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Projects, Presentations, perforrnances (Grades 6 & up)

Name:

what kinds of school assignments or projects do you

like to do? Read the following eight lists. For
dtaw a circle around all the different activities you each list,
would enjoy doing to show oth-ers what you,ve
learned.

List t
Writing a character sketch
Debating
Writing poetry
Making a speech
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Writing an essay
Writing a research paper
rl..lvriting a story
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Designing a rnaze or
prtzzle
,- - Investigating a problem
Making an outline
Designing a matrix
Making a diagram
Creating an analogy
Constructing a time line
Writing a biography
Writing a magazine
or newspaper articie
Designing a checklist
Writing fiction or
nonfiction
Writing a report
Making an audiotape
,, Constructing a chart or
$aph
,. Caiculatingprobabiiities
, Developing a theory
Making a calculation
Analyzing trends and
patterns
. Developing a formula
. Computing an answer
Creating a crossword Writing a letter to the editor
pazzle
Thking part in a mock trial
Writing a journal
Writing an information
Writing a summary brief
Writing a pamphlet or
Creating a newspaper
brochure
or magazine
Creating a slogan or motto
Writing an epitaph
.Writing a conversation or
Writing a fairy ta1e,
dialogue myth, or legend
'-. Inventing a code Drawing a caricattre
tvtat<1ng a story-board. Doing a critique
Solving an equation or
.,* Making a flow chart
. . a numberproblem
Designing an opinion poll
Doing an evaluation or
n or a-_s,g"ryey_ _
a rating --
a' Designing a computer
Recording data or game, or graphic
Program,
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' information
, Developing a h],"oiGiis
Doing an analysis
Formulating plans

List g
, Drawing, sketchi.ng, or Making a map o Making a mobiie
painting Constructing a display
Making a poster. of a collection
., Iliustratin g
t' , Constructing a model
Making a mural Designing a structure Creating a board game
Building a prototype
Making a collage '1 , Making a diagram Designing a pamphlet or
, . Designing a Web site \r brochure
Making visual aids for a Pianning advertising
,.erfr;; ^",.too,,
rcomic strip
o\ presentation (slides, graphics Designing a postcard
transparencies, props)
Making digital camera Designing a greeting card
Making a clay or papier- \' -
,!' Thking photographs slides Designing sets for a play
m6ch6 sculpture

From Dffirentiating Instntction in the Regular

Continued +
classroom: How to Reach and Tbach All
Learners, Grades 3-12by Diane Heacox,
MN; 800'273 s'izii, *** Ed.D,,
ffirl[t*1,t;::1"T:::H:,i;:i:'l;:#X,.,['""""'ot's' r,,espiit com rhis-page may be photocopied ror
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 Projects, Presentations, Perforrnances (Grades 6 & op) continued

List 4
Role playing Pantomiming Performing in a play Doing a parody or spoof

Dramatizing Performing a dance or -, Constructing a model Developing an invention

other creative movement -'Making a videotape
Performing a skit - Doing a 1ab activit5r or an
Improvisational acting experiment

List 5
Performing music Performing or wrlting a rap Doing a choral reading Piaying a musical
instrument
Composing lyrics Creating a jingle Writing a song
Writing music
Performing in a musical Performing rhythms with Singing in a group, choi.4
percussion instruments or chorus Improvising music

List 6
Participating in a group Debating personal Paraphrasing ideas of Participati.ng in a
thoughts, ideas, others roundtable discussion
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Participating in
perspectives
a Planning a campaign for a Organizing an event or
discussion Building consensus within cause or an issue activity
a group
C6nducting an interview Doing a volunteer prcject Helping with conflict
Solving problems with a resolution
group
Peer counseling

List 7 l
Keeping a personai journ"al Summarizing your ideas or Developing a personal Developing support for a
or diary beliefs mission statement personal opinion

Keeping a personal 1og or Setting personal goals
record
Identifying your beliefs
about an issue
Making a self-assessment Presenting your personal
of your work viewpoint, perspective, or
belief

List 8
Classifying objects
Making predictions
Identifying objects based
on characteristics
Participating in a
simulation
Constructing a display of
objects or artifacts
Investigating how Conducting observations
I something works
Identifying a problem
Designing an exhibit for a
Solving a problem
zoo or museum

Exploring a topic or theme ' Making comparisons

Planning a walking tour

Creating a collection

Frorn Differentiattng Instruction in the Regular Classroom: How to Reach and Tbach All Learners, Gradz,s 3-12 by Diane Heacox, Ed.D.,
popl'right @ 2002. Pree Spirit Publishing Inc., Minneapolis, MN; 800/735-7323; wutw.freespiit.com.'Ihis page may be photocopied for
individual, classroom, or small group work on1y.
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