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Pigs: A Visual Splendor

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice using visualization to aid in their reading comprehension. After a reading a chapter from the book "Charlotte's Web," students write a brief summary of the plot using their visualizations, aided by reading...
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The Desert Alphabet Book

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use a book to discover an interesting fact from the desert using each letter of the alphabet. Using a United States map, they identify the meanings of symbols and locate deserts within the U.S. In groups, they participate in...
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Dr. Seuss Book Report

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this literature response worksheet, students choose a Dr. Seuss book to report on. Students discuss the setting, plot, characters, and then summarize the book.
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"All About Me Book" Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st
First graders study their teacher. In this first day of school activity, 1st graders listen to a book created by the teacher that details the characteristics of the teacher (likes, dislikes, who he/she is, where he/she lives, etc). They...
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Making a Solar Eclipse Book: The Sun and Moon During a Solar Eclipse

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students make book covers displaying the Sun during a solar eclipse and a labeled illustration of the Sun.
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Writing A Letter Using the Book Mole's Hill

For Teachers K
Pupils listen to the book, Mole's Hill, and identify the problems and solutions in the story. They choose characters from the book and write letters using Interactive Writing procedures, then create a display of the setting of the story.
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Accordion Book for Comparing Cultures

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to the different cultural groups that have settled in Ohio. In groups, they research and describe the products and cultural practices of each group. Using the information, they create an accordion book for...
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Sparky's Engineer: A Story Book Introduction to Engineering

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate what an engineer does. In this engineering instructional activity, students read the book "Sparky's Engineer" and analyze the different types of engineers that are referenced in the book. The students identify tools...
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The Pigman

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this language arts worksheet, learners read through the summaries of the eighteen chapters from this book study of The Pigman.
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Sparky's Engineer Activity Book

For Teachers K
Students complete their Sparky's Engineer Activity Book. In this engineering lesson plan, students are guided by their teacher in completing their Sparky's Engineer Activity Book which reviews what engineers make and what tools and...
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Book Report

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this book report form worksheet, students write a short book summary, and then answer 2 questions about the Dr. Seuss book The Cat in the Hat.
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Frindle Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
"Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle?" Inspired by this quote from the award-winning novel written by Andrew Celements, this lesson allows children to invent their own terms for common classroom objects,...
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Review of a Novel Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th
This review of a novel project is a great way to ensure accountability for independent reading. The assignment sheet, templates, samples, and rubrics are all part of the packet materials.
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Creative Adventures with Literature - Whoever You Are

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Celebrate our similarities and differences through multiple readings of Whoever you Are by Mem Fox. Readings are accompanied by a grand discussion, charts, creative art, dramatic, and music play to reinforce the uniqueness that is found...
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Teacher's Guide: The Hobbit: The Enchanting Prelude to Lord of the Rings

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
The Odyssey, Star Wars, The Hunger Games. Odysseus, Luke Skywalker, Katniss Everdeen. Add The Hobbit and Bilbo Baggins to these lists, and you have a unit examining classic and contemporary myths, legends, and folktales with hero and...
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Women's History

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this Women's History worksheet, students write a informational book report by filling in the title, author, general information, and interesting facts. On the second page, students write a Women's History fictional book report by...
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Literary Circles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read a common book and meet to discuss the reading. In this literary circles lesson, 5th graders understand their roles and responsibilities in participating in a literary circles. Students design an original project for...
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create and write mini books.  In this Dr. Seuss activity, students bring in their favorite Dr. Seuss book, share why it is their favorite with the class and write a paragraph explaining why they like it.  Students create mini...
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Set a Poem to Music

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students consider the role of rhythm and meter in poetry. In this integrated arts lesson, students discuss the attributes of poetry and use their music skills to set picture book poetry to music by creating "singable" poems.
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Engineering Pop-Ups

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the art of paper engineering and pop-up-books. They listen to a teacher-led lecture on pop-up books, discuss the process of paper engineering, and plan, design and construct an original pop-up book.
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How Can We Write A Story Using Dr. Seuss' Writing and Illustration Style?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a story.  In this writing style and illustration lesson, students review elements of Dr. Seuss' writing and illustration style and read a few more books written by him, examining the writing style.  Students work in...
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Jigsaw

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research three topics from the book, either Village Life, Sea Life, or San Nicholas Island. They research independently and meet in a jigsaw format to share what they learned. As group they create a poster for class...
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Mississippi Bridge Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students answer fifteen short answer questions based on the book Mississippi Bridge.
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Whodunit?

For Teachers K - 8th
Students bring in a variety of books to be approved for reading outside of class and then complete a book review on each one approved. They remember to include a description of the setting and characters, plot summary and a conclusion in...

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