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The Screwtape Letter by C.S. Lewis

For Students 7th - 8th
In this The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis learning exercise, students define six vocabulary words using only one or two words and answer eight comprehension questions after reading the short story.
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Complete the Sentences

For Students 7th - 8th
In this sentence completing worksheet, students read 11 sentences and fill in the blanks with a vocabulary word from the word bank. There is no apparent connection between the words.
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Arthur's Birthday

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate birthdays.  In this literacy cross curriculum lesson, students listen to the book Arthur's Birthday by Marc Brown.  Students re-read the book orally, graph birthdays, design a word search, and create...
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National Dictionary Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this National Dictionary Day worksheet, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions,...
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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Letter 13)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis worksheet, learners define six key vocabulary words and answer twelve comprehension questions on letter thirteen.
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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Letter 12)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis worksheet, students define six key vocabulary words with only one or two words and answer thirteen comprehension questions over letter twelve.
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Magic Tree House - Afternoon on the Amazon (Ch. 4)

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students read the book Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 4 from Magic Tree House, and answer short answer questions and define vocabulary words. Students complete 10 problems.
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Magic Tree House - Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 6

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students read the book Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 6 from Magic Tree House, and answer short answer questions and define vocabulary words. Students complete 9 problems.  
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Magic Tree House - Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 8

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students read the book Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 8 from Magic Tree House, and answer short answer questions and define vocabulary words. Students complete 8 problems.
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Learning to Summarize a Story

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students with hearing loss read independently and understand what is being read to them. In this independent reading lesson plan, students sequence and discuss the book that is read.
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Using Authentic Literary Text With Advanced Learners

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students practice reading for the gist of a text, improving reading speed, and fostering interest in reading authentic texts. They explore the use of figurative language.
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Mira: Activity 10

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the story, Mira and then draw a picture of their favorite weather using the story as a background. They post their pictures around the room and make a tally chart of the number of pictures that were drawn with various...
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Configuration Station #13

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this vocabulary worksheet, students examine 9 commonly used words and complete 30 activities. Included are word puzzles, fill in missing words, combining 2 words in one sentence, alphabetical order and illustrating.
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Henry VIII

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Henry VIII worksheet, students read through an article associated with Henry VIII and answer twelve comprehension questions regarding the article.
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Modals, Part 1 Expressing Ability

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this expressing ability worksheet, students read ten sentences that have missing words. From four choices, students complete the sentences by checking all possible completions.
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Eagle Song

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students read a book.  In this comprehension lesson, students read the book Eagle Song stopping to answer comprehension questions about each chapter.  Students complete post reading activities including a Tree of Peace.
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A World of Symmetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners identify lines of symmetry.  In this symmetry lesson, students create objects and identify their lines of symmetry.  They answer questions about lines of symmetry.  Learners cut shapes out of cookie dough and...
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Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Save a Tree

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine how to save and protect trees.  In this conservation instructional activity, students read books about the usefulness of trees, write ideas in their journals about how trees can be used, and make a book of ways to...
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Lesson Ideas to Enrich Student Inquiry into the Holocaust

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students inquire about the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, students read books and discuss their thoughts. Students also collect current event articles from newspapers. Students investigate ghettos, Pearl Harbor and Navajo Code...
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Looking for Lincoln Throughout His Life

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young historians gather information about Abraham Lincoln through a variety of activities. They match vocabulary words with pictures to create a timeline. Additionally, learners read books and articles that teach them...
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World War II

For Teachers 5th
Students research World War II and discuss how conflicts in the war lead to change. In this World War II lesson plan, students read books, watch movies, complete activity sheets, and answer questions all researching the war.
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Junk Sort

For Teachers K - 1st
Students analyze objects by one or more attributes. In this sorting instructional activity, students use manipulatives and string or yarn to create a sorting game. Students read books and items from the classroom to sort. 
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History in the Making: The Tortilla

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the history of the tortilla and extend the study across the curriculum. In this history of the tortilla instructional activity, 4th graders research the background of the tortilla, determine the ingredients, and...
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Teaching Strategies: The Word Wall: A Tool for Beginning Readers and Writers

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners participate in various activities through the school week involving the high-frequency words on their word wall in order to increase familiarity with reading and spelling the selected words. In this word wall lesson, students...