Writing & Communication
Extension Activities
TAKE EVERY BOOK 1 LESSON FURTHER
17 optional extension activities - one connected to every lesson in LevelUp Book 1.
Designed to extend student thinking beyond the core lesson, these activities provide additional opportunities for adolescent learners to apply their understanding through purposeful writing, communication, reflection, research, design, and presentation.
Connected directly to
Book 1
Every extension activity is linked to a specific Book 1 lesson, making it easy for educators to continue the learning without introducing an unrelated task.
Students build on the ideas, texts, vocabulary, and concepts already explored in the lesson while applying their learning in a new way.
This makes the activities useful for enrichment, deeper application, additional practice, or students who are ready for greater challenge.
17 Lessons. 17 Different
Ways to Extend Learning
From creating a hero or designing a strategy game to developing a whale conservation campaign, investigating an airport theft, or creating a digital wellness campaign, each activity gives students a different way to apply their learning.
Students are encouraged to investigate, explain, reflect, design, present, and create while building on the content and literacy skills introduced in each Book 1 lesson.
The result is a collection of extension tasks that feel purposeful, varied, and connected to the learning students have already completed.
Everything you need in
Each Activity
Each Writing & Communication Extension Activity includes:
A CONNECTED TASK
A purposeful writing or communication activity linked directly to the corresponding Book 1 lesson.
LEARNING GOALS & CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS
Clear expectations help students understand what they are learning and what successful work looks like.
DIFFERENTIATED FINAL PRODUCT CHOICES
Students can demonstrate their learning through a variety of written, visual, oral, and creative formats.
STUDENT-FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONS
Clear, accessible directions help students move through the task with greater independence.
TASK-SPECIFIC RUBRIC
A ready-to-use assessment tool designed specifically for the activity.
Flexible Use
Designed for
The Extension Activities are completely optional and can be used in the way that best fits your classroom.
Educators may use them with an entire class, selected students, small groups, or individual learners who are ready for additional application or challenge.
Activities can be completed immediately after a Book 1 lesson or used later to revisit and extend previous learning.
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