student task
Write to the Source
Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect asks students to demonstrate their explanatory and informative writing skills.
July 19, 2014
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student task
Write to the Source
Lift a Line
Lift A Line asks students to demonstrate their explanatory and descriptive writing skills.
July 19, 2014
student task
Write to the Source
Agree or Disagree
Agree or Disagree? asks students to demonstrate their argumentative and comparative writing skills.
July 19, 2014
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Informational
Home Was a Horse Stall
On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and prompted the United States to enter World War II. While many Americans were concerned about the war abroad, they were also paranoid about the “threat” of Japanese Americans at home. As a result, many Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps on American soil.
August 22, 2016
article
article
Toolkit for 'Therapy of Lies'
This Teaching Tolerance story exposes the facts behind the pseudoscience known as conversion therapy—a practice that aims to change homosexuals “back” into heterosexuals. Organizations promoting the practice have sent
article
Toolkit for “Twice the Distance”
According to the College Board, “There are three main areas on the path to higher education where undocumented students may have special concerns or face obstacles: admission, tuition and financial aid.” These resources
article
Mix It Loud, Mix It Proud
Don’t keep your awesome Mix event confined to the school walls. Spread the word!
teaching strategy
Word Work
Prior Knowledge and Personal Association Surveys
These surveys ask students what they know or how they feel about specific words in the text they are reading.
July 19, 2014
student task
Write to the Source
Fact or Opinion
Fact or Opinion asks students to demonstrate their explanatory and analytical writing skills.
July 19, 2014