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Journal Writing-Pets

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create a writing journal. In this journal writing lesson, students discuss what to write in a journal and why it is fun to keep a journal. Students start their journal by writing about a pet and use the entry to write a short...
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Comparison and Contrast - Two Short Stories

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate writing techniques by analyzing 2 stories written by Edgar Allen Poe.  In this language arts lesson, students choose two Edgar Allen Poe short stories to read and take notes on the setting, theme,...
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Character Traits

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify the story elements in stories. For this story element lesson, 1st graders read The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter and they identify the characters, character traits, setting, problem, and solution....
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Sequencing

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders retell a story focusing on sequence. in this sequence lesson, 2nd graders read the story Carry Go Bring Come by Vyanne Samuels. They retell parts of the story and put them in the correct order. 
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Predicting Outcomes I: Pre Test

For Students 5th - 8th
In this predicting outcomes worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about predicting outcomes of different stories. Students answer 8 questions total.
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Plot Summary for Story Elements

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify story elements utilizing a plot summary organizer. In this plot summary lesson, 9th graders discuss the elements of a good story and listen to the story of the three little pigs. Students complete a group plot...
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Recognizing Elements of a Short Story

For Students 4th - 5th
In this short story elements learning exercise, students recognize the elements of short story by reading the sentences and selecting the correct story element. Students complete 10 online questions.
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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 instructional activity, 6th graders analyze character traits of a character using character webs and poems. Students then create...
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Story Elements

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use several pieces of literature to identify specific story elements. In this story elements lesson, 6th graders analyze the story element of character, character traits, and setting for the example stories. Students work...
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Plot Summary for Story Element

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify story elements utilizing a plot summary organizer. In this story elements lesson plan, 7th graders discuss the elements of a good story. Students use The Three Little Pigs to practice finding the plot elements....
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Narrative Writing

For Students 8th
In this writing worksheet, 8th graders fill out an outline for writing a story with multiple sections. Students fill in 8 sections for their story.
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Understanding Short Stories and Their Elements

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify short story elements. In this story elements lesson, students review vocabulary about the elements of a story and then practice finding the elements in the short story links.
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The Tale of the Feral - Care and Multiplication of Feral Cats

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students differentiate between a feral cat and a domesticated cat. For this cat lesson plan, students use the scientific method, calculate averages, solve story problems, and learn how a caretaker can help a feral colony live safely.
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The Bee Tree

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students practice reading comprehension by reading a book in class.  In this story map lesson, students read The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco, and create a story map based on the problem and solution of the book.  Students...
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Home Tour

For Teachers 4th - 6th
For this exchange student lesson, students create a story about an exchange student. Students draw a map to show the location of community buildings and practice providing directions from location to location.
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Transforming Fairy Tales: What is a Fairy Tale?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine the elements that make a story a fairy tale.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students listen to an audio version of the classic tale King Midas and the Golden Touch and analyze the characteristics that fairy...
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Writing A Story

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write a story about past events and translate it into English. In this story writing lesson plan, students watch video clips, look at examples of stories, and write ones themselves.
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Sixth Grade Word Problems

For Students 6th
In this word problem worksheet, 6th graders problems using given information and mathematical equations.  Students solve for 19 problems showing work as needed.
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Exercise Require Mathematical Operation 10

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 1 multiple choice problem that requires them to read a story problem and select the appropriate number sentence that represents the problem. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Addition and Subtraction

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this online interactive math skills learning exercise, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers. Students may view the correct answers.
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Exercise Require Mathematical Operation 3

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this math skills learning exercise, students solve 1 multiple choice problem that requires them to read a story problem and select the appropriate number sentence that represents the problem. Students may view the correct answers.
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Exercise Require Mathematical Operation 14

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math skills activity, students solve 1 multiple choice problem that requires them to read a story problem and select the appropriate number sentence that represents the problem. Students may view the correct answers.
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Author Study - Mo Willems

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
  Young scholars listen to books written by Mo Willems each day and discuss the story elements of each.  In this reading strategies lesson, students decide after reading through the whole series of books, what their favorite...
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My Test Book: Probability

For Students 5th - 7th
In this math skills activity, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding probability. Students may view the correct answers.