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Students do an experiment with probability. In this probability lesson plan, they listen to part of the book G is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book by David M. Schwartz. They complete 3 probability experiments and check to see how close their results come to the actual probability.
Learners research information on how to maintain oral health. They create informational pop-up books with instructions on proper dental health care. Afterward, they draw and construct relevant pop-up illustrations to demonstrate techniques and motivate others to pursue good dental hygiene.
Seventh graders study Manga. For this Japanese art lesson, 7th graders examine the styles and elements of Manga and then create their own Manga.
Every child is an author in this engaging reading activity. First the class reviews the various parts of a book and the biography. Each individual will choose a book by their favorite author on which they will model a story of their own. These kid-authored books can then become part of the class library.
Students research the author Yoshiko Uchida. In this author study lesson, students read the book The Best Bad Thing and research the author through various websites. Students identify her native country on a world map.
Students use art, music, and writing to respond to a Marc Brown story. In this Marc Brown author study lesson, students, participate in a reading of Marc Brown's, Arthur's Nose. They compare Arthur's looks from the beginning to the end of the story, write a book response, and retell the story in a song. They use Arthur's nose as a model for a design. They discuss simple and difficult decisions in life.
Students explore the life of Cynthia Rylant. In this author study instructional activity, students watch the videotapes "Cynthia Rylant" and "The Relatives Came." Students search various Internet sites for information on Cynthia Rylant and her books.
Fifth graders identify author's purpose in African American poetry. In this author's purpose lesson, 5th graders participate in direct teaching, guided practice, and independent practice lessons. They work with "Words With Wings" selected by Belinda Rochelle and "Aunt Sue's Stories" by Langston Hughes while they practice finding the author's purpose and complete a PIES chart.
Students recommend a book. For this book talk lesson, students watch Reading Rainbow book talks, choose a book to recommend to others and write a brief summary and recommendation. Students video tape their introduction and take pictures of important pages in the book and use both to create their presentation.
Students create stories using only pictures. In this visual storytelling lesson, students read Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie de Paola and analyze the wordless story. Students create new text for the book by writing on sticky notes.
