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Introduce Vocabulary: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary activity, students read Lily's Plastic Purple Purse, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Matthew’s Dream
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Matthew's Dream, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Mr. Lincoln’s Way
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Lincoln's Way, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and young scholars...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Miss Spider’s Tea Party
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Miss Spider's Tea Party, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Yoko
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Yoko, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice recognizing...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Peter’s Chair
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Peter's Chair, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice recognizing...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Puff, the Magic Dragon
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Puff, the Magic Dragon, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Legend of the Bluebonnet, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Paperboy
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Paperboy, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Perfect Nest
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Perfect Nest, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Scarecrow’s Hat
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. For this vocabulary lesson, students read The Scarecrow's Hat, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Scaredy Cats
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read Scaredy Cats, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Tale of Peter Rabbit, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Too Many Tamales
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Too Many Tamales, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Two Bad Ants
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. For this vocabulary lesson, students read Two Bad Ants, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 6: Culture Clash
To prepare for a Quickwrite on the question, "How do different points of view create cultural conflicts?" class groups draw examples of religious, cultural, and political conflicts from Things Fall Apart and The Poisonwood Bible to use...
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Tell Me a Train Story
Second graders write a short story about train track safety and make a train shaped book.
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Positively Paper
Students discover how paper is recycled. In this recycling lesson, students investigate which types of paper recycle best and are best for the environment.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Author Study
Fifth graders explore use of computers. They use technology tools to collect, analyze and display data. Students create and format a document using word processing. They participate in a curriculum-based telecommunications project.
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Where Indians and Bison Meet
Fifth graders examine a transparency of the Pre-2004 Monticello Nickel and compare it to the American Bison Nickel. They research Native American tribes and discover why the bison was so important to them. They create products showing...
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Erie Canal: Journey Back in Time
Fourth graders read the novel, The Eric Canal, identifying the characters and setting. They respond to daily reading by writing in journals and complete a short answer test upon completion of the novel.