Sample of College Essays Teaching Resources :: 49

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The Editing Process

For Teachers 11th - 12th

Learners in upper-level college-bound English classes review the editing process and terms such as, tone, diction, transition, and conclusion. They read and evaluate a sample essay and identify parts they feel they could improve on. ...

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Imperialism, Arab Nationalism and World War I

For Teachers 10th - 12th

Continued conflict in the Middle East makes this lesson relevant, and the inclusion of a critique of Lawrence of Arabia might increase student interest in a potentially challenging topic. The resource includes a solid...

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Me: A Visual Essay

For Teachers 7th - 12th

Students familiarize themselves with photo editing and montage techniques. They create a montage that tells the viewer about themselves.

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The Evolution of Arkansas Elementary Education

For Teachers 4th

Fourth graders interview older citizens to discover earlier educational history. They write essays based on their interviews.

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Speech in the Virginia Convention

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards

“. . .different men often see the same subject in different lights. . .” but the great orator Patrick Henry used all the skills at his command to craft a speech to convince listeners to see things as he did--that liberty was worth dying...

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Creating Ideas and Organizing Thinking

For Teachers Higher Ed

Students examine the concept of developing ideas and organizing their thinking. They create concept maps and graphic organizers using Inspiration software, and develop a concept map for their own subject area.

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Cover Letter: Completing and Organizing Your Personal Job Portfolio

For Teachers 8th - 12th

Pupils work on their career portfolio. In this written communication lesson plan, students discuss the purpose of cover letters, read sample cover letters, and then write their own.

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Doubles: Japan and America's Intercultural Children

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed

Students experience issues of intercultural children born as a result of the Occupation of Japan by American soldiers. They reflect on how these experiences and issues might be relevant to our own lives. Task cars are available to print...

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Reviewing Introductions

For Teachers 5th - 8th

Students read their writing introductions out loud to their classmates for them to critique. In this introductions lesson plan, students put their desks in a circle and make comments on what is good and what should be improved.

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