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The Old Man and the Sea: Narrative Essay

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Finish a unit on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea with a narrative essay. Based on Santiago's harrowing adventures, the essay prompts readers to think about a time when they were faced with a challenge, overcame a...
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K12 Reader

Elegy for Lincoln: Walt Whitman’s Poem

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Walt Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!" is one of the most famous and emotional tributes to Abraham Lincoln. Guide readers through the evocative elegy with a reading comprehension worksheet, complete with the poem's text and a...
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Star Wars and the Hero's Journey

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Is Luke Skywalker the archetype of a literary hero? Follow the path of the Hero's Journey with an engaging lesson that details the plot structure, applies it to Star Wars: A New Hope, and invites class members to choose their own...
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K5 Learning

The Story of Regulus

For Students 5th
The great Roman general, Regulus, was known for keeping his word. Read about the extent of his honesty in a reading passage about his imprisonment in Carthage, and assess reading skills with four comprehension questions.
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Project Hoofbeat: Incorporating the Horse in the Classroom:

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
It's all about horses in this cross-curricular packet that includes everything equine from United States horse history, breeds, grooming tools, and plenty of new vocabulary terms. Split into 11 lessons, learners complete crossword...
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The Great Gatsby

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Here's a fresh twist on a comprehension quiz. Readers of The Great Gatsby use their answers to questions about the story to complete a crossword puzzle.
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My Future Lifestyle

For Teachers 7th Standards
Mortgage, insurance, car payments...how much money will your learners need to support their desired lifestyle? Part three in a six-part college and career readiness lesson plan series tasks young job seekers with creating a monthly...
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The Terrific Taxi

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
What would you wish for if you were granted one wish? Kids read a story about a taxi that bestows wishes upon its passengers in a short cloze activity. They use ten words at the bottom of the page to fill in the blanks throughout the...
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Frogs

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this frogs worksheet, students read and study the 5 main characteristics that all frogs have. Students color a large picture of a frog.
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My Frog Book

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this frogs worksheet, students cut out, color, fold and assemble a 4 page mini book about frogs. Students write what they know, have learned, and want to know about frogs.
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List Frog Facts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this frogs worksheet, students study and color a picture of a frog. On the blank lines below the picture, students write some of the things they have learned about frogs.
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Comparative World Mythology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
After a brief review of the areas that can be selected for the project, I would discuss myths with the students, dispelling any misconceptions about mythology that the students may have. The students would then break into groups and I...
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Super Sellers

For Teachers 2nd
Practice listening skills with the novel Max Malone Makes a Million written by Charlotte Herman. Read a chapter a day and answer daily questions such as predicting how Max makes his money.
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Pride in a Job Well Done

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students focus on individuals who discover their own special talents and sense of self-worth through the work they do. Students study accomplishments of famous people who may have had an impact on their lives. Students make connections,...
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I Need Money...I Need a Job

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover how to use a phone book and the want ads to find a job, how to fill out a job application, and how to write/type a resume. They participate in a mock job interview.
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They Had a Dream Too

For Teachers K - 4th
Students research the obstacles and daily challenges that a successful person had to overcome. They create a book or mobile based on the research.
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The Dream Factory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare postcard samples from Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX. They examine them to find common elements they share (tone, mood, romanticized themes, artistic elements, etc.) They create postcards to show the "real" Austin.
Interactive
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SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 11

For Students 10th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read two passages and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students have 12 minutes to answer 8 questions in this SAT practice worksheet.
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Exploring the Masters: Looking at Van Gogh

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh. For this master artists lesson, students discover details of Van Gogh's life, examine his painting Bedroom at Arles and then paint their own dream bedrooms.
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Quiz 3A: Using -ed

For Students 4th - 5th
In this verbs learning exercise, students read ten sentences that have the verbs missing. Students use the verbs in parentheses in the simple present or simple past to complete the sentences.
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Let's Draw

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners listen to the story "Art Lesson" by Tomie dePaola, and discuss the importance of reaching for their dreams. They then use an "I Can Draw" book to help aid their drawing. Finally, they use Kidspiration to list what they learned...
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The Real Verb

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this identifying verbs worksheet, students read 7 sentences that have two identical words underlined. One is a noun and one is a verb. Students draw a ring around the verb.
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Australian Legends

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover legends of Australia and compare them to Biblical stories.  In this Australian legends lesson, students discuss the Australian "Stories of the Dreaming" and their purpose in Australian culture.  Students work...
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Who Where They?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils associate explorers with specific discoveries. They apply research skills to inquire about the explorers. Students switch roles with the instructor for the class to demonstrate what they have learned.

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