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Characterization in Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover characterization techniques and methods. In this characterization lesson, students choose favorite fiction characters and discuss what makes a character come alive. High schoolers then describe a family member or...
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Blake Education

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

For Students 3rd - 12th Standards
The motto for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry warns that one should never tickle a sleeping dragon, but learners will definitely be tickled by the activities in a packet of materials designed to accompany a reading of the...
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Missouri Department of Elementary

Finding the Positive

For Teachers 5th Standards
To instill the importance of a positive classroom community small groups create a collage out of magazine clippings that highlight three characteristics of self-awareness. Written examples accompany the finished product. Groups turn in...
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The Alamo

A Teacher’s Guide to Lorenzo De Zavala

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Who was Lorenzo de Zavala to the Texas Revolution, and how did he change the Alamo? Find out using an educational resource that asks learners to fill out graphic organizers and respond to short-answer questions to further solidify their...
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William & Mary

Inferential Reading Comprehension Considerations Packet

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Don't forget to read between the lines! Educators learn tips and activities to help scholars learn to infer to increase reading comprehension. Activities suggested include think alouds, backwards words, and who's who. the packet includes...
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Pacman

For Students K - 5th
Choose one player to be a Pacman who will walk around the lines of the gym clapping their arms like the mouth of the Pacman. Everyone else stands on a line in the gym without moving. If a Pacman tags a player, then they become a Pacman....
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Picture a Character

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
How would Jean-Etiénne Liotard paint the characters from "The Little Mermaid?" What would the main character from "The Little Match Girl" look like from Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes' point of view? After examining various paintings...
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The Cask of Amontillado

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Edgar Allan Poe story "The Cask of Amontillado." For this character lesson, students discuss and analyze the characters in the story. Students make personal connections to the characters and create a brochure...
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Ugly Duckling?

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify unique personal characteristics. In this character education activity, 1st graders listen to the story Ugly Duckling and discuss the changes the animal went through in the story. Students bring in baby photos and...
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Franklin Says I Love You

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students consider the importance of giving as they read "Franklin Says I Love You". In this character education instructional activity, students engage in discussion about the importance of sharing and giving. They relate to the story by...
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God's Dream

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a "handprint rainbow" to show that together people can make beautiful things. In this character education lesson, students are read the book, "God's Dream," and discuss the emotions of themselves and the characters. Then...
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Planting Seeds of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the importance of maintaining a democracy through philanthropic actions. In this character education lesson, students discover what the Japanese internment camps were, and why they were an infringement on personal...
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Happy Faces

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students demonstrate empathy. In this character education lesson plan, students read the book Alexander and the Horrible No Good Very Bad Day and discuss examples of bad days they have experienced. Students are given happy face cut-outs...
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Facing History and Ourselves

What Aspects of Our Identities Do We Show to Others?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders consider how they present their personal identities. In this character education lesson plan, 6th graders define themselves as they create masks that represent their personalities. Students share their masks and discuss...
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Showcase Your Talent

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students demonstrate their talent. In this character education lesson, students construct a list of possible talents people have. Students videotape themselves demonstrating their talent.
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Dishonesty

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore religion and ethics. In this character education lesson, students compare dishonesty and honesty as they consider the ethics of lying. Learners consider whether certain lies are more acceptable than others and compare...
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Passing Notes

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Students demonstrate the importance of sharing compliments. In this character education lesson plan, students write compliments on post-it notes to one of their classmates.
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Kindness Graffiti Wall

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss acts of kindness. In this character education lesson plan, students use a large sheet of poster paper, tempera paint, and markers to create a graffiti wall. Students write down their ideas of kindness and share their...
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Priceless Gifts

For Teachers Pre-K
Students explore the concepts of friendship. In this character education lesson, students read the book Priceless Gifts and discuss friendship. Students illustrate a picture of them doing something nice for a friend and connect the...
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Peace Doves

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars explore ways to obtain world peace. In this character education activity, students read the book Peace Begins With Me and brainstorm a list of ways young scholars can create a more peaceful world. Students use included...
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Cyberbullying:What is It? What Can We Do About It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the prevalence of cyberbullying. In this character education activity, students read articles about cyberbullying and its implications. High schoolers respond to discussion questions.
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Animals Matter

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore philanthropy. In this character education lesson, students define and give examples of philanthropy. Learners listen to the story A Symphony of Whales and describe how the characters helped the whales. Students discuss