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Acting Out The Story, Jane And The Dragon

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders reflect on and discuss the story, Jane and the Dragon, and portray their understanding of stereotyping through the actions of their character. Through the use of legends, drama can be used to educate understanding for other...
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Famous Thomas Paine Quote

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this famous quote worksheet, students read a famous quote by Thomas Paine, write what they think it means and then list 3 character traits that they feel are honorable.
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God's Dream

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a "handprint rainbow" to show that together people can make beautiful things. In this character education activity, students are read the book, "God's Dream," and discuss the emotions of themselves and the characters....
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Literary Odyssey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and compare excerpts from The Odyssey and The Adventures of Telemachus. They create an original story based on a secondary character from The Odyssey as well as a sketch of one of the pivotal scenes from the story.
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Giggle Water & Struggle Buggies

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Here is a lesson that acquaints learners with the 1920s. They will use primary source documents to create original skits. Students choose a character from the 1920s, become that character, and then share what they have learned through...
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Heroes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore heroism. For this character development and Holocaust lesson, students generate adjectives that describe familiar heroes. Students view a video clip that includes testimonies of Holocaust survivors, and compare the hero...
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I Wish I Were a Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students inquire about biology by reading a children's book in class. In this insect lesson plan, students read the story "I Wish I Were a Butterfly" and identify the unique characteristics of butterflies and other insects. Students...
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No Choice!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate freedom. In this character development and U.S. history lesson, students participate in role playing in which the teacher assigns recess restrictions including whom they play with and what they play. Young...
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Conflict Resolution: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze concepts related to health promotion and conflict resolution. In this character education lesson plan, students answer discussion questions about resolving conflicts. Students complete a conflict resolution activity...
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Creating Dramatic Monologues from The Grapes of Wrath

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The characters in The Grapes of Wrath come to life through an activity that asks groups to craft a dramatic monologue for a character in John Steinbeck's National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winning novel.  Writers are...
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Why Koala Has A Stumpy Tail

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice reading comprehension of an Australian folktale. In this Australian folktale lesson, students read the story, Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail, before completing retells with character puppets, discussing friendship, and...
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Learning to Give

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study philanthropy and point of view while reading the novel Gentle Annie. In this point of view lesson, the learner writes a persuasive letter from a character in the novel. Students work in small groups to act out a skit of...
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Active Citizenship: The Civil Rights Work of Bob Moses

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Students discuss and describe the impact of Bob Moses as an activist, compare and contrast the work of Bob Moses in the 1960's and today and develop an action plan regarding an issue they feel strongly about.
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Willie and Friends: Overcomers in the Land Stories by Faith Ringgold

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use puppets and plays to examine the role of African Americans throughout history. After being read a story by a puppet, they respond to each one in writing. Individually, they write a story about a place they have wanted...
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I Like Me and I Like You

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners use the book "I Like Me!" to create a context for investigating self-concept (how one feels about self). They have the objective of realizing their rights and responsibilities. Students work in small groups conducting interviews...
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Dishonesty

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore religion and ethics. In this character education lesson, students compare dishonesty and honesty as they consider the ethics of lying. Students consider whether certain lies are more acceptable than others and...
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Dr. Seuss Science

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read Bartholomew and the OObleck by Dr. Seuss and experiment with solids and liquids.  In this science and reading lesson, students observe and discuss the properties of liquids and solids.  Students make predictions...
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Teaching Descriptive Word Usage

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice their creative writing by using descriptive words.  In this language arts lesson, 2nd graders utilize their best descriptive writing to elaborate on one of 20 different bean bag characters.  Students...
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Ugly Duckling?

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify unique personal characteristics. In this character education lesson, 1st graders listen to the story Ugly Duckling and discuss the changes the animal went through in the story. Students bring in baby photos and...
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Cheiftainship / Leadership

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine Bill Reid's sculpture "The Black Canoe".They decide which character in the canoe they are most like. Students analyze how their personalities work towards contributing to the group. They explore the moral theme of...
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Self Acceptance

For Teachers 6th
Students explore their own self concept. They draw a picture of themselves, read a story, and write a story that has a character like themselves. Afterward, they write and illustrate their stories in PowerPoint.
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Clifford Takes a Trip Worksheets

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Clifford Takes a Trip worksheet packet, students complete a vocabulary word search, a crossword puzzle, character map and writing activity, comprehension questions, and 5 true and false questions. They write 8 vocabulary words in...
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Reader's Theater Script- Green Eggs and Ham

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
For this reading worksheet, students perform a reader's theater based on the Dr. Seuss book Green Eggs and Ham. Students read the 2 character short script as a play.
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Reader's Theater Script Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students perform a short reader's theater script based on the book Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night. Students take a part in this 4 character play and read or perform it.

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