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Story Elements that Support the Theme
Three great graphic organizers guide readers to see how the elements of plot and main idea can be charted to reveal the theme of a story. Model the process on the provided Direct Teaching Teacher Graphic Organizer using Aesop’s The...
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Extra, Extra Read All About It
Looking for an interactive roll playing lesson? Young actors practice reading and rereading decodable texts with expression. They interact with the play, "The Boy Who Wanted the Willies," by Aaron Shepherd within this lesson. An...
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The Historical Development of Magnetism
Students discuss the history and importance of magnets to the world. For this magnetism lesson, students write an essay of a world without magnets. Students may research addition information to add details about uses of magnets.
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Day in the Life of a Homeless Person
Students examine a day from the point of view of a homeless person. They listen to and discuss two stories, identify ways to help homeless people, watch a Reading Rainbow video, and write an essay.
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COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE
Students explore the feeling of having self confidence in a world that attempts to take it from you daily. They brainstorm and discuss the quote "Courage begets strength by struggle with hardships: Develop the courage to act accordingly...
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Man's Best Friend
Young scholars compare human and dog senses. In this biology instructional activity, students describe different ways that dogs help humans. They research and create a presentation about a modern dog hero.
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Famous Artwork
Pupils study the different portrayals of the artwork The David and answer short answer questions about it. In this The David lesson plan, students see different versions of the biblical figure, and read about its background. Then they...
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.