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Universal Love

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss the importance of various cultures getting along with one another. Individually, they think of a time in which they helped someone who was worse off then them and share it with the class. To end the lesson, they...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning homework 3.3

For Students 4th - 5th
In this using logical reasoning to solve word problems worksheet, students use the logical reasoning problem solving strategy of drawing a table to solve word problems. Students solve two problems.
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Focus On Figurative Language in Prose

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the use of literary prose in the story, "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed." In this literary prose lesson, students investigate the use of imagery, metaphor, and simile in the story. They tell how author's purpose is...
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Being in the Noh: An Introduction to Japanese Noh Plays

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the conventions used in Noh plays and write an introduction to a Noh play of their own. In this Noh play lesson, students identify the conventions of the Noh form and analyze the realizations the main character achieves....
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Thornton Wilder's Our Town: The Reader as Writer

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students read a play and create their own play using Thornton Wilder's Our Townas a resource. In this play lesson, students analyze how theatrical elements contribute to a play's meanings and effects. Students recognize differences...
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Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate information about the leaders of Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research Roman warfare and military leaders in order to write and present their own one-act plays based on Scipio, Hannibal, Julius Caesar,...
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Fifties/Sixties Musical Playwriting Workshop

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students write a coherent script based on characterization, theme, conflict and emotional tone as found in the songs' lyrics and develop an understanding of the enjoyment that comes through discipline and hard work leading toward a...
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Sell Phones

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners work in groups as competing teams responsible for preparing and presenting a comprehensive marketing plan to the board of a "new" cell phone company.
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"My Friend's Got This Problem, Mr. Chandler," by Mel Glenn

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read, "My Friend's Got This Problem, Mr. Chandler," discuss it and write a response to one of the poems.
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CSAP Preparation: Don't Wait for the "Eleventh Hour"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in language arts activities designed to prepare them for taking standardized tests. The language arts format covers science and social studies content. Handouts and worksheets are included in the lesson.
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Making the Movie Antigone

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create a movie prospectus for Antigone being faithful to the major themes and conflict. They include the plot, setting, characters, and conflict while making them relevant to contemporary audiences.
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Analysis of Character in a Short Story

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine a character from the short story, John Steinbeck's, "Flight." students respond to questions about the story and illustrate the character's journey.
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China

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete a variety of activities surrounding a unit on China and Chinese culture.
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Chinese Opera

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Young scholars study Chinese opera by sketching pictures of Chinese opera characters and musical instruments. They watch the film A Night at the Peking Opera, noting the elaborate costuming, the sparse staging, and the highly developed...
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A Comparison of the Play and Movie "Inherit the Wind"

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read the play "Inherit the Wind" about the Scopes "Monkey" Trial. In groups, they choose their favorite scene and create a diorama dipicting the scene as they see it. They watch a recording of the play and compare it to their...
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A Sense of Community

For Teachers K - 5th
Students brainstorm characteristics they associate with a community. In groups, they discover the role of a town square and create their own model. They also identify the various roles in keeping the community going and role play their...
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Patience and Self Discipline

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students think about the importance of patience and self discipline in obtaining the things in life that will make us happy. Students complete various activities that get them thinking to themself, working in small groups about keeping...
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Awareness OF Self And Others

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students engage in a lesson that attempts to convey information about self and others. The lesson teaches them about diversity and attempts to heighten the awareness of respecting it. They become engaged in the lesson with the use of...
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Honesty

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students listen to the story, "The Mangoes." They answer and discuss a given set of questions then volunteer to share an experience of when they told the truth and what it felt like. Students perform a skit to reinact the story, "The...
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Sharing, caring

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students hear the story, "The Sand Castle" and answer a given set of questions. They discuss their answers and then perform a skit of the story, "The Sand Castle." Students practice and sing a new song about sharing and caring.
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Generosity

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students listen to music and imagine caring about others and wanting to show them your love. They hear the story, "Giving Isa," and answer a given set of questions. Students discuss their question answers with the class then they...
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The Value Of Curiousity

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the concept of curiosity. They use a story to create a context for the study. Students call upon the word illustrations for material to connect the concept of healthy curiosity that can be practiced. Then students...
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Self Acceptance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students develop confidence about themselves. Students imagine they are a rubber ball and think about how strong they are inside themselves. They read a story about an elephant and a lion and reflect on questions provided. Finally,...
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Fearlessness and Confidence

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students develop confidence to face up to problems and fears in order to deal with them safely. They recognize that family and friends should care for each other. Students go through a series of activities that they interact with,...

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