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Hop on Pop - Short 'o'

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars practice the alphabetic significance of the letter /o/ along with its awareness of phonemes in spoken words. They assess on construction paper the phrase, "We like to hop on top of Pop who's on top of a hot rock" written...
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Celebrating Chinese Culture: Legends & Myths, Chinese New Year, Customs & Traditions

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read books about other cultures and explore their customs and traditions. They discuss the meanings of myths and legends and then brainstorm examples of stories that fit the description. Students experience hands-on activities...
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Build Skill and Word Experience: Level One Priority Words

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete spelling activity for frequently used words. In this spelling activity, 1st graders practice spelling frequently used words. Students also complete a word search for high-use words.
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The Witch of Goingsnake

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students complete literary analysis and writing activities using The Witch of Goingsnake. In this literary analysis lesson plan, students interpret a proverb, read poems, complete a quaker reading, and complete research for the lesson...
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Treaties

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate Canadian history by examining the alliances made in the past. In this Canadian treaties lesson, 5th graders identify the Native Americans of Canada, known as the First Nations people or Aboriginals. Students...
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Sam and the Lucky Money

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the story Sam and the Lucky Money. In this reading lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story. Students write in a reader's response journal as they read the story.
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Barn Dance

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students will read historical realistic fiction, examine and recount the cultural similarities and diffferences between life and times of those characters in the story and their own life. Listen to music and learn a dance to accompany...
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Wagons West: Proofreading

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students proofread each others journal entries. In this proofreading lesson, students exchange journal entries to proofread according to instructions given by the teacher.  Students will read a different journal each day, giving helpful...
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Make Way for Ducklings

For Teachers 1st
First graders use skills to collect, organize, and interpret data. They compare and contrast two stories, Make Way for Ducklings and Chibi: A True Story From Japan. Students create a duckling.
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Christmas Poetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore writing using literary terms. In this Christmas poetry lesson plan, students write a poem about a Christmas tree or a snowman using at least one example of each: metaphor, simile, and personification.  
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Reading About Estuaries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice their reading skills by reading information about estuaries. As a class, they discuss what they read and answer discussion questions. As they read, they use the right hand column of their paper to write down any words...
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Peter And The Wolf: Instrument Listening Game

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students match the instruments to the characters they represent in Peter and the Wolf. They also identify the instruments by name from listening to their sound.
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Concert Suite from Dances With Wolves

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students complete a unit of lessons that prepares them to perform, 'Concert Suite From Dances With Wolves,' at a public performance. They analyze the emotions depicted by music, view excerpts from the movie, and perform the music.
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Find a Book

For Teachers 5th
Student receives one book description card and in less than 2 minutes, they walk through the Media Center to find a book matching that description. After a matching book is found, each student evaluates the book.
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Active Reading: Finding a Conversation Voice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice reading for comprehension and understanding. In groups, students read, out loud, using a conversation voice. They predict and discuss the story as it unfolds.
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Editing Emily's Way: An Exercise in Diction and Its Implications

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine the poetry of Emily Dickinson and the diction in her poetry. In this poetry analysis lesson, students read Dickinson poetry and analyze the diction in the poems. Students journal about the poetry and rewrite their own...
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TEDDY BEAR REDWORK

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the basics of redwork embroidery, and begin a picture.
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You Can Play It

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students listen to a piece of music on the bells, recorder, and rhythm sticks, comparing and contrasting the different instruments. They play the song, Row Row Row Your Boat, rotating groups to play the bells, recorder, and rhythm sticks.
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Alphabetizing with Old Black Fly

For Teachers K - 1st
Students listen to an alphabet book and practice alphabetizing skills by placing cards in their appropriate slot.
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Poetry as a Means of Redemption and Reflection

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders read poetry for homework and discuss it during class. They participate in poetry readings and decide who the speakers are in the poems.
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Friendship

For Teachers K
Students practice the buddy system on the playground or in the park. They discuss what it means to be a friend and list the qualities a good friend possesses.
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Paraphrase/Summarize Relay

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders internalize the ability to recall, inform, or organize ideas when comprehending text. Students practice paraphrasing/summarizing by taking it to the playground. Students line up with 4B5 feet on each side of the group,...
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Sizzling Sausage

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the sounds of the alphabet. They practice making the /s/ sound. Students repeat tongue twisters. They write words with the /s/ sound. Students read a book about sounds and their spellings.
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Repetitive Song Form

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discover different concepts for identifying musical structure and song form.  In this Music History lesson, 8th graders compare and contrast a Red Hot Chili Peppers song to an Andrea Bocelli's song. 

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