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Comparing Realistic and Fictional Settings

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore The Hound of the Baskerville's by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In this literature lesson, students read the book and write down the main facts about the settings. Young scholars write an essay about realistic settings...
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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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Life Size Characters

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze character traits and create a life size character outline. In this character analysis lesson, 6th graders analyze character traits of a character using character webs and poems. Students then create a life size...
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Writing Fiction

For Students 4th - 5th
In this story-writing activity, students complete 20 blanks in two different graphic organizers. Each graphic organizer guides students through creating interesting story characters. 
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Reading fiction: language

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fiction activity, students read passages from 2 fiction stories and answer short answer questions about them. Students answer 5 questions about 1 story and formulate 15 questions about another.
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Reading Fiction: Sentences

For Students 7th - 8th
In this reading fiction-sentences worksheet, students read two selections from Dickens and Joyce, analyzing the pace and underlining words that create the effect that the author wants.
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Reading Fiction: Character

For Students 7th - 8th
In this reading fiction:  characters worksheet, students read a short passage, then complete the table giving characteristics of the 3 characters by identifying the character and providing evidence for the answer.
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Writing Fiction lesson plan

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students compose a opening paragraph that sets the scene and foreshadows events. In this writing fiction lesson, students write an opening paragraph about a mugging and describe the scene in a way that foreshadows something bad is...
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A Hodgepodge of Literature

For Teachers 2nd
Students complete multiple lessons to study various literature including poetry, fiction, tall tales, and phrases. In this literature lesson, students complete six lessons about poetry, fiction, and idioms.
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Elements of Fiction

For Teachers K - 4th
Students identify key story elements in a fiction text. In this literacy activity, students are introduced to the various elements of fiction such as the setting, plot, and theme. Students read a short story of their choice and identify...
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Fact or Fantasy

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
For this fact and fantasy worksheet, learners write some true and false statements about their summer activities. Students write 8 statements.
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Understand the Difference Between Fiction and Non-Fiction

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this fiction and non-fiction worksheet, students cut out 9 sentence strips, read them, and classify each of them as fact or fiction.
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Fiction or Nonfiction

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online interactive fiction and non-fiction worksheet, students respond to 7 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Fact or Fiction

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this fact or fiction worksheet, students read 10 sentences and decide if it is a fact or fiction. Students check the correct column for each answer.
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School-Home Links: Fiction and Nonfiction

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this book genre instructional activity, students read the titles of four different books and then write F for fiction or NF for nonfiction on the lines below the books. Parents or guardians must sign the instructional activity.
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Fiction and Nonfiction - School-Home Links

For Students 3rd
In this genre worksheet, 3rd graders review the difference between fiction and nonfiction literature. They write an X on the correct line for each of 6 titles which tells if the book is fiction, nonfiction, or other. There is a place for...
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A PERFECT BEACH HAT

For Students 4th - 7th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read and analyze the short story "A Perfect Beach Hat" and then answer five comprehension questions over the story.
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Fictional Narrative Writing in Mathematics

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss variety of fictional writing genres and connect each to familiar story that has been read, use creative and analytical skills to develop original piece of fictional writing that incorporates math skill, and share...
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Quality of Information: Point of View and Bias

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify stereotypes of Indian people based on perceived characteristics. They discuss the misconceptions. Students define quality of information and give an example from the story "Seaman's Journal: On The Trail With Lewis...
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Building Fiction: Elements of a Short Story

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers define and interpret the elements found in a short story. Then they identify the elements of plot found in a short story. Students also apply knowledge of plot to an original work of fiction. Finally, they identify the...
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Fiction vs. Nonfiction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore fiction and nonfiction writing. They identify the elements of fiction in a short story and identify the criteria necessary in a nonfiction piece. Students distinguish the author's purpose in an expository text,...
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Sherlock Holmes: Teaching English Through Detective Fiction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars read examples of mysteries and detective fiction. With a focus on Sherlock Holmes, they are introduced to the techniques for reading properly. In groups, they define new vocabulary, make predictions and summarize the...
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Catching on to Catcher in the Rye

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research to analyze Holden Caulfield from the novel, the Catcher in the Rye. Once they have researched various sites to gain insight into Caulfield's problems, they write letters from one character to another. ...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research and write an author report on Roald Dahl, including books written by him, birthplace, family life, and other information on his writing. Students read aloud chapters in the book. Students create a newspaper...