| Middle School Quick Ideas |
Microsoft Word |
Type reports Type stories Create resumes |
Microsoft Excel |
Create individual graphs for projects Create a class spreadsheet of information gathered for reports Create a class graph of favorite movies, books, etc. Create a personal budget spreadsheet |
Microsoft PowerPoint |
Create a presentation for a book report Create a class presentation about a unit of study Create a group presentation for a report |
KidPix |
Stamp objects into Venn diagrams Illustrate a story Make covers for books |
Inspiration |
Brainstorm story ideas Organize report ideas Use a template to create a project |
Student Writing Center |
Create signs for projects Keep a daily electronic journal Create a classroom newsletter Create a content related newsletter Write a report on a content area Write a letter |
Other |
Write a letter to an e-pal Use an encyclopedia on CD-Rom Explore websites of favorite authors Explore websites for particular subject areas |