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Azusa Pacific University

Historical Landmark Project

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Close a unit or the year with a five-step research project. Class members choose a US landmark, research the landmark, compose a report about it, build a model of it, and present their model and findings to the class. Each step is...
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School Journalism

Investigative and Data Journalism – Day One

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A free press, free to investigate and report on responsibly, compelling stories, is essential to a democracy. A 10-slide presentation details where to get ideas, how to go about an investigation, gather data, and assure the accuracy of...
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Curated OER

My Antonia: Body Biography Book Report

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Examine the characters in Willa Cather's My Antonia with a group project. Small groups illustrate their chosen character on a large piece of paper and choose quotes from the text that tell about the character. Where students choose...
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Kenan Fellows

The Effects of Environmental Conditions on Aquatic Organisms

For Teachers 8th - 12th
What kind of experiment can your class do to how observe the environment effects on organisms? Groups design and conduct lab experiments to learn about the effects of the environment on aquatic organisms. Based upon knowledge gained...
Organizer
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Curriculum Corner

I See a School

For Students K - 1st Standards
Enthusiastic readers report on a book detailing what it's about and their favorite part with a picture-based writing template. A nonfiction version takes a step further to highlight what the pupil learned, and a fiction version showcases...
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PHET

Science and Engineering Conference

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scientists present their experimental designs from the previous experiment. The ninth activity in the series outlines what learners should present, what class discussions should happen, and the solution NASA came up with for the...
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Newseum

When the News Media Make Mistakes

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Mistakes happen. When they happen in news reporting, be it in print or on the internet, journalism ethics requires that the errors be corrected. Young journalists use an Accuracy Checklist to track how news organizations post corrections...
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Newseum

Journalists Code of Ethics

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Journalists are supposed to adhere to a Code of Ethics. To determine the degree to which reporters follow this code, individuals select three recent stories with photographs from newspapers, magazines, online news sites, or television...
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Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Business Project

For Teachers 12th Standards
Where's the data? After choosing from a list of business topics, scholars embark on a research project. They develop a strong thesis statement, follow MLA formatting requirements, select sources, and write a five-paragraph research...
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A to Z Teacher Stuff

Word Search Match

For Students K - 5th
Go beyond a traditional word search with a clue matching, word search combo. Scholars read clues, write the word that matches, then search for the word in a puzzle. Clues and words offer insight into the life of polar bears.
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Curated OER

Book Report- Jokes And Riddles

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this book report form instructional activity, students write about a joke/riddle book they have read. There are 4 questions, and students write answers inside large blank shapes.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Book Report

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this book report learning exercise, students write the title, author, publisher, date of publication, overview of contents, opinion, and what they "learnt" from the book. Students write seven short answers.
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Curated OER

Book Report Fun- Blank Report Grid

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this book report learning exercise, students use blank boxes with titles to write about a book they have read. They will report about setting, characters, main events, conflicts, and conclusion. The boxes are unlined.
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Curated OER

My Book Report

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this literacy/writing worksheet, learners compose a book report. Students identify the following literary elements: main characters, setting, beginning, problem and solution. Learners then compose paragraphs for each of these story...
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Curated OER

Identify and Write About Cause and Effect Relationships

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students write news reports about current issues. In this writing skills lesson, students report about the weight epidemic in the United States as they focus on fast food consumption and how it relates to poor health.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Book Report on Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this literature worksheet, students answer 3 essay questions about the book Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz. Students answer questions about the setting, characters and an interesting fact they learned.
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Curated OER

Greek Inquiry Report and Presentation

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders choose from a list of researchable inquiry questions. They engage in all phases of inquiry/research process.
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Curated OER

Writing Process

For Teachers K - 4th
Introduce primary graders to the writing process. After reviewing the steps, they practice using the process by writing a book report. Before writing the draft, they complete a graphic organizer. The completed draft is reviewed by peers....
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Curated OER

Report on Desert Plant or Animal

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students are introduced to desert plants and animals. They demonstrate that the name of an organism does not always match the object. Students perform a guided internet search in order to complete a report.
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College Writing Center

Reported Speech & Direct Speech

For Students 5th - 12th
Provide your class with this reference page on direct and indirect speech. The page includes definitions of direct speech and reported speech (also known as indirect speech). When writing, pupils can check the sample...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Classroom Critters Developing Our Writing Skills

For Teachers 2nd
Students investigate animals and how it adapts to its environment. They write notes and gather information on a chosen animal. After research is completed, students create a report about the animal's characteristics, appearance, food,...
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Curated OER

CD Cover Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create CD covers using computer generated pictures, self-drawn depictions, or collages. They read and analyze books, and write one sentence book reports to be included with the CD covers.
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Curated OER

Author's Day

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Have your learners choose an author to study. One resource link gives a list of approved authors. Scholars read at least three works produced by that author and produce three separate book reports as well as a two-page author report....
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Curated OER

The Pledge of News

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the fundamentals of news-gathering, the etiquette of reporting, and the rights a news writer/reporter has. They review the parts of a news story and write an article discussing their beliefs about the Pledge iof Allegiance.

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