English Language Arts9-12+
Project Portfolio Development
By Michael T.
This multi-day project guides 10th graders through selecting a research topic, conducting initial research, and creating a headline for a larger poster presentation. It encourages student-driven topic choice and collaborative work in groups of 2-3.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Allocate Day 1 for topic selection and initial research, allowing students to choose topics of personal interest.
- Discussion question: How does choosing a topic you're passionate about impact the quality of your research and presentation?
- Scaffold for struggling learners: Provide a list of potential research areas or guiding questions to help narrow down choices.
- Extension for advanced students: Encourage students to develop a preliminary research question or hypothesis during the topic selection phase.
- Estimated time: This project is designed for multiple class periods, with Day 1 focused on topic selection and research.
English Language Arts9-12+
Project Portfolio Development
By Michael T.
This multi-day project guides 10th graders through selecting a research topic, conducting initial research, and creating a headline for a larger poster presentation. It encourages student-driven topic choice and collaborative work in groups of 2-3.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Allocate Day 1 for topic selection and initial research, allowing students to choose topics of personal interest.
- Discussion question: How does choosing a topic you're passionate about impact the quality of your research and presentation?
- Scaffold for struggling learners: Provide a list of potential research areas or guiding questions to help narrow down choices.
- Extension for advanced students: Encourage students to develop a preliminary research question or hypothesis during the topic selection phase.
- Estimated time: This project is designed for multiple class periods, with Day 1 focused on topic selection and research.