Table of Contents
Contents
Foreword by Suzie Boss
INTRODUCTION
Project Based Learning, the Common Core, and the 4Cs
Experts weigh in
The Relationship Between PBL and Teaching Writing
How to Create Your Own PBL Unit Focusing on ELA and/or History
How This Book Is Different From Other PBL Books
PART I: PBL UNITS
CHAPTER 1: THE SUPERHERO UNIT: A unit based on superhero science, science-fiction narratives, and advocacy writing, culminating in an issues-based presentation to the "United Nations"
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
ELA 1st Quarter Checklist -- Narrative
ELA 2nd Quarter Checklist -- Advocacy
Student Exemplars
CHAPTER 2: THE LIVING MUSEUM UNIT: A unit based on role-play, historical perspectives, and informational writing culminating in a student-created living museum
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Student Exemplars
CHAPTER 3: THE MOVIE CRITIC UNIT: A unit based on literary analysis, biography, and film appreciation culminating in a persuasive argument and student-taught lesson
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Student Exemplars
CHAPTER 4: THE CAREER QUEST UNIT: A unit based on persuasive cover letters, developing resumes, interview skills, culminating in a school-wide Career Day event
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Student Exemplars
CHAPTER 5: THE GRIT AND MOTIVATION UNIT: A unit based on vital academic life skills and persuasive letter writing
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Student Exemplars
CHAPTER 6: THE TEACH THEM TO BE TEACHERS UNIT: A unit based on the highest level of communication of all…the ability to teach
Facts
Overview
Step-by-Step Lessons
Student Exemplars
PART II: MIX AND MATCH LESSONS
Bulwur-Lytton Contest Assignment
Hooks for Essays or How to Get a Reader’s Attention
Narrative Outline
Character Traits Chart
Google Advanced Search
6 Steps of Being an Internet Detective
How to Write a Newspaper Article
The Problem Statement
Writing with Numeracy Lesson
Collaboration Constitution Assignment
Online Ethics and Copyright Activity
Understanding Infographics Lesson
Executive Summary Outline
Norms for Backchanneling and using Twitter
Internet Literacy: Verifying the Evidence Lesson
Cornell Notes
Literary Analysis Outline
Oral Presentation Rubric
Cover Letter Outline
How to Conduct an Interview
QRF format
Oral Conference Feedback Sheet
Norms for Video Conferencing
Developing a Student-Created Assessment
How to Annotate Text
Visual Presentation (PowerPoint) Guidelines
Advocacy/Argument Outline
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