DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

AvHeather Wolpert-Gawron,USA) Wolpert-Gawron, Heather (Jefferson Middle School, University of California at Irvine

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Are you interested in using Project Based Learning to revamp your lessons, but aren’t sure how to get started? In DIY Project Based Learning in ELA and History, award-winning teacher and Edutopia blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron makes it fun and easy! Project Based Learning encourages students and teachers alike to abandon their dusty textbooks, and instead embrace a form of curriculum design focused on student engagement, innovation, and creative problem-solving. A leading name in this field, Heather Wolpert-Gawron shares some of her most popular units for ELA and Social Studies in this exciting new collection. This book is an essential resource for teachers looking to: Create their own Project Based Learning units. Engage student in their education by grounding lessons in real-world problems and encouraging them to develop creative solutions. Incorporate role-playing into everyday learning. Develop real-world lessons to get students to understand the life-long relevance of what they are learning. Assess multiple skills and subject areas in an integrated way. Collaborate with teachers across subject areas. Test authentic skills and set authentic goals for their students to grow as individuals.Part I of the book features six full units, complete with student samples, targeted rubrics, a checklist to keep students on track, and even "Homework Hints." Part II is a mix-and-match section of tools you can use to create your own PBL-aligned lessons. The tools are available as eResources on our website, http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138891623, so you can print and use them in your classroom immediately.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-08-05
Mått210 x 280 x 19 mm
Vikt421 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor176
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781138891623

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ContentsForeword by Suzie BossINTRODUCTION Project Based Learning, the Common Core, and the 4CsExperts weigh inThe Relationship Between PBL and Teaching WritingHow to Create Your Own PBL Unit Focusing on ELA and/or HistoryHow This Book Is Different From Other PBL BooksPART I: PBL UNITSCHAPTER 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"FactsOverviewStep-by-Step LessonsELA 1st Quarter Checklist -- NarrativeELA 2nd Quarter Checklist -- AdvocacyStudent ExemplarsCHAPTER 2: THE LIVING MUSEUM UNIT: A unit based on role-play, historical perspectives, and informational writing culminating in a student-created living museumFactsOverviewStep-by-Step LessonsStudent ExemplarsCHAPTER 3: THE MOVIE CRITIC UNIT: A unit based on literary analysis, biography, and film appreciation culminating in a persuasive argument and student-taught lessonFactsOverview Step-by-Step LessonsStudent ExemplarsCHAPTER 4: THE CAREER QUEST UNIT: A unit based on persuasive cover letters, developing resumes, interview skills, culminating in a school-wide Career Day eventFactsOverviewStep-by-Step LessonsStudent ExemplarsCHAPTER 5: THE GRIT AND MOTIVATION UNIT: A unit based on vital academic life skills and persuasive letter writing FactsOverviewStep-by-Step LessonsStudent ExemplarsCHAPTER 6: THE TEACH THEM TO BE TEACHERS UNIT: A unit based on the highest level of communication of all…the ability to teach FactsOverviewStep-by-Step LessonsStudent ExemplarsPART II: MIX AND MATCH LESSONS Bulwur-Lytton Contest AssignmentHooks for Essays or How to Get a Reader’s AttentionNarrative OutlineCharacter Traits ChartGoogle Advanced Search6 Steps of Being an Internet Detective How to Write a Newspaper ArticleThe Problem StatementWriting with Numeracy LessonCollaboration Constitution AssignmentOnline Ethics and Copyright ActivityUnderstanding Infographics LessonExecutive Summary OutlineNorms for Backchanneling and using TwitterInternet Literacy: Verifying the Evidence Lesson Cornell NotesLiterary Analysis OutlineOral Presentation RubricCover Letter OutlineHow to Conduct an InterviewQRF format Oral Conference Feedback SheetNorms for Video ConferencingDeveloping a Student-Created AssessmentHow to Annotate TextVisual Presentation (PowerPoint) Guidelines Advocacy/Argument OutlineREFERENCES

"With her DIY Project Based Learning books, Heather opens up her extensive toolkit and invites fellow teachers to take a look—and borrow liberally. It’s a generous move by a teacher who has worked hard to develop her own, deep understanding of PBL and to design projects that resonate with students."--From the Foreword by Suzie Boss, Education Consultant and National Faculty Member for the Buck Institute for Education, Portland, Oregon"When I think of exemplary student-centered teaching, Heather Wolpert-Gawron stands out as a master teacher. In this book, she uniquely and powerfully shares insightful examples and sample units to help others move from inspiration to application. Highly recommended!"--Cindy Johanson, Executive Director of Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation"This book is worth your time. Heather Wolpert-Gawron’s conversational writing style and step-by-step guidance take you on a magical journey, energize you, and fill your head with new possibilities. These innovative teaching units, mix-and-match lessons, and ready-to-use tools provide a rich array of material to bring your classroom to life. Heather is a truly talented curriculum designer with a gift for inspiring and connecting with her readers." --Anne Jolly, PLC Consultant with Learning Forward and author of STEM by Design (Routledge, 2016)