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The Giver Chapter 16

For Students 6th - 8th
In this chapter 16 of The Giver worksheet, students complete a chart, filling in the emotional reactions of and changes the main character undergoes during particular scenes of the story.
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The Personal Touch: a Lesson in Expository Writing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Shake hands with all of your class members, sending a different verbal message as you go along. Give them practice in expository writing by having them describe the handshake and how it makes them feel. This is an exploration of...
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Journaling and Diaries

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students create a record of their own journal and demonstrate the use of a journal/diary. They explore the purposes and benefits of journaling for themselves personally as well as for us in today's world (emotionally and historically).
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War and Remembrance: St. Crispin's Day speech from Henry V

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss their opinions about war.  In this political science lesson, students use a video about war to analyze their own ideas about war.  They discuss the terminology Shakespeare used in reference to war, and examine...
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The Giving Tree

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars investigate the virtue of kindness and giving by conducting a children's literature study of "The Giving Tree". They make a list of words to describe emotions in the story and write a journal daily while looking at the...
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Be Kind

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students express feelings and learn about kindness. In this social skills lesson, students read Clifford Wants a Cookie and retell the story in sequence by using pictures. Students create a sweet treat for someone that has shown them...
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Everything in its right place: An Introduction to Composition in Painting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the meaning of a composition in the realm of the visual arts. The elements of an image are taught in order for students to answer the guiding questions that are presented.
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Sunflowers - Artists

For Teachers K
Students demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the artists who painted sunflowers. They are introduced to the style of expressionism as they discuss and explore the many connections between art and culture.
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Picture Writing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create symbols. In this visual arts lesson plan, 4th graders study cave drawings, Native American pictographs, and Aboriginal Drawings prior to creating their own communication without using words.
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Shakespeare and Macbeth: The Story Behind the Play

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read Shakespeare and Macbeth: The Story Behind the Play by Stewart Ross. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the play and Shakespearian culture. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing,...
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A Penny For Your Thoughts: Cross-Curricular Journal Writing

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are introduced to the importance of journal writing. After creating their own journal, they write their thoughts and feelings about different subjects. If they choose to they can share their writings with the class to end the...
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Project Based Learing: Social Responsibility

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore social responsibility. In this service learning lesson, students participate in 4 weekly activities that require them to research "communitarians", write poems about their contributions, and create works of...
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2nd Grade - Act. 01: Exploration Tubs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders communicate ideas, information, and feelings.
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Pantomime vs. Abstract Gesture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain dance as a way to create and communicate meaning and demonstrate the difference between pantomiming and abstracting a gesture.
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Write On! Express and Enjoy Yourself

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how writers put their feelings into language. They identify words of emotion and imagery and see their experience as an important base for language use and writing skills. They use colorful words when describing a...
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Tough Boris Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice their expressive voices. In this Tough Boris lesson plan, students read the story by Mem Fox, discuss feeling, and use their own voice to express emotions.
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The Beagle Brigade

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students brainstorm how to handle conflict scenario.  In this character education lesson, students read a story and respond as to how the characters should handle the conflict. Students examines feelings of characters and...
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Books by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete a selection of activities based on the books by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. In this author study lesson, students are introduced to eight books by the authors, then complete worksheets to find synonyms, make...
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Books by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students complete a selection of activities based on the books by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. In this author study lesson, students are introduced to eight books by the authors, then complete worksheets to find synonyms, make...
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Books by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students complete a selection of activities based on the books by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. In this author study instructional activity, students are introduced to eight books by the authors, then complete worksheets to find...
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell Author Study

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils complete various activities based on books by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. In this author study lesson, students are introduced to a number of books written by Curtis and Cornell, then complete worksheets by finding...
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Worksheet 6: Vocabulary Review: Opposites

For Students 5th - 6th
In this words and meanings worksheet, students match 10 words in one column with their meanings in another column. Most words have a somewhat negative connotation: depressed, widow, quit, complain, lonely.
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Response to Literature: Feelings About the Book

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read chapter 17 in the story NUMBER THE STARS and think about the author's purpose for writing the book. They are encouraged to share with the class their personal reactions to the story.
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Self-portraits: Integrating Arts And the Language Arts

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students look into a mirror and draw their own self-portraits. Then they write a descriptive essay, describing the portrait and the features of their face.