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Introduce Vocabulary: Dandelion (Freeman)
Dandelion the lion is dapper and elegant; young readers learn these and more vocabulary words as they read Don Freeman's story Dandelion (hint: this strategy can be applied to any book). Familiarize pupils with the new words before...
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Dandelion by Don Freeman
Students explain why being themselves is most important by listening to and discussing the book, Dandelion by Don Freeman.
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Dandelion by Don Freeman
Students read and discuss the book, "Dandelion," by Don Freeman. They answer discussion questions, and create a lion face/dandelion using various craft materials.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Dandelion
Students are read Dandelion, by Don Freeman. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a group, both before and after the story is...
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Taking a picture Walk
First graders use question words to answer comprehension questions. In this reading strategies activity, 1st graders use picture cues and predict events in a story. Students use context clues to understand unfamiliar words. Students...