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Creative Homework Assignments High School

The document discusses creative homework assignments that teachers can give to high school students to make homework more enjoyable and engaging. It provides examples such as having students create visual representations, design board games, write short stories, and create podcasts or vlogs to demonstrate their understanding of course concepts in an interactive way. The assignments are meant to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and skill development while making learning more fun.

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Creative Homework Assignments High School

The document discusses creative homework assignments that teachers can give to high school students to make homework more enjoyable and engaging. It provides examples such as having students create visual representations, design board games, write short stories, and create podcasts or vlogs to demonstrate their understanding of course concepts in an interactive way. The assignments are meant to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and skill development while making learning more fun.

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Homework is an essential part of a student's academic journey.

It helps to reinforce the knowledge


and skills learned in class and prepares students for assessments. However, homework can often feel
monotonous and tedious, making it difficult for students to stay motivated and engaged. This is
especially true for high school students who have a heavy workload and are juggling multiple
subjects.

As a result, many teachers are now incorporating creative homework assignments to make learning
more fun and engaging for their students. These assignments not only make homework more
enjoyable but also help students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management
skills. Here are some examples of creative homework assignments for high school students:

1. Create a visual representation of a concept: Instead of writing an essay or answering


questions, students can be asked to create a visual representation of a concept. This can be in
the form of a poster, infographic, or even a short video. This allows students to use their
creativity to showcase their understanding of the topic.
2. Design a board game: This assignment is not only fun but also helps students to understand
complex concepts in a more interactive way. Students can be asked to design a board game
that incorporates the key concepts of a subject. This encourages them to think critically and
creatively while also reinforcing their understanding of the topic.
3. Write a short story: Instead of a traditional writing assignment, students can be asked to
write a short story that incorporates the key themes or concepts of a subject. This allows
them to use their imagination and creativity while also demonstrating their understanding of
the topic.
4. Create a podcast or vlog: With the rise of technology, students can now use digital tools to
showcase their learning. Teachers can assign students to create a podcast or vlog on a topic,
where they can discuss and analyze different aspects of the subject. This not only makes
homework more interesting but also helps students to develop their communication and
presentation skills.
5. Interview an expert: This assignment allows students to go beyond the textbook and learn
from real-world experts. Students can be asked to interview an expert in a field related to
their subject and present their findings to the class. This not only helps students to gain a
deeper understanding of the topic but also exposes them to different perspectives and career
paths.

