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The Giver (Middle, Literature)
Students write down what emotions are evoked by different colors of construction paper. They discuss what they and other students have written. They use this concept to discuss why the community in The Giver is devoid of color.
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Writing Comics (3+)
Students examine comic strips and evaluate the techniques used to create them. They design their own comics as a continuation of the ones they read, or they create their own characters.
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Author/Illustrator Heroes
Students recognize heroic authors and illustrators and create their own comic strips. In this language arts instructional activity, students examine characteristics of heroes and work in groups to create their own comic strips and hero...
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Share Stories and Discuss
Students explore literature by examining story elements. In this storytelling lesson, students identify the importance of setting, and characters within a story. Students answer questions about their personal opinions on storytelling and...
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Elements of a Short Story
Students analyze elements of a short story by working together. In this literature lesson, students analyze short stories. They use the TI Navigator Application to write their findings.
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Books for Teaching Dinosaurs
Students investigate dinosaurs through books. In this lesson about dinosaurs, students read a variety of books about dinosaurs. Students become familiar with dinosaurs through reading about them. Students learn that reading is...
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Literary Element: Character
In this language arts worksheet, young scholars focus upon the characters of a novel and take the time to discuss this literary element.
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English Literature Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy activity, learners look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
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English Lit. Terms Word Search Puzzle
In this literature worksheet, students look for the words that are part of the word search puzzle that is focused around the theme of the sheet.
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Scarlet Letter Vocab Word Search
In this literature learning exercise, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the learning exercise. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.
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Hamlet and R&G Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are part of the play of Hamlet. They use the word search puzzle to help with spelling skills.
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Works of Literature Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens
In this biography learning exercise, students read a factual biography of Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain. The students then answer 14 questions. Note: there is a grammar/spelling error in the title on this page.
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Mystic Creatures of Old
In this literature worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of mystical creatures found in writing of legend.
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Day of the Dragon Wordsearch
For this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the stories that have dragon characters. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
In this language arts worksheet, students find the words used in the "Chamber of Secrets" and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Tolkien Search
In this literature worksheet, students find the words related to the author Tolkien and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Harry Potter Wordsearch
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the terms found in the book of Harry Potter and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Parallel Studies in American/Afro-American Literature, Part II -- Black and White Images in Alienation
Students begin the lesson with a review of the elements of poetry. Individually, they read a variety of poems and literature one white and one black author focusing on decay, sterility and alienation. They identify these images within...
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Learning Rhymes
Students practice reading and writing in this cross-curricular lesson for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on daily practice, individual improvements, and positive reinforcements for jobs well done during the activity.
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Great Philsophers Revisited
Students work together to research the great philsophers of literature. With a focus on Emerson or Thoreau, they describe his ideas of transcendentalism or civil disobedience, respectively. In groups, they create a short video clip to...
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Lousia May Alcott
Students examine the life of Louisa May Alcott. Using the Internet, they examine the types of books and plays she wrote. In groups, they compare and contrast the types of covers used on the various publishing's. They design and color...
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Guideline for Book Reports -- Southern Literature and the Old South Myth
Students are introduced to the guidelines for giving their book report on Southern Literature. With a partner, they work together to develop a catchy phrase to grab the reader's attention. They must also include whether the book is...
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Glencoe Literature Themes: Legends
Students prepare for and respond to literature selections. This package includes five lessons from the Glencoe Literature series, each covering a different reading selection. Pre-reading and response activities are included for each...