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Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Comparing Key Ideas and Details in Fiction and Nonfiction

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars recognize the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. For this genre study lesson, students discuss what nonfiction means and write the definition. Young scholars listen to a read aloud and vote whether the text...
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Curated OER

Heroes, Legends and Folktales

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read classic stories including "The Magic Brocade" and "St. George and the Dragon". They complete a series of lessons in which they compare stories and produce original narrative legends.
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Curated OER

Identifying Differences Between Fiction and Nonfiction Books

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the differences between fiction and non-fiction book. In this genre study lesson, students read examples of fiction and non-fiction and identify the characteristics of each genre. Students list the characteristics on a...
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Curated OER

Pic-A-Fic: Choosing Fiction for Every Taste

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine and categorize a selection of title representing fiction genres. In this fiction genres lesson, 6th graders analyze and identify a variety of titles in the fiction genre. Students then find these types of fiction...
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Curated OER

Lesson Plan for "Little Red Riding Hood"

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Grow young performers with storytelling. Elementary schoolers listen to the story "Little Red Riding Hood" by Mike Lockett, highlighting dialogue as they listen, and then act out the story. This is based on a story told by Mike Lockett...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Native Americans

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the lifestyles of several North American tribes. They investigate about the homes, food, transportation, and daily living habits of each tribe. Pupils use a map to locate several Native American tribes in North...