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Cause and Effect Relationships in Myths

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the myth Why the Cat Purrs and point out the cause and effect relationships in the myth. In this cause and effect lesson plan, 4th graders write a short paragraph about why the cat purrs.
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Alien Pen Pals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students write a friendly letter to an Alien Pen Pal including details about the planet Earth.
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Rough Draft and Peer Edit of Oral Book Review

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students write a rough draft book review over a book they have finished recently. Using their peers, they revise and make suggestions to correct spelling and grammatical errors. In groups, they practice giving their book report to the...
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Plain Polly: Adding Relevant Details

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use a stick figure to help them learn to write with details. In this details lesson, students brainstorm details to add to the stick figure 'Plain Polly.' Students then draw stick figures for their own writing and give them a...
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Story Books

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss a narrative work of art, then write stories describing the action and publish their stories and illustrations in books.
Writing
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Beginning Question Response-- "Your Hobby"

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing a question response worksheet, students write a paragraph in response to two questions: What is your hobby? Why?
Writing
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Beginning Question Response-- "Your Favorite Number"

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing a question response worksheet, students write a paragraph that answers 2 questions: What is your favorite number? Why?
Writing
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Beginning Question Response-- "In Your Family"

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing question responses worksheet, students write a paragraph that answers two questions: Who is the oldest member of your family? What is he or she like?
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Venn Diagram and Summary Paragraph

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this summarizing information worksheet, students use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast two ideas in social studies. Students then write a summary of any social studies text.
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Analyzing Information - Can Pigs be Pets?

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Engage your scholars in a discussion about pigs! Scholars analyze information about keeping pigs as pets and write a persuasive paragraph. An informational text and video are included for research. While examining these materials, class...
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From Quotation to Interpretation in Informational Texts

For Teachers 4th - 8th
How to ignite thoughtful written responses with the words of philosophers, artists, and current events.
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Publishing a Book Review

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pairs use desktop publishing software, as well as digital video and camera equipment, to craft a book review. These reviews are then shared with others in the school community through the class or school website.
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Fast Fact-Finding

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Ever wonder why the sky changes color so often? Readers examine an informational excerpt from John Farndon's How the Earth Works. They underline key points as they read and then answer five response questions. Prompts review main...
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Clay Heads

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Sculpting can be a rewarding way to accent a lesson in any subject. This project requires learners to design and sculpt a head out of clay. The entire process is outlined in this resource; including photos and suggested materials. Tip:...
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Fairy Tale Book Report Form

For Students 3rd - 6th
Motivate you class with this resource. Learners read a fairy tale and then fill out this book report. They identify the name of the fairy tale, the author, the illustrator, and the setting on each of the blank lines. Then, they fill in a...
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Paraphrasing and Summarizing

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Read an article about the migration of our ancestors and write a paragraph. Pupils paraphrase and summarize to restate the information found in a nonfiction text. They write a shortened version of the reading to demonstrate the...
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Austin Family Supports Settlement of Texas State

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify the Louisiana Purchase. Explain the importance of Stephen F. Austin to the founding of Texas. Analyze the effects of the empresario system.Write a paragraph explaining whether you agree of disagree with a variety of...
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Friar Margil & The Spanish Missions

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students explore the life of Friar Margil de Jesus as well as other Spanish friars. They research Friar Margil and write a paragraph explaining why Spanish friars came to Texas. In groups, students create a PowerPoint presentation...
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The Human Body

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A 'People Scavenge' activity gets students out of their seat and in search for their peers, in order to discover differences among themselves. Prior to the hunt, students will complete a skit based on a portion of the Bible. The students...
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Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
What is a KWL chart? Here is a well thought-out lesson that has learners use KWL charts to gain historical perspective. Your class examines primary sources about historical events and identifies what they know, want to know, and,...
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Antagonist

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Young learners explore the antagonist. They retell Hansel and Gretel and identify the witch and the stepmother as antagonists. They then brainstorm common character traits of an antagonist, and then write a paragraph describing...
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En Mi Casa

For Students 4th - 6th
Yo estaba en mi casa cuando Juan...me llamó! Sing this catchy tune with your young Spanish speakers, and have them say the words along with you to practice oral fluency! Consider extending this activity by asking your class to write a...
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Reading Comprehension: Thor and Sif

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Expose your readers to the fascinating legends of Norse Gods Thor and Sif. They read a brief introduction about traditional stories and myths then read several paragraphs on these figures, marking unknown words as they go. Learners look...
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Energy for Life (Energy from Food)

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Energy comes in many forms, but how do living things get the energy they need to survive and thrive? In a simple, controlled experiment with yeast, water, and sugar, groups make observations about how yeast reacts with water alone, then...

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