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Recommended Prompts for December
There is much to celebrate in December! We’ve put together the following list of prompts to help you assign writing throughout the month. Follow @MyAccessSchool on twitter for reminders.
December: National Human Rights Month
Upper Elementary Statue of Liberty (Narrative)
When Marian Sang by Pam Munoz Ryan (Literary)
Middle School Lady Liberty (Narrative)
Treating People Better (Informative)
The Impact of Slavery and Servitude (Informative)
High School Liberty Enlightening the World (Narrative)
Poverty and Equality - Past and Present (Informative)
Critical Lens: Without Freedom, You Have Nothing (Literary)
December: National Write a Business Plan Month
Upper Elementary Running Your Own Business (Informative)
Middle School Starting and Operating Your Own Business (Informative)
High School Owning a Business (Informative)
December 1- 7: Tolerance Week
Upper Elementary
A Time You Were Kind (Informative)
How a Video Can Help (Informative)
Middle School
The Value of Increased Cultural Awareness (Persuasive)
Racial Discomfort (Narrative)
The Meaning of Diversity (Narrative)
High School
Conflict Resolution Programs in Schools (Persuasive)
Handling an Uncomfortable Situation (Narrative)
Perceptions of Prejudice (Informative)
December 1: Rosa Parks Day
Upper Elementary
Influencing an American Hero (Narrative)
Middle School
Standing Up for Justice (Informative)
High School
Civil Rights – Moderates and Militants (Informative)
Civil Disobedience (Literary)
December 3: SKYWARN Recognition
Upper Elementary
Effects of Weather and Natural Disasters (Informative)
Monitoring a Storm (Narrative)
Middle School
Caught in a Winter Storm (Narrative)
Narrative about Severe Weather or a Natural Disaster (Narrative)
High School
The Snowflake Man (Text-Based)
Earth Systems (Informative)
December 8: Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day
Upper Elementary
In the Museum (Narrative)
Influencing an American Hero (Narrative)
Middle School
A Time Machine (Narrative)
Experiencing Different Historical Times (Informative)
High School
Change A Historical Event (Informative)
December 15: Bill of Rights Day
Upper Elementary
Defending the Constitution (Persuasive)
Saving the U.S. Constitution (Narrative)
Middle School
The Bill of Rights (Text-Based)
The First Amendment (Persuasive)
The US Justice System and The Bill of Rights (Informative)
High School
Federal vs. State Jurisdiction (Persuasive)
Politicians' Religious Beliefs (Persuasive)
December 17 – Wright Brothers Day
Upper Elementary
Traveling in a Jet (Narrative)
A New Invention or Discovery (Narrative)
Middle School
The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane (Literary)
Maximizing Paper Airplane Flight Time (Informative)
Traveling Girl (Narrative)
High School
Jet Window (Narrative)
Using Triangles to Find a Plane (Informative)
December 21: Winter Solstice
Upper Elementary
My Favorite Season (Informative)
Decisions in the Sign of the Beaver (Literary)
Middle School
Persephone and the Four Seasons (Text-Based)
Ideal Winter Getaway (Persuasive)
High School
The Ideal Winter Break (Informative)
Emerson's Attitude toward Snow in "The Snowstorm” (Literary)
December 21: National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day
Upper Elementary
The Landfill Dwellers (Narrative)
Middle School
Homelessness in America (Persuasive)
"Home" in Maniac Magee (Literary)
High School
Landfill Dwellers (Narrative)
December 22: Forefathers Day
Upper Elementary
Early European Settlers' Effect on the Americas (Informative)
A Day with Columbus, Pilgrims or Native Americans (Narrative)
Middle School
Impact of Settlement in the Americas (Informative)
High School
Heroism in Things Fall Apart (Literary)
December 22: Anne and Samantha Day
Upper Elementary
Describe Someone who is Brave (Informative)
Understanding a Poem: "Dreams" by Langston Hughes (Literary)
Middle School
The Diary of Anne Frank (Literary)
Conflict in the Secret Annex (Literary)
High School
Our Changing Society (Persuasive)
The Holocaust: Systems of Persecution (Informative)
December 23: National Roots Day
Upper Elementary
Coming to America (Narrative)
Celebrating a Special Day with Family Traditions (Narrative)
Middle School
Cultural Heritage or Ancestry Narrative (Narrative)
Family Traditions (Informative)
High School
Tradition You Will Pass On to Future Generations (Narrative)
Comparing Characters in "Everyday Use” (Literary)
December 24 (begins): Hanukkah
Upper Elementary
Favorite Part of the Holiday Season (Persuasive)
Celebrating a Special Day with Family Traditions (Narrative)
Middle School
The Best Present I Ever Received (Narrative)
Family Traditions (Informative)
High School
Describing a Meaningful Holiday (Informative)
December 25: Christmas
Upper Elementary
Favorite Part of the Holiday Season (Persuasive)
Behavior in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Narrative)
Middle School
Rewrite the "Yes, Virginia... Santa Claus" Letter (Persuasive)
The Most Influential Spirit in A Christmas Carol (Literary)
High School
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol” (Literary)
Winter Holiday Controversies (Persuasive)
December 26 (begins): Kwanzaa
Upper Elementary
Favorite Part of the Holiday Season (Persuasive)
Celebrating a Special Day with Family Traditions (Narrative)
Middle School
Cultural Heritage or Ancestry Narrative (Narrative)
African Fable (Narrative)
High School
Describing a Meaningful Holiday (Informative)
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Recommended Prompts for November
There are many days to celebrate in November! We’ve put together the following list of prompts to help you assign writing throughout the month. Follow @MyAccessSchool on twitter for daily reminders.
