Worksheet
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Identifying Genre

For Students 9th
In this identifying genre worksheet, 9th graders read the titles and descriptions of 15 stories, identify and write the genre and subgenre from the list provided.
Lesson Plan
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Similes

For Teachers 4th
In this similes worksheet, 4th graders complete the similes and highlight similes in a poem. Students complete 4 activities on this worksheet.
Lesson Plan
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Rhyming Words

For Teachers 4th
In this rhyming words worksheet, 4th graders complete activities such as circling rhyming words, writing rhyming words, and more. Students complete 6 activities.
Lesson Plan
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Repetition

For Teachers 4th
In this repetition worksheet, 4th graders make a word card for repetition, find repetition and other poetic devices in poems, and answer short answer questions. Students complete 3 activities.
Lesson Plan
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Different Strokes for Different Folks

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are taken to the media center to review various genre of literature, apply information and concepts to evaluate examples and locate specific genre, and search for materials for reading enjoyment. A good lesson plan for...
Lesson Plan
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Using Scholastic News to Introduce the Net

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders log on to the net, type in the address for Scholastic and browse the subjects for the week. They select one area of interest and generate five interesting facts about the article.
Lesson Plan
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Citizens for Responsible Change

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a petition to a school figure, get signatures from other students, share the petition with the appropriate authority, and then work as leaders to carry out the group's solution.
Writing
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Newspaper Writing in Various Genres

For Students 9th
In this newspaper writing in various genres worksheet, students create 8 newspaper articles in different genres (list provided), following the examples given, with grading rubric included.
Worksheet
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Create A Genre Crossword Puzzle

For Students 8th
In this create a genre crossword puzzle worksheet, 8th graders make a puzzle on the grid provided, using 21 terms, then create clues for each term using a definition or an example;  grading rubric included.
Lesson Plan
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Metaphors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this metaphor worksheet, students make a "word card" with the word metaphor for their vocabulary bank, then determine whether statement from The Dragonslayer are similes or metaphors, 
Activity
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Hansel and Gretel [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A script for Richard Swallow's version of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel, is provided in this reader's theater performance. Nine character roles are needed in this activity. A glossary accompanies the text of this script.
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Hansel and Gretel [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A reader's theater script for Dom DeLuise's Hansel and Gretel is provided on these pages. Twelve character roles are needed in this activity.
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Rump and Ugla [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A reader's theater script for the modern fairy tale, Rump and Ugla, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Jack and the Bean Stalk (First Version) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A reader's theater script for a fairy tale, Jack and the Bean Stalk, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity. A brief glossary is provided.
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Retold by James Marshall [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is provided on this script. Ten character roles are needed in this performance.
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Eugene Triviza's children's picture book, The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, is provided on these pages. Fifteen character roles are needed in this activity.
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Pbs Learning Media: Modern the Emperor's New Clothes: Video

For Students 5th
As you watch this modern version of The Emperor's New Clothes, take note of the character's personalities, how these characters interact, and how they are similar or different from one another. Check out the additional activities below...
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Pbs Learning Media: Modern Rumpelstiltskin: Video

For Students 4th - 5th
As you watch this modern story of Rumpelstiltskin, take note of the characters, setting, and what happens in the story. Check out the additional activities below for the classroom and home, and watch the "Guided Viewing" version for...
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Really Ugly Duckling [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's children's book, The Really Ugly Duckling, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Shoe Town [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
A reader's theater script for Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel's children's book, Shoe Town, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
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Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Dinorella

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Improve students' reading fluency while providing fun and purposeful practice and performance through Reader's Theater Scripts. The focus is on reading the text with expressive voices and gestures - no memorization required! Have fun...
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Pbs Kids: Zoom Playhouse

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This PBS kids site features dozens of short plays that have been performed on the children's television series "Zoom." Includes short scripts for skits which students can perform together, and lists of props to include in the performance.