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Read Works

Read Works: Kindergarten: Character: Lesson 1: Physical Attributes of a Character

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan, based on David McPhail's Lost!, in which students are introduced to literary characters and explore the various clues, such as descriptions and illustrations, that communicate a...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Exploring Character Through Images

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This lesson plan explores Curious George in relation to images conveying character. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
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Read Works

Read Works: Plot Kindergarten Unit: Retelling a Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Teach retelling a story using plot elements through explanation, guided practice, and independent practice as students develop the skill. The text, My Red Balloon by Eve Bunting, must be provided by the...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: rl.k.2 With Prompting and Support, Retell Familiar Stories

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This landing page offers a variety of lesson plans that instruct students on RL.K.2 With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, etc.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Character Expression Using the Three Little Pigs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Students will use the character lineup strategy in collaborative groups to retell the story of the Three Little Pigs. Each group will be assigned a different character or emotion and then compare the differences between each group....
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Papa Jan: Five Essential Components of Reading

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Can you name the five essential components of reading? Check out this informative site from Papa Jan.com to learn more about phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary development and reading comprehension.