Human beings all over the world are in the middle of a …
Human beings all over the world are in the middle of a technological revolution, the likes of which have not been seen since the industrial revolution. New inventions are being created daily with varying degrees of success. However, we are also dependent on many inventions that may not be new, but are imperative for our daily lives. In this lesson, students will choose one invention and create an inquiry poster, explaining its significance.
In the past, Eatonia Colony School published a school newspaper monthly. It …
In the past, Eatonia Colony School published a school newspaper monthly. It was decided that while focusing on creativity and collaboration, we would bring the paper to life again! This project was a collaborative school effort. Every student in grades 1-8 participated and had a job to do. We brainstormed ideas together and put our two oldest girls in charge of being the editors. We set deadlines and every grade/student was in charge of designing their own pages. We have included pictures of our process as well as the cover, table of contents and pictures from our finished product! We have also included a lesson plan and our assessment rubrics.
This assignment is intended to display your understanding of the novel that …
This assignment is intended to display your understanding of the novel that you have chosen. Written work should be typed (12pt font) and double-spaced. You will have some class time to work on this assignment, but it is sometimes difficult to book computer time that will accommodate our schedule. Please plan ahead. You may choose a book from any of the senior ELA sections, but I would prefer if you tried to find a novel in the ELA 20 section before looking elsewhere.
First, we studied fairytales and fractured fairytales. We learned about the elements …
First, we studied fairytales and fractured fairytales. We learned about the elements of each story and compared them. During the learning process students were practicing a variety of reading comprehension strategies: predicting, inferring, compare and contrast, main idea, theme etc. After learning about all the elements of fractured fairytales my students took their shot at writing them. They were split into partners based on the fairytale that they wanted to fracture. Then they had to work through the five stages of the writing process. First, the partners had to plan their fractured fairytale. They were given the choice of what kind of graphic organizer to use to begin their planning and brainstorming. They had to plan their plot, setting, problem and solution. Then the students worked through the rough draft, editing and revising stages of the writing process. Throughout those phases they were completing self-assessment checklists to keep on track with their work. Lastly, they wrote a good copy of their fractured fairytale and illustrated it. This also included a cover page and a back page. The back page included a teaser to hook the reader.
Practice using the viewing guide with one or two videos first, following …
Practice using the viewing guide with one or two videos first, following the lesson steps below. This may be done every second or third day. Once students feel comfortable with the viewing process, a summative viewing guide can be completed by the students for grading.
In this writing mini unit we developed our Persuasive Writing Skills moving …
In this writing mini unit we developed our Persuasive Writing Skills moving towards being able to write a Before - Discussion of prior knowledge of persuasive writing During - Watched a SMART exchange video on persuasive writing - Reviewed understanding of and practiced doing some persuasive exercises - Read various examples of persuasive writing and noted the differences and similarities. (Also, noting the variety of writing dress-ups; so that we can hear the persuasive words.) - Co-constructed criteria for the writing process of persuasive writing. - Students created their own persuasive paragraph writing examples. - Learned how to improve so the writing incorporated the specific writing strategy and dress-ups so that the listener, reader could hear the conviction of being persuaded. - Students then chose one of their samples to create a power point presentation for class. After - Analyzed the writing using the criteria together as a class. Using the feedback we will created another piece of persuasive writing. The final goal: moving towards the five paragraph essay process/product.
In my Grade 5 ELA class, we are learning about the persuasive …
In my Grade 5 ELA class, we are learning about the persuasive techniques that advertisers use to entice you to buy their products or use their services. We spent a few classes watching TV commercials and viewing print ads and identifying the persuasive techniques that the advertisers used. The students were then placed into small groups (2-3 people) and were asked to choose a product or service that they will try to sell. They were asked to create any props, backdrops, posters, etc. that would help to advertise their product or service. They also had to keep in mind that different target audiences will require different persuasive techniques. My goal for my 21st Century Competencies work is to learn how to use imovie and then teach the students so that they can create an actual TV commercial in order to advertise their product or service.
The following resources/rubrics are included for Grade 6 ELA: -Writing Strategies Checklist …
The following resources/rubrics are included for Grade 6 ELA: -Writing Strategies Checklist - Teacher-Guided Inquiry Report -Comprehending and Responding Component - Writing Component
In this lesson, students answer questions in regards to what makes a …
In this lesson, students answer questions in regards to what makes a show funny, what are funny shows, etc. Then students will create their own "episode" of a comedy show.
The following is a rubric on Descriptive Paragraphs. The following is a …
The following is a rubric on Descriptive Paragraphs. The following is a rubric for Representation. The following is outcome CC7.2- Create and present a teacher-guided inquiry project related to a topic, theme, or issue studied in English language arts. The following is a Writing Outcome Checklist & Strategies for grade 7 ELA.
The following resource covers an overview for writing components for grade 7 …
The following resource covers an overview for writing components for grade 7 ELA. The following is an overview for comprehending and responding components for grade 7 ELA. I can statements are also included.
We decided it would be fun to make a creative diorama book …
We decided it would be fun to make a creative diorama book report. A diorama is the three dimensional re-creation of a scene. They are created inside of a box. The student was to choose a book he/she had recently read and create a diorama using a shoe box. A written report was also part of the book report.
Belonging to a family is another important relationship in our lives. We …
Belonging to a family is another important relationship in our lives. We can choose our friends but, like it or not, we are born into families and we must, for the most part, manage with those with whom we find ourselves. However these various relationships work out, our interactions with family members have a profound influence throughout our lives. This resource is based off of "All" By Leona Gom.
Every culture has its stories. Long ago, before people invented writing, stories …
Every culture has its stories. Long ago, before people invented writing, stories about important beliefs, deities, heroes, and experiences were told and retold. The best of these were passed by word-of-mouth from one generation to the next to form an important part of our heritage. Some early stories were told in the form of poems, others in the form of songs, and others in the form of what we now call tales or narratives.
Each of these stories has something important to tell and teach us. The main characters challenge us to explore the complexity and fragility of being human. They force us to examine our relationships with others and our environment, our many faces of virtue and our human failings. They force us to relate the values, behaviours, and attitudes of the characters in the narrative to our own personalities and our own lives. Many of the stories are tales that give us a window into the values, beliefs, and practices of people past and present.
These narratives not only teach and entertain but also make us think about the big questions regarding human nature and the meaning of life that have confronted humankind through the ages.
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