Read Write Ignite

This three part Google Classroom activity engages students in making inferences using Henry Cole's wordless book, Unspoken. Students are linked to video recordings of the book and are asked to use their observations to make inferences. They then watch a second video, this time of Henry Cole making observations and inferences based on his story. Afterward, students use their inferences to write the words of their favorite page, pretending that they are the author. Rubric included for easy grading

Henry’s Freedom Box is a book written by Ellen Levine about slave who desperately wants to be free.  In this Google Activity, students listen to the story and use the table to develop questions while listening.  They then find answers to their questions using the story as well as Encyclopedia Virginia (also a great website for teacher’s to gain background knowledge).  Finally, students step into the shoes of Henry “Box” Brown and write about their journey to freedom, as well as what happens onc

A complete and editable Google writing prompt that integrates literacy, science and technology. Students review friction concepts, brainstorm and write a story about a day without friction. Rubric included for easy grading. For use with Google Classroom, or printable.