MrDeRose

A VERY open-ended research-based project that has students researching anything they are passionate about, and choosing to present it in whatever way they think communicates their message. A good "September" project as it lets you get to know your students, gauge where their research skills are, and keeps them engaged as they get to work on a topic THEY have selected. Product includes RAN chart (and exemplar RAN chart filled out) and exemplar Research Notes.

A reading and writing assignment designed for grades 4-8. Sort of a modern Book Report. Students select a book, write a 3 paragraph review, then embed their writing in a qr code. Teacher can print off the qr code and attach it in the library book that the student reviewed. Future readers have access to a locally developed Book Review. Includes rubric.

Rather than the traditional Book Report, have students create a book report website using Google Sites or www.wix.com, or any other site-creation tool available to you in your district.

8 slides that go over the four levels of higher order thinking. Students will be able to discuss the difference between memorization, paraphrasing, original ideas, and compare/contrast. A good lesson to go over with students at the beginning of the year.