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KAS ELA Standard: C.8.7

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.
Gr 1-8
Chronosonarium (Greek and Latin)
Chronosonarium (Greek and Latin)
What on earth is a Chronosonarium? Break apart the Greek and Latin roots, figure out what it should mean, then invent what it describes.
Gr 1-8
What If… Long Life?
What If… Long Life?
What would the consequences be if all people lived much, much longer?
Gr 1-8
What If… No Sleep?
What If… No Sleep?
What would the consequences be if no one had to sleep anymore?
Gr 1-8
New Uses For A Chair
New Uses For A Chair
So, what can a chair be used for other than, you know, sitting in?
Gr 1-8
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?
Gr 1-8
Microchess (Chess Variant)
Microchess (Chess Variant)
What if we played chess on a board that’s only 4×5?
Gr 1-8
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.
Gr 1-8
Remixing A Holiday Poem
Remixing A Holiday Poem
Let’s take a classic Christmas poem and remix it to work with another holiday!
Gr 1-8
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.
Gr 1-8
Improving Presentations 4: The Big Day
Improving Presentations 4: The Big Day
How do you mentally (and emotionally) prepare yourself for the big day?
Gr 2-8
Greekymon
Greekymon
Rather than just memorizing word parts, students will use those word parts to create four possible products.
Gr 1-8