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Let's Write Invitations for our Class Celebration
Students examine the parts of a letter and a written invitation. They write letters inviting family members to a classroom celebration.
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Legends of the Fifth
Fifth graders discover the difference between myths, legends, and folk tales. They summarize legends. They work together to dramatize legends and then create their own legend using the writing process. Handouts and worksheets are included.
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All About Me
Students write a paragraph, make lists, draw, and brainstorm things about themselves, their goals, and their past. In this all about me lesson plan, students recall information about themselves, and interview others in order to write...
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House on Mango Street: Self Definition and Identity
Students analyze House on Mango Street. In this House on Mango Street lesson, students complete a pre-reading activity for vignettes from the story. Students follow with lessons about self definition and identity, friendships,...
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Spring Fling
Students take part in a number of activities that center around a spring theme. They draw the steps to show process of growing seeds.
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I Just Learned About the Coolest Person
Students present information on the public lives and work of a chosen philanthropist. They write bio-poems highlighting the work of philantropists.