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Overcome Writer's Block
Learners review methods for overcoming writer's block. They are asked if they have ever experienced writer's block, what the experience feels like, and discuss some strategies that they use to deal with writer's block. They are given a...
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Different Types of Text
In this different types of text worksheet, students review, brainstorm and analyze what a persuasive text is and what an instructive text is. Students then answer what type of text ten examples are as shown.
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Alphabetizing Animals
Students explore alphabetization. In this alphabetical order lesson plan, students complete a worksheet which lists an animal name for each of the first 7 letters of the alphabet.
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Spelling Words Puzzle I
Students observe examples on the board to show them what to do in this activity. They then receive a worksheet and completely spell the words that have letters missing to help them study their spelling words.
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Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People
Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...
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I Grow
Students describe factors that influence relationships with family and friends. They write a book about themselves using personal knowledge.
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My Favorite Thing to Do
Students complete the questions to detail their favorite after school activities. In this after school activity lesson, students fill in the blanks using the word bank to detail information about their favorite after school activities....
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The Big Lie
Fifth graders create poems and other forms of writing.Then working in groups they share writing with each other. The opinions would be gathered and students would revise writing according to the comments.
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Look and See Books
Young scholars photograph appropriate subject matter for the content, write the text, use transferable letters to design their very own book.
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Plain English
Students take an educational game/quiz on using plain English. Students examine the three C's of reporting--clear, concise and correct. Students study the importance of using plain English in journalism.
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Past Simple Tense
For this verb tense worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle of past tense verbs, complete sentences, use pictures to write where people were in past situations and put verbs in present or past simple tense.
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Sentence Structure Subject Noun Worksheet
In this nouns worksheet, students use the nouns from the list to complete the chart. Students write the words into person, place, or thing chart sections.
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Spelling Connections: Assessment and Review
In this spelling instructional activity, students learn to spell a list of 20 words. There is no obvious connection between the words. Students write each word one time on the lines. There are additional at-home activities listed.
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Alphabetizing Animals
Students listen to an explanation of how to put words in alphabetical order with examples provided. Students complete the worksheet to alphabetize animal names independently.
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Beach Sands of the World
Learners examine a variety of sand samples from throughout the world. On an index card, they write the characteristics of the sand and draw what the grains look like to use during the activity. Using a map, they practice plotting...
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Three Pieces for Chamber Orchestra, Movements 1 & 2 By Arnold Schoenberg
Learners study composer, Arnold Schoenberg. They compare landscapes to soundscapes and study abstract art and abstract music. They answer questions and write about both in their journals. They identify abstract artist and composers...
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Still More Lollies
Fourth graders listen to the problem to the class and think about how they solve the problem and to discuss it with their friends using number sentences in their written record of the solution.
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Anne Frank: Courage and Responsibility
Sixth graders examine attitudes toward discrimination. They increase their sensitivity to diversity. After a lecture/demo, 6th graders read about people who exhibit courage and complete a writing assignment about them.
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Biography
In this biography interactive worksheet, students learn about the genre of biography by reading 2 paragraphs. Students answer 7 questions about the text. This is an online interactive activity.
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Fragment on the Constitution and Union (1861). The Purpose of the American Union
Eleventh graders examine how President Lincoln formulated the principles of the Declaration of Independence as the goal of the American Union. In this American Government lesson plan, 11th graders read and analyze primary sources...
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Children Around The World
Young scholars read a multicultural book called "This Is the Way We Go to School" by Edith Baer and Steve Bjorhman. They become culturally aware of the different nationalities around the world and different ways that they may do things...
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Gift for the Indians: Model of the Mayflower in the Ocean
Students build a miniature replica of the Mayflower. They make the boat float in a cup of water while studying the concept of gift giving on Feast Day.
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Spring Fun Literacy Centers
Looking for spring-themed literacy centers? Look no further because here is a resource packed full of literacy skills practice, including spring verbs, ABC order, spring synonym match, spring phrases, abbreviation match, and a sentence...
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100 Ideas to Start the Year Back-To-School Icebreakers
It's back-to-school time, and what better way to get learners to know each other than with icebreakers? Bring a list of icebreakers, ranging in grade levels, to the new members of your class.