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Into the Twenty-First Century Chapter Review

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this United States into the 21st century worksheet, pupils review a chapter as they write 10 vocabulary words that match 10 descriptions, correct 1 false statement, and identify 2 themes from the new era of opportunity and challenge...
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A Time of Social Change Chapter Review

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this 1960s and 1970s America worksheet, students review a chapter as they define 7 vocabulary terms, eliminate 5 false statements, and identify 3 historical themes pertaining to American society during the 2 decades.
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The New Frontier and the Great Society

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this 1960s American history worksheet, students identify the 7 terms that best match 7 descriptions, eliminate 3 false statements, and identify 2 historical themes pertaining to Kennedy's new frontier and Johnson's Great Society.
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The Roaring Twenties

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Roaring Twenties Era worksheet, students review a chapter as they identify 5 vocabulary terms or individuals quotes, eliminate 4 false statements, and identify 2 themes from the era of great change in the United States.
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Gender Separate Dialogue Groups

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students complete studies to learn about tolerance for gender groups. In this gender study lesson, students are divided into gender groups and discuss how it feels to be grouped that way. Students brainstorm messages about what it means...
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House on Mango Street

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students complete a guided reading study and autobiographical essay for Sandra Cisneros' House on Mango Street. For this literary analysis lesson, students read the novel, complete novel response activities, book review worksheets, and...
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One Moment in Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss the Mimetic theory and design a still life design in linoleum block.  In this Mimetic theory instructional activity, students discuss the importance of realism in art and research Greek and Roman art forms from...
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Novel Lesson 5

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the horrors of war. In this Vietnam instructional activity, students read Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, participate in literature circle discussion about the novel, and complete a final project based...
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Jean Fritz's American History Series

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore children's literature by reading biographies in class. For this history analysis lesson, students read books written by Jean Fritz about the Revolutionary War and discuss the events that led up to the critical moment....
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We Garden: My Life as a Fruit or Vegetable

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore agriculture by participating in a role-play activity. In this farm to fork lesson, students ask and answer questions as though they were a specific plant about to be eaten. Students write responses to critical thinking...
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The Kite Runner: Four Corners

For Teachers 11th - 12th
To generate interest in some of the major issues in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, class members engage in a four corners activity that asks them or agree or disagree with a series of statements and provide reasons for their...
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Where the Red Fern Grows Chapter 19-20

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Take a look at the final chapters of Wilson Rawls' much-loved novel. Class members respond to several plot-based questions and then consider the red fern as a symbol. The worksheet is part of a series that includes every chapter except...
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Analyzing Poetic Devices: Robert Hayden's "Those Winter Sundays" and Theodore Roethke's "My Papa's Waltz"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how Robert Hayden and Theodore Roethke incorporate poetic devices to convey meaning in the poems, 'Those Winter Sundays,' and 'My Papa's Waltz.' They listen to audio clips, explore websites, and write an analysis...
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Brown Bagging with Short Stories

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in a study of short story elements, applying their knowledge and understanding to a selection of short stories.  In this short stories lesson, students read five short story selections, identifying conflict,...
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The Notorious Hope Diamond: What Makes an American Legend?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view and discuss a video on the legend of the Hope Diamond then compare and contrast other tales such as Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill and Johnny Appleseed. They analyze basic characteristics of these legends then use descriptive...
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Scene Writing

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create an original scene or short one-act play within specified guidelines. Assessment is based upon the performance of student-created scenes during class time. Rubrics for assessment and connection to state standards...
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Analyze This

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students gain practice in the analysis of various types of graphs common in daily life. These examples often use graphic images like charts, graphs, tables, and pictures to supplement learning.
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Conflict and Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars take a medical issue and explore it, debate it, and convince others of their point of view. They improve research skills and writing skills. Students are able to define a problem, debate it, and identify which is the best...
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How Do Conflicts Escalate?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine, evaluate and understand the concept of conflict, conflict escalation and colflict resolution through a variety of creative interactions.
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Context Clues, Plot Structure, Conflict, and Personal Narrative Essay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What are the elements of a personal narrative? Get your class talking by reading "The Necklace" and "A Dangerous Game." The lesson focuses primarily on defining certain vocabulary terms (like context clues, plot, conflict, climax, etc.)...
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The Tempest: QAR

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Asking questions about a text is an effective way to improve reading comprehension. Apply the Question Answer Response strategy to your unit on William Shakespeare's The Tempest. As kids read each passage, they decide if the answer...
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Compare and Contrast

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Encourage readers to compare and contrast the information that they find in informational text with a variety of reading passages and worksheets. Learners read all about subjects in science, social studies, and literature...
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In the Shadow of My Country: A Japanese American Artist Remembers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners analyze artist's themes and means of communication, think critically about their sources of information, and weigh claims of national security against the civil liberties of diverse groups.
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Ready-to-Go! Blank Board Books

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create a board book from a blank template. Using a specific theme, they decorate their book to show an idea. They share their creations with the class and receive constructive criticism.

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