Literacy

549 Activities

Literacy

Words carry power, so let’s use them to make an impact! Learners build voice and communication skills through reading, writing, poetry, journalism, and public speaking. They also explore self-expression and the stories of others.

Activities

TV Ads: The Power of Pop Culture

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

TV Ads: The Power of Pop Culture

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students view examples of television advertisements that use pop culture references. They then compare the ads to the actual movies and pop culture ideas.

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TV Ads: The Power of Pop Culture

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Careers in Communications

Career and Future Readiness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Careers in Communications

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn about different careers in communications and how to prepare for them.

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Careers in Communications

Career and Future Readiness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Collaborative Storytelling

Literacy, Arts

Grades 6 - 8

Collaborative Storytelling

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Collaborative storytelling can add an extra flavor or twist to the process of story development. In this activity, students work in groups of 4 or 5. They build their stories one detail or paragraph at a time. The stories turn out to be unique expressions of multiple ideas from multiple perspectives.

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Collaborative Storytelling

Literacy, Arts

Grades 6 - 8

Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students prepare and deliver presentations, focusing on being enthusiastic about their subject and engaging their audience.

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Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Concentric Circle Discussion

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Concentric Circle Discussion

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students strike up conversations with one another on a wide variety of topics. During the process, they discover that a productive conversation requires skills in both speaking and listening, with perhaps listening being the more important skill.

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Concentric Circle Discussion

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Decisions… Decisions…

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Decisions… Decisions…

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Every day we face choices. Making a choice when there is no obvious right answer can be difficult. Sometimes we can come to a compromise, and other times we must go with our gut. Today, students get a prompt to create a skit with 2 actors' present choices, with no obvious right answer, to a third actor, who must decide.

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Decisions… Decisions…

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

From Story to Solution

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 6 - 12

From Story to Solution

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

2 Hours

Students explore how journalism can reveal the root causes of the problems our communities face, and ultimately help us identify solutions to those problems. This activity is designed to be facilitated across two or more periods; it involves an creative/journalistic project that students may need variable amounts of time to complete.

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From Story to Solution

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 6 - 12

Creating a Tourism Brochure of the Northeastern United States

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Creating a Tourism Brochure of the Northeastern United States

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students work in small groups to research the states in the northeastern region of the United States and then create a tourism brochure based on what they learned.

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Creating a Tourism Brochure of the Northeastern United States

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

What Is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? (Grades 9-12)

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

What Is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students explore the origins of NATO and its purpose. In small groups they research the original member countries and their role in the organization, and then write a persuasive letter arguing for or against U.S. participation in NATO.

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What Is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? (Grades 9-12)

History and Society, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Evaluating Websites (Grades 9-12)

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Evaluating Websites (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore a variety of websites and evaluate them. First, the students access websites provided by the adult. Then, they fill out an evaluation worksheet to assess different aspects of each site. Finally, students reconvene as a whole group for discussion.

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Evaluating Websites (Grades 9-12)

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Spill My Secret Word

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Spill My Secret Word

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this fun activity, students will apply language and communication skills to trick one another into saying their secret words. The activity builds language and vocabulary skills as students get to know one another.

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Spill My Secret Word

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Create and Perform a Scene from a Book (Grades 3-5)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Create and Perform a Scene from a Book (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students will work in pairs to choose a meaningful and memorable scene from literature and then work together to improvise a 2-person dramatic scene based on their selection. This activity will help students develop key skills in collaborative critical thinking and creative problem-solving, and improve literacy skills and motivation for reading.

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Create and Perform a Scene from a Book (Grades 3-5)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

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6 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art Exhibition

Literacy, Arts

Module

Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art Exhibition

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

9 Hours

Teens Curate Teens offers a process for young people to take on the responsibility for creating all aspects of an exhibition. A curator is in charge of selecting artwork for an exhibition or presentation. Learn how a curator or curatorial team creates an art exhibit that gives voice to their peers’ concerns and interests to possibly initiate change. Students develop their collaborative skills to identify a common theme to create a dynamic art event for their community. Together the team chooses a location for the event, guidelines for the artists’ application, outreach, criteria for selection, marketing and PR, placement of the artwork in the space, and the opening & programing of the exhibit.

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Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art Exhibition

Literacy, Arts

6 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Module

6 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 1

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Module

Building a NewsHour: Part 1

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 1

This Module from SRL takes youth through the all elements of building their own news hour. A follow-up to the From Concept to Screen Module, this six part Collection takes youth through the all the steps in creating a news hour to tell their stories.

This is Module 1 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 1

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

6 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Module

17 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Jazz, Blues, and Music For 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Literacy, Arts

Playlist

Jazz, Blues, and Music For 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

23 Hours 45 Minutes

This Playlist prompts younger children to learn and perform music and dances at home.

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Jazz, Blues, and Music For 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Literacy, Arts

17 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Playlist

7 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Arts, Literacy

Playlist

Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

5 Hours 15 Minutes

This Playlist invites students to create, read, and share stories in small groups or at home.

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Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Arts, Literacy

7 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Playlist

12 Activities

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Grades K - 5

Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Literacy, Arts

Playlist

Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

10 Hours

This playlist is full of fun art projects for kids K-5 at home or in small groups. The materials are simple, perfect for use with available pencils, magazines, clay, or paper. Art can be enriching, relaxing and inspiring!

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Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Literacy, Arts

12 Activities

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Grades K - 5

Playlist

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Clay Sculpting Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Literacy, Arts

Playlist

Clay Sculpting Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

9 Hours

This Playlist provides fun clay sculpting activities for younger children at home.

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Clay Sculpting Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Literacy, Arts

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Playlist

9 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)

Literacy, Career and Future Readiness, Digital Media and Communications

Playlist

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

6 Hours 55 Minutes

Gear up for 21st century learning with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Mizzen!

Designed to create awareness and discussion about how technology and innovation impact the workplace and workforce, this playlist with activities for grades K-12 explores skills and competencies required to success in 21st century careers.

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Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)

Literacy, Career and Future Readiness, Digital Media and Communications

9 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Playlist

12 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Art and Design For Middle School at Home

Literacy, Arts

Playlist

Art and Design For Middle School at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

12 Hours 5 Minutes

This Playlist is all about Art and Design for Middle School Aged youth, and has been mixed especially for having fun at home or in small groups!

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Art and Design For Middle School at Home

Literacy, Arts

12 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Playlist

9 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Playlist

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

6 Hours 45 Minutes

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades K-2 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

9 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Playlist