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Teaching "A Week in the Woods"

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The book, A Week in the Woods is the focus of the very interesting language arts instructional activity presented here. After the book has been read, learners engage in study of certain parts of the book in order to gain a better understanding of how the author uses some of the classic techniques associated with novel writing. There are terrific activities embedded in the plan, along with very good worksheets that will support student learning. A fine middle school language arts lesson plan!

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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2012

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