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Creating a Book Review Using a Multimedia Stack

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the title, character, setting and plot of a story they have read. They state their opinions of the story read and provide information about themselves as a reviewer, using Multimedia Software.
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Common Theme in Folktale: 900 Versions of Cinderella

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine various stories that have a Cinderella theme.  In this Language Arts lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast stories.  Students write various journal assignments in regards to the stories. 
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Giving an Oral Book Report

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars give an oral book report. In this language lesson, students choose their favorite book and take notes to help with their book report. They complete a written and oral report focusing on the setting, main character,...
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Reading the Movies: Another Approach To Teaching Critical Thinking Skills And Writing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars explore the elements of film to analyze character, action, and the themes in the movie, "Quiz Show." The lesson encourages students to make personal connections and real life applications as they view the movie, critically.
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It's a Mystery to Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read a variety of mysteries to improve their reading and comprehension skills. Using a worksheet, they define and practice using new vocabulary. In groups, they read stories from Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and write an...
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Chocolate Chaos

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders demonstrate the ability to understand the elements of a story (theme, plot, setting, mood) and characters, by discussing and writing about each. The children have fun with chocolate related activities and enjoy reading...
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Story Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Language Arts worksheet, students create a story map. Students include information about the setting, major and minor characters, plot, three events, and outcome.
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Story Map 1

For Students 5th - 6th
In this literature response worksheet, students create a story map to display the important elements in a book they have read. On this graphic organizer chart, students record setting, time, place, characters, problem, events (plot) and...
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Short Story Lesson

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Students examine short stories and identify setting, characters, points of view, theme and plot. This lesson develops an appreciation and understanding of short stories.
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An American Tragedy Study Help Quiz

For Students 10th - 12th
In this An American Tragedy study help activity, learners answer 15 questions about the plot, setting, and characters in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.
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Immigration: Marijana's Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore world geography by researching U.S. history. In this immigration lesson, 2nd graders read the book Marijana's Story and discuss the main character, her goals, and the plot. Students complete a worksheet about U.S....
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Creating A Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice the necessary steps that should be taken in order to create a story from scratch. They brainstorm as a class in order to come up with different ideas. Students write a story that includes a plot, characters, and...
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Writing a Short Story - Weather

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use the information they wrote about on the topic they chose in studying About Weather. They then write a short story using the information choosing a theme, setting, characters, and the plot.
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Charlotte's Web Venn Diagram

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students, together as a class, construct a Venn diagram of characteristics they see in two classmates. Then, they independently create another Venn diagram comparing/contrasting two characters from the story Charlotte's Web. They share...
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Knights of the Round Table

For Students 4th - 6th
As an exploration of the Knights of the Round Table, this activity helps students organize their information and check for understanding by using the comprehension questions. This packet would be a terrific supplement to a unit on this...
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Characterization Group Search

For Students 7th - 9th
In this characterization worksheet, students identify the traits harbored by a character in a work of literature.  Students work cooperatively to locate proof that the character exhibits these traits and then vote on the accuracy of...
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Greek Origins and Character Development

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine words of Greek origin and discuss character development in fiction. They read a list of Greek word parts and create words on a worksheet. Students then read and discuss an informational handout about character...
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Empathy/Fairness

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore empathy and fairness. They examine the importance of being able to empathize with people who are different from themselves. Students explore ways of resolving conflict and they recognize the concerns of others.
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Punctuating Dialogue

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use narrative strategies (e.g., dialogue and action) to develop characters, plot and setting and maintain a consistent point of view. They create and accurately punctuate dialogue necessary to help the plot progress,...
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Story Mapping: Guide for Cross-Disciplinary Application

For Students 4th - 6th
In this story mapping learning exercise, students read how story mapping can apply to 3 different areas of study: history, English and science lab. The components of story mapping that are included here are setting, characters,...
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When Travelers Meet

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research life in Colonial America then write and stage a play about life in Colonial times. creating a variety of characters who might have lived at that time. They, in groups, generate seperate lists of characters who would...
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Finding Buck Henry

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students read and demonstrate competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process via the novel "Finding Buck Henry." They recognize complex elements of plot. Students analyze devices used to develop characters in...
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Read it and Remember it!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars are divided into small groups, read a section from an assigned book, and draw a picture of what they read. They list the main characters, theme, setting, and plot of the book. They share their information/drawings with...
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Comparing The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write an essay comparing The Hobbit to The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring lesson plan, students compare the plot, theme, writing styles, and other elements in the two...

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