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Wanted Poster

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine a fairy tale character of their choice in great detail. They create a wanted poster that includes the following: a picture of the character, a written description of his/her appearance, a reward amount, and reasonthe...
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Scenes from Cameroon

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine art by a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon. Using the artwork, they identify three physical land features. They use sand and other materials to create their own day or evening scene in Cameroon. They share their...
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Writing About Holidays

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners research a holiday celebrated by their family and write a studenT story in which they explain the history of the holiday and describe ways in which it is celebrated.
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James and the Giant Peach

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read James and the Giant Peach, write a chronological narrative, and complete a webquest dealing with the life of Roald Dahl.
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Freckle Juice

For Teachers 4th
Working in groups of four, the students will use the computer to draw an imaginary potion that will cure other children their age from physical traits (they can not control) including all ingredients and one text box.
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Practical Criticism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze the verbal devices through which poems make meaning; to compare one's personal interpretation of a poem with the personal interpretations of others; to develop standards of literary judgment.
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Transforming Negatives to Positives

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create double-exposed photographs, poetry, and multimedia presentations to celebrate their Open Court "City Wildlife" unit.
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Experiencing Tiananmen Square

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the Tiananmen Square demonstration and massacre in China. They watch a video clip, in small groups conduct Internet research, present their findings to the class, simulate a demonstration, and create an art project.
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Art: Mirror Of History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners show through art how major human events have changed American Culture. Students write in a journal to keep track of studying that is done during the unit. They also create an oral report.
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Nobel Peace Prize Winners

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students work in groups to complete biography overviews and research, organize information and decorate masks to look like their assigned Nobel Peace Prize winner. They present their information to the class as a group then independently...
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Abcteach: Mystery Book Report Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Great printable page that helps students write a mystery book report form. Calls attention to characterization and clues.
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Abcteach: Book Report Forms

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Teachers will find several blackline masters for primary, elementary and middle school students for use when doing various types of book reports such as fiction, biography, fairy tales, historical...
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Abcteach: Biography Book Report Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Great printable resource to help students write a report on a biography. Touches on major elements and encourages personal reflection.
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Abcteach: Middle School Biography Book Report Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a great three-page printable resource to help middle school students write a report on a biography. Touches on six questions to derive at elements of the biography. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Abcteach: Information Book Report Form [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Great printable form to help learners write an informational book report. Includes space for new vocabulary words learned and other information retained from the work. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Abcteach: Historical Fiction Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Good printable historical fiction book report form. Highlights the era as well helping learners distinguish between fictional and true historical figures.
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Abcteach: Fairy Tale Book Report [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Wonderful printable fairy tale report form. It covers the major elements of a fairy tale as well as other literary elements.
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Abcteach: Biography Research Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Good printable instructional activity that helps students complete biographical research.
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Abcteach: Dr. Seuss

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Find several of Dr. Seuss' books listed here along with teacher-made resources such as book report forms, word searches, a Venn diagram and a crossword puzzle.
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Read Write Think: Book Report Alternative: The Elements of Fiction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Analyzing a book takes the form of creating their own when young scholars complete this activity. The stated goal is to help students "Read like writers." Includes link to a template for student use.
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Study guide.org: Writing an Approach Paper

For Students 9th - 10th
This study tutorial shows how to do an "approach paper" concerning novels read in class. This web page explains the assignment and offers a sample approach for the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Abcteach: Social Studies: Places

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Generate graphic organizers, report forms, Venn diagrams, shape books and much more on the continents of the world. Sub-directories include links to games, maps, word searches and comprehension...
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The Plaka: Literature: Nikos Kazantzakis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site focuses on bio and works of Greece's famous writer, Kazantzakis. Offers reports on major works in summary form. Interesting intro to author of "Zorba the Greek."

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