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JANE AND THE DRAGON

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Third graders act out a play called Jane and the Dragon. Students develop vocabulary through dialogue. They delve into the feelings of others through learning about the characters. They also identify the characteristics of various types of drama.

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Grade
3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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