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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students complete a review of the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" in preparation for an exam. Working in groups, they participate in a review game of Jeopard. The game serves to review the terms and themes related to...
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"All About Me" Posters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover themselves by creating a poster to present the class.  In this personal habits lesson, 3rd graders identify characteristics that make them unique and explore goals they wish to accomplish.  Students...
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Getting Ready to Become an Adult - Part One

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the book Ta-Na-e-ka and identify the elements of plot in the story. In this plot lesson plan, students also create a journal response to the story.
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"The Nightingale" Story Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this story comprehension worksheet, students answer a set of comprehension, discussion and extension questions about the story The Nightingale. A suggestion for research is included.
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Three Squirrels and a Pile of Nuts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve story problems using a spreadsheet in combination with various problem-solving strategies. Working in teams of three, students create attempt to solve a story problem using three different methods; using manipulative,...
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Value of Money

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine a collection of coins to discover their value. In this value of money lesson, 2nd graders identify the amount of money represented by each coin. Students use a worksheet to complete story problems involving...
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Chapter 1 Questions

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry comprehension check instructional activity, students respond to 16 short answer questions pertaining to the characters and setting of the novel.
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All About Me

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
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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Brutal British

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read and predict the outcome of a story set during the Civil War, then map the story. To prepare for the activity, students determine why it is important to look at historical events from all angles by using primary and...
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Identifying When Using Evidence from the Text

For Teachers 1st Standards
First listen to the story The Meanest Thing to Say and then answer question regarding when the story takes place. Using evidence from the text, text clues and pictures to order events and find the time frame of the story is what this...
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Find the Range #2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this finding the range worksheet, students find the mean, median, mode, and range of each of six number sets. They write the answers in the boxes next to each label.
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Traveling Through Literature

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Integrate geography with literature in this interdisciplinary lesson. Begin by reading a poem such as The Time We Climbed Snake Mountain by Leslie Marmon Silko. On a large map, place push pins in the cities or states mentioned. An...
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Reader's Theater Exercise

For Teachers K - 6th
Here's a great idea for your Parent/Family Night—host a Reader's Theater! Everything you need to organize the night, as well as a K-3 and a 4-7 script, is provided in the packet. 
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What A Pair! A Cross Grade Writing Activity

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
What a pair! Older pupils interview younger ones and use what they learn to write a short, illustrated storybook that features the youngster as the main character. The youngster responds with a thank-you note in which they identify their...
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Identifying Themes in Literature

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
If your language arts learners have a hard time determining the universal theme of a written work, use a straightforward worksheet to help them find it. After reviewing a list of common themes, kids note the title, character, plot, point...
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Insects

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
It's a fact: kids love bugs! With this lesson, young learners explore reading informational texts and conducting research while learning about their favorite insects. Spark learners' interest by reading a book about one kind of bug and...

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