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Who Are You?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students complete self projects such as a collage, an acrostic poem, a mural, and more, to show their similarities and differences. In this similarities and differences lesson plan, students can do these projects individually or in groups.
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Museum of Tolerance

Music Evokes Memories and Emotions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Dim the lights, take a deep breath, and press play to explore the emotions and memories that music elicits. Class members begin using relaxation techniques designed to create a positive listening experience. As music plays, learners...
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Token of Gratitude

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
What would the world be like if everyone expressed gratitude? Pupils explore the concept by watching a motivating time-lapse video. Scholars express appreciation by handing out tokens of gratitude, and then write about their...
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Acrostic Poem: Magnet

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic poem, then write one using the word "magnet." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Rainforest Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic, then write one using the word rain forest. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Christmas Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about Christmas. Students begin each line with a word or sentence that starts with the letter on that line.
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Ocean Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic, then write one using the word "ocean." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Acrostic Poem: Space

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this acrostic worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic poem, then write one using the word "space." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Acrostic Poem: Environment

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this acrostic instructional activity, students read about creating an acrostic poem, then write one using the word "environment." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Human Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic poem, the complete one using the word "human." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Autumn Acrostic Poem

For Students 1st - 4th
In this autumn worksheet, students complete an acrostic poem using the word autumn. Worksheet has a fall color scheme and overall "look."
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A Serious Question

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this creative writing worksheet, students read a poem about a kitten called "A Serious Question" by Carolyn Wells. Students rewrite the poem, filling in the blanks with different words on their own.
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My Name Is Me!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write about themselves. In this personal writing lesson, students write their name vertically down a sheet of paper and think of a self descriptive word that matches each letter of their name. Students write a descriptive...
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You Too Can Haiku

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the country of Japan. In this international studies activity, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use descriptive...
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Father Time

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a memory book and acrostic poem for Father's Day. In this Father's Day lesson, students appreciate unique things their fathers do for them. Students create an original project for their father.
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The Name Game

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this grammar worksheet, students write acrostic poems using the first 5 letters of their first and last names and provide adverbs and propositions for each letter. Then they write sentences for each word.
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Language Arts: What Makes an Individual

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to the teacher read "The Sneetches" prior to creating charts about their individual characteristics. After numerous examples of individuality, they compile them on chart paper. As an extension, 3rd graders write...
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Observing Connections: Art, Poetry, and the Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students write poems. In this language arts lesson, students view the works of Edward Hicks. Students write a poem and illustration based on the style of Edward Hicks.
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I Imagine....

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this writing prompt worksheet, students choose fantasy or real animals to describe in a poem or story. Students draw pictures of their animals as well.
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I Have a Dream

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners use flip video cameras to film a speech about the 'I Have a Dream' speech. In this poetry and speech lesson, students listen to the speech from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learners memorize part of the speech.
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Valentine's Day

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create a flower, poem, and mailbox for someone to open on Valentine's Day. In this Valentine's Day lesson plan, students also write Valentine letters.
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All About Me

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students write a paragraph, make lists, draw, and brainstorm things about themselves, their goals, and their past. In this all about me lesson plan, students recall information about themselves, and interview others in order to write...
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Scrimshaw/Soap Carvings

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover scrimshaw art. In this art lesson, students discover the history of scrimshaw and create their own scrimshaw art. Students write a poem, a short story, or a description about the image they chose to make.
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Take a Breath, Steal Some Time

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
  Students explore the art of haiku's by listening to, modeling and creating them.  In this haiku poetry lesson, students choose an object to focus their haiku on.  After hearing a brief history of the haiku; students make...

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