DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History

<p>Are you interested in using Project Based Learning to revamp your lessons, but aren’t sure how to get started? In <i>DIY Project Based Learning in ELA and History</i>, award-winning teacher and <i>Edutopia </i>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:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Create their own Project Based Learning units.</li> <p> </p> <li>Engage student in their education by grounding lessons in real-world problems and encouraging them to develop creative solutions.</li> <p> </p> <li>Incorporate role-playing into everyday learning.</li> <p> </p> <li>Develop real-world lessons to get students to understand the life-long relevance of what they are learning.</li> <p> </p> <li>Assess multiple skills and subject areas in an integrated way.</li> <p> </p> <li>Collaborate with teachers across subject areas.</li> <p> </p> <li>Test authentic skills and set authentic goals for their students to grow as individuals.</li> </ul><p>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.</p> <p>Contents</p><p>Foreword by Suzie Boss</p><p>INTRODUCTION </p><p>Project Based Learning, the Common Core, and the 4Cs</p><p>Experts weigh in</p><p>The Relationship Between PBL and Teaching Writing</p><p>How to Create Your Own PBL Unit Focusing on ELA and/or History</p><p>How This Book Is Different From Other PBL Books</p><p>PART I: PBL UNITS</p><p>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"</p><p>Facts</p><p>Overview</p><p>Step-by-Step Lessons</p><p>ELA 1st Quarter Checklist -- Narrative</p><p>ELA 2nd Quarter Checklist -- Advocacy</p><p>Student Exemplars</p><p>CHAPTER 2: THE LIVING MUSEUM UNIT: A unit based on role-play, historical perspectives, and informational writing culminating in a student-created living museum</p><p>Facts</p><p>Overview</p><p>Step-by-Step Lessons</p><p>Student Exemplars</p><p>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</p><p>Facts</p><p>Overview </p><p>Step-by-Step Lessons</p><p>Student Exemplars</p><p>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</p><p>Facts</p><p>Overview</p><p>Step-by-Step Lessons</p><p>Student Exemplars</p><p>CHAPTER 5: THE GRIT AND MOTIVATION UNIT: A unit based on vital academic life skills and persuasive letter writing </p><p>Facts</p><p>Overview</p><p>Step-by-Step Lessons</p><p>Student Exemplars</p><p>CHAPTER 6: THE TEACH THEM TO BE TEACHERS UNIT: A unit based on the highest level of communication of all…the ability to teach </p><p>Facts</p><p>Overview</p><p>Step-by-Step Lessons</p><p>Student Exemplars</p><p>PART II: MIX AND MATCH LESSONS </p><p>Bulwur-Lytton Contest Assignment</p><p>Hooks for Essays or How to Get a Reader’s Attention</p><p>Narrative Outline</p><p>Character Traits Chart</p><p>Google Advanced Search</p><p>6 Steps of Being an Internet Detective </p><p>How to Write a Newspaper Article</p><p>The Problem Statement</p><p>Writing with Numeracy Lesson</p><p>Collaboration Constitution Assignment</p><p>Online Ethics and Copyright Activity</p><p>Understanding Infographics Lesson</p><p>Executive Summary Outline</p><p>Norms for Backchanneling and using Twitter</p><p>Internet Literacy: Verifying the Evidence Lesson </p><p>Cornell Notes</p><p>Literary Analysis Outline</p><p>Oral Presentation Rubric</p><p>Cover Letter Outline</p><p>How to Conduct an Interview</p><p>QRF format </p><p>Oral Conference Feedback Sheet</p><p>Norms for Video Conferencing</p><p>Developing a Student-Created Assessment</p><p>How to Annotate Text</p><p>Visual Presentation (PowerPoint) Guidelines </p><p>Advocacy/Argument Outline</p><p>REFERENCES</p>