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Understanding and Writing Fables
Third graders review with the teacher the characteristics for a fable and what it is. They read one paragraph each from the story, "The Fox and the Stork" aloud. They then answer comprehension questions aloud. Next, they listen to four...
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Theme vs. Topic
Students use Aesop's fables to examine theme and topic. In this theme and topic instructional activity, students read different fables and discussing as a class. After hearing more stories students work in pairs to determine the...
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Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Students are introduced to the characteristics of fables. They read a fable by Aesop. In small groups, students identify fable characteristics present in Aesop's story and share their observations with the class.
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A Closer Look at a Fairy Tale
Young scholars read fairy tales to study the role of male and female characters. For this fairy tales lesson, students discuss the elements of fairy tales. Young scholars discuss morals and lessons in fairy tales. Students use the...
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Fables and Trickster Tales Around the World
Students analyze fables and trickster tales from various cultural traditions. In this fable analysis lesson, students identify the elements of fables and trickster stories. Students read Aesop's fables and Ananse spider stories....
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Native American Legends
Young scholars create a "legend" about an animal. In this Native American legends lesson, students define the purpose and importance of Native American legends. Young scholars read "Why the Possum's Tail is Bare" and...
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Prejudice and Discrimination
As a group, students read a story about prejudice and discrimination. They answer questions and discuss the topic. They accept everyone.
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Author's Purpose
Learners discuss and define what folk and fairy tales are. In this literature lesson, students construct their own working definitions for folk and fairy tales. Learners choose to work as a class or in cooperative groups. Then students...
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Universal Myths and Symbols: Animal Creatures and Creation
Students examine the role of mythology in their own lives. After reading stories, they discover the various theories on the origins of the universe and compare the symbols used by different cultures. To end the lesson, they research a...
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Nature’s Fury—Myths and Drama
Fifth graders explore the elements of theatre. In this dramatic performances lesson, 5th graders discuss the structural elements of theatre and dramatize "The Origins of the Season," an explanation myth.
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Comparing Key Ideas and Details in Fiction and Nonfiction
Students recognize the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. In this genre study instructional activity, students discuss what nonfiction means and write the definition. Students listen to a read aloud and vote whether the...
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Finding Katahdin: An Online Exploration of Maine's Past
Students read the document " The Recent Tragedy at Harry Cole's Rum Saloon" and sing the song. They decide if the actions taken by Mrs. Jere Swett were proper.
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Socioeconomic Implications of Fetal Transplantation An Exercise in Bioethics
Young scholars explore ethical problems. In groups, students examine and study a given ethical problem. They practice techniques for making ethical decisions and interact with each other in the resolution. Young scholars support their...
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BIRTH OF AN EXCEPTIONAL NATION
Students compare the 2 paintings "Washington Crossing the Delaware" and "Prayer at Valley Forge". Look for similarities, differences and information on the painters. Create a political game board using the events from 1776.
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The Evolution of Arkansas Elementary Education
Fourth graders interview older citizens to discover earlier educational history. They write essays based on their interviews.
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A Togolese Tale: The Big Fire
Students read a Tonolese folktale and outline the elements of the story. In groups, they discuss the various morals presented in the story and if they are unique to the Tonolese culture. To end the lesson, they identify the positives and...
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Writing a Fable
Students are introduced to the definition of a fable in that it is a story that has a moral for people to apply in their lives. They then read a fable together so they have a better understanding. Next, students write their own fables.
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Identifying Differences Between Fiction and Nonfiction Books
Students explore the differences between fiction and non-fiction book. In this genre study activity, students read examples of fiction and non-fiction and identify the characteristics of each genre. Students list the characteristics on a...
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What Can We Do to Help End Hunger?
High schoolers use the internet to research people who have made a difference in the fight against poverty and hunger. In groups, they discuss the actions they can take in their community to help those in need. They are also introduced...
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Robot Soldiers
Students explore the studies on scientists building a mechanical super-soldier that can heal its own wounds. Students consider and discuss the implications of mastering and using this type of technology. Students analyze the importance...
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Language Arts: Word Recognition and Mental Images
Students read short stories containing Dolch sight words and describe the scenes and answer comprehension questions. After relating the stories to their own experiences or observations, they draw pictures illustrating a scene from the...
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The Lion and the Mouse
Students examine a story. In this good citizenship lesson, students read the story "The Lion and the Mouse" and discuss being kind and what it means to be a good citizen. Students hold a discussion about how other animal pairs could...
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Gender Roles in the Mid-Nineteenth CenturyWhat Fiction Tells Us
Students examine 19th century gender roles. For this gender roles lesson, students read "The Daughter-in-Law" and discuss their impressions of etiquette and gender roles in the 19th century. Students write etiquette guides that address...
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Sing a Tale
This activity allows students to explore the elements of traditional folktales in folk music.