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The Coffee House

For Teachers 6th
Students study and write poetry. In this poetry project, students read, analyze, and produce poetry. Students examine and analyze fifteen poems and at the culmination of the unit, perform one of their poems for an audience.
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Past, Present, and Future: Career Exploration and Planning

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders write an autobiography about their future.  In this career education lesson, 10th graders write about the future based on their career goals. Students troubleshoot possible obstacles to fulfilling a life...
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The "Pick-Your-Favorite-Bat" Report

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research one of the bats listed in the lesson plan. In this research lesson plan, students write a report using Microsoft Word and draw a picture that can be shared.
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A New Look at Romeo and Juliet

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore life and language development in the Elizabethan Age. In this English lesson students complete web-quests and other activities surrounding Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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Being a Good Citizen

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss citizenship. In this being a good citizen instructional activity, 1st graders complete a worksheet identifying characteristics of a good citizen. Students draw a picture then use a flip camera to capture good...
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Writing an Original Fable

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover how to write fables. In this writing skill lesson, students review the literary elements of fables and take all of the steps in the writing process to create their own fables.
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Descriptive Writing Assessment

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore language arts by undergoing a writing assignment. In this descriptive writing lesson plan, 1st graders identify the skills necessary to write in depth about a subject which they must do based upon a specific topic....
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Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Save a Tree

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine how to save and protect trees.  In this conservation lesson, students read books about the usefulness of trees, write ideas in their journals about how trees can be used, and make a book of ways to protect trees.
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First Lady Fashions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research and explore the fashion of a certain time while identifying with the personal convictions and tastes of the famous first ladies of the past. They practice what they explore adjectives to describe what they see and...
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Amazonian Travel Brochure

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create a brochure. In this Amazon research instructional activity, students research a tourist attraction in the Amazon and develop a travel brochure.
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What is a Cloud

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study clouds and how they are formed. They write acrostic poems about clouds and analyze and graph temperature data collected during varying degrees of cloud cover.
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Write My Name With Shaving Cream

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students write their names using shaving cream. In this write my name lesson, students practice forming letters using shaving cream. Students follow appropriate conventions of print to convey a message and use spacing and letters...
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Handwriting for Kids-Cursive

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students write in cursive. In this language arts lesson plan, students practice writing words in cursive. Students complete printable cursive handwriting worksheets.
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Cloudy Days Are for Reading and Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers consider a variety of well-known proverbs that refer to the weather. They research the scientific validity of these proverbs, conduct interviews about public perception of the proverbs and summarize their findings in...
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Making Your Own Master Calendar

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss time demands such as homework, family, and chores that occupy their free time. They discuss how to effectively manage their time. They write important information and activities on a calendar. They develop and...
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The Vacation Can Be An Education

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are given a worksheet in which they choose a location they would like to visit. As a class, they brainstorm a list on what needs to be done before they go on their trip and why it is important to have a plan. To end the...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 6 2005

For Students 6th
This 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet includes 28 multiple choice and short answer questions on a passage called, "About Me" that is not included.
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Beginning With Writing; Convey Ideas in Writing

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Walk young writers through the process of creating an initial writing sample for their portfolio. They determine their purpose, organize their ideas, and then create a draft. The lesson includes worksheets and online resources to...
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Career Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a lesson that focuses on the research of a chosen career field. They gather information from a variety of resources. The information is used to compose a research paper or powerpoint presentation.
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Webbing the Food Chain

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students compose a visual representation of the food chain cycle using Inspiration educational software.
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Spinning Your Wheels

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students read various articles related to transportation and land use. They cite textual references as they engage in panel discussions, shared inquiry discussions and debates. They write a persuasive essay on the topic.
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Flat Stanley Letter

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write a letter requesting that the recipient assist the student in his/her Flat Stanley project.
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Famous Americans Note Taking

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify contributions of historical figures who have influenced community, state, and nation. They identify historic figures who have exhibited a love of individualism and inventiveness. They use Microsoft Word to create...
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Henry Spelman: The Powhatan Indians' English Boy

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and analyze narrative writing by and about Henry Spelman, a boy-laborer who helped settle Jamestown. They read biographical information, discuss the harsh conditions, and write a narrative piece on Henry's experiences.

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