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Curated OER

Introduce Vocabulary: The Legend of the Bluebonnet

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read The Legend of the Bluebonnet, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and learners...
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Curated OER

The Rain Cycle

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders draw the rain cycle. In this rain cycle lesson the students listen to the story The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tommie DePola. As they listen to the story they sketch what is happening. The students write a sentence for...
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Curated OER

Reading to Elementary Children

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a cross-age reading program. In this language arts lesson, students choose a class of younger children and read them the book The Legend of the Bluebonnet. Students reflect upon their service project in a journal.
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Curated OER

Native American Legend about Community

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore how communities help each other. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students read the story The Legend of the Bluebonnet and discuss the philanthropy portrayed in this community. Students think of their most valuable...
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Curated OER

Life Shields

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create shields representing what they value most. In this art activity, students observe shields in the book The Legend of the Bluebonnet and create their own shields depicting the four things they value most in life.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Legend of the Bluebonnet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Legend of the Bluebonnet" by Tomie dePaola. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Tomie De Paola's Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource features a booklist for Tomie dePaola. There is a summary and a picture of each book.