I am constantly looking to find ideas and topics my students enjoy. The goal is to leverage their interests to develop them as writers. For the following worksheets, students need to scan the QR code, watch the video given, then complete the response questions. The objective is for students to gather three facts or ideas that intrigue them, then elaborate on one of those ideas. I want my students to learn how to “stretch” their […]
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Sometimes students need to sit and write. No phones. No articles to read. Nothing. Just paper, a pencil, and ideas. The following worksheets require students to respond to a quote. That’s it. There are quotes from scientists, anthropologists, philosophers, athletes, and more. And (for each worksheet) students get to choose the quote they address. The expectation is that students write 250 words or more (150 words or more for middle school). And the goal is […]
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Respond to a Quote by Simone Biles: Edit and Restore the Quotes by Simone Biles Worksheet: *These quotes have been intentionally altered for editing purposes. Students need to RESTORE the quotes. Edit and Restore the Quotes by Simon Biles Video: This activity is designed to projected on the wall or on a smartboard. I love having students edit the quotes in groups. Simon Biles Article and Comprehension Questions:
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