The Genocide Scrapbook Project

This Lesson Plan was created by Joanna Pruitt as part of the 2020 ESU-NDE Remote Learning Plan Project. This original lesson is for classroom use; however, there is a virtual option as well. Educators worked with coaches to create Remote Learning Plans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The attached Lesson Plan is designed for Grades 9-12 English Language Arts students; however, this could also be used as a Social Studies project as well. Students will evaluate credible sources through research on genocides post World War II after completing a novel unit covering the Holocaust. Students will also create scrapbooks using summarizing, citation, informative writing, textual evidence, caption writing, and persuasive writing. Students will also be expected to demonstrate oral communication skills as they have to present their projects to the class. Students will use background knowledge to clarify text and also gain a deeper understanding by using relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of informative text. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Reading, Student Guide

Author: Joanna Pruitt

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit

This is a list of resources to help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at schools and college. This curation of resources was first developed for the "Closing the Achievement" gap Professional Day held at Middlesex Community College's all-college Professional Day held in spring 2014. This resource is being updated by member's of Middlesex Community College of Massachusetts "Leading for Change" group which is associated with the Leading for Change Higher Education Diversity Consortium which is " a voluntary collaboration of higher education institutions in Massachusetts and New England committed to identifying student and employee diversity best practices through uniform and transparent use of data, institutional benchmarks and reflective practice."

Material Type: Assessment, Game, Homework/Assignment, Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Authors: Darcy Orellana, Peter Shea

Becoming a Reflective Teacher

What is a Reflective Teacher? This short article will outline what a Reflective Teacher is and how to become one.

Material Type: Case Study, Reading

Author: Child Development

E2 Cultural Competence and Trauma, Part 2

This workshop is designed to explore and discuss the importance of cultural competency when providing services to children and families experiencing trauma. Different perspectives will be explored, as well as self reflection of the participants own biases. Different degrees of sociohistorical trauma, environmental trauma and psychological trauma will be discussed. Participants will leave with the knowledge and understanding needed to provide culturally responsible services.

Material Type: Lecture Notes

Author: Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice

Authenticity/Agency Rubrics (Version 1)

The Authenticity and Agency rubrics are based on elements from two frameworks: Student as Producer and Social Pedagogies. The rubrics were created for instructors and instructional designers to use as they develop authentic learning experiences in the course design process.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Authors: Jennifer Englund, Annette McNamara

Reflective Journal Rubric—Elementary

A rubric in student language used by elementary students to self-assess reflective journals. It can be modified to be used by peers or teachers to provide feedback.

Material Type: Assessment

Author: Clarity Innovations

Reflective Journal Rubric—High School

A rubric in student language used by high school students to self-assess reflective journals. It can be modified to be used by peers or teachers to provide feedback.

Material Type: Assessment

Author: Clarity Innovations

Curriculum, Assessment and Management 1 Open Resource Adaptations

Curriculum, Assessment and Management 1 Open Resource Adaptations ED 622 Curriculum, Assessment and Management I Course will help students to develop assessment, instructional and management strategies in the planning, implementation and evaluation of instruction in various classroom settings using the framework of teacher work sampling. The basics of lesson planning, instructional methods, assessment planning, differentiation and classroom management will be covered.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Melanie Landon-Hays

Assessment: Parent Communications Resources

Educators and parents can use the Washington Starting Smarter site to better understand the scores and reports for the Smarter Balanced tests, see sample items, and access additional resources.All resources on the site are copyright The Regents of the University of California.  Though the connected resources are free for viewing online, please note that your permitted use of the materials for other uses will vary. Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay  

Material Type: Assessment

Authors: Barbara Soots, Anton Jackson, Washington OSPI OER Project, Washington OSPI Mathematics Department

Reflective Learning Journal

A reflection journal is designed for students to learn from experiences. This reflective journal focuses on basic concepts of academic development for graduate study and future professional development. Reflective learning requires a systematic review of learning experiences and intentional applications of concepts that are discussed in class. Written reflections require substantial context and connectivity of ideas and thoughts. Each journal entry is a minimum of 350 words and submitted bi-weekly. This reflection journal was designed to compliment course lessons and reiterate course learning objevtices. Created by Steven Harris-Scott, Ph.D., and Amy Lewis, Ed.D., for INTO George Mason University with support from Mason 4-VA.

Material Type: Module

Author: Amy Lewis

Medieval Times Character Oral Presentation Rubric - Middle School

A rubric in student language used by students to create an oral presentation that meets high standards of quality.

Material Type: Assessment

Author: Clarity Innovations

Verifying Proficiency: Scoring Criteria

A clear reference to steps and checks for quality in rubric design and use.

Material Type: Reading

Critical Reflection Perception Circles

This fillable graphic organizer is intended to support reflection on perceptions of ourselves and our students. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Lara Ervin-Kassab

Critical Rubric Analysis Protocol

This fillable word document is intended to be a support for critically analyzing existing rubrics for modification and use in the classroom. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Lara Ervin-Kassab

I’m Not Biased, Am I? Understanding Implicit Bias

Bias is a universal human condition. It is not a personal defect, but it is important to recognize your biases and manage them. We cannot cure unconscious bias, but we can address it. This lesson will provide you the opportunity to identify your personal biases. You have them, even if you think you don’t! You are encouraged to try this lesson so you can be more aware of your personal biases and take the necessary steps to reduce their impact on your life.StandardsCC.8.5.11-12.G Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Tracy Rains

Highline Public Schools Kindergarten Word Study Guide

The intentional instruction you provide in foundational literacy skills within the context of a rich balanced literacy program will set students on a trajectory toward success in reading and writing. The purpose of this document is to give you the resources you need to teach kindergarten students the phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, and sight-word-recognition skills that will empower them to become confident, competent and thoughtful readers and writers. Instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, and sight words can and should be fun, fast-paced, and brief. The lessons in this document are designed with that in mind. This guide includes routines with sample instructional language to use during lessons.

Material Type: Full Course, Lesson, Unit of Study

Author: Daniel Ervin

Books, Reading and Libraries Storytime Lesson Plan

A resource for librarians, early education teachers, child care providers and parents to share books and literacy activities with children ages birth to 5. The content in this storytime lesson plan aligns with Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) practices and Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs). Users are encouraged to remix the lesson plan to keep it up to date and comment with their successes and failures in using the listed resources.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Jennifer Verbrugge

Counting Words in Nursery Rhyme Sentences

Sentence segmentation, or counting words in a sentence, is the first step in phonological awareness.  Students need to have an understanding that words are made up of letters and sentences are made up of words.  This basic skill will help them later with both reading and writing.Objective: I can break and count words in a sentence.Time required: 20 minutes or lesson can be chunked into managable size bits for your students.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson

Author: Dawn Spurck

Guidelines for Improving Math Materials for English Learners

These Guidelines for Improving Math Materials for English Learners (the Guidelines) were developed to provide specific guidance to developers of mathematics content on key areas of English language development that must be embedded across a curricula, in units, and in lessons so that English learner students (ELs) can access and engage in grade-level content.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: English Learners Success Forum

Teaching English Language Learners: Effective Instructional Practices

This Module helps teachers understand second language acquisition, the importance of academic English, and instructional practices that will enhance learning for English Learners (est. completion time: 2 hours).

Material Type: Module