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Interactive
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Focus on the Topic When Writing

For Students 7th - 8th
In this focus on the topic when writing worksheet, students read how to select and narrow a topic, check resources and write a thesis sentence.
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Worksheet
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Online Museum Worksheet

For Students 4th - 8th
In this technology worksheet, students research an online museum and select a topic within that museum. They read the story section and summarize it in a paragraph. Then students list five important things that they learned about the...
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Lesson Plan
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Using a Time Focus- Owl Moon

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students practice writing on a specific topic. Students read "Owl Moon." They chronologically and comprehensively list all events occurring in the story. Students choose one specific event in the story on which to write.
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Lesson Plan
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Designing the Perfect Science Fair Project Webquest

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the Scientific Method and define their topic of interest. Students familiarize themselves with how to utilize their resources and create note cards. Students create their written report and display of their...
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Lesson Plan
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Newsprint Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students identify the main question behind their paper and narrow the focus and purpose of their paper. They view their topic from a variety of perspectives and determine their own interest in a particular aspect of a topic. They...
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Lesson Plan
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Musical Chairs Topic Critique

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students create topics for other students to write about in the computer lab.