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Nibble, Nibble, Little Mouse

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners complete activities to analyze points of view in different texts. In this point of view lesson, students read Hansel and Gretel and The Magic Circle and discuss the points of view. Learners choose a character from the story and...
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Cereal Box Book Report Project

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create a book report using a cereal box. In this book report lesson plan, students cover the outer parts of a cereal box representing a book they red. They create an original cover on one side, and use the other sides to report...
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Humorous Story Featuring Clowns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils write stories that feature funny clowns. For this creative writing lesson, students follow the outline for a story in order to write their own humorous story set at a circus.
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Story Writing

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students work in groups to create a story that will be presented to the class.  In this story writing instructional activity, students complete a project planning sheet, work together to create a story that includes a hero and at least...
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More Than Mock Elections

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a presidential campaign story. In this presidential campaign lesson plan, students produce, direct and act in their own campaign story. Stories focus on setting, characters, context, critical incidents, and concluding...
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All About Lakes, Rivers, and Flyfishing Too

For Students 7th - 10th
In this insect and fish story writing activity, students draft a story that includes a setting, characters, problems, and events from the perspective of an insect or fish. In addition, students locate 51 science terms in a word search...
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Autobiographical Writing About Memories

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students reflect on fall memories in preparation for creating an autobiographical composition. In this composition lesson, students explore how many writers use the changing seasons, fall in particular, to describe a character's life...
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Holocaust

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students compare a photo of a child's room during the Holocaust to their room. In this WWII lesson, students read picture books and evaluate the roles of characters in the book. Students create either a poster about the roles, a movie...
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After Hamelin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the story The Pied Piper.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance and further their understanding of the story.  Middle schoolers interview an...
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What Makes a Hero?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify the characteristics of a hero. In this character development and writing lesson, students listen to music with a hero theme and discuss the common traits of heroes. Young scholars explore individuals and...
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Image: A Nation

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use photographs as a basis for a creative writing piece that explores the characters, relationships, and settings revealed in the images.
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Humorous Story Featuring Clowns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write a funny story about clowns. In this humorous story writing lesson, students determine how to develop a setting, use clowns as characters, and how to write a humorous story with a happy ending. They follow the study guide...
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Comparison and Contrast - Two Short Stories

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate writing techniques by analyzing 2 stories written by Edgar Allen Poe.  In this language arts lesson plan, students choose two Edgar Allen Poe short stories to read and take notes on the setting, theme, characters and...
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Your Future Occupation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write a story about themselves as the main character in a work situation. In this writing perspectives lesson, students brainstorm about their future occupation. Students then use themselves as the main character in a short...
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Writing a Short Story - Weather

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the information they wrote about on the topic they chose in studying About Weather. They then write a short story using the information choosing a theme, setting, characters, and the plot.
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Writing - Story Ideas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars write their story in first person as a non-fiction story, or they can write the story in third person as a fictional story and use different characters. They can choose an idea from one of the story starters provided.
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Review of a Novel Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th
This review of a novel project is a great way to ensure accountability for independent reading. The assignment sheet, templates, samples, and rubrics are all part of the packet materials.
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Applying Ahimsa to Traditional Stories

For Teachers 2nd - 8th Standards
Investigate the life of Mahatma Gandhi by researching non-violent lifestyles. Learners define the word ahimsa and discuss the personal characteristics that made Gandhi a peaceful warrior. They also create a poster about the story "The...
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During Reading Strategy: Literary Newspaper

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Add some writing to your class's reading of Cold Sassy Tree! With this plan, readers assume the role of journalist and create a segment of a paper with their peers. Suggested segments are included, and a worksheet dividing the text into...
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Imagine That! Analyzing Imagery

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Poems by O. Henry, Marion Dane Bauer, Monty Roberts, and Langston Hughes provide the text for a study of symbolism, hyperbole, and imagery. Employing the “think-pair-share” strategy learners generate definitions of these terms and locate...
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Analyzing Character Traits

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Character analysis becomes easy with a 24-page packet packed with mini-lessons, graphic organizers, and activities. A must-have for your curriculum library.
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Narrative Writing

For Teachers 5th - 9th Standards
If you're looking to start a unit based around narrative writing, make sure to consider this resource while you're planning. This book covers five topics: writing personal narratives, writing narratives about others, writing narratives...
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Dragonwings: Evaluate Chapters 10-12

For Teachers 6th - 8th
As your class finishes the novel Dragonwings, use these culminating projects. A vocabulary list is given for chapters eleven and twelve and either an epitaph or letter activity concludes the book. The final project consists of creating a...
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Helping Homeschoolers: Rigorous and Relevant Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Maximize the strengths of the homeschooling relationship to improve the quality and focus of your child's writing.

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