Nov 1: National Author's Day
Upper Elementary The Author’s Purpose (Literary)
Middle School How an Author Can Affect Your Writing (Informative/Expository) Analysis of an Author’s Style (Literary)
High School Biography of an Author (Informative/Expository) Analysis of an Author’s Choices in a Literary Work (Literary)
Nov 4: National Candy Day
Upper Elementary Creating a New Candy Bar (Informative/Expository)
Middle School School Rules: Eating in the Classroom (Persuasive/Argument)
Nov 8: Election Day
Upper Elementary Choose a Class President (Persuasive/Argument) Invent the 51st State (Informative/Expository)
Middle School Characteristics of a President (Informative/Expository) Getting Americans to Vote (Persuasive/Argument) The Three Branches of the US Government (Informative/Expository)
High School Advice to a Presidential Candidate (Informative/Expository) Celebrity Politicians (Informative/Expository) Hurdles for a Political Outsider (Informative/Expository)
Nov 8: National STEM/STEAM Day Upper Elementary Science Week (Informative/Expository)
Middle School The Scientific Method (Informative/Expository) How is Math Used in Science Class (Informative/Expository)
High School Effects of Technology (Informative/Expository) Impact of DNA Discoveries (Informative/Expository)
Nov 10: National Vanilla Cupcake Day
Upper Elementary Favorite Dessert (Informative/Expository)
Middle School Healthier Food Options at School (Persuasive/Argument)
High School Change to a Healthier Lunch Menu (Persuasive/Argument)
Nov 15: National Philanthropy Day
Upper Elementary Sponsoring a Charity (Persuasive/Argument)
Middle School Volunteering in Your Community (Informative/Expository)
High School A Meaningful Contribution (Informative/Expository)
Nov 15: America Recycles Day
Upper Elementary How Can You Help Our World? (Informative/Expository) Resolution to Keep the Planet Clean (Informative/Expository)
Middle School Recycling (Persuasive/Argument) An Environmental Problem (Persuasive/Argument)
High School Mandatory Recycling (Persuasive/Argument)
Nov 24: Thanksgiving
Upper Elementary Celebrating a Special Day with Family Traditions (Narrative)
Middle School Family Traditions (Informative/Expository) A Meal that Tells a Story (Informative/Expository)
High School Describing a Meaningful Holiday (Informative/Expository)
Nov 25: National Native American Heritage Day
Upper Elementary Importance of the Bison to Great Plains Indians (Informative/Expository) The Culture of Ancient Native American Tribes (Informative/Expository)
Middle School Rituals of the American Indian (Informative/Expository) Impact of U.S. Government Policies on Native American Populations (Text-Based Informative)
High School The Challenges and Uses of Native American Languages (Text-Based Informative)
Nov 29: National Day of Giving
Upper Elementary Helping Others (Informative/Expository) Compare and Contrast in The Giving Tree (Literary)
Middle School What is Empathy? (Informative/Expository) Homemade Gift (Informative/Expository)
High School Community Service Requirement (Informative/Expository) Discovering Yourself in Service to Others (Persuasive/Argument)
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MY Access!® User Tip: New IntelliMetric® prompts
The MY Access! writing team regularly reviews pilot prompts in order to convert them to IntelliMetric prompts. Here are our newest IntelliMetric prompts:
Middle School
The Effects of Eating Disorders on Teens (Informative/Expository)
How is Math Used in Science? (Informative/Expository)
High School
King's Use of Stylistic Devices to Appeal to His Audience (Literary)
Happy writing!
The MY Access! Writing Team
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Do You Know Which Dollars are Driving Student Outcomes?
Please register for Vantage Learning’s Using Data in the ESSA Era-Linking Inputs to Better Outcomes webinar on Nov 02, 2016 3:00 PM EDT at:
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Struggling to do more with less? Trying to determine how similar schools are faring far better with fewer resources? You are not alone! Schools and Districts across the country are under pressure at every turn. Most are also swimming in a sea of data that can, when organized and presented well, provide a path to better outcomes.
