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"All Day Nightmare"

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read an "All Day Nightmare" by R.L. Stine. They use the interactive book to choose the plot at the end of each chapter. They also complete an open-ended story.
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Random Scenes

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students perform a group pantomime. In this cooperative efforts lesson, students are placed in small groups and must work as a team to pantomime a scene chosen at random. The students will engage in a reflection and class discussion...
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Sound Effects

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students listen carefully so they can say their "part" during a reading of a Cinderella story. In this listening and speaking lesson, students saying their "part" on cue during a reading of a familiar story. They actively listen to the...
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Norman Rockwell Paints America

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners examine paintings by Norman Rockwell. They discuss what stories they believe he was trying to tell in his paintings. They work together to describe the different paintings.
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The Home Stretch

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read the novel Stone Fox by John Reynold Gardiner. Using Lego RCX units, students build and program sleds to re-enact the "home stretch" of the National Dog Sled Race.
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Describing Family - Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars describe their family in their new language French. They use adjectives, and proper gender. Then they describe how the family is alike and different.
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Patterns and Literature

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create their own patterns. They discuss the reasons why Easter eggs are used in Easter celebrations. They also identify the elements of literature.
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Narrative Literature Response Letters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write endings to a story that has already been written. They offer alternative endings in their version. The lesson includes a rubric that is to be given to the students in order that they know the requirements.
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Coyote and Anansi

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the structure of folktales. In this coyote and Anansi lesson, students discuss the attributes of folktales as they read versions of tales featuring coyote and Anansi. Students collaborate to write and perform their own...
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Celebrate Reading!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students improve their reading skills by completing at home reading assignments. In this reading skills lesson, students participate in a bulletin board competition to help them track and progress with their daily reading. Students...
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Mood and Tone

For Students 3rd - 9th
In this literary elements worksheet, students fill in the graphic organizer by writing down the mood and tone of the writing piece. There are three boxes for students to fill in details about the mood, as well as the tone.
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Chinese Dragons

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use texture, line, shape, pattern and color to create their own dragons to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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Making A Step Book or Layer Book

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a step book for their Math, English or Social Studies class. They pick a topic of their choice and illustrate the pages for their book. They share their book with the class.
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Snow Treasure: Marie McSwigan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and discuss Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.
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Solving Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the different techniques for solving Word Problems.
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"Afternoon on the Amazon" by Mary Pope Osborne

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read and complete activities dealing with the book "Afternoon on the Amazon". They create webs of words used in the book and write about what they have read.
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Tall Tales

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners are provided with an opportunity to explore not only the interface but also the variety of scenery and objects available on the program. Younger students may require additional teacher assistance during the computer activity.
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A Fish Skit

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to create and perform a skit with a fish theme. After viewing a performance of another children's play, they discuss the basic elements to be found within a play. They perform their play in front of the class and...
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Writing for Different Purposes and Audiences

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore how to write for different purposes and for a specific audience or person. They read, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Students create a class book after reading the story. They each create their own...
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Watch Out, We Are Reading With Expression

For Teachers 3rd
Student practice reading fluently and expressively through the use of writing. various. After discussing how expressive reading enhances the reading experience, 3rd graders write a story featuring expressive words and correct...
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It's Raining Meatballs

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students observe and demonstrate the process of summarization using the book "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" by Judi Barrett. They silently read the story, and as a class discuss the five W's. Students then write a short summary of...
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Drop Everything And Read

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of decoding strategies to read silently. Each student selects a book for silent reading, and observe the teacher modeling silent reading strategies. Students then demonstrate their silent...
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Not Just Words

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students work to improve their oral expression while reading aloud. They read and record an entire story with a partner and listen to the playback of the readings. They evaluate their expressive language using a given checklist.
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Good Health Manners

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students review what they know about good manners and create a list of good manners. They read a list of good manners and discuss why they are important. They practice good manners and explain how they will keep the flu away.

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