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Working Together As a Team

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine the need for rules to keep order at home, in school, in communities, and in the country using trade books and teamwork activities. They work in cooperative groups to define a positive learning community by writing a...
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The Giver: A Research Unit

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete a reading of Lois Lowry's, The Giver, and determine a social problem the effects the "utopian society." They research information about the social problem using a number Internet, print, and media resources. They...
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Write a Myth

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore myths in ancient times.  In this mythology lesson, students read or view a video production of a myth to determine specific characteristics of myths. Students work in groups to write a myth that explains an...
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The Chocolate Touch

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read and analyze chapter two of the book "The Chocolate Touch" by Patrick Skene Catling. They compare and contrast a box of chocolates with the chocolates in the book, and write the sequential steps of opening a box of...
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Our National Symbol

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students identify the bald eagle as the national symbol of the United States and explain what the symbol represents. They work to create their own symbol and explain why their created symbol is an appropriate representation of the United...
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Basic Letter Response to a Writing Prompt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students respond to a writing prompt using appropriate letter format. In this letter writing lesson, students discuss the format for letter writing and use the worksheet format to write the heading, inside address, and salutation....
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A Webpage with Frontpage

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students design a school webpage. In this webpage design lesson, students use Frontpage software to build a successful, attractive, and informational Web page. 
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Georgia Performance Standards Framework for ELA Unit 3-7th Grade

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore persuasive writing using the city life and the country life as focus topics. In this persuasion lesson, 7th graders read "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" in an attempt to determine the pros and cons of both...
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Revising Character Descriptions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners effectively revise character descriptions.  In this revising character descriptions lesson, students work with a partner to give and receive constructive criticism to improve their character descriptions. 
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Storytelling

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compose a story and tell it to the class.  In this storytelling lesson, students work in small groups to create an illustrated story.  Students are given a checklist of elements to include in the...
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Who Tells the Story? Defining History

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine historical perspectives. In this historical writing lesson, 7th graders discuss their definitions of history and then discuss perspectives of history. As a culminating activity, students write narrative stories...
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Technical Writing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss technical writing and its importance in the work place and review the definition of technical writing They evaluate technical writing examples and look for characteristics of effective technical writing. They conduct a...
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"Ode to the Bluebonnet"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create an acrostic poem using the word "bluebonnet" They brainstorm adjectives and descriptive phrases for the bluebonnet and its habitat. They read The Legend of the Bluebonnet, by Tomie de Paola. students integrate...
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Duck for President

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen carefully to the story, "Duck for President" and then write and illustrate a new ending to the story; focusing on spelling sight words correctly and use complete sentences. They also work on forming letters...
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Details, Details, Details

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Young scholars add details to their writing. In this language arts instructional activity, students use details to enhance their writing. Young scholars view a picture and write a paragraph about what they see. Students conference with...
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Celebrate Writing!

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Help your students celebrate their writing through publishing projects.
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Write a Tanka Poem

For Students 6th
In this Tanka poem worksheet, 6th graders analyze a Tanka poem for number of syllables and content parameters, then write one about a journey, real or imagined using the 6 step writing process.
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Genetics Research Paper & Presentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review their information on genetics. Using PowerPoint, they present their findings to the class on the principles of genetic diseases and disorders. They discuss bioethics and identify the positives and negatives of genetic...
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Teacher of the Year

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Now is the time to identify the great teachers in your school! Discuss the characteristics of persuasive writing and analyze an example. Then, each pupil chooses a teacher who they feel should be named teacher of the year. They plan and...
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Writing Fables

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils develop a working skill of using graphic organizers for writing. The lesson notes that the best kind of organizer is one that is engaging to the appropriate audience. The assessment follows the rubric given in the lesson.
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Middle Ages Diary

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research life in the Middle Ages. They write a historical fiction diary based on a character they create. Students use the six steps to process writing to complete their diary. They orally present their diaries to the class.
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Accordion-Book Summary

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Introduce your young readers to the book review. Groups of writers practice the basic steps of writing a book report and complete an Accordion-Book Summary activity. The lesson includes book report basics and directions to make...
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Persuade Me, Please! Reading a Persuasive Essay and Liking It!

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Persuade your writers that crafting arguments is not that difficult. They only need to follow the steps outlined in this resource.
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A Time Period in American History

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Researchers combine music, narration, photos, and text to form a presentation for their classmates about a time period in American History. Proper research and documentation techniques are emphasized. The lesson, created by Apple...

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