Join noted education leader Paul Edelblut for a look at how data can quickly and easily link school spending to better student outcomes putting you on a path to success. In this session Paul will talk about the ESSA's requirements for per-pupil spending and how every district can identify and implement evidence-based best practices across their district or state through the use of data they already have. Paul will walk us through several examples of live data from the State of Rhode Island that shed light on where resources had the greatest impact and, in some instances where more spending led to worse outcomes. Paul will draw on 20+ years of experience in the education sector to provide you with insights and tools to make great decisions that lead to better outcomes.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to put your students, staff and entire district one step ahead.
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MY Access!® User Tip: New IntelliMetric® prompt
The MY Access! writing team regularly reviews pilot prompts in order to convert them to IntelliMetric prompts. Here is our newest IntelliMetric prompt:
Middle School
Informative/Expository
Using the Five Themes of Geography
Many thanks to School District of Greenfield for their prompt contribution.
Happy writing!
The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New IntelliMetric® prompt
The MY Access! writing team regularly reviews pilot prompts in order to convert them to IntelliMetric prompts. Here is our newest IntelliMetric prompt:
Middle School
Informative/Expository The Holocaust: Outside Intervention
Happy writing!
The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New pilot prompts
The MY Access! writing team is pleased to introduce the following new pilot prompts. We hope your students enjoy writing to them.
Middle School
Informative/Expository A Meal That Tells a Story
High School
Informative/Expository The Life in Your Years
Happy writing! The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New IntelliMetric® prompts
The MY Access! writing team regularly reviews pilot prompts in order to convert them to IntelliMetric prompts. Here are our newest IntelliMetric prompts:
Middle School
Informative/Expository
How to Play Your Favorite Game
High School
Literary
Gothic Elements in “The Fall of the House of Usher”
Narrator in “The Scarlet Ibis”
Happy writing!
The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New pilot prompts
The MY Access! writing team is pleased to introduce the following new pilot prompts. We hope your students enjoy writing to them.
Upper Elementary
Narrative
Rescued by My Favorite Character
Middle School
Narrative
A Character Who Rescues Me
High School
Persuasive/Argument (Text-Based)
Do Students Know Which Teachers Helped Them Learn the Most?
Informative/Expository
A Challenged Belief
A Meaningful Contribution
Reflections and Advice for the Teenage Years
Literary
Foreshadowing Ma Joad's Role in The Grapes of Wrath
Narrative
A Life Experience That Demonstrates My Character
Many thanks to School District of Greenfield for their prompt contribution.
Happy writing!
The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New IntelliMetric® prompts
The MY Access! writing team regularly reviews pilot prompts in order to convert them to IntelliMetric prompts. Here are our newest IntelliMetric prompts:
Upper Elementary
Narrative Adventures in a Haunted House Influencing an American Hero
Many thanks to Arcadia Unified School District for their prompt contribution.
Happy writing!
The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New pilot prompts
The MY Access! writing team is pleased to introduce the following new pilot prompts. We hope your students enjoy writing to them.
Middle School Narrative Story about an Item He Forgot to Pack Story of an Enjoyable School-Related Event Traveling West in a Wagon Train
Many thanks to Elizabeth Public Schools for the prompt contribution.
Happy writing! The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New pilot prompts
The MY Access! writing team is pleased to introduce the following new pilot prompts. We hope your students enjoy writing to them.
Middle School Informative/Expository Consumer Complaint
High School Informative/Expository Business Letter to a Corporate Office
Happy writing! The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New IntelliMetric® prompts
The MY Access! writing team regularly reviews pilot prompts in order to convert them to IntelliMetric prompts. Here are our newest IntelliMetric prompts:
Middle School Informative/Expository How has Technology Changed Daily Life?
High School Literary A Literary Hero
Happy writing! The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New pilot prompt
The MY Access! writing team is pleased to introduce the following new pilot prompt. We hope your students enjoy writing to it.
Middle School Persuasive/Argument Best Defender of the Amazon Rainforest
Many thanks to Jackson/Mann School in Boston Public Schools for the prompt contribution.
Happy writing! The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New IntelliMetric® prompts
The MY Access! writing team regularly reviews pilot prompts in order to convert them to IntelliMetric prompts. Here are our newest IntelliMetric prompts:
Upper Elementary
Informative/Expository
Compare and Contrast a Product
Middle School
Informative/Expository
Opportunities for Immigrants
Happy writing!
The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: Thank you for making a difference!
In this season of giving thanks, we are setting aside our regular MY Access! tip to send a heartfelt message to all of our customers. We would like to extend our appreciation for partnering with us. But, more importantly, we would like to thank you for what you do every day to make a difference in the lives of children.
On behalf of all of us at Vantage Learning, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Again, thanks for all you do!! The MY Access! Writing Team
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MY Access!® User Tip: New pilot prompts
The MY Access! writing team is pleased to introduce these new pilot prompts. We hope your students enjoy writing to them.
High School
Informational (Text-Based)
Caffeine, Energy Drinks, and Effects on the Body
Choosing Advertising Media for Two Businesses
Happy writing!
The MY Access! Writing Team
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