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What is Productive Struggle? (Explanation and Activity)
I am creating a series of video prompts and worksheets called “Modern Mastery.” The goal is to equip students with the mindset, skills, and vision needed to thrive in the modern world. One of these videos focuses on “productive struggle.” If our students can learn how to embrace struggle, they will accomplish great things. Click below for the the video explanation and writing task: Worksheet: Similar Prompts Here: Donate here:
Rhetorical Devices
Hyperbole Worksheet: What is Alliteration? Worksheet: Alliteration What is a Metaphor? Worksheet: What is an extended metaphor? Worksheet: Find the Metaphor Worksheet: What is a Simile? Worksheet: What is Symbolism? Worksheet: What is Imagery? Worksheet: Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning Denotation vs. Connotation Worksheet: What is an Allusion? Worksheet: Can You Find the Allusion? Worksheet: Anadiplosis Worksheet: What is Anaphora? Worksheet: Can You Write a Poem Using Anaphora? Worksheet: What is an Analogy? Worksheet: Parallel Structure
Can You Write a Biography for an EMOJI?
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Classroom Trivia: Who Said The Quote?
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Wrap Up the Semester with These Two Writing Prompts!
Here are two writing prompts I use before winter break. I hope they help! 1) Write a Six-Word Story that Sums up Your School Year! Worksheet: 2) What is Your Favorite Memory From the Year? Worksheet More activities here: