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Lesson Plan
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Introduce Vocabulary: "I Can't," Said the Ant (Cameron)

For Teachers K - 3rd
With both rhyme and a fun storyline, Polly Cameron's story "I Can't," Said the Ant is a useful resource for vocabulary in context. Emerging readers focus on five key words: cooperate, mend, nimble, sling, and trickle. After a brief...
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Lesson Plan
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Introduce Vocabulary: “I Can’t,” Said the Ant

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read I Can't, Said the Ant, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher...
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Worksheet
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"I Can't" Said the Ant Activity Card

For Students Pre-K - K
In this language arts worksheet, students respond to the book "I Can't" Said the Ant by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students listen to a parent read an unfinished rhyme from the book. They cut out 6 pictures and paste...