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Pre-Classical Lesson Plans
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Second graders examine language arts by analyzing classic poems. For this rhyming words lesson, 2nd graders read classic Mother Goose nursery rhymes and identify the pairs of words which rhyme. Students recite the words in class and create new rhyming poems which they present to classmates in a book.
First graders investigate language arts by analyzing a story with their class. In this thematic elements lesson, 1st graders read different versions of the classic "Gingerbread Man" story and discuss the characters, themes and conflict. Students utilize educational software to complete a graphic organizer which demonstrates the differences in the two versions of the same story.
First graders examine language arts by answering study questions regarding a classic book. In this fiction storytelling lesson, 1st graders read the book Pecos Bill and identify the characters, settings and conflict in the story. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about the book and answer study questions while collaborating in groups.
First graders identify storytelling techniques by analyzing a classic children's tale. In this story comprehension instructional activity, 1st graders read the story "The Gingerbread Man" and answer study questions regarding the characters and plot. Students create a visual presentation to display their comprehension of the story structure.
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Rainbow Joe and Me. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
First graders explore performing arts by conducting an arts and craft activity. In this story ending lesson, 1st graders view an on-line version of the classic tale "The Three Bears." Students identify the beginning, middle and end of the story before participating in a puppet play.
Students complete pre reading, writing, and post reading activities for the book Summer Reading Is Killing Me. In this guided reading lesson plan, students complete writing, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
Pupils complete pre reading, writing, and post reading activities for the book Summer Reading Is Killing Me chapters 1 and 2. In this guided reading lesson plan, students complete writing, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
Students complete pre reading, writing, and post reading activities for the book The Piano. In this guided reading lesson plan, students complete writing, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
First graders research story elements by completing an interactive activity on the web. In this fairy tale lesson, 1st graders read several different classic stories such as "Cinderella", "Snow White" and "Three Little Pigs." Students identify the main characters, settings and conflict while comparing the story structures.
