Subject Area: English Language Arts
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Digital Citizen | Defining ourselves: What is my (digital) identity? | 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
Students will write “My Digital Identity” essays where they describe who they see themselves being and how their online actions support that representation of themselves.
English Language Arts | 11th-12th, 6th - 8th, 9th-10th
Acquiring Audience Feedback on a Published Product | ELA Community Activism PBL (Lesson 6 of 6) | 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
In lesson 6 of 6 of this multi-step project, students will use technology to seek feedback about their original product and reflect on their learning.
English Language Arts | 11th-12th, 6th - 8th, 9th-10th
Publishing & Sharing Research on a Community Issue | ELA Community Activism PBL (Lesson 5 of 6) | 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
In lesson 5 of 6 of this multi-step project, students will publish their original product for their community stakeholder audience in a form or platform that best suits their message.
English Language Arts | 11th-12th, 6th - 8th, 9th-10th
Synthesizing Research on a Community Issue | ELA Community Activism PBL (Lesson 4 of 6) | 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
In lesson 4 of 6 of this multi-step project, students will synthesize information from the sources they research in part 3 to create an original product for their chosen community stakeholder.
English Language Arts | 11th-12th, 6th - 8th, 9th-10th
Researching a Local Community Issue | ELA Community Activism PBL (Lesson 3 of 6) | 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
In lesson 3 of 6 of this multi-step project, students will conduct research to examine the history and impact of their selected activist issue by identifying information from reputable sources.
English Language Arts | 11th-12th, 6th - 8th, 9th-10th
Identifying Community Stakeholders | ELA Community Activism PBL (Lesson 2 of 6) | 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
In this part 2 of 6 of the project, students will identify the community stakeholders of their selected issue/topic/need/focus and select a final product form to best convey their research to their stakeholders through completing a rhetorical analysis.
English Language Arts | 11th-12th, 6th - 8th, 9th-10th
Identifying a Local Community Issue | ELA Community Activism PBL (Lesson 1 of 6) | 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
In lesson 1 of 6 of this multi-step project, students will identify a community need and the required resources, technology tools, and communication platforms needed to complete the community activism project.
English Language Arts | 11th-12th, 6th - 8th, 9th-10th
Goal setting | Is Your Goal SMART? | 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12
Students will work to develop an academic goal using the SMART goal framework. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely. They will use digital tools to create, share and monitor their personal learning goals.
Art, English Language Arts, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies | 11th-12th, 3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th, 9th-10th
Goal setting | How Can I Get Stronger? | K-2
In this activity, student will learn about goal and setting goals to become stronger students and well-rounded individuals. Ideas for connections, brainstorming and keeping track of the students’ goals are included.
Art, English Language Arts, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies | Kindergarten - 2nd
Use online forums to get feedback on your essay | Exchange Ideas on the Worldwide Web | 9-10, 11–12
This instructional idea has students join a platform for writers to exchange their ideas with other members from diverse backgrounds and experiences. By giving and providing feedback about writing, students will be broadening their understanding.
English Language Arts | 11th-12th, 9th-10th