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The Little Red Hen

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First graders act out the story The Little Red Hen while developing vocabulary through dialogue, using pantomime and verbal interaction.

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pantomime

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dialogue, pantomime, verbal interaction, visual and performing arts
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Grade
1st
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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