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Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Map for Me: An Original Story

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils read Blackbeard and brainstorm their knowledge of maps. In this language arts and geography lesson, students use landmarks on their playground to review north, south, east and west and discuss the compass rose. Pupils read This is...
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Social Movements in American Politics

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Civil Rights Movement worksheet, students follow the provided instructions to write term papers on the social movement and how it was impacted by American politics.
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Making the Most of Primary Sources: The Successful Interview

For Students 8th - 12th
In this interviewing skills worksheet, students read a 2-page outline of tips for conducting interviews as part of the research process and then use the tips to interview someone.
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Grandparents’ Day Interview

For Students 8th - 12th
In this interviewing skills activity, students read tips for conducting interviews as part of the research process and then use the tips to interview their grandparents about their life experiences related to economics. Students write...
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Determinants of Supply and Demand Worksheet

For Students 11th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students respond to writing prompt questions about supply and demand issues in the world economy today.
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Vietnam War: Kennedy Assassination

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students determine how the Kennedy assassination impacted the United States and, more specifically, the Vietnam War. In this 20th century American history lesson, students read books and view video clips of the event and then write...
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Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.
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Global Warming and Rainforests

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the connections between global warming and the condition of the rainforests. In this geography lesson, students read an article about the 2 topics and then write summaries of the information they read.
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Civil War Letter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students put themselves in the shoes of American Civil War soldiers. For this Civil War lesson, students compose letters to their families from the the perspective of soldiers in the war. 
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Pearl Harbor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In this World War II lesson, students research print and electronic sources about the attack on Pearl Harbor and then write news article about the attack from an American or...
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Who Was Responsible for the Start of the Cold War?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students determine who is responsible for the start of the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, students conduct their own research about the evolution of the war and write essays that reveal their opinion on how the war began.
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My Autobiography Activity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders tell others about themselves. In this autobiography lesson, 2nd graders respond to questions about themselves and then create pictures that reveal their personalities.
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Book of 100's

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this 100th day activity learning exercise, students respond to 4 questions that require them to explain why they wish they had 100 of something.
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Alaska Animals Writing

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students examine pictures of Alaskan animals and then use the space provided to write descriptive sentences about them.
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Adjectives English Grammar Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this adjectives writing prompt worksheet, students examine a picture of a school scene and then use the space provided to write a story about the picture using the 3 adjectives provided.
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Pirates Writing Prompt

For Students K - 2nd
In this writing prompt worksheet, students examine a picture of a pirate scene and then use the space provided to write a pirate story about the picture.
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The Power of Autobiographical Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of injustice. In this nonviolent resistance lesson, students discuss how autobiographical writing may be used to promote justice. Students read an excerpt from Gandhi's autobiography and determine how his...
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How to Write an Essay Paper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how to compose essays. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to gather information, write outlines, and write rough drafts of essays.
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Sentence Structure

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete sentence structure activities. For this sentence structure lesson, students discuss ways to piece together a sentence using the given words from the teacher. Students may also participate in related activities that...
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Writing a Resume

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students select an occupation to pursue and write a resume to get the job. In this resume writing lesson, students brainstorm about their skills for their ideal job. Students research the occupation and then write a resume for the job.
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Story Starters For Historical Fiction Story

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students author their own historical fiction stories. In this writing skills lesson, students use the 10 provided story starters to write fiction stories that incorporate facts from history.
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Writing About a Christmas Day Celebration

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write about a Christmas Day Celebration they had with their family. In this creative writing lesson, students write stories in first person point of view about a personal experience they had with their families on Christmas Day....
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Changing Your City

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners write a one to two page paper about what they would like to change in their city and why. In this city analysis lesson, students brainstorm about changes for their city and write a paper on why they would make those changes.
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Comic Book Project

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners write a fictional story into a comic book format. In this creative writing lesson, students analyze example comics and discuss the format. Learners create a comic book using imaginary characters that find a solution to a problem.