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The Art of Illustrator Eric Carle

For Teachers 1st
First graders use two-dimensional and three-dimensional media and techniques to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories in works of art. They use media and tools in a safe and responsible manner
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The Holocaust: Media Anchors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Holocaust by reading the book "Until We Meet Again" and viewing the film "Devil's Arithmetic". They identify the political, economic and social context of the Holocaust and complete a research project on a real...
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The Holocaust: Watching the Anchor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film about the Holocaust titled "Devil's Arithmetic" that is based on the novel by Jane Yolen. They write journal entries to predict which characters will live or die and explore their personal reactions to the film.
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Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram for Briar Rose

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Compare and contrast the characters of Gemma and Becca from Briar Rose. Using a Venn diagram (not included but easy to create), readers will explore the characters. Not much direction or explanation is included here. 
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Lesson Plan for Scaffolding Complex Texts

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Enhance a class read-aloud of the children's story Hi! Fly Guy with this reading comprehension lesson. Children first listen as the teacher reads the story, stopping along the way to discuss any unfamiliar vocabulary. The book is then...
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Dr. Seuss Reading Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Dr. Seuss reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about the author before answering 6 questions based on the reading.
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The Lorax

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify and list five problems presented in The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. They relate these problems to current environmental issues and debate how to make a difference then participate in different activities to improve their...
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"I" On Philanthropy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read children's literature and listen to song lyrics to identify acts of philanthropy. They discuss how one's identity can be shaped by helping others. They also focus on the non-profit sector.
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Insect Communication and Harmful Insects

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use children's literature in order to create an interesting context for the instructional activity. The concept of insect communication is investigated in order for students to form educated hypothesis guesses.
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Give It Back From a Snack Lesson 1: Kids' Kompany

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the ways to earn money and discover the different uses for money. They read children's literature and draw pictures of uses for money that benefit the common good.
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The Three Little Pigs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students analyze storytelling by reading a classic children's tale.  In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read The Three Little Pigs, discuss their predictions and practice using the vocabulary from the story....
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Canterbury Tales

For Students 4th - 6th
In this literature activity, students find the words that are associated with the Canterbury Tales. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Be a Good Friend

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students discover characteristics of a good friend. In this social skills lesson plan, students read Clifford's Manners and discuss ways Clifford used his manners in the story. An activity that rewards students for modeling being...
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Lonely Fish

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read the book The Rainbow Fish. In this citizenship lesson plan, students discuss how the characters in the story resolved conflicts. Students create a rainbow fish from foil and cotton.
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Problem/solution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine presentations of problems and reaching solutions in literature. In this writing skills lesson, students read "The Three Little Pigs," and respond to several discussion questions about plot, characters, setting, conflict,...
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International Festival: Germany

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars complete several activities to learn about the German culture. In this German culture lesson, students read the 'Hansel and Gretel' story and create a paper gingerbread house. Young scholars complete a matching game for...
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Aquarium Crayon Resist

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create a crayon resist drawing as a literature response. In this literature response and art lesson, students listen to the book, Rainbow Fish, noting all of the colorful fish. They use wax crayons to draw a picture of a fish...
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Create Your Perfect Dog!

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students create the perfect dog. They read and discuss Clifford's Sports Day and identify Clifford's personality traits. After listening to the story, they discuss their concept of a perfect dog with their families and draw pictures of...
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The Little Red Hen

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students analyze a classic children's story by discussing it with their peers.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students read The Little Red Hen, and discuss ways the hen takes care of his responsibilities.  Students utilize Clip...
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The Little Red Hen

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students review the of "The Little Red Hen," to make sure that they comprehend that the hen's three friends were the cat, the dog, and the goose. They experiment with character vocies. Students are asked how the gossipy goose would...
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Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners become aware of how important it is to be responsible at home and school through meaningful reading and language experiences. In this Clifford Gets a Job lesson plan, students author their own booklet regarding responsibility at...
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Giving an Outdoor Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students utilize their acting skills to put on an impromptu play based on a book.  In this performance art lesson, students read Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina and discuss how the story could be told through human action.  Students...
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R & R - Incorporating Literature While Teaching Math - Ordered Pairs - "The Polar Express"

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create pictures using ordered pairs after listening to a piece of literature. In this ordered pairs and literature lesson plan, student listen to and discuss The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. They participate in...
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Be Kind

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students express feelings and learn about kindness. In this social skills lesson, students read Clifford Wants a Cookie and retell the story in sequence by using pictures. Students create a sweet treat for someone that has shown them...

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