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English Language Arts Projects and Lessons
English Language Arts Projects and Lessons
Character Comparison ProjectCompare Main Characters from Different Texts
Compare Main Characters from Different Texts
Students experience two texts and record their observations to analyze similarities and differences. Then they create a visual (Poster, Google slides, Google Drawing) to integrate a variety of display techniques and write an analysis paragraph which includes their own perspecives and interpretations about the characters. As this is a comparison paragraph students need practice with transitions. 9.2.3.5, 9.4.4.3, 9.1.2.1, 9.2.2.6, 9.4.1.4
*Comparsion in the example is between General Zaroff, from "The Most Dangerous Game" and Charles Muntz from "Up".
Character Comparison: ChecklistCharacter Comparison: RubricDraw Label Caption
Draw Label Caption
Students reread text to identify language that helps create mood, tone and dominant impression. They draw a scene, label it's parts (with sensory details and figurative language) and caption with their understanding of dominant impression. 9.2.3.8
This strategy may be used for reading comprehension or for generation of ideas for writing.
Sketch from Reading: Visualize text
TTMS: Writing Strategy.pdfInstructions for Writing Strategy
Model Place Descriptions: Four Descriptive ParagraphsDraw Label CaptionDraw Label Caption RubricAnchor Chart: Figurative LanguageELA - Essay Map - Activity - Teacher GuideEssay Writing Map: Various Outcomes
Essay Writing Map: Various Outcomes
Students will use this Google Slides template to be guided through the essay writing process. Embedded videos help explain the various portions of the essay while allowing students to interact with the content and add their own content to the map.
Evaluate sources: currency, reliability and possible bias of information
Evaluate sources: currency, reliability and possible bias of information
Students will use this Google slides journal to discover about Credibility, Relevance, Authorship, Authority and Purpose of websites in order to apply this knowledge to the evaluation of websites and research sources. 9.3.2.5
ELA 9 - CRAAP Test - Teacher GuideELA 9 - Film/Camera Study - Teacher Guide
ELA 9 - Film/Camera Study - Student Journal - Master CopyFilm Techniques
Film Techniques
Students integrate own perspectives through experiencing media texts, (9.1.2.1) identify features that define media texts , (9.2.2.14) and integrate a variety of media techniques to enhance appeal (9.4.3.3)
Through this activity students will first attempt to take photos that display the challenge. Students will then be taught the technical jargon and the characteristics of the film/camera techniques.
Plot Review
Plot Review
Students review elements of plot by sorting terms and matching definitions, they watch short films and, through discussion and writing, they build an understanding of what makes a narrative effective.
This is a great formative activity that will uncover students ability to view, discuss, write and revise. It can easily be modified or used again summatively. 9.2.3.4, 9.2.2.6
Plot Diagram Organizer:Define & Evaluate TextResponding to Text
Responding to Text
Whether students listen, view or read a text on their own, why not give them something to think about?
Each organizer includes the outcome(s), instructions and an assessment tool.
9.2.2.1, 9.2.2.7, 9.2.2.9, 9.2.2.10, 9.3.3.8
Understanding Character Change
Understanding Character Change
Students read a text and analyze character by: listing traits, selecting and justifying symbols, using quotes to explain probability of change. 9.2.2.7, 9.2.2.11, 9.2.2.12
*Mary is the protagonist of "Lamb to the Slaughter," by Rhoal Dahl.
Character Sketch: Rubric Language Arts 9 Templates
Language Arts 9 Templates
Links
Links
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Rethinking Novel Studies: An Alternate Approach Research Summary and Author Recommendations
Kelly Gallagher Writing Strategies - This document contains strategies based on Gallagher's Teaching Adolescent Writers book. Included is the rationale behind his method,as well as immediate-use activities for teachers.
The Writing Fix - is a resource for quality lessons designed to motivate reluctant writers. Many lessons include student exemplars.
Projects from Classic Engaging Students Site
Projects from Classic Engaging Students Site
Exploring Novels through Student-Created Bloom's Taxonomy Questions
How can I write my own powerful questions? Is it possible for students to create their own powerful, higher order thinking questions? How can we capitalize on this quality, in-depth thinking to create assessment opportunities?Created by Val Baron (EJELS) and Terra Kaliszuk (AISI Instructional Coach)
How can I write my own powerful questions? Is it possible for students to create their own powerful, higher order thinking questions? How can we capitalize on this quality, in-depth thinking to create assessment opportunities?Created by Val Baron (EJELS) and Terra Kaliszuk (AISI Instructional Coach)
- Adapted version of Costa’s 3 Levels of Questioning to create their own HOTS questions!
- Teacher Outline (brief lesson progression & selected implementation suggestions)
- Student Question Creation Handout (exemplar question & 3 Level Questioning resource)
"BIRT"-You can debate like a PRO! This unit provides resources to students and teachers that introduce and practice components of debate- from listening cues and note-taking to how to research and prepare your speeches. It culminates with topics for a series of real debates.
Discussion Skills - This teaching unit includes resources for setting a discussion-conducive classroom climate, discussion skill lessons, as well as discussion structures for classroom discussion activities.
Why should I care about poetry, anyway? Students will investigate the connections between poetry and other text forms, as well as explore real-world applications of poetry beyond traditional poetry readings.
English Gladiators Students create higher order thinking/critical questions and their best answer and then swap them with another student. They then assess the depth of the question as it relates to HOTS and answer it. When the questions and answers are compared, points are awarded and the most points is crowned the Gladiator Champion. by Adrienne Donnelly, Calmar Secondary with AISI support.
Men of Stone This novel study integrates Language Art and Social Studies. There are a variety of activities that support both curricula.
The Sacred Rac Grade 9 students will read "The Sacred Rac" by Pat Hughes and write a similar type of short story using a documentary style.
General Macias Grade 9 at ESBCHS examine symbolism and allusion in a play by Josephina Niggli
Save the Moon for Kerdy Dickus Grade 9 at ESBCHS examine symbolism and allusion in a short story by Tim Wynne-Jones
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