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Introduce Vocabulary: Make Way for Ducklings

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine Make Way for Ducklings. In this language arts lesson, students listen to the story and discuss the vocabulary words. Students identify the word meaning and use the word in a sentence.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Matthew’s Dream

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Matthew's Dream, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Miss Bindergarten Stays Home

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to the story "Miss Bindergarten Stays Home" and are introduced to tier two words.  In this tier 2 lesson plan, students answer questions relating to the vocabulary words from the story. Students then...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Mr. Lincoln’s Way

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Lincoln's Way, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Miss Spider’s Tea Party

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students read Miss Spider's Tea Party, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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My School's a Zoo

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the story My School's a Zoo. In this language arts lesson, students read the story and discuss the vocabulary words. Students discuss the meaning of the vocabulary words.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Night Shift Daddy

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Night Shift Daddy and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students utilize the vocabulary terms to...
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Introduce Vocabulary: One Tiny Turle

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use context clues to figure out the meaning of new vocabulary words in the story, One Tiny Turtle. In this language arts lesson, students listen to the story and raise their hands when they hear the new term used in the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Yoko

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Yoko, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and learners practice recognizing...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Peter’s Chair

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Peter's Chair, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice recognizing...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Pinkalicious

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Pinkalicious by Elizabeth Kann. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the meaning of at least three new Tier Two words. They discuss the definitions of the words both before and after the story is read....
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Introduce Vocabulary: Rap a Tap Tap

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars are read Rap a Tap Tap, by Leo & Diane Dillon. For this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Swimmy

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners explore the story Swimmy. In this language arts lesson, students listen to the story and discuss the vocabulary. Learners discuss the word meanings and use them in a sentence.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Tell Me a Story, Mama

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Tell Me a Story, Mama, by Angela Johnson. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before and after...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Too Many Tamales

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Too Many Tamales, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and young scholars...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Two Bad Ants

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. For this vocabulary lesson, students read Two Bad Ants, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Big Hat People

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate visual arts by reading a children's book in class. In this collage lesson plan, students read the book by Keith Haring titled Big and discuss the themes and settings. Students discuss how adjectives are used to...
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Introduce Vocabulary: I See Animals Hiding

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are introduced to the story " I See Animals Hiding" and define key vocabulary words from the story. In this lesson aimed at reinforcing vocabulary, students listen to the usage of vocabulary words in the story. Students...
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Graphing Water Temperature

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students graph water temperature using probe software and a Palm on a class field trip to a lake or pond. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with high school science students and the use of ImagiProbe software.
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Celebrate You

For Teachers 1st
First graders locate place of birth on a map. They identify their birthdays and place a graphing square with their birthday written on it under the corresponding month. They compare birthdays on the graph. They read "P.B. Bear's Birthday...
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Let's Go Camping!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students view and use visual texts to gain and present information, become familiar with and use appropriate technologies eg. publish writing on computer, use photographs to record events, use video to record events.
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Spider Webs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners create spider webs. In this spider webs lesson, students research various types of spider webs then write a report about  a spider of their choice.  Learners also make their own web similar to an orb spider. 
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Word Wizards: Students Making Words

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore patterns in words and how to make new words by adding or changing the sequence of letters
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Photo-Based Reading Projects

For Teachers K - 12th
Students practice using a digital camera and identify the various parts. As a class, they review recent vocabulary and signs used in their community. In groups, they take pictures of various items and write complete sentences describing...