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Selecting a Sample

For Teachers 7th Standards
So what exactly is a random sample? The 15th part in a series of 25 introduces the class to the idea of selecting samples. The teacher leads a discussion about the idea of convenient samples and random samples. Pupils use a random...
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The Ugly Duckling

For Students K - 5th
It's not about what you look like on the outside! A study guide for the stage adaptation of The Ugly Duckling reminds learners that being cruel to those in need is not helpful—and that we all belong somewhere.
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Activity Guide for Snow

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Create a cross-curricular learning experience around a shared reading of Cynthia Rylant's book Snow. From writing poetry and a singing a song about snow, to creating paper snowflakes and solving math story problems, this resource...
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8th Grade ELA "I Can" Statement Posters

For Teachers 8th Standards
Eighth grades can master the ELA Common Core standards! Show your learners the connection between classroom activities and assignments and the standards with this set of "I Can" statement posters. Each standard has been rewritten as an...
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Your Name in an Acrostic Poem

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a word processing program (Word, Claris Works...) to create an acrostic poem.
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Circus Acrostic Poem

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this language arts worksheet, students write an acrostic poem using the letters CIRCUS. Students write their poem inside a circus tent design.
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Acrostic Poem Plan: Archery

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students write 5 or 6 words that start with each letter in the word archery. Students relate the words to traffic safety and then write the acrostic poem with the words.
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Looking for Newton

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the rhyming pattern of various types of poetry. With a focus on limericks, they follow the specific rhyme scheme and create a limerick about Newton. They share their poem with the class and write another one related to...
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Edward Hopper's House by the Railroad: From Painting to Poem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze Edward Hopper's painting and Hirsch's poem to explore the types of emotion generated by each work. In this literary and art analysis lesson, students discuss how Hopper establishes tone and analyze Hirsch's use of...
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March Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts worksheet, students use the letters MARCH to begin each line of an acrostic poem about the month of March.
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The Witch of Goingsnake

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students listen to The Ballad of Ira Hayes and write paragraphs about his character. In this The Witch of Goingsnake lesson plan, students read the verses and chorus of the ballad aloud and make notes about Ira Hayes. Students write a...
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Who Am I?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete an acrostic poem and use digital photo activities for the poem. In this acrostic poem and technology lesson, students use Word Art and digital cameras to create a technology integrated acrostic poem.
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So You Want to Be A Poet?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study different types of poetry and then write examples in this unit. They write, among others, free verse, Diamante, Clerihew, and color poems.
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Poetry Immersion

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the genre of poetry through centers. They listen to the sound of poems being read aloud, visualize individual poems and observe and apply line breaks in poetry.
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No Need To Be Puzzled About Me

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate acrostic poetry by researching the Internet.  In this poetry writing lesson, 4th graders complete a worksheet detailing their personal activities and interests.  Students view the form of an acrostic...
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Self-portrait Poem

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice naming various features or parts of their bodies using similes and vivid adjectives. The format is extended to poetic expressions as they develop a self-portrait and extend the creative experience through art.
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Fall

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read "Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf" then they brainstorm words about fall that begin with the letters F, A, and L. They compose and decorate their own acrostic poem then they write a Fall story and complete a final copy in the computer...
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What has Year 7 Got in Store for You?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this poetry worksheet, pupils write their fears and hopes for the year and then write an acrostic poem spelling out year seven. Students answer three short answer questions.
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The Poetry Archive

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the power of title and poetry in a Langston Hughes' poem. In this poetry analysis lesson, students discuss the poem 'I, Too' for its title and content. Students use the variation in English Words and Phrases website...
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The Search for Character!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define character words, look for real-life examples of the traits "in action," and write an acrostic poem based on one of these qualities.
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You Too Can Haiku

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the country of Japan. In this international studies lesson plan, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use descriptive...
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Who Are You?

For Teachers K - 5th
Pupils complete self projects such as a collage, an acrostic poem, a mural, and more, to show their similarities and differences. In this similarities and differences lesson plan, students can do these projects individually or in groups.
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Number Writing Poems

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Learners read the short poem for each number to help them with number formation. In this numbers lesson plan, students follow directions of the poems.
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Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the scientific method. In this scientific method lesson, 6th graders write acrostic poems regarding the steps of the scientific method, experience an Alice program regarding the method, and create story boards...

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