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Narrative Writing for Publication

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create an original narrative story in a diary or journal format involving a fictional character with conflict, plot, resolution and falling action within the story line. They follow the steps of the writing process with...
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Plot Structure

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders review the parts of a plot sequence for a short story. They think of a famous Disney movie and plot the events of the movie in the correct plot sequence. They do the same for a comic strip, labeling the exposition, rising...
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

For Teachers 10th
Students read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". They apply what they discovered about plot summary to the beginning of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". They draw a plot summary sketch and label the introduction and rising...
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Circle the Verb

For Students 7th - 9th
For this grammar worksheet, students circle the appropriate verb in parentheses that makes twenty-five sentences grammatically correct.
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Climate Change

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Rising sea levels, strong storms, melting ice ... who or what is to blame? Scholars browse the website in preparation for a class discussion or debate about whether human activity is causing climate change. They gain a balanced...
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World War Two Causes

For Teachers 5th - 10th Standards
If you're searching for a range of activities and worksheets on the subject of the onset of World War II, then this is the booklet for you. Featured topics include the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's rise to power, the...
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Vending Machine Bans Increase in Schools Nationwide

For Teachers 7th - 11th Standards
Does a ban on vending machines infringe on student rights, or do school officials have an obligation to monitor foods sold on school grounds? Your class members will explore the educational, health, and financial issues related to...
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The 2018 Mock Trial Case

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
All rise! Scholars put their skills to the test in a mock trial. Using evidence, photographs, and testimony, they role play the trial in the classroom. Rules of law—and the court room—come to life as the class becomes a place of law! 
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Plot Structure Graphic Organizer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this plot structure graphic organizer worksheet, learners record the plot structure of a story. They record the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and the resolution.
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Organizer
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Graphic Organizer: Story Pyramid

For Students 5th
In this graphic organizer:  story pyramid worksheet, students analyze 6 components of the story (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) and write the details in the boxes.
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Climax of a Story

For Teachers 4th Standards
Demonstrate how to track the elements of plot in a story. After watching you mark down the rising action, problem, climax, falling action, and resolution for Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth, pupils complete a graphic organizer for Sweet Clara...
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". They apply what they discovered about plot summary to the beginning of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". They draw a plot summary sketch and label the introduction and rising...
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Short Stories Word Puzzle

For Students 7th - 8th
In this word puzzle, students identify thirty four words related to elements of a short stories in a word puzzle. Examples include theme, symbol, rising action, and irony.
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Building Fiction: Elements of a Short Story

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define and interpret the elements found in a short story. Then they identify the elements of plot found in a short story. Students also apply knowledge of plot to an original work of fiction. Finally, they identify the...
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Plot Diagram

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this plot diagram worksheet, students fill in a diagram: introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Worksheet is designed to be used with an interactive whiteboard.
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The Ugly Truth about Hate

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate examples of hate crimes and their causes by participating in a round-table discussion. They also write a personal essay describing their personal views on the subject and describing a plan for putting their views...
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Organizer
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Story Map

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading response activity, learners use this story elements chart to record who, where and when details. Students also record rising and falling action and the most exciting part. It is unclear where to write the story events.
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Byzantine Civilization: The Missing Link

For Teachers 3rd
Students connect their study of the Roman Empire to their study of the Byzantine Civilization. In this ancient history lesson, students study the time period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine.
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Identifying a Message's Purpose

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the character trait of perseverance and identify a message's purpose. They read a biography of Jackie Joyner Kersee, discuss the main message, and develop an action plan with goals and a message.
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Voices from the Holocaust: A Message of Hope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop a sense of historical empathy as they discuss The Holocaust and roll play activities designed to highlight prejudice in today's society.  In this Holocaust history and The Diary of Anne Frank lesson, students...
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Comics in the Classroom as an Introduction to Narrative Structure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a comic strip combines both images and words for the ultimate narrative effect. After reading The Three Little Pigs and deciphering the plot elements, elementary readers work through four...
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Building Original Narratives

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders act out and write original narratives. In this theater meets writing lesson, 4th graders work in groups to create original narratives; after students act out their story, they write it down as a narrative.
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What is a Fable?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students read a variety of electronic Aesop's fables to define fable and moral, and write and illustrate an original fable. They then publish their fable using PowerPoint.
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Foreshadowing and Prediction: W.W. Jacob's, "The Monkey's Paw"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
W.W. Jacobs' story "The Monkey's Paw" provides plenty of foreshadowing which readers use to make predictions in this tightly composed, sound instructional plan. Your class reads the story, recording predictions and checking for veracity...

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