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CCR Anchor 9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

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1. AI and Thesis Builder: The Persuasive Essay

Activity Description

 

Thesis Builder tool for Persuasive Essay
Source: Thesis Builder tool for Persuasive Essay (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 
Students will be able to write a persuasive essay effectively by selecting a topic, examining both sides of the issue, formulating a clear thesis statement using Tom March Thesis Builder, and revising their essay with assistance from ChatGPT.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ASE: High School Diploma, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Intermediate, High
2. Conservation Biology: Claim your Species Presentation

Activity Description

Brown Turtle Swimming Underwater
Source: Unsplash by Wexor TMG (License: CC0/Public Domain)
 
In this lesson, students practice listening comprehension with a video, discuss, and read about endangered species and efforts to prevent their extinction. The culminating assignment is a presentation about an endangered species.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ESL: English as a Second Language, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Intermediate, High, Intermediate High, Advanced
3. GED Practice Test from 4Tests

Activity Description

4Tests
Source: 4Tests GED Practice Test page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

A free online practice test site for the 2014 GED test with the 4 sections of the GED provided by Barrons Educational Series. It includes an explanation for the right answer.

 

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

High
4. Inspirational Immigrants Presentation

Activity Description

Screenshot of Great Immigrants Website
Source: Carnegie Corporation Great Immigrants Website by Unknown (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

Students use the Internet to find and read information about a great immigrant from their native countries or other countires. Using the Carnegie Great Immigrants: The Pride of America Web site, they choose an immigrant, read and take notes about them, and prepare an oral presentation, optionally using the PowerPoint or Google Slides template provided.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ESL: English as a Second Language

Levels

Intermediate High, Advanced
5. Planning a Weekend or Day Trip with Low Carbon Footprint using AI

Activity Description

Car
Source: Pixabay by StockSnap (License: CC0/Public Domain)
 
In this lesson, students plan a sustainable day or weekend trip itinerary and analyze their carbon footprint for the excursion.

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ESL: English as a Second Language

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, Intermediate High, Advanced
6. Read Write Think: Consumerism-Persuasive Techniques in Advertising

Activity Description

This is a good unit on consumerism. The lesson is complete with video, note-taking and practice.

Students watch a video which explains advertising strategies. Then, using a note-taking chart, they will practice identifying advertising strategies while watching various commercials. They can also use the form at home while watching TV commercials for further practice. Then as a final activity, students can make a team presentation using PowerPoint.

 

Has EEE Lesson Plan

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ESL: English as a Second Language, ASE: High School Diploma

Levels

Intermediate, High, All Levels
7. Thesis Builder: Cause and Effect Essays

Activity Description

 

Cause and Effect Tool called the Causinator
Source: Thesis Builder tool for Cause and Effect Essays (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 
In this activity, students use the Thesis Builder tool to create a thesis statement for a cause-and-effect essay. Students are then shown an outline to help them write each of the five paragraphs based on their thesis statement. What makes this essay different is the narrower focus on looking into the causes (what made/makes something happen) and the effects (the thing that happens).

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ASE: High School Diploma, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

All Levels
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