This lesson for English Language Learners (ELLs) discusses a significant problem in …
This lesson for English Language Learners (ELLs) discusses a significant problem in many parts of the world. It is knowns as "the glass ceiling", and it refers to the barriers women face in the workplace. In this lesson, learners will practice reading, listening, speaking and writing. All activities are automatically graded with feedback provided to the learner upon submission.
This lesson provides teachers with support for using text-dependent questions and Common …
This lesson provides teachers with support for using text-dependent questions and Common Core literacy strategies to help students derive big ideas and key understandings while developing vocabulary using the biographic text, Gloria Estefan. Along with her worldwide musical fame, Gloria Estefan also experienced tragedy, but continued to help others in unfortunate situations. Gloriaĺĺs success has allowed her to receive multiple honors and awards for her selfless work leading to her being referred to as "a star with a heart."
ŕThe Go-Around DollarĚŇ is a selection that combines two genres: realistic fiction …
ŕThe Go-Around DollarĚŇ is a selection that combines two genres: realistic fiction and expository text. It provides an entertaining look at the journey of a dollar as it passes through the hands of various characters.
This strategy engages readers to look for a specific point that “speaks” …
This strategy engages readers to look for a specific point that “speaks” to them. “Golden Lines” are Powerful quotes that automatically provide interesting discussion material. Why Many student find it much easier to select something the author said than to come up with their own reactions. Therefore, Golden Lines are an easy and effective strategy for student to determine important ideas, make connections, and visualize during reading.
In this story, Jangmi moves from her home in Korea to a …
In this story, Jangmi moves from her home in Korea to a new home in the United States. At first she is sad about leaving behind her friends and Korean customs and traditions, but once she arrives in America she begins to adjust. She becomes hopeful that someday America could feel like home, too.
This assessment piece was from the first unit of a first time …
This assessment piece was from the first unit of a first time course my co-op teacher and I developed. The course teaches construction and computer assisted design through building guitars. For this project students were asked to create a guitar model based on the Fender Telecaster. It assessed skills we had been working on for about a month prior to this assessment. Their models for this particular assignment would have to be compared to exemplars and blueprints as accuracy is of extremely high importance when building a guitar. There was other projects leading up to the unit that assessed their technical as well as creative skills. This is a 4 point rubric (unsatisfactory, emerging, proficient, and exceptional) and assess Drafting modules 27 and 28 that focus on interpreting blueprints and creating high quality models. The first of 7 C's this rubric assesses is Communication. Students are being assessed on their competency and literacy of CAD programs and how professionals would be communicating in the field. The second C this rubric covers is developing computer and digital technologies. Students, through completing this unit are using computers and digital resources to create products.
The Grade 1-3 PLC team has created a choice board for students …
The Grade 1-3 PLC team has created a choice board for students learning from home in response to COVID-19. The areas addressed include Reading, Writing, Math, Get Moving, Get Creative, and a Project. The focus of this week is poetry and geometry.
The Grade 1-3 PLC team has created a choice boards for students …
The Grade 1-3 PLC team has created a choice boards for students learning from home in response to COVID-19. The areas addressed include Reading, Writing, Math, Get Moving, Get Active, and a subject area project.
The Grade 1-3 PLC team has created a choice boards for students …
The Grade 1-3 PLC team has created a choice boards for students learning from home in response to COVID-19. The areas addressed include Reading, Writing, Math, Get Moving, Get Active, and a subject area project.
These rubric exemplars were developed to provide a consistent and common resource …
These rubric exemplars were developed to provide a consistent and common resource that aligns with the Saskatchewan curriculum and provide opportunities for transfer of responsibility between educator and student. These rubrics are designed to be edited by educator and student.
Summary: In our split grade of fours and fives, we completed a …
Summary: In our split grade of fours and fives, we completed a unit on communication where the students learned about the different forms of communication: decoders and decoding, signs and symbols, non-verbal communication, First Nations’ oral communication, and the history and evolution of communication. Once we had covered these areas, the summative assignment asked the students to creatively make a new communication tool that may be found in the future.
21st Century Creativity: This project explored creativity in many ways: to begin, the students created secret messages for each other and for me; later, they created symbols and signs to indicate something such as a hazard or a danger. Finally, the communication tool project gave the students an opportunity to imagine something never before created that could be used to communicate or to take a tool used today and adjust it in a new way to improve communication.
