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Survival in Extreme (Magical) Circumstances

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this creative writing worksheet, students work in groups after reading Harry Potter and compose a chapter about wizardry and survival in extreme magical circumstances using 'The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.'
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Popcorn

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discuss the properties of popcorn. They explore the connection between corn, popcorn and Thanksgiving. As a class, students sing a popcorn song and create a popcorn craft. They practice writing the word popcorn. As a...
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The "Write" Stuff: Strategies and Conventions for Expository Writing

For Teachers 6th
Students develop their expository writing skills while integrating various other subjects. In this writing skills lesson, students complete 4 multiple activity lessons to improve their expository writing skills.
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Other Activities -- Rainbow Fish

For Teachers K
Students are read "The Rainbow Fish" and discuss characteristics of being a good friend. They create their own fish to show the qualities they discussed. They receive one scale to add to the fish.
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Let's Make Writing Fun

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to "The Rainbow Fish" and write a story using their own experiences with friends. They use computer programs to publish their story.
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Protecting the Guatemalan Rainforest through Certification

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine criteria that may be involved in forest certification.  In this rainforest lesson students create a brochure to educate people on the benefits of buying certified forest products.
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Tuck Everlasting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a rubric given to them to answer questions about the novel Tuck Everlasting. They may have to find ten words that are new to them, complete a Venn Diagram, respond to given prompts or complete a survey. The students...
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Friendship Line Dancing

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the characteristics of being a good friend. They observe a puppet and discuss why the puppet is sad. In groups, 1st graders form two lines, facing each other. They practice talking to each person in the line,...
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Thanksgiving Alphabetical Order

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students read a list of 16 words that pertain to the Thanksgiving holiday. Students alphabetize the list of words.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: After Work Activities

For Students 6th - 9th
In this present continuous and future perfect tense activity, students complete 6 sentences by using the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Students also discuss 4 questions and then write 6 questions based on the provided...
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Appreciating Yourself

For Students K - 5th
In this appreciating yourself worksheet, students read a set of guidelines on appreciation, then complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced DVD. Suggestions for writing assignments and activities are also given.
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Number Patterns

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify number patterns. For this number lesson, 2nd graders find the rule or pattern in a group of numbers and continue the pattern using the rule. They create their own number pattern by making their own rule. 
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Dealing With Tragedy in the Classroom

For Teachers 1st - Higher Ed
Students compose a letter, organize a group effort, discuss the idea of patriotic symbols and explain their importance, use visual representations to express feelings and explain the importance of sustained volunteerism.
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Compassion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss respect, responsibility, and honesty, and participate in a project that reaches beyond the classroom.
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Christmas at Mud Flat Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students analyze the characters in the book Christmas at Mud Flat. In this early childhood lesson plan, students analyze characters in the book, then choose which character they personally identify with the most. Students then use...
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Trustworthy Reputation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the character trait of reputation. In this character education lesson plan, 7th graders focus on their personal reputation as they discuss positive character traits and reflect on character quotations in journal...
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Steps to Responsibility

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the steps in decision making and responsibility. In this lesson, 6th graders analyze a scenario and decide what actions should be taken. Students write in their journals.
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Trustworthy Reputation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore psychology by writing reflections about quotations. In this human behavior lesson, 7th graders read a list of famous quotes about trust by men such as Benjamin Franklin and William Shakespeare. Students complete a...
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Revising Paragraphs With Excessive Coordination

For Students 9th - 11th
In this grammar learning exercise, students rewrite two paragraphs using various sentence structures to make each paragraph more coherent and interesting.
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Sixth Graders Express Themselves

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create examples of expressionistic paintings using pastels, black paper, and chalk in this 6th grade Art lesson. Emphasis is on creating an emotion for the painting using simple lines and large shapes and cooperative...
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Idiom Quizzes - XYZ

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this online interactive language skills worksheet, students answer 3 multiple choice questions regarding idioms. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Sorting out Phrasal Verbs

For Students 6th - 8th
In this phrasal verbs practice instructional activity, students review how to consolidate key phrasal verbs as they respond to 16 short answer questions.
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Libby Bloom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read the book, Libby Bloom. They identify the different themes of the book, such as friendship and family and discuss. They relate the book to Math, Social Studies and English
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Icons

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students compare the characteristics and values depicted in ancient wall decorations with art displayed in contemporary rooms. They recognize and articulate the heroic qualities represented by the Fallen Warrior sculpture.