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Buildings, Buildings Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars gain awareness of shapes in architecture by creating a painting of their school and writing a reflective summary of their study of architecture.
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Boxcar Children Lesson 6- A Queer Noise in the Night

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this literature worksheet, students learn 45 new vocabulary words from the book Boxcar Children. On this page is a list of words organized by phonograms from the chapter called "A Queer Noise in the Night." There are no questions to...
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Boxcar Children Lesson 8- A Swimming Pool at Last

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this literature worksheet, students learn 45 new vocabulary words taken from the chapter called "A Swimming Pool at Last" in Boxcar Children.The words are arranged according to phonograms; there are no questions to answer.
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Boxcar Children Lesson 9- Fun in the Cherry Orchard

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this literature worksheet, students learn 45 new vocabulary words in this list taken from the chapter called "Fun in the Cherry Orchard" in Boxcar Children. The words are arranged by phonograms; there are not questions to answer.
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The Tree that Would Not Die Lesson 4

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this language arts worksheet, students learn 45 new vocabulary words from the book The Tree that Would Not Die. The words are arranged by phonograms. There are no questions on the page; this is a word list.
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The Chalk Box Kid Lesson 1- The Room

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts worksheet, students learn 45 new vocabulary words from Chapter 1 of The Chalk Box Kid. The words in the list are arranged by phonograms. There are no questions for students to answer.
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The Chalk Box Kid Lesson 2- Uncle Max

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts worksheet, students learn 45 new vocabulary words from Chapter 2 of The Chalk Box Kid. The words in the list are arranged by phonograms. There are no questions for students to answer.
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The Chalk Box Kid Lesson 4 The Burned Building

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts learning exercise, students learn 45 new vocabulary words from Chapter 4 of The Chalk Box Kid. The words in the list are arranged by phonograms. There are no questions for students to answer.
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The Tree That Would Not Die Lesson 8

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this language arts worksheet, students learn 45 new vocabulary words from Chapter 8 of The Tree that Would Not Die. Words are arranged by phonograms. There are no questions on the page.
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Following a Monster

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners follow tracks of a monster who has walked through their classroom to see what he has done. They discuss sequencing vocabulary before using computer software students sequence the monster's visit using a concept map. In a word...
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Haunting of Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss the meaning of the word "haunted." They watch as the teacher demonstrates using a sticky note to mark words that they find interesting in their reading. Students read chorally, then break into groups for a...
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Word Wall, If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use vocabulary from "If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon" to play a game.
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Beginning Short Stories - "My Family"

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this short stories worksheet, students read the basic and advanced short story titled "My Family." Students then answer the 4 comprehension questions and 4 vocabulary questions.
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Writing Personal Goals for the Summer

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read and discuss the book, Miss Rumphius. They go over new vocabulary included in the book and discuss the concept of setting goals. They set their own goals for the summer and present them using a graphic organizer...
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The History of Thanksgiving Day

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the history of Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the history of Thanksgiving, complete vocabulary activities, and write a journal entry from the point of view of someone who lived...
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Rules, Advice, and Course Review

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars write about advice and rules when on a boat.  In this conversation and vocabulary lesson, students write about various themes studied during the English course and reflect on what they have learned.
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Folktale Unit: The Princess and the Golden Shoes

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students study variations of classic folktales while deciding why the tales were so popular many years ago. They write a letter to an author.
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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...
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students listen to a story about a cat and dog fighting all the time. They must develop and explain a machine that stops the cat and dog from fighting. Then they have a discussion about machines and inventions.
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The Duckling/ Bank On It

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this literacy worksheet, learners look for the words to fill in the context of the reading. They choose the words from the word bank.
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Chance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars practice sight words using the Dolch vocabulary lists.  In this sight word lesson, students are engaged in a whole class game that allows every student to practice reading Dolch words off index cards.  Young...
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Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. meets the Philosophy of Gandhi's Ahimsa

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars study Gandhi's and Dr. King's philosophies. In this world history lesson, students compare and contrast the methods by Gandi and Dr. King writing an essay on nonviolence.
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You Too Can Haiku

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students conduct Internet research and explain the history of Haiku. After listening and reading various examples of Haiku, students use their own vocabulary and practice their math skills to determine the correct number of syllables...
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Enough to Make Your Head Spin

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students appreciate the value of nonverbal communication, focusing on the shaking or nodding of one's head, and the meanings attached to each activity in Bulgaria and in the United States. They explain how body language aids...