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Regarding the Fountain: A KWHL Strategy Lesson PlanRegarding the Fountain: A KWHL Strategy Lesson Plan
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Regarding the Fountain: A KWHL Strategy

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A KWHL strategy prepares young readers for the different type of writing found in Kate Klise's story of the Dry Creek Middle School drinking fountain. Step-by-step directions, student and teacher copies of the KWHL template, and suggestions for follow-up activities are included.

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reading comprehension strategy, kate klise, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2008
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