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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 Ida B. Wells
Write a Short Biography of Ida B. Wells
In this assignment, students watch a 11-minute video about Ida B. Wells' life and then write a Short Biography summarizing what they learned. Students use details from the video and can do additional research to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (9):Use Reliable Sources, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), 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
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- 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 John Maynard Keynes
Write a Short Biography of John Maynard Keynes
In this assignment, students watch an 11-minute video about John Maynard Keynes and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 the Navajo Code Talkers
Write a Short Biography of the Navajo Code Talkers
In this assignment, students watch a eight-minute video about the Navajo Code Talkers and then write a Short Biography summarizing what they learned. Students use details from the video and can do additional research to support their writing.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (9):Use Reliable Sources, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), 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
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- 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 Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Write a Short Biography of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
In this assignment, students watch a five-minute video about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 Booker T. Washington
Write a Short Biography of Booker T. Washington
In this assignment, students watch a four-minute video about Booker T. Washington and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Write a Short Biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
In this assignment, students watch a 25-minute video about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 The Mirabal Sisters
Write a Short Biography of The Mirabal Sisters
In this assignment, students watch a six-minute video about the Mirabal sisters and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Write a Short Biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton
In this assignment, students watch a six-minute video about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 Grace Lee Boggs
Write a Short Biography of Grace Lee Boggs
In this assignment, students watch a 17-minute video about Grace Lee Boggs and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 Pablo Neruda
Write a Short Biography of Pablo Neruda
In this assignment, students watch a five-minute video about Pablo Neruda and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 Malala Yousefzai
Write a Short Biography of Malala Yousefzai
In this assignment, students watch a 20-minute documentary about Malala Yousefzai'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 Crazy Horse
Write a Short Biography of Crazy Horse
In this assignment, students watch a 10-minute video about Crazy Horse and then write a Short Biography. Students use details from the video and can do additional research 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 Zitkala-Ša
Write a Short Biography of Zitkala-Ša
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Zitkala-Ša'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 Pauli Murray
Write a Short Biography of Pauli Murray
In this assignment, students watch a 3-minute documentary about Pauli Murray'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 Martha Gellhorn
Write a Short Biography of Martha Gellhorn
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Martha Gellhorn'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 Edith Maude Eaton
Write a Short Biography of Edith Maude Eaton
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Edith Maude Eaton'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 Shirley Chisholm
Write a Short Biography of Shirley Chisholm
In this assignment, students watch a two minute documentary about Shirley Chisholm'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 Chien-Shiung Wu
Write a Short Biography of Chien-Shiung Wu
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Chien-Shiung Wu'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 Judith Heumann
Write a Short Biography of Judith Heumann
In this assignment, students watch a two and a half minute documentary about Judith Heumann'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 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 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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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.