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Poetry Prodigies
Learners in three classes in different locations become Poetry Prodigies as they use iChat AV and an iSight camera to teach and explore from each other about different poetic styles. They explore six types of poetry are taught:...
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Forms of Poetry
Students identify distinguishing features of poetry. They identify and use literary terminology including symbol, theme, simile, and alliteration. They recognize the effects of language.
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Poetry: Getting Started
Students define literary terms and answer short answer questions about poetry. In this poetry starter lesson, students discuss the importance of titles, first and last lines, sounds, and speaker. Students define a set of literary terms...
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Show Don't Tell
Students review the Show Don't Tell method of writing haiku poetry. They practice distinguishing poetic language from academic language and create poems based on images, not explanations.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Inside India
What can a Ganesh statue, hand ornament, and print block tell you about India? Introduce your learners to the geography, history, and culture of India by analyzing primary sources and using the well-designed worksheets provided in this...
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Emmett Till: A Classroom Sonnet
Who is Emmet Till? An important historical figure, your kids will be shocked by his story! Discover the details of his life and collaborate to write a crown of sonnets in the style of Marilyn Nelson.
Bully Free Systems
Bully Free Lesson Plans—Seventh Grade
Having a hard time defining bullying with your seventh graders? Discuss the different types of behavior one would see in a bullying situation with a series of lessons, worksheets, and group activities.
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Mosaic Pavement Panel
Learners analyze Mosaic art and identify the tessellation process. In this Mosaic art instructional activity, students read information about Mosaic art and the tessellation process. Learners compare mosaics from various civilizations...
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Symbolism: Finding the Hidden Meaning In Chinese Art
Middle schoolers study and interpret Chinese art to find its symbolism, or the "hidden meanings" in this middle level instructional activity well suited for the Language Arts or Art classroom. An enrichment activity is included that...