful For... Turkey Writing Activity

By Breezy as ABC

Give your students writing practice while expressing & identifying things they are thankful for in this fun, low prep (just print and go!), printable Thanksgiving turkey craft!

This file includes a turkey body (both in black in white, and in color) and a variety of differentiated turkey feathers. Choose from blank feathers, feathers with one line, feathers with primary writing lines, or feathers with lines & a "My" starting point.

Directions & Suggestions:

•Print the feathers onto white paper for students to color, or onto colored paper to skip the coloring

•Create a list of things you are thankful for as a class

•Students receive their feathers and use a pencil to write the things they are thankful for

•Students trace their writing with a black marker

•Students color (if needed) and cut their feathers

•Students color (if needed) and cut their turkeys

•Students glue their feathers onto their turkeys

$3.00

Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook

By Kim Romero

If you are interested in my Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook you need to check this out! My Common Core ELA Interactive Notebook Mega Bundle The bundle comes with my three best seller interactive notebooks at a discounted price! If you are not interested in the mega bundle please keep reading. Students need to be involved in their own learning. Interactive Notebooks are a great way to incorporate interactive learning. My Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook is aligned with 3rd Grade Common Core Standards. However, this product can benefit 2nd and 4th grade also. View my preview to get a better look. Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook includes: Student Notebook Cover Page Purpose of Writing-Concept Page Separator The Writing Process-Concept Page Separator Writing Strategies-Concept Page Separator Types of Writing-Concept Page Separator What is a Writer’s Purpose? Study Organizer Write with a Purpose Interactive Practice Page What is the Writing Process? Study Organizer Brainstorming Interactive Page Revise/Edit Interactive Page Strong Writing Leads Study Organizer Strong Writing Leads Interactive Page Writing Moments (Shrink A Moment & Explode A Moment) Powerful Words (Adjectives) Interactive Page Transition Words for all types of Writing-Interactive Page Narrative Writing Interactive Page & Example paragraph Opinion Writing Interactive Page & Example paragraph Descriptive Writing Interactive Page & Example paragraph How To Paragraph-Interactive Page & Example Paragraph Compare & Contrast Interactive Page & Example Paragraph Informative Writing Interactive Page & Example Paragraph Parts of a Letter & Write a Letter Interactive Pages My Common Core Writing Interactive Notebook comes with a step by step guide for each page and black/white printables. If you like this interactive notebook please check out my new 1st Grade Language Arts Interactive Notebook Check out my March Morning Work-CCSS Aligned January Morning Work-CCSS Aligned and myFebruary Morning Work-CCSS Aligned Check out my Snowman Soup Labels Need Daily Morning Work? Check out my September Morning Work Check out my Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook Check out Common Core Grammar Interactive Notebook Please comment and rate. Thank You!

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Valentine's Day Letter

By Inspired By MlG

Students can enhance their writing skills with the help of a design sheet while crafting heartfelt letters to friends or family members.

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Gingerbread Man Writing Prompt Gingerbread Man Writing Paper Christmas SpEd Fun

By Modz by Laila

Get your upper elementary and middle school students excited about writing with these Gingerbread Man Writing Prompts and Themed Writing Paper! This festive product includes 5 engaging writing prompts that encourage creativity and seasonal fun, along with 2 pages of gingerbread man-themed writing paper—perfect for any holiday-themed writing activity.

What’s Included:

  • 5 gingerbread man writing prompts to spark students’ creativity and engage them in seasonal writing

  • 2 pages of gingerbread man writing paper for a festive, polished final product

This product is great for writing centers, independent work, bulletin board displays, or homework assignments, giving students multiple ways to enjoy and share their work. Use it as a standalone activity or integrate it into your holiday curriculum for an added touch of seasonal fun!

Key Features:

  • Fun, engaging prompts that motivate students to write
  • Themed writing paper for a polished and festive look
  • Ideal for upper elementary and middle school students
  • Perfect for bulletin boards, homework, writing centers, or independent work

Download this resource to bring some holiday cheer into your writing activities!

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- Laila

$1.75

Charlotte's Web Novel Study - Lesson Plans Included

By A Teachers Sidekick

This novel study goes along with E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. You and your students will go chapter by chapter. Studying the characters, setting, events, point of view, adjectives, text structures (Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, and Problem/Solution), and more. It all ends with a watch along with the 2006 live-action movie and a project comparing the movie and the book.

Things that are included in this product are: Completed Lesson Plans for each chapter (also a blank one that is editable), Google Slides to go with each chapter, Doodle notes prompts and organizers for each chapter, End of Chapter activities, Movie Watch Along activity, Assessments, and a Rubric for the project.

At the beginning of each slideshow, there is a review of what the activity will be focused on for that chapter. You might need to teach your students that skill. But this product spiralizes. So you will cover skills, multiple times throughout the read.

Everything that is included is editable for you, so you can make it fit for your classroom! This could also be used as a digital activity (Slides and End activities) by using the Google Slides Add-ON Peardeck.

In the lesson plans, I did not include a standard because each state has its own standards.

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$15.00

Mother's Day Craft, Purse, Booklet & Cute Necklace

By Regina Frazier

Celebrate Mother's Day by having your students create this adorable purse, booklet, and necklace. Students will be able to give it to someone who is special in their lives for Mother's Day. They may fill out their responses on kid-lined paper in the booklet to answer prompts. The booklet comes in primary lines and secondary lines. Students will enjoy creating a purse and necklace to give to someone they love. The purse has decorations for students to cut out and glue to the inside or the front. They can also make the decorations have a 3-Dimesional effect if they choose by simply cutting on the dotted lines and folding on the solid lines. This project is super easy to assemble.

If you are a mother, I want to wish you a Happy Mother's Day!

This product is ESPECIALLY good for classes in which some students are from non-traditional families or who have a special woman in their lives who is not their mother.

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$1.25

(FR) ASTRONAUTES CANADIENS EN ESPACE!

By French Made Fun!

This 20-page ressource will have your students researching Canadian astronauts and astronomers with a series of projects and activities.

In this ressource, you will find:

  • Elaborate success criteria and project description.
  • Detailed rubric with 4 levels of success.
  • A Web-Quest with simple questions and an answer key.
  • Cut-out cards with 16 well-known Canadian astronauts and astronomers (your students might pick from a hat or you might prefer to pass them out).
  • Detailed informative cheat-sheets I've created for each of those astronauts and astronomers for you to verify their responses (and to avoid you having to look!)
  • A self-evaluative task including reflexive questions and self-grading activities.
  • A written comprehension piece with questions and an answer key on the history of Canadians in space including important dates, names, missions and events in Canadian space history.
  • Graphic organizers to prompt students to verify their sources of information and to keep track of their information.

This set of activities is great to leave with a substitute teacher as it could realistically take 2-3 days and includes ample supportive pieces to allow for an easy sub plan.

For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!

Mme. Kaitlyn.

$3.99

Most Influential Founding Father Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A discussion writing unit about who was the most influential U.S. Founding Father: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington or Benjamin Franklin. Perfect for learning about the American Revolution! The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students in third grade or fourth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three informational texts about the individual players
  • 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
  • Emergency sub plans

The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, and writing these onto the included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual people. 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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