The goal of my 21 Century Learning project was for students to …
The goal of my 21 Century Learning project was for students to use collaboration and communication into preparing a showcase of their learning for parents, administration and each other. The showcase would also include some technological components of their learning by using iPad tools. Twice in the school year, students prepared a showcase of their learning. They assembled their showcase of their learning and presented it in a mock interview to peers. They then presented their showcases to parents. There was a combination of paper, project, and digital samples of learning. The students followed a script which is included. Students used the Reproducibles from the book Self-Assessment and Goal Setting to guide the self-selection of their learning samples.
Developed by the Middle Years PLC group, these resources are intended to …
Developed by the Middle Years PLC group, these resources are intended to support teachers in providing at-home learning experiences for their students. They may also be helpful for in-class planning. This set of resources will be updated and expanded as further development occurs. Areas of learning covered include reading, writing, movement, creativity, mathematics, and social studies/science.
This assessment was developed and used for a larger assignment that we …
This assessment was developed and used for a larger assignment that we had planned for in this unit. I interned in GSSD, and they go by 4 point scale (Beginning, Developing, Meeting and Exceeding), so this is what the rubric my class and I created it to be centered around. I wanted the students input on the way they were being assessed, so they understood what I was looking for and they fully understood how they were being marked. Most of the time students either gloss over their assessment and forget about it or don't even look at it at all. I wanted to change that, and thought this would be a great way to do that. We created this rubric on the smart board before I typed it up, and had students put their input into it and talk about what was fair, too easy or too hard to accomplish. I included the outcomes in the rubric as well because the students are familiar that they will be marked in levels rather than percentages now. I rewrote the outcome into an I Can (Partners Can) statement so it was easier for them to understand. This took almost a whole class to complete but by the end of it the students were more confident with what they needed to do to receive a good grade. We talked about what a good video would look like it and they could hardly wait to get started! I find this to fit right into 21st century teaching as it opens up the communication and collaboration between myself and the students. I had the opportunity to listen to their needs and wants and incorporate some of them into the rubric. I also found that the students felt responsible for this and wanted to 'live up' to the expectations they created. This assignment allowed students to get creative and collaborate with each other for ideas as well! This was a big success for me because students knew their expectations all the time, they had tons of fun, learnt a lot about the technology and programs behind making a video and truly enjoyed being part of the assessment process. I Hope you enjoy it and maybe even use it someday in the future!
Exploring “renewal” and “regeneration” through a holistic perspective, this project presents these …
Exploring “renewal” and “regeneration” through a holistic perspective, this project presents these concepts through the lens of sustainability. Students make connections to these concepts in the classroom and on the land. Whether they are exploring the impact of fires and controlled burns on the ecosystem or considering ways to regenerate and heal from trauma, students will have the opportunity to consider the many ways that people and the environment can rejuvenate in the wake of real or perceived destruction.In this folder, you will find:1. Teacher Overview2. Science Unit Plan3. Art Extension Unit4. ELA Extention Unit5. Outdoor Education Extension Unit6. Health Extension Unit7. Indigenous Perspectives Extension Unit
Assignment: Create a scrapbook containing at least 10 important plot points. Include …
Assignment: Create a scrapbook containing at least 10 important plot points. Include a description of the event, the page numbers the event takes place on, a short quote, an explanation of the event in relation to the novel (What does the event mean to the novel as a whole?) and an image to go along with it. Be sure to be creative.
Use any communication means to show your understanding of the novel and the events that took place. You may use any app, presentation device, or a traditional paper scrapbook, or other form to demonstrate the understanding.
Your mark will reflect how much effort you put into the project. You will be given ample class time to work on the scrapbook so make sure to use your time wisely.
This resource was developed in Westcliffe School (Jennifer Loken with contributions from …
This resource was developed in Westcliffe School (Jennifer Loken with contributions from the rest of the staff) and is an excellent scope and sequence of the different writing expectations for each grade level.
The following resource from The SK Ministry of Education provides samples of …
The following resource from The SK Ministry of Education provides samples of grades 4, 7, and 9 student writing are now available. Sample student writing as well as other materials related to the ESSP outcome that “by June 30, 2020, 80 per cent of student will be at or above grade level in writing” can be found here: Grades 4, 7, and 9 Student Writing Samples.
This resource provides seven rubrics - one for each of the 6+1 …
This resource provides seven rubrics - one for each of the 6+1 Traits of Writing: Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation. The rubrics contain both a description of what would be expected to earn that mark, as well as a student sample.
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