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Speak Up, Speak Out
Fourth graders examine, compare, and summarize the speeches of Sojourner Truth and Patrick Henry. They review the parts of a good speech and design and give their own speech that expresses an opinion and persuades the listener..
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Caring for Hair
Student explore the diverse ways that people care for their hair. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, pupils interview hair-care providers to learn the hairstyles and hair care that they provide to their customers.
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Yulia Tymoshenko
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Yulia Tymoshenko and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Lizards
Fourth graders recall lizards from the text and report their important traits. The teacher adds the information to the map. They watch the map expand while it organizes all of the lizards and their characteristics.
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Direct Quotations
In this quotation worksheet, students use quotation marks as a form of punctuation. Students complete 22 short answer questions filling in the correct punctuation wherever necessary and completing 4 multiple choice questions choosing...
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The Battle to Save Bats
Learners investigate the disease that is causing the global decline of bats. In this animal health activity, students read an article which discusses white-nose syndrome, the number one killer of bats. Learners discuss ways...
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Björk
In this Bjork worksheet, students read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Discovering the History of Our Community
Fourth graders explore the history of the Richfield Springs area through a guest speaker, historical pictures and postcards, and narratives from various histories of the area.
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From Bolls To Bolts
Pupils investigate the concept of cotton manufacturing. The skills of setting statements in chronological order is developed. They are shown pictures of products and place them in order. The lesson includes background information for...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Serendipitous Character Names & Powerful Opening Paragraphs
In this lesson plan, Bertrand R. Brinley's The Mad Scientist's Club is used as a mentor text. Young scholars will analyze the introductory paragraph of the mentor text and its sequel. Then students will use an interactive button to...
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Alex: Hershey Kiss Descriptive Essay
This is a fun lesson to demonstrate the power of words to describe a simple chocolate treat prior to writing a five-paragraph descriptive essay.