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Using MGPs in ELA and Social Studies
Justin Franco - 6-8 AC ELA; Barber Middle School
Melanie Alexander - 6-8 AC SS; Barber Middle School
justin.franco@cobbk12.org
melanie.alexander@cobbk12.org
This is the online wiki for The Social Studies/Language Arts MGP presentation given at the 2015-2016 Cobb County Teacher Leader Kickoff Professional Development Day. Use the links below and on the right side menu to navigate.
If you want to follow along with the presentation:
Student MGP Examples
To see the specific materials used in our classes, click the Resources link in the right side menu ->
If you have comments or questions, feel free to email us!

Welcome!
This is the online wiki for The Social Studies/Language Arts MGP presentation given at the 2015-2016 Cobb County Teacher Leader Kickoff Professional Development Day. Use the links below and on the right side menu to navigate.
If you want to follow along with the presentation:
{SS ELA MGP Presentation.pptx}
More Information:
What is an MGP?
List of Possible Genres for Student Artifacts

{MGP Final Rubric - SS.docx}
Differentiation:
summative assessment
May be used during reteaching/enrichment periods or as a culminating performance task
Choice of researched person incorporates differentiation

{MGP Final Rubric - SS.docx}
Differentiation:
TheMay be used as an anchor activity-ongoing summative assessment
May be used during reteaching/enrichment periods or as a culminating performance task
Choice of researched person incorporates differentiation
Can choose leaders for students more closely aligned with standards based on reading scores or data from assessment

a Leader?: AfricaAfrican and The Middle East MGPEastern Leaders
Here are the specific SS ELA MGP resources that were presented and a general timeline of activities.
Preview Activity Ideas:
Other Artifact Option Directions and Requirements - Includes Social Studies General Requirements:
{MGP Artifact Option Directions and Requirements.docx}
4. Final Product:Product
The final list of items in the portfolio will include:
1. Letter to the Reader
Social Studies Final Rubric:
{MGP Final Rubric - SS.docx}
Differentiation:
The

Leaders ofWhat Does it mean to be a Leader?: Africa and
Here are the specific SS ELA MGP resources that were presented and a general timeline of activities.
Preview Activity Ideas:

Leaders of Africa and The Middle East MGP
Here are the specific SS ELA MGP resources that were presented and a general timeline of activities.
Preview Activity Ideas:
ELA:
"What does it mean to be a great leader?" or "What are the qualities of a 'good' leader and a 'bad' leader?"
Use as a:
Journal prompt
Philosophical chairs activity
Quick Write and Discussion
Compare/Contrast famous leaders from history
SS:
Anticipation guide addressing significant African and Middle Eastern leaders and events- includes misconceptions about each region (think about the key concepts: conflict between ethnic groups, artificial political borders during colonization, apartheid)
Student preview of leaders to select research focus
Step 1. Research and Bibliography
After introducing the project in both classes, the students should begin researching. Generally, the Social Studies teacher will conduct the research in class while the ELA teacher discusses formatting the bibliography. For our project, students were required to have at least FIVE sources, including AT LEAST one book, one image or political cartoon, and one credible online source. Use the Cobb Digital Library for online resources, talk to your media specialist about gathering physical books and library resources, and use EasyBib for help with citations.