Literacy

557 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

How to Remember Names (Grades 3-5)

Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

How to Remember Names (Grades 3-5)

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

Students practice association strategies to remember others' names (or fictitious names) including making up songs to help them remember.

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How to Remember Names (Grades 3-5)

Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

45m•Grades 3 - 5

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

History and Society • Literacy

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

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

45m•Grades 9 - 12

Spill My Secret Word

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Spill My Secret Word

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

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

45m•Grades 6 - 8

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

Arts • Literacy

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

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

45m•Grades 3 - 5

Evaluating Websites (Grades 9-12)

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

Evaluating Websites (Grades 9-12)

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

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

45m•Grades 9 - 12

Journalism Ethics (Student Reporting Labs)

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

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Grades 6 - 12

Journalism Ethics (Student Reporting Labs)

By PBS

6 - 12

Students will explore, engage and develop a thorough understanding of the components and ethics related to journalism.

This is activity 3 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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Journalism Ethics (Student Reporting Labs)

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

1h•Grades 6 - 12

The Big Easy: Day 5 Lesson

Arts • Literacy

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Grades 3 - 8

The Big Easy: Day 5 Lesson

By Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

Welcome to Lesson 5 of Jazz at Lincoln Center's module, "The Big Easy"! Embark into the world of dance by discovering the key to a choreographer's success. Students learn dance notations to create and recall choreography, unlocking the language of movement.

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The Big Easy: Day 5 Lesson

Arts • Literacy

1h•Grades 3 - 8

Interview Fails

Career and Future Readiness • Literacy

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

Interview Fails

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

First-time applicants often make some common, simple mistakes during a job interview. Veteran job applicants make these mistakes, too! In this activity, students write and perform skits where they act out some of these common mistakes while their peers try to guess the mistake, and ultimately discuss how and why it should be avoided.

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Interview Fails

Career and Future Readiness • Literacy

45m•Grades 9 - 12

Careers in Communications

Career and Future Readiness • Literacy

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

Careers in Communications

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

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

45m•Grades 9 - 12

Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

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

45m•Grades 6 - 8

Collaborative Storytelling

Literacy • Arts

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Collaborative Storytelling

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

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

45m•Grades 6 - 8

TV Ads: The Power of Pop Culture

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

TV Ads: The Power of Pop Culture

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

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

45m•Grades 9 - 12

Collections

Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art Exhibition

Arts • Literacy

6 Items

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Grades 9 - 12

Collection

Teens Curate Teens: Curating an Art Exhibition

By ArtsConnection

9 - 12

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

Arts • Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

COLLECTION

Building a NewsHour: Part 1

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

6 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

Collection

Building a NewsHour: Part 1

By PBS

3 - 5

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

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

COLLECTION

Story Spark Series

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

11 Items

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Grades 6 - 12

Collection

Story Spark Series

By PLUS ME Project

6 - 12

PLUS ME Project activates the art of personal storytelling to build confidence in youth as they pursue college, career, and life goals. This eight-part series features relatable role models sharing honest narratives of struggle and triumph. Students identify the four essential story elements—Characters, Settings, Events, and Lessons—within the videos and reflect on their own lives to recognize their experiences as assets using our guided worksheets. This collection is divided into two phases: discovering the foundation of stories and going deeper with personal emotions.

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Story Spark Series

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 12

COLLECTION

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

Arts • Literacy

17 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

Collection

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

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

Arts • Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

COLLECTION

Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Literacy • Arts

7 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

Collection

Storytelling Activities for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

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

Literacy • Arts

Grades 3 - 5

COLLECTION

Art and Design For Middle School at Home

Arts • Literacy

12 Items

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Grades 6 - 8

Collection

Art and Design For Middle School at Home

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

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

Arts • Literacy

Grades 6 - 8

COLLECTION

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

Digital Media and Communications • Career and Future Readiness • Literacy

9 Items

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All Grades

Collection

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

All Grades

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)

Digital Media and Communications • Career and Future Readiness • Literacy

All Grades

COLLECTION

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

Arts • Literacy

12 Items

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Grades K - 5

Collection

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

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

Arts • Literacy

Grades K - 5

COLLECTION

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

Arts • Literacy

8 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

Collection

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