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Fantasies and Myths

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders listen to the book, THE GIVING TREE and discuss what genre category they believe the story fits into and why. They read of of the myths on the website on the computers and then come back together as a group and discuss...
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Tree-mendous Trees

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students become aware of the importance of trees in the natural world. Students are shown 2 filmstrips - Special Things About Trees and Tree Magic. Students plants seeds. They, students predict the growing chart of tree growth. Students...
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Look At Those Leaves!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils observe, measure, and sort tree leaves. They examine leaves individually, in groups, and in relationship to the entire tree. Pupils take a walk outside for a "Leaf Walk." Students are each given a lunch size paper bag, so that...
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Labeling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify ways they label people and the affect those labels have on individuals. They identify their individual differences and share with the class their individuality. They explain how self-concept is built and preserved and...
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Wow! Water, Trees, Fish!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe the wildlife shown on the Washington state quarter and discuss what the world would be like if there were no natural resources. They complete a worksheet of drawings that depict the world without trees, water or fish.
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Can You See It?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice visualizing elements from a story. While reading the poem "One Inch Tall" aloud, the instructor models what they see as they read the passage. Students draw a picture of a scene from the story "Everything on a...
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What Do You See?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners practice visualizing elements from a poem or story. While reading a poem aloud, the instructor models what they see as they read the passage. Students draw a picture of the main character of the story "Because of Winn-Dixie"...
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Nutrition Unit

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete activities for the six basic food groups. In this food groups lesson, 1st graders view examples of food samples from the various groups and sample the foods. Students discuss the food pyramid and draw a fruit or...
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The Giving Tree

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate the virtue of kindness and giving by conducting a children's literature study of "The Giving Tree". They make a list of words to describe emotions in the story and write a journal daily while looking at the virtues...
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Presenting Poetry

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners encounter the fluency formula that states that it is important for kids to read and reread decodable words in a connected text. They must become effortless decoders in order to read fluently, and fluency in reading allows the...
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Fantasies and Myths

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine different types of literature, specifically myths and fantasy. They listen to "The Giving Tree", identify in which genre of literature it belongs, and view several myths on a website. At end of lesson, 4th...
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Triangles, Triangles, Triangles

For Teachers K
Students view several different types of triangles. They discuss attributes of a triangle with a partner. Students use a straw cut into pieces to create a triangle. They complete a Triangle Hunt worksheet (teacher created). Students...
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Worksheet 5/7 on Verbs

For Students K - 2nd
In this verb usage worksheet, students read sentences with two verbs, present and past tenses, in parenthesis and choose the verbs that fits best in the sentences. Students choose 7 answers.
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A Hodgepodge of Literature

For Teachers 2nd
Students complete multiple lessons to study various literature including poetry, fiction, tall tales, and phrases. In this literature lesson, students complete six lessons about poetry, fiction, and idioms.
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Signing a Poem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students interpret poetry though movement. In this poetry lesson plan students take a poem they've previously read and discussed in class and work in pairs to develop gestures for each line.
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Marine Poetry

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify characteristics of good poetry and compose their own.  In this marine poetry lesson, students are introduced to several different types of poetry with a marine theme.  After discussing the elements that make up a good...
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Different Genres In Literature

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders view different genres of literature and identify which genre is being presented to them. In this genres lesson plan, 3rd graders choose from fiction, non fiction, and a poem.
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Stories Aren't Always What They Seem; Or Are They?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners draw conclusions about a story with examples to support their statements. For this reading comprehension lesson, students look at a PowerPoint of a variety of passages from different books. They answer questions about the...
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Lesson One: Rock N Rhythm & Rhyme (Part One)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to poetry to find rhyme and rhythm. In this poetry lesson, 2nd graders listen to different types of poetry and find how they are alike. They look for rhyming words and create their own rhymes. 
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Super Cents

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study money amounts less than a dollar. In this math lesson, 2nd graders practice counting coins. Students read various stories and discuss how money was used in the stories.
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A Shredding We Will Go

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students take charge of a recycling project . For this environmental issues lesson, students manage a paper recycling project and use compost made from the recycled paper to beautify trees.
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Are You Money Smart?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners figure out and discuss the irony of this coin-centric poem. They also practice persuasive letter writing, and identify and count coin/money values.
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Theme: Rain Forests and Planet Ecology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students expand their knowledge of rain forests and planet ecology through the use of literature and related activities.
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"I" On Philanthropy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils read children's literature and listen to song lyrics to identify acts of philanthropy. They discuss how one's identity can be shaped by helping others. They also focus on the non-profit sector.

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