In this unit students will define, identify, and explain 5 types of text structure. Students will explain how text and graphic features enhance a text. They will determine the type of figurative language used in a text. Students will summarize a given text.

This resource was created by Jen Kastanek in collaboration with Lauren Rabourn as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for Grade 10 and English Language Arts.

This resource was created by Brandi Edmond in collaboration with Lauren Rabourn as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for Grades 11-12 and English Language Arts.

In this unit, students will use the Sweet 16 vocabulary and read a short CI Spanish novel/reader about Cuban history and immigration (El escape cubano by Mira Canion)

Author: Kelly Garcia

Content Area Skills (NE and ISTE Standards):

Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.

Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.

Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the perspectives and practices of cultures studied and use this knowledge to interact effectively in cultural contexts.

Standard 2.2: Students show an understanding of the relationship between products and perspectives of the culture studied.

Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further knowledge of other disciplines through foreign languages.

In this unit, students will be able identify and describe their family members and other families. They will be able to apply this knowledge through writing and speaking activities.

Content Area Skills (NE and ISTE Standards):
Goal 1: Communicate in Other Languages than English

Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.

Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.

Standard 1.3: Students convey information, concepts, and ideas to listeners and readers for a variety of purposes.

Goal 4: Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture

Standard 4.1: Students recognize that different languages use different patterns to communicate and can apply this knowledge to their own language.

Goal 5: Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World

Standard 5.1: Apply language skills and cultural knowledge within and beyond the school setting.

This resource was created by Mary Gregoski in collaboration with Jennifer Jones as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 9-12 ELA.

This resource was created by Pamela Kostal in collaboration with Jennifer Jones as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 9-12 ELA.

This resource was created by Emily Iverson in collaboration with Jennifer Jones as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 9-12 ELA. 

This resource was created by Sarah Davenport in collaboration with Tina Williams as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 3rd Grade Social Studies.

This resource was created by Tawnee Jewell in collaboration with Jennifer Jones as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 6th Grade Science.

This resource was created by Brandon Horst in collaboration with Tina Williams as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for Upper Primary Integrated Technology (3-5).

This resource was created by Lonnie Lierman in collaboration with James Dalrymple as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 9-12 Social Studies.

This resource was created by Melissa Dux in collaboration with Kristen Evans as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for students in grades 9-12 enrolled in an Introduction to Business course.

 This resource was created by Alexandra (Allie) Bastian in collaboration with Kristen Evans as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 7th grade Keyboarding Applications.

Can I afford to be an adult? This inquiry is intended to educate, and help develop financial skills. At the end of the inquiry the students will create a simple budget using the information they discover. Resource created by Robert Adam, St Edward, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2024 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).

Rubric Element 1.9
Classroom space is designed and used creatively for multipurpose assignments and groupings.

Students compose and notate short 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 rhythms across multiple class periods.

Should we celebrate Constitution Day? This inquiry lesson details the justification of the Constitution as a living document and debates if it is a document for all to celebrate. Resources created by Kim Henry, Loup City Public School, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2024 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).

Rubric Element 1.1
The teacher provides immediate and specific feedback to individual students to improve their understanding.