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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Learners read about Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge.
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The Keeping Quilt
Students discover story analysis by discussing a book the class reads together. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the book The Keeping Quilt and discuss the different characters and plot points among the...
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Conventions: Adjectives
Fifth graders study adjectives. In this grammar lesson, 5th graders name a particular person at the school describing that person with adjectives and describe a charcter from a book read using adjectives as well.
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Adventures in Alice
Students produce a development project with characters. In this investigative lesson students use a program to understand its basic features and how to create and insert characters.
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MYSPACE Profiles - Romeo and Juliet Characterization
In this Romeo and Juliet worksheet, students create a MySpace website as a characterization analysis for the play Romeo and Juliet. Students complete a characterization sheet for the activity.
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Comparing and Contrasting Characters
Students explore Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. In this literature lesson, students review Venn diagrams and how to compare and contrast. Students select two characters and write a paper comparing and contrasting them.
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The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
Learners explore "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe. In this literature lesson, students read the story and take notes. Learners choose a literary element such as character, setting, or theme. Students write an...
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Learning About Characters
Students explore characters as they read the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In this characterization lesson, students discuss the characters in the novel and write an essay.
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Persuasive Writing - The Hobbit
Students explore persuasive writing. In this writing lesson plan, students review the concepts of persuasive writing. Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Students write a persuasive scene in which one characters attempt to...
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Writing A Book Review of The Hobbit
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this book review lesson, students examine the elements included in a book review, such as author, opinions of the book, summary, character information, main points and plot summary....
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Descriptive Paper - And Then There Were None
Students explore And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. In this characterization lesson, students locate passages that contain character descriptions and settings. Students write a descriptive essay on the characters in And...
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Fairy Tale Facts
Pupils analyze fairy tale characters and story elements. In this fairy tale instructional activity, students label two charts for the characters and settings of a fairy tale. Pupils view props in story boxes and answer questions about...
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Compare and Contrast with Pink and Say
Sixth graders complete a shared reading of the book Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco and character analysis Venn diagram. In this character analysis lesson, 6th graders read the book and work in groups to compare and contrast the two...
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Character Analysis
Students analyze the motivations behind characters. In this character analysis lesson, students reflect on conflicts from previous stories and watch a clip from 'East is East.' Students answer questions for the movie and watch the movie...
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Portraits That Capture Character
Pupils explore the definition of a portrait. In this portrait analysis lesson, students discuss two of Dorothea Lange's portraits and create their own portraits of their classmates.
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Twelfth Night: Act 1, Scene 4
High schoolers journal in response to reading act 1, scene 4 of Shakespeare's The Twelfth Night. For this literature lesson, students read the play, discuss characterization and other literary elements, and create a list of persuasive...
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Story Dissection
In this story dissection learning exercise, students list the main characters and tell about them, describe the setting, define the conflict and discuss the message of the story.
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Character in Leadership
Fifth graders inquire and research using secondary and primary resources. In this leadership traits unit, 5th graders investigate information about Harry S. Truman and present on his early life and leadership abilities....
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Imagery Eye: What Do Characters See?
In this character worksheet, students write down what a character sees in a space surrounding a picture of an eye. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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I Am Special and You Are Special Too
Young scholars discover how everyone is special in his or her own way. In this character traits lesson, students demonstrate how they are special by drawing a picture or writing. Young scholars listen orally to the book We Are All...
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Acronyms - Characters in Hawthorne's Stories
Pupils create acronyms for book characters. In this literature study, students learn about and create acronyms for characters in Nathaniel Hawthorne's short stories The Minister's Black Veil and Young Goodman Brown. Pupils' acronyms will...
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Setting the Stage for Service Learning Relationships
Students examine the meaning and examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. In this social sensitivity lesson plan, students identify stereotypes, give examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, explain the...
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Colors and Trouble
Students discuss what it would be like if there weren't enough resources by reading " The Land of Many Colors." In this tolerance lesson, students identify the differences between tolerant and intolerant behavior. Student volunteers try...