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YouTube Biographies
In this collection, students watch short YouTube videos about the lives of various historical figures. Students then write a short biography based on the information included in the video they watched. Each assignment allows students to demonstrate comprehension, gather information from a source, and practice writing about important historical figures.
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Write a Short Biography of Caesar Augustus
Write a Short Biography of Caesar Augustus
In this assignment, students watch a four-minute video about Caesar Augustus and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Hatshepsut
Write a Short Biography of Hatshepsut
In this assignment, students watch a five-minute video about the Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Roberto Clemente
Write a Short Biography of Roberto Clemente
In this assignment, students watch a four-minute video about baseball player Roberto Clemente and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing. This assignment allows students to practice identifying the main idea and key details from the video and summarizing what they learned.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (7):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Genghis Khan
Write a Short Biography of Genghis Khan
In this assignment, students watch a six-minute video about Genghis Khan and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Mahatma Gandhi
Write a Short Biography of Mahatma Gandhi
In this assignment, students watch a five-minute video about Mahatma Gandhi and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Quanah Parker
Write a Short Biography of Quanah Parker
In this assignment, students watch a four-minute video about Quanah Parker and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Emily Dickinson
Write a Short Biography of Emily Dickinson
In this assignment, students watch a four-minute video about Emily Dickinson and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Gabriel García Márquez
Write a Short Biography of Gabriel García Márquez
In this assignment, students watch a three-minute video about Gabriel García Márquez and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Theodore Roosevelt
Write a Short Biography of Theodore Roosevelt
In this assignment, students watch a four-minute video about Theodore Roosevelt and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Edgar Allan Poe
Write a Short Biography of Edgar Allan Poe
In this assignment, students watch a four-minute video about Edgar Allan Poe and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Frida Kahlo
Write a Short Biography of Frida Kahlo
In this assignment, students watch a six-minute video about Frida Kahlo and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing. This assignment allows students to practice identifying the main idea and key details of the video and summarizing the information they learned about Kahlo's life.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (7):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Nelson Mandela
Write a Short Biography of Nelson Mandela
In this assignment, students watch a seven-minute video about Nelson Mandela and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Maria Tallchief
Write a Short Biography of Maria Tallchief
In this assignment, students watch a four-minute video about Maria Tallchief and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 30–45 minutes
SKILLS (6):Informational Intro, Use Reliable Sources, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Informational Intro
- Use Reliable Sources
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.d
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Write a Short Biography of Kamala Harris
Write a Short Biography of Kamala Harris
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Kamala Harris's life and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Use Reliable Sources, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.9-12.4, W.9-12.5, W.9-12.1.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.4
- W.9-12.5
- W.9-12.1.d
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Write a Short Biography of Patsy Mink
Write a Short Biography of Patsy Mink
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Patsy Mink's life and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Use Reliable Sources, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.9-12.4, W.9-12.5, W.9-12.1.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.4
- W.9-12.5
- W.9-12.1.d
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Write a Short Biography of Ellen Ochoa
Write a Short Biography of Ellen Ochoa
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Ellen Ochoa's life and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Use Reliable Sources, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.9-12.4, W.9-12.5, W.9-12.1.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.4
- W.9-12.5
- W.9-12.1.d
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Write a Short Biography of Dolores Huerta
Write a Short Biography of Dolores Huerta
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Dolores Huerta's life and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Use Reliable Sources, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.9-12.4, W.9-12.5, W.9-12.1.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.4
- W.9-12.5
- W.9-12.1.d
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Write a Short Biography of Brenda Travis
Write a Short Biography of Brenda Travis
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Brenda Travis's life and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Use Reliable Sources, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.9-12.4, W.9-12.5, W.9-12.1.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.4
- W.9-12.5
- W.9-12.1.d
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Write a Short Biography of Antonia Pantoja
Write a Short Biography of Antonia Pantoja
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Antonia Pantoja's life and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Use Reliable Sources, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.9-12.4, W.9-12.5, W.9-12.1.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.4
- W.9-12.5
- W.9-12.1.d
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Write a Short Biography of Claudette Colvin
Write a Short Biography of Claudette Colvin
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Claudette Colvin's life and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Use Reliable Sources, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Follow the Prompt, Stay on Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.9-12.4, W.9-12.5, W.9-12.1.dFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Follow the Prompt
- Stay on Topic
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.4
- W.9-12.5
- W.9-12.1.d
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YouTube Biographies
In this collection, students watch short YouTube videos about the lives of various historical figures. Students then write a short biography based on the information included in the video they watched. Each assignment allows students to demonstrate comprehension, gather information from a source, and practice writing about important historical figures.