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Some Words Need Capitals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine when to use a capital letter. In this spelling lesson, 4th graders discuss which groups of words need a capital letter. Students then apply that knowledge by proofreading a short story and determining which...
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For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss common grammatical errors made in spelling.  In this spelling lesson, 8th graders examine homophones and homographs to discover the reason why they are often misused.  Students create sentences using...
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Homophones and Rhyming Words

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore homophones. In this spelling pattern lesson, 1st graders are led through a discussion on homophones and words that rhyme with homophones. The teacher leads the class in sorting these rhyming words based upon their...
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Weirdo Words

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a worksheet. In this spelling lesson, 6th graders test a spelling rule and use it to analyze various words. Students complete a worksheet where they complete words with ie or ei.
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Unlocking Word Meanings

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate eponyms in the English language. In this eponym lesson, 4th graders participate in a teacher led lesson on the definition of an eponym. They complete a worksheet in which they determine which eponym became part...
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Compound Words

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders understand what a compound word is. In this compound words lesson, 3rd graders complete a worksheet putting two words together that form a compound word. Students create a list of these words.
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Adding Suffixes- ly, ful

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice adding suffixes. In this word endings instructional activity, 5th graders identify examples of suffixes, practice adding the suffix "-ly" and "-ful" and then complete a worksheet to practice.
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Word Parts and Suffixes

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a worksheet. In this word parts lesson, 1st graders brainstorm words with the same endings and discuss which words the suffix "s" can be added to. Students complete a worksheet.
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Making the Ordinary Pop

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the attributes of pop art. In this visual arts lesson, students examine works by Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg prior to applying pop art techniques to their own pop art examples.
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Exploring African Music

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils appreciate African Music and the rich culture it represents. They identify two characteristics of African Music in their journals.
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Frogs, Frogs, And More Frogs

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review the life cycle of a frog. They use the computer to research specific information about their frog and write a descriptive paragraph using the information obtained on the computer. They access websites imbedded in...
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Sampling Snoops

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice formulating a hypothesis and designing an experiment to test the hypothesis. They identify several sampling techniques they can use to test their hypotheses.
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Probability With a Random Drawing

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students define probability, and predict, record, and discuss outcomes from a random drawing, then identify most likely and least likely outcomes. They conduct a random drawing, record the data on a data chart, analyze the data, and...
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Picture Graphs

For Teachers 1st
First graders work with picture graphs, create their own individual graphs, and construct and read graphs.
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What is Popular? Self Portraits in the Style of Roy Lichtenstein

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine and discuss art by Roy Lichtenstein and the Pop art movement. They discuss the phenomenon of popularity, list what is popular today, and create a piece of art using professional looking graphic design style.
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The Band-Aid Counting Poem

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to the teacher read a poem by Shel Silverstein and count the band-aids in the story.
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Grammar Football

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the ruloes for the correct usage of grammar. The game of football is played by classroom teams to acquire points each time an error is corrected by a member of the team.
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Weather Predictions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students record weather data and create a five day forecast. Students investigate the roles of meteorologists and identify symbols used on a weather map. After gathering weather data for a week, students will create a five day forecast...
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Stretching It

For Teachers K - 12th
Students recognize the use of exaggeration and understand how it may enhance the story, painting, conversation or event. Students transfer their understanding of exaggeration as it is used in many places, ie., daily life, paintings,...
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Number Stories

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students write and solve various number stories. They solve number stories using one, two and three digit numbers. Students practice writing sentences using the following 6+1 traits, ideas and content, organization, word choice and...
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The Impact of History: A Conversation with a Parent

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders interview parents about certain historical events. In this historical interview lesson, 7th graders create a web of events about historical events. Students interview their parents or grandparents about the event and...
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Introuction to Irony

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners investigate the literary concept of irony and how it fits into literature. They also brainstorm real life examples of irony and how they apply to people. Students identify their favorite examples of irony.
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Christmas Presents and Parcels

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the answers to the questions that are related to the concepts of buying presents and creating parcels.
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How Music Motivates

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars form conclusions regarding the motivational effects of music on the mind during the Civil Rights era. In this Civil Rights movement lesson, students describe how music motivates, describe the motivational role in freedom...

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