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Fairy Tales

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the elements of fairy tales. In this fairy tales lesson, 6th graders analyze several versions of Cinderella from around the world. Students graph fairy tale elements using Excel and create Venn diagrams comparing...
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Lesson III: Crisis, Pearl Harbor, Internment

For Teachers 9th - 11th
The third in a series of lessons introduced by “A Fence Away From Freedom,” uses the Smithsonian website, “A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution” and focuses on the section of the presentation devoted to the...
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How Diverse is That?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss biological diversity in ocean communities. In this diversity lesson, students examine the variety of organisms compared to relative abundance. They will write an analysis and discuss their findings with the class.
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Hollywood

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils listen to a play, or perhaps, take turns reading portions of it aloud. Afterward, they thoughtfully analyze and discuss the components of a well-written play. Next, a theme is assigned, and each person writes a play in conjunction...
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Volunteering for Others

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research the kind of volunteer options for teens in their area, using the Internet and calls to local agencies. Students conduct a simple survey in your school or ask volunteer organizations you contact to help you get in touch...
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Poetry and PowerPoint

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read and discuss the poem, "April Rain Song" by Langston Hughes. After brainstorming examples of vivid verbs, figures of speech, language patterns, and imagery used in the poem, 3rd graders write a poem on a topic of...
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From Graphic Organizer to Comparison

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders brainstorm a variety of topics for writing. As a class, learners create four types of graphic organizers on selected topics. They discuss how to use graphic organizer in constructing a written paragraph.
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Prairies

For Teachers 2nd
students make booklets about each of the following: reptiles, birds, plants, animals and buffalo. Each was information and contained the facts covered in class. they research one specific area in which they were especially interested....
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New York Vocabulary Word Jumble

For Students 5th - 6th
For this New York worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 20 words to spell words pertaining to the state of New York. Students write the words on the lines. There is a word bank.
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New Jersey Cities Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this New Jersey cities worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 10 words to spell the names of cities in New Jersey. Students write the city names on the lines.
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Massachusetts Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state. Students use the letters in MASSACHUSETTS to begin each new line of poetry that tells something about the state.
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Anticipatory Set Picture Walk

For Teachers 3rd
The teacher models a Picture Walk by using a "think aloud" method while reading a picture book to the class. On the second day, 3rd graders use a worksheet as a guide for a second picture walk. This time, students complete the "think...
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Arizona Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Arizona acrostic poem instructional activity, learners write a poem about the state of Arizona. Students use the letters in ARIZONA to begin each new line of poetry.
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Kansas Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Kansas worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Kansas. Students use the letters in KANSAS to begin each new line of poetry.
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Michigan Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this Michigan worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Michigan. Students use the letters in MICHIGAN to begin each new line of poetry about the state.
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Nevada Acrostic

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Nevada acrostic worksheet, learners write an acrostic poem about the state of Nevada. Students use the letters in NEVADA to begin each new line of poetry.
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New Mexico Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this New Mexico worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state. Students use the letters in NEW MEXICO to begin each new line of poetry.
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New York Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this New York worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of New York. Students use the letters NEW YORK to begin each new line of poetry.
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Ohio Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Ohio worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Ohio. Students use the letters in OHIO to begin each new line of poetry.
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Oregon Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Oregon learning exercise, learners write an acrostic poem about the state of Oregon. Students use the letters in OREGON to begin each new line of poetry.
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Vermont Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Vermont worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state. Students use the letters in VERMONT to begin each new line of poetry.
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Alabama Acrostic Printable

For Students 2nd - 5th
For this online interactive language arts worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Alabama using the letters ALABAMA. This worksheet may also be printed for use in classrooms.
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Louisiana Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Louisiana worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Louisiana. Students use the letters in LOUISIANA to begin each new line of the poem.
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Maine Acrostic Printables

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this online interactive Maine worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Maine using the letters MAINE. This worksheet may also be printed for use in classrooms.