Perfect public speaking rubric used for student presentations – specifically written for a speech that is 3-5 minutes in length. I have used this rubric in my own class - students and parents appreciate how clear and specific it is. We go over this rubric prior to their presentations, when they are still writing, so they have clear guidelines to follow. Can be used for any subject matter. The rubric focuses on the following: -fluency and clarity -Pace and Flow -Eye Contact -Posture -Enthusiasm -Length of Speech -Memorization

Perfect public speaking rubric used for student presentations – specifically written for a speech that is 3-5 minutes in length. I have used this rubric in my own class - students and parents appreciate how clear and specific it is. We go over this rubric prior to their presentations, when they are still writing, so they have clear guidelines to follow. Can be used for any subject matter. The rubric focuses on the following: -fluency and clarity -Pace and Flow -Eye Contact -Posture -Enthusiasm -Length of Speech -Memorization

This resource includes 7th and 8th grade ELA activities and projects for an entire school year, covering more than 30 different skills and 40+ activities. This 140+ page resource is designed to help your students master a variety of different skills throughout an entire school year. Below, I've highlighted the different skills, activities, and assessments included in the resource. This resource is editable and can be changed to fit your students' needs! NOTE: This resource is completely different than my 6th Grade ELA Resources. It has a similar setup, but the activities and assessments are different. NOTE: There is a DIGITAL version of this resource included for distance learning. It is compatible with Google Slides and Google Classroom. Skills covered include: Citing textual evidence Making inferences Literary analysis Poetry analysis Tone, mood, & allusions Historical background Media comparison Central ideas Ethos, pathos, and logos Informational text background knowledge Text annotation Persuasive writing Poetry writing Research writing Informative writing Narrative writing Peer-review Collaborative speaking Analyzing main ideas Public speaking skills Speaker’s arguments Self-talk Multimedia presentations Projects Activities Assessments Rubrics available Activities included in this product: Citing textual evidence graphic organizers and examples Literary analysis flipbook for any novel Citing multiple pieces of textual evidence graphic organizer Textual evidence task cards Making inferences "Hamburger Style" activity Poetry stations and supplemental materials including poems (Because I Could Not Stop for Death, The Road Not Taken, O Captain! My Captain!, Chicago, Sonnet VII, and Still I Rise) Determining the TONE and MOOD of the text QR Code the Tone & Mood Interactive Activity Allusion focus lesson Historical background graphic organizer Literary timeline organizer Novel VS Film interactive manila folder activity (covers characterization and plot structure) Vocabulary in literature Informational text Q&A research assignments with a focus on textual evidence Tween Tribune text analysis Student magazine project (includes assignment, rubric, and editable magazine template for students to complete) Magazine annotation 20-time semester long assignment (community issues and current events) Five minute fairytales narrative writing activity and task cards Persuasive essay project Poetry gallery hop Artifact speech Knockout debates Self-concept activity Vocabulary menu 10 weeks of vocabulary terms Additional resources included in the package Detailed teacher directions Detailed student directions Rubrics for essays and projects (because this is skills based and can work with any assignment, there is NOT an answer key, rubrics only. Student data tracking sheets Tabs for organization Cover pages for organization Directions to download FREE fonts for editable purposes Check out what other teachers, just like you, are saying about this resource: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is one of the best purchases I have ever made from TPT. I have used almost every resource in the bundle. My students find all the activities to be engaging. They are all rigorous and standards-aligned!" -ELA in Room 113 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Such a great resource that encompasses every learning standard! Love the aesthetic of SuperHERO teacher. Great resource for any middle school teacher." -Nicole M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is one of the best purchases I have made on TPT! I have used this resource MANY time this year! I'm a first year teacher, so this has come in so handy when I may have been searching for activities that were engaging and rigorous at the last minute. 10 out of 10, would highly recommend!" -Hey Teacher Headquarters **This product is designed for 7th and 8th grade, but some of the resources are also suitable for 6th and 9th grade. You can find here 6th grade version of this here: 6th Grade ELA Resources For the 9th and 10th grade version of this, go here: 9th and 10th Grade ELA Resources FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW Connect with Me SuperHERO Teacher Blog Find me on Facebook Find me on Instagram Find me on Pinterest Find me on Snapchat:  Superheroteach If you like this product, please leave feedback!

Karaoke is a wonderful activity to review and reinforce concepts. It allows students to put content material into their own words, deepening their comprehension of the information. About the Product This project can be used in any unit to demonstrate understanding of key concepts and vocabulary. I have used this in science and social studies units as a summative assessment. The project can be assigned over the course of a week. ★Check it out!: This project is included in the Summative Assessment Projects Bundle at a discounted price! (A sample timeline can be: *Day 1: Present the project (using the provided two-page worksheet) and assigning students to pick a song for homework. *Day 2: Providing time during class to begin planning in small groups. Pass out the provided planning page for students to work on. Students will continue working on assignment for homework. *Day 3: Providing some time during class for small groups to collaborate. Then, depending on the length of content to be covered, the students can have as little as one additional day to a few additional days to work on the project at home. *Due Date: All students will submit typed lyrics of their parodies. All students will provide the teacher with a web link to the karaoke song online. Each student group will present their lyrics. If possible, the teacher will play the karaoke song and project the lyrics for a live karaoke concert.)I have found this project to be extremely effective when students work in small groups of 3-4 students. I believe 3 is the ideal number. Included in this Product: ♦ "How to Write a Parody" reference (1 page) ♦ "Project Guidelines" (1 page) ♦ "Planning Pages" for students to analyze the song lyrics/song to make sure it will be adequate for changing the lyrics as well as to plan their parody content (key concepts, vocabulary, etc.). (2 pages) ♦ "Grading Rubric" for students to self-assess their work prior to turning in their project. It can also be used for grading the projects as a formative or summative grade. (1 page) Live Karaoke of Parodies in the Classroom: The instructions for this activity are written for students to do a live presentation to the class. Projecting the students’ lyrics and playing the karaoke version of the song as the students present the lyrics are a simple and effective way to have students present. You may also consider extending the project, depending on your students’ gifts and skills. Students may choose to bring in instruments to play the song music. Digital Presentation of Parodies: They may also make a video or audio digital presentation of their material. If students choose to make a digital presentation of material, consider having them share over a safe sharing site such as a protected Vimeo, TeacherTube, Google Drive, or Edmodo account (just to name a few), as opposed to a public YouTube channel. While making a parody falls under the “fair use” policy without infringing on copyright, court cases often have debated whether a song qualifies as a parody. Credits: Graphics were purchased from Glitter Meets Glue Designs. ***************************************************************************** See More Like This: Infographics Project.