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Nonfiction Book Report
In this Language Arts worksheet, learners complete a chart and answer six questions about a nonfiction book. For example, students list three facts they found out from the book.
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The Solar System
Students describe the different bodies that make up our solar system, explain the place of our solar system within the Milky Way Galaxy and the universe, explain day and night and the Earth's movement, and describe the relationship...
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CHICKEN LICKEN
Second graders examine the cover of the book, CHICKEN LICKEN and make predictions about what will happen in the story. They read the book understanding that is a cautionary tale. They read the story again focusing on the repeated refrains.
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The Highwayman
Fifth graders re-read the story "The Highwayman" understanding the term "narrative verse". As a paired activity, they predict who or what might be the audience and provide feedback.
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Piggie Pie!
Students explain about their experiences on the farm and draw pictures to show what they know. Students read the recipe for the piggie pie that Gritch was going to use. Students estimate and then measure how many pigs it would take to...
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students investigate the properties and idea of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different parts of a right triangle and relate it to the Pythagorean Theorem. They do a robotic experiment to...
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An Irritiating Creature - a poetry lesson
Students think about and evaluate the meaning of a poem. It also encourages students to be original and creative in their thinking as they read, analyze and illustrate their story.
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Throwing It All Away?
Students read a New York Times article as part of their investigation as to what happens when an item is thrown away or recycled. They analyze the relationship between a product's ingredients and its effect on the Earth and healthful...
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Phases of the Moon
Students research and identify the phases of the moon. They consider the moon's rotation, as well as that of the earth and sun. They write a description of their research and present it to the class.
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JUST SANDWICHES
Second graders brainstorm, share ideas, categorize and choose a favorite sandwich. They then make their favorite sanwich as a prewriting activity.
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Appreciating Poetry
Students examine different types of poetry. They choose a poem and write it on another piece of paper practicing their cursive writing. They illustrate their poem and shares them with the class.
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Reader's Review
Pupils create booklets to provide information on elements of a novel, including plot, setting, character, major and minor conflicts and theme.
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A Growing Vocabulary
Students discover the meaning of the word genealogy as it appears in the context of reading. They continue finding new vocabulary words and entering them in their personal dictionaries.
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Cinderella Stories From Around the World
Fifth graders review the basic story of the Cinderella fairy tale. In groups, they read various stories of Cinderella from different cultures. They use a compare and contrast chart to examine the differences between the American...
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Gametogenesis and Fertilization
Students explore how this module focuses on part of the cycle of alternation of generations: meiosis to produce haploid spores and fertilization to produce a diploid zygote which grows into the adult plant.
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"The Tiger Who Came to Tea"
Students complete various activities related to the book "The Tiger Who Came to Tea" by Judith Kerr Collins. They participate in a shared reading activity, list the foods from the story, write and read sentences in speech bubbles, and...
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When Jessie Came Across The Sea
Students engage in a study about immigration by using children's literature. They conduct research about the immigrations to New York City in the past and the current status. Students conduct class discussion about Ellis Island and what...
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The Desert Alphabet Book
Learners use a book to discover an interesting fact from the desert using each letter of the alphabet. Using a United States map, they identify the meanings of symbols and locate deserts within the U.S. In groups, they participate in...
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Cinderella Stories From Around the World
Fifth graders are read a variety of Cinderella stories from around the world. In groups, they complete a comparison chart for each story and how it compares to the American version. To end the lesson, they participate in a fairy tale...
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History of Flight Timeline
Learners research flight timelines and record their findings. In this flight lesson plan, students brainstorm with a KWL chart on what they want to learn about the history of flight. They then make a timeline of their findings, and...
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Pulling with a CEENBoT!
Students investigate the pulling force of CEENBoT. In this physics activity, students suggest modifications to increase the kinetic coefficient of friction and eventually the pulling force. They write a complete lab report about the...
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Opening Doors to Social Studies with Children's Literature: The Desert Alphabet Book
Students explore the geography of the United States. In this social studies instructional activity, students identify the major deserts on a map of the United States.
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Decoding Information From the Catalog
Fifth graders identify the parts of a print catalog record as a way to find information and the location of a book in the media center. They complete a worksheet about decoding a catalog record, complete a Mad Libs activity online, and...
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Comprehension Game for Guided Reading
Students play reading comprehension games. In this guided reading lesson plan, students play a comprehension game made by the teacher. Students may play the game before or after reading the story.