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Integrity - Stanton Style

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the contributions of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In this character education lesson, students read a handout regarding Stanton's life. Students respond to discussion questions regarding her philanthropic work.
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Personal Responsibility

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write in their journals. In this writing and responsibility lesson, students write about personal responsibility. They have three writing choices to choose from that all deal with this central theme.
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Character Education: Integrity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders write about a quote given to them to reflect on the concept of integrity. In this integrity lesson plan, 8th graders connect personal experiences to the concept of integrity and write about it.
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Refusing to Budge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore fair play. In this character education lesson, students examine being fair in decision-making as they participate in role plays and read The Zax.
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Trust Circles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore trustworthiness. In this character development lesson, students brainstorm synonyms for trustworthiness. Students consider two communities to which they belong, and compare and contrast these communities by completing a...
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Trustworthy Reputation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the character trait of reputation. For this character education lesson, 7th graders focus on their personal reputation as they discuss positive character traits and reflect on character quotations in journal entries.
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What Can We Do?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 7th graders examine scenarios based on injustice. Students consider the action they would personally take in the situations by reflection through writing.
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Defining Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define the word care and discover the importance of caring for others. In this character education lesson, students work as a class to brainstorm synonyms for care. Learners write a list of 5 things or people that they care about.
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Discipline vs. Self-Discipline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore self-discipline. In this character education instructional activity, students define and give examples of discipline and self-discipline. Students work with a group to complete a related concept map.
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Mrs. Perkins' Dolch Words: #3 Dolch Silly Sentences

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils practice word recognition skills. In this dolch sight word lesson plan, students arrange sight words to create silly sentences that are grammatically correct.
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Dolch Number Booklet

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a sight word booklet for number words, "one" through "ten."  In this sight word lesson, students write and read number vocabulary.  Students write Dolch word sentences to create a booklet.
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Dolch Words: #5 Compound Words

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the concept of compound words. In this compound word lesson, students use dolch word cards to create compound words.
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Mrs. Perkins Dolch Words: #10 Create a Story

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students write their stories. In this sight words and writing instructional activity, students examine a list of 20 teacher-provided dolch words and use them to write their own stories. Students share their stories with their...
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Replace a Word

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read Dolch words and use them in their own sentences. In this sight words lesson, students read sentences from their teacher and identify the Dolch words needed to complete the sentences from a list. Students then write Dolch...
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Trade a Word

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students play a game called Trade a Word in order to read Dolch words. In this Dolch words lesson plan, students trade one word for another on index cards.
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#14 Riddles

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students listen to riddles and identify Dolch sight words in the riddles. In this sight words lesson, students listen to riddles and guess the sight word for the riddle. Students solve sight word riddles.
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Mrs. Perkins' Dolch Words: #15 Scrambled Sentences

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students practice sight words. For this dolch word lesson, students use dolch word cards to form grammatically correct sentences.
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Mrs. Perkins' Dolch Words: #16 Picture / Phrase Match

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students practice word recognition skills. In this dolch sight word lesson, students arrange sight words to the appropriate picture or phrase cards that match.
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Snatch A Card

For Teachers K - 1st
Students practice recognizing sight words by playing a word card game. In this snatch a card lesson, students read at least 10 dolch words, play a mixing the word cards game, and read rotating cards.
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House on Mango Street

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students complete a guided reading study and autobiographical essay for Sandra Cisneros' House on Mango Street. For this literary analysis lesson, students read the novel, complete novel response activities, book review worksheets, and...
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Honesty in Leadership

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify and explore honesty in leadership. In this leadership lesson, students define honesty and record occupations that need honesty. Students research a dishonest leader and create a presentation for the research. Students...
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Leading with Respect

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners identify and explore ways respect contributes to leadership. In this leadership lesson plan, students define respect and identify ways to be respectful. Learners write about a time they were disrespectful and the consequences....
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Family Reunion

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students plan and carryout a family reunion to build family relationships. In this family relationships instructional activity, students examine ways to build family relations by planning a family reunion. Students use the reunion forms...
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Scrap Booking

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students complete scrap booking activities. In this scrap booking lesson, students discuss scrapbooking and make a list of times to include in a scrapbook. Students research scrapbook ideas online and bring in materials to create a...