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Most of your adult learners generally stay updated. For an optimal experience, please switch to the
latest version of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari or Mozilla Firefox. It will provide
the necessary framework to help reluctant creative writers and the necessary guidelines to give focus
to your most exuberant. You need to choose a video which is engaging and it is much easier to get
students to watch something than writing something. It’s a common form used by bloggers and
journalists. Limiting homework to reading only in the first 6 years of primary school. First, teachers
may believe they are giving practice homework when, in fact, the student did not understand the
concept or skill in class. The last two assignments are intended to spark your creativity and express
yourself. Asian College Of Teachers is a trading brand of TTA Training Pvt. However, your adult
learners may argue about their busy schedules outside the classroom. Tell them you need information
on this year's Oscar nominations. Adult learners will argue that they have busy schedules and a life
outside the classroom, which translates into “ no time for homework ”. Economic differences can
entrench privilege as children from wealthier families enjoy ready access to technology, tutors, and
educated parents, while children of poverty may lack access to technology, materials, and favourable
working conditions. Second, if teachers skip the step of checking for understanding, students may be
practising something incorrectly and internalising misconceptions. Tell your students that their
homework for that night will be to watch an episode of Modern Family, whether they usually watch
the show or not. Important Things to Remember When Creating Homework for ESL Students There
aren’t many students who like doing homework, even if they know it’s critical to their success with
the language. Although practice is necessary for many rote skills, there are three mistakes that
teachers sometimes make with the use of practice homework. Either way, it’s probably not returning
anytime soon. Only by creating assignments that are effective and equitable can we make homework
a valuable part of instruction and learning. It has been selected to be featured in a post on the Tes
Resources blog. Best of luck teaching creative writing in your class. Children spend approximately 5
to 7 hours in front of screens per day. We’ve heard the cliche “write about what you know.” This
assignment pushes that idea further to write what you love. This will provide you with a blueprint
that will help you design more effective material. Alongside writing about each song, the Soundtrack
of Your Life assignment prompts students to plan the overall structure of the mixtape as a whole and
write about how the collective meaning of the songs connects to their lives. Meanwhile, others have
nothing but themselves and a pen. You might have students in your classroom who are regularly
honing their writing skills at home, on their own time. Complete the Google Form below Due Date:
Tuesday, April 7. I like this one a lot because it provokes students to write convincingly and
passionately at the outset. Achievement is related not to the amount of homework or the time spent
on it, but to the quality of the homework task, the student’s perception of the value of the task, and
how interesting the task appears.
Use your student id for discounts or check out passes from the town library. Using pic collage or
other app of your choice, create a collage of 8-10 of the artist's paintings 3. Develop a grading
system, let your class know what you’re looking for when you mark homework and don’t deviate
from it. Please make sure you are keeping up with the assignments and planning ahead. Say you
want your students to practice comparatives and superlatives. A common mistake many ESL
teachers make is not accounting for the cultural differences, especially when teaching students from
more conservative countries. This makes a great starting point for your students. After all, song lyrics
have so much in common with poetry. Here are links to printable coupons: Michaels Weekly Ad
View Our Weekly Craft Deals. For this one, students get to write about something that they “geek
out” on. This take-away menu style homework contains 6 engaging and unusual creative writing
tasks. This makes whether schools should assign homework a great debating topic for students.
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fatemehhoushang 10 years ago report 4 A wonderful resource - thank you. These cookies will be
stored in your browser only with your consent. Some parents prioritise academics (wanting more
homework), others want a balance of academics and chosen activities such as playing sports, cultural
activities or service work, and others, wishing to reduce student stress, prioritise leisure and
happiness (wanting less or no homework). Never assign homework that you don’t plan on marking or
evaluating in some way. Advanced students may use native sources. 4. Create homework that helps
build functional life skills Especially if you’re teaching English to adults, focus on homework
assignments that they can truly benefit from in the real world. If you really want to help your
students succeed, you’re going to need to put a lot of thought into how you can help them self-study.
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Formative assessments could be to complete a sample problem, answer a few questions to check for
understanding, summarise important points, or list questions they have. You’ll find that adult learners
really enjoy assignments with a clear purpose instead of more general learning. It interferes with
family and recreation time and encourages bosses to behave like they’re in charge of your whole
life. The last two assignments are intended to spark your creativity and express yourself. With these
activities, your students will surely like to do homework on time. Example term paper on Cultural
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See more Report this resource to let us know if it violates our terms and conditions. Second, if
teachers skip the step of checking for understanding, students may be practising something
incorrectly and internalising misconceptions. Furthermore, those students who do understand the task
can go ahead and get more homework practice done while struggling students can’t progress because
the teacher isn’t there to help them through their hurdles. There is also a growing parent activism
around the world, driven by the role homework plays in student stress levels and an awareness of the
need for balance in work, family time, downtime and sleep. When I had a teacher who devoted their
time to developing exciting material, I was much more engaged in the learning experience.
There is also a growing parent activism around the world, driven by the role homework plays in
student stress levels and an awareness of the need for balance in work, family time, downtime and
sleep. Well-planned homework used in moderation and agreed upon by teachers, parents and students
