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Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete a variety of activities related to the book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White. They create a comic strip based on the characters, setting, and plot of the story, and examine the author's writing process. In small groups...
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"Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete a variety of activities that revolve around the book "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen. They view and discuss stills from the move "Hoot" and compose original storylines, conduct Internet research about the life of Carl Hiaasen,...
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The Immigrant Experience: Down the Rabbit Hole

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students relate the immigrant experience to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In this immigration experience instructional activity, students read Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and relate it to the...
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Literature of the Ancient World

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The literature of the ancient world can provide a motivating way for students to explore history.
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Self Portraiture in Art

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A study in self-portraiture can be a great way to begin the school year.
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Homeschooling Chronicles: Literature Analysis

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Developing a check list can make writing a literature analysis easier.
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Design Your Perfect Career

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students incorporate the design process to create their own perfect job or career. In this career design lesson plan, students develop questions to research for a future career choice. Students brainstorm about their personal skills to...
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Literature-based Skill Building: Holes by Louis Sachar: Chapter 24

For Students 5th - 6th
In this literature response worksheet, students answer 12 short essay questions about the vocabulary, characters and quotations in Chapter 25 of Holes by Louis Sachar.
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The Name Jar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a lesson that focuses on the literature of Korea. "The Name Jar" is read by students to practice some essential reading skills. This would include the recognition of sequence in a story, characterization, and...
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Economics: People as Producers and Consumers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the dual roles of producers and consumers in people by creating fictional stories that include examples of both. Their stories include descriptions of the tools and skills needed for the jobs of their characters...
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Discovering the Journal of Augustus Pelletier

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore journals. In this Discovering the Journal of Augustus Pelletier lesson, students read the historical fiction book and conduct research activities to validate events in the plot that reflect the Lewis and Clark...
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
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Comparing Characters Across Two Short Stories

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders listen to a read aloud of two short stories focusing on literary devices. The write about the settings and realism of the stories, and decide each main character handles the conflict he faces with nature.
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American Heroines

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the heroines of the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson, 3rd graders read a passage about famous heroines and discuss the trade practiced during Colonial times.
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Wanted Dead or Alive: The Entrepreneur of the Year

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate entrepreneurship as it relates to careers. In this career planning lesson, students create goals leading up to their career of choice. They identify the characteristics necessary ti be successful in the business world.
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Plot Summary for Story Element

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify story elements utilizing a plot summary organizer. In this story elements lesson, 7th graders discuss the elements of a good story. Students use The Three Little Pigs to practice finding the plot elements....
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The Glorious Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students relate the Glorious Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution through web based research and scenarios.
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What is the Population Distribution of Cartoon Characters Living On the Pages of Your Newspaper?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read various cartoons in their local newspaper and calculate the population demographics, spatial distribution and grouping of the characters. Using this information, they create a population distribution map and share them with...
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Significance of Individuals to Defending Human Rights

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine four different kinds of human rights.  In this American Government lesson plan, 11th graders research the assigned human right in their groups.  Students create a presentation about this human right to...
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Comparing Monkey Story with Wizard of Oz

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students compare and contrast the characters in the Monkey stories with the Wizard of Oz story.
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Monologue Preparation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders use a published monologue to create three various interpretations featuring different emotions. Following the presentation of the three interpretations to the class, the student will use self-evaluation and audience...
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Connecting Past and Present...Virtues of Military Veterans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore personalities of those who served as medical personnel in American Civil War, compare qualities those troops possessed to qualities shown by troops currently serving in Armed Forces, and express appreciation to...
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What’s in a Name? Understanding Malcolm X

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the life of Malcolm X. In this autobiography lesson, students read The Autobiography of Malcolm X, investigate and evaluate the time period of his life, and write an essay based on their reflections pertaining to his...
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What Really Happened?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders recreate scenes from the theories about the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. In this history and theatre activity, 6th graders review the story of Earhart using a flip chart. Students work on one act plays to depict one of...

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