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Jack / Kate and the BeanStalk

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Learners compare/contrast "Jack and the Beanstalk," by Steven Kellogg to "Kate and the Beanstalk," by Mary Pope Osborne. They discuss their character traits, stereotypes and "Bend Stereotypes" by modeling and demonstrating them within a...
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Anne Frank: The Island of the Skog

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and discuss The Island of the Skog by Steven Kellogg and examine the illustrations, keep a "discrimination log," and write about one example of discrimination and how they could have intervened to stop it.
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Folktale Unit: Johnny Appleseed

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars participate in a shared reading of Steven Kellogg's, Johnny Appleseed and discuss the meaning of folktales and legends. They watch a video of the same story for comparison purposes. They journal about their favorite...
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Folktale Unit: Pecos Bill

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students experience a shared reading of Steven Kellogg's, Pecos Bill, while learning the associated vocabulary. They examine similarities and differences in folktales and discuss what a hero is. Finally, journal about their favorite part...
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Folktale Unit: Paul Bunyan and the Big Blue Ox

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in a shared reading of Steven Kellogg's, Paul Bunyan while learning the associated vocabulary. They write a journal entry expressing which of the folktales they have read is their favorite and why.
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The Island of the Skog

For Teachers K - 2nd
"Students read "The Island of the Skog." Prior to reading, students observe the book cover, predict the events of the story, and discuss what a skog may look like. Students make footprints in play dough and observe the differences...
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American Folklore

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students develop an idea about American Folk heroes. Individual slideshows are going to be made by each student to be viewed by their peers. Students also have an opportunity to take part in role play situations from various folklores.
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Folktale Unit

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read different types of folktales. They participate in many activities in which they examine characters found in the tales. They create their own folktales and shares them with the class.
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Comparing Characters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students compare similarities/differences of two characters. They demonstrate use of graphing software to compare/contrast their two characters. Students incorporate Inspiration/Kidspiration and the use of a Venn Diagram.
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Getting to Know You

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners observe the teacher's basket which contains items that represent his/her childhood. They listen to a read aloud of Library Lil and complete a graphic organizer based on the story. They decorate a paper cut out with facts about a...

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