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Introduce Vocabulary: Arthur’s New Puppy

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Arthur's New Puppy, by Marc Brown. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meaning of the new words, as a group, both before and after the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Grandfather’s Journey

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners are read Grandfather's Journey, by Allen Say. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Two Tier words. They discuss the meaning of the words, as a group, both before and after the...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Pinkalicious

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils 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
Students are read Rap a Tap Tap, by Leo & Diane Dillon. 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: 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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Leaf Unit

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars complete a unit on leaves and their functions. They identify leaves and the trees they belong to, read various books, observe the process of photosynthesis on a flannel board, and create a leaf collage.
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Theme Sculptures: Offering Reconciliation

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create 3-dimensional works in clay. In this sculpture activity, students discuss a theme and create a sculpture based on that theme. Students express personal ideas and feelings through the arts.
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Put Me in My Place: Using Alphanumeric Grids to Locate Places

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners practice locating points on a large wall grid and create and label a neighborhood map. For this geography lesson, students spell and discuss places as the teacher places them on the map. They discuss the concept of an...
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It Ain't Easy Being Green!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the needs of plants. In this science instructional activity, students plant seeds and place one in a sunny spot and the other in a dark area. Students observe what happens.
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Peeking At Pumpkins

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Students listen to a read aloud about the life cycle of the pumpkin and discuss the process. They complete a life cycle booklet.
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Introduce Vocabulary: A Picture Book of Abe Lincoln

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine SA Picture Book of Abe Lincoln. In this language arts lesson, students listen to the story and discuss the meaning of the story vocabulary.
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A Picture Book of Helen

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students learn the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read A Picture Book of Helen Keller, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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A Pocket for Corduroy

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to the story "A Pocket for Corduroy" and choose 3, Tier Two vocabulary words. In this "A Pocket for Corduroy lesson plan, students listen to specific words from story. Students then  define the meaning of the...
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A Taste of Honey

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners read the story "A Taste of Honey" and are introduced to tier two words. For this vocabulary lesson plan, students define key words from the story. Learners build their vocabulary by referring to the story and how the words are...
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Airport

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to the story "Airport" and are introduced to 3 tier two vocabulary words. In this "Airport" lesson plan, students  answer questions regarding the usage of the words in the story. Students then...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich," listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Arthur’s Baby

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students read Arthur's Baby, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Black Bear Cub

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary activity, students read Black Bear Cub, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Blueberries for Sal

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Blueberries for Sal, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Chrysanthemum

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary activity, students read Chrysanthemum, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Clifford’s Family

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover 3 tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read the story Cilfford's Family, focusing on pre-select tier two vocabulary words. The words are defined by the teacher and students practice recognizing...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Cross a Bridge

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Cross a Bridge, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Dinosaur Bones

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Dinosaur Bones, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and pupils...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Doctor DeSoto

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Doctor DeSoto, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...