Lauren Cushing

This product includes an explanation of the engineering unit. This project is interdisciplinary and aligns with the NGSS standards. It's a perfect supplement project to any engineering/design/STEM unit in grades 4-7.

This rubric is perfect for an analytical essay (3-5 paragraphs) as students read book club books and think deeply about the text. This rubric can be used for a variety of writing prompts and is aligned with CCSS. The rubric grades on a 20 point scale.

As students read a book and compare the text to the movie, here are three writing prompts students can respond to. These prompts can help students compare and contrast books and movies with written responses. Students can work on organizing their writing and practice using reasons and support to support their ideas.