can be helpful. You can even design the homework so that they’re encouraged to seek help directly
from a specific textbook, website or video. Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are two chatting
platforms that allow for group communication. The only way to get through this situation is by
planning extremely creative and systematically engaging homework assignments for these kinds of
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you were looking for. This reinforces the material students have covered in class in a fun way, which
greatly boosts their chances of retaining what they’ve learned. This might be the research and
analytical skills required to complete a research project or the figurative and rhetorical language
features needed for a portfolio of different writing genres. Diagnosis: how do we design learning if
we don’t know where students are. Published: 23rd March, 2015 Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015.
They were bland and lacking creativity, and you rarely felt like they actually helped you better
understand the content. Help students to develop their personal narrative voice and style. If your
assignment doesn’t have a clear goal that’s relevant to the students’ current lessons, change it up. 2.
Write down your classroom objectives before making homework Before you even think about
creating a homework assignment, write down what you hope your students will get out of it.
Advanced students may use native sources. 4. Create homework that helps build functional life skills
Especially if you’re teaching English to adults, focus on homework assignments that they can truly
benefit from in the real world. For instance, journal questions about a science experiment may ask
the student to explain what happened and why. The littlest ones simply copy the word and draw a
picture of it; older students can use the word in a sentence that illustrates its meaning. Students will
need to repeat the process over and over again so that they will instinctively know how to complete
the task when they sit their standardized test. Before you can create effective homework that your
students will benefit from and enjoy, you’ll need to take some time to think about how you want to
design your assignments. Your young students may also cut out pictures from magazines or
newspapers and get as creative as they like. Some parents prioritise academics (wanting more
homework), others want a balance of academics and chosen activities such as playing sports, cultural
activities or service work, and others, wishing to reduce student stress, prioritise leisure and
happiness (wanting less or no homework). Modify Noticing those strengths and weaknesses will help
you get an idea of how the class performs as a whole, as well as the specific areas that individuals
need to work on. For an optimal experience, please switch to the latest version of Google Chrome,
Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari or Mozilla Firefox. Homework is a unique educational practice as it is
the only learning strategy that crosses the boundary between the school and the home. They often get
a bad rep, and this writing assignment tackles this notion perfectly. Remember that the purpose of the
sketchbook is to provide a space for you to create ART. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development (ASCD). Do not choose a podcast which speaks a childish topic. Then,
to take it to the next level, get students to develop a promotional advertisement to recruit other
students. Students should always cross-check any information on this site with their course teacher.
You can help them to design their very own Word Book from scratch, out of construction paper,
cardboard, or any materials, etc.
You may ask general comprehension questions on the video, or you may divide the class into groups
and assign homework to summarise the stories to each other. Well-planned homework used in
moderation and agreed upon by teachers, parents and students can be helpful. LibraryInsight This
assignment is equal to one homework grade. Unfortunately, not all students have parents nearby to
help them during homework time. If other countries are assigning homework and your country isn’t,
your country will be at a disadvantage. The action you just performed triggered the security solution.
Many secondary students still don’t know how to learn on their own or what is the best strategy for
them, often because their studying has been tightly prescribed. Never assign homework that you
don’t plan on marking or evaluating in some way. These cookies will be stored in your browser only
with your consent. You can even design the homework so that they’re encouraged to seek help
directly from a specific textbook, website or video. Asian College Of Teachers is a trading brand of
TTA Training Pvt. I like to make it really old school and have them separate their choices into Side A
and Side B songs as a kind of tracklist. Just make sure that you give your class ample time to prepare
their arguments—they might need a few days for this homework assignment. 2. Give your class
blogging assignments Having your students write blogs provides two functions: learning how to
write in prose and getting comfortable using an English keyboard. After students visit a museum
they are always inspired, amazed and rave about the wonderful time that they had at the museum.
Here are some things to consider when creating homework: What topics your class is currently
studying—think about the themes, relevant vocabulary and grammar structures you have been
teaching. Pitfalls to Avoid When Creating Homework for ESL Students Coming up with homework
isn’t as simple as going to a website full of ESL resources and printing out a generic worksheet.
You’ll need to motivate and inspire your students to learn outside of the classroom and make every
moment an opportunity to learn something related to English. This helps them improve and refine
their own thinking through dialogue. They may also cut out pictures from magazines or newspapers
and get as creative as they like. Homework is an easy way to start refining this important soft skill.
Tell them you need information on this year's Oscar nominations. Here are some examples of student
work illustrating spooky stories. Students will need to repeat the process over and over again so that
they will instinctively know how to complete the task when they sit their standardized test. Assign
your students specific topics in the news to follow, then give them writing and worksheet
assignments related to the topics. Teachers often believe that more reinforcement of learning is
always desirable, when in fact, for some students, it may not be necessary. The student can think
about what they enjoy (playing with dolls, riding bikes, singing, writing stories). Topics include
grammar, vocabulary, writing, and figurative language. For instance, students should practise math
operations only after the teacher has adequately checked for understanding. You also have the option
to opt-out of these cookies. The last two assignments are intended to spark your creativity and
express yourself.

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