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Trumpet of the Swan
In this Trumpet of the Swan worksheet, students think about a friend of theirs and answer six questions. Students are encouraged to make a connection to the friendship that develops in the book between Sam and Louis.
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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
Students complete an Internet search to locate sources relating to Jung Chang's Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China. In this literary analysis lesson plan, students visit the website to research topics related to the reading. Students...
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Shakespeare Character Analysis Using "Twelfth Night"
Eighth graders complete a six-week unit on character analysis for the play "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare. They conduct research and write a report, participate in a book talk, and create a character analysis assignment to...
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Initial Blend "Sw"
In this initial consonant blends worksheet, students say the name of six labeled pictures that begin with "sw". Students bracket the "sw" in each word. Example: (sw)irl.
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Narrative Writing
Are you the oldest in your family? The youngest? The middlest? How do you feel about your place in your family? After reading such stories as My Rotten, Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by...
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Teaching Guide Charlotte's Web
Enrich your study of Charlotte's Web by E.B. White with this useful resource. Included here are 22 discussion questions, 15 extension ideas, and 10 curriculum questions that cover characters, plot, farming, and much, much more.
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Test Your Research Skills: The Twelve Days of Christmas
For this "Twelve Days of Christmas" worksheet, students identify which gifts were given on which days.
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"For the Birds" [part I]
Students identify birds that appear in Chinese and Japanese art, learning about
their physical characteristics, classifying them according to scientific principles, and exploring their habitats and migration patterns. This is part one...
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Name That Noun
In this noun worksheet, students read the sentences and circle the nouns in each sentence. Students complete eight different sentences for the noun activity.