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Tracing Migration Patterns
Seventh graders analyze migration patterns. For this migration lesson, 7th graders use U.S. Census records to trace the migration patterns of 2 German families in Kansas.
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A Boy at War: A novel about Pearl Harbor by Harry Mazer
This A Boy At War PowerPoint introduces the historical context of the novel and information about the novel's author. Facts and trivia about Pearl Harbor that are relevant to the novel's plot are reviewed. Historical photos and a map of...
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Probably Passage (Predicting)
Third graders practice predicting. In this prediction lesson, 3rd graders read a worksheet and they predict where 15 words will fit into the story. After they read the story, they discuss the similarities and differences between their...
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Willow Summary
For this Willow worksheet, students fill in the blanks to the story of Willow, complete a word search, and label pictures. Students complete 3 activities.
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Words In the News Dutch EU Vote
Pupils participate in word work and vocabulary building activities before reading an online article. They examine political posters and campaigns before designing an election poster.
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Do You Have a Babushka?
Young scholars retrieve information about Patricia Polacco from selected sources. They classify information into prescribed categories on a concept map.
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Reading Comprehension: Context Clues
Fifth graders use context clues to help them understand unknown words. In this context clues lesson, 5th graders practice identifying context clues on a worksheet, then work with a peer to write their own story. Stories are peer edited...
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Flag Burning: Worksheet
In this Bill of Rights worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions that require them to agree or disagree with 10 statements about flag burning and citizen's rights.
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Explore Customary Units of Length - Reteach 12.1
By now your class most likely has experience using a ruler, but they may not have learned to measure length to the quarter inch. This handout begins by explaining how, and then gives learners an opportunity to estimate these more...
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Stone Soup
Students create a list of ingredients after counting the ingredients in Stone Soup.
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Inventors
Students brainstorm a list of inventions that have affected their lives. In groups, they use the internet to research a specific inventor and their invention. They use the information to write two paragraphs and share their information...
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Questions and exclamations
Young scholars explore the use of question marks and exclamation marks. Students read a story and discuss the proper use of punctuation. They complete a worksheet and place proper punctuation at the end of the sentence. Young scholars...
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Don't Eat Your Words
Learners create punctuation marks using different sizes and shapes of macaroni. They show their understanding of proper use of quotation marks.
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Problem Solving: Calendars
In this calendar worksheet, students use a given set of calendars to answer 6 related questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Writing to Argue
Students write an argument using a clear structure and argumentative techniques. In this persuasive writing lesson, students brainstorm, write, and peer edit an argumentative essay. Worksheets include the prompt, facts and quotes, and a...
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Getting Your Students Started
Third graders begin by either doing sentences for editing OR a gratitude journal. This is designed so students have a quiet activity which starts immediately at the beginning of class.
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Reading and Poetry Theatre
Student increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing crosschecking and cover-up, students complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with a partner, they read complete a timed assessment of...
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An Encyclo-ME-dia for Every Child
Young scholars create a digital scrapbook that shows information-text and pictures that are specific to each child. They make charts and graphs. They use digital cameras, scanners, software, to write captions, stories, poems, letters,...
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Histograms: Homework
For this histograms worksheet, students learn how to make a histogram. Students give graphs a title, draw the axes, label the vertical axis, choose an appropriate scale, and mark equal intervals. Students label the horizontal axis with...
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Time to Five Minutes: English Learners
In this English Language telling time worksheet, students learn to skip count by 5s to find the time for each example. Students complete six problems for telling time.
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Make a Tally
In this tally chart activity, students read the word problems and use the information within the problem to make a tally chart. Students use the tally charts to help them finish and solve the word problem.
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Latitude and Longitude- Online Interactive
In this maps worksheet, students learn about longitude and latitude by reading a two paragraph text and studying two maps. Students answer 9 fill in the blank questions. This is an online interactive worksheet.
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Supreme Court Confirmation Lesson Plan
Students consider the responsibilities of Senate Judiciary Committee members. In this judicial hearings lesson plan, students participate in a mock Supreme Court Confirmation and discuss the outcome.
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Techno Book
First graders explore language arts by utilizing educational software. In this storytelling lesson, 1st graders utilize Microsoft Word to create their own children's story incorporating images as well. Students proofread their creation...