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KAS ELA Standard: C.5.7

Compose routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a variety of tasks, purposes and audiences.

Power Can Be Fast, Slow, Loud, or Quiet

Power Can Be Fast, Slow, Loud, or Quiet

Power may seem loud and fast, but it can also be slow and quiet.

Phobia-ology

Phobia-ology

What strange new fears are hiding inside Greek and Latin roots?

Greek and Latin Inventions

Greek and Latin Inventions

What useful or ridiculous inventions are hiding inside Greek and Latin roots?

Greek and Latin Spellbook

Greek and Latin Spellbook

What happens when Greek and Latin roots become magic spells?

What If… Long Life?

What If… Long Life?

What would the consequences be if all people lived much, much longer?

What If… No Sleep?

What If… No Sleep?

What would the consequences be if no one had to sleep anymore?

New Uses For A Chair

New Uses For A Chair

So, what can a chair be used for other than, you know, sitting in?

Categorize and Re-Categorize Countries

Categorize and Re-Categorize Countries

Put these countries into groups. Then do it again. Then… do it one more time. How does re-re-grouping the same places reveal new patterns and give new insights?

Microchess (Chess Variant)

Microchess (Chess Variant)

What if we played chess on a board that’s only 4×5?

Writing Technique: 3 Dependent Clauses

Writing Technique: 3 Dependent Clauses

A specific technique to help students add some spice to their writing. We’ll be writing sentences with three dependent clauses.

Student Introductions with Complexity and Frames

Student Introductions with Complexity and Frames

How have you changed over time? Students introduce themselves through the lens of change — and learn a Depth and Complexity tool in the process.

Improving Presentations 4: The Big Day

Improving Presentations 4: The Big Day

How do you mentally (and emotionally) prepare yourself for the big day?

Greekymon

Greekymon

Rather than just memorizing word parts, students will use those word parts to create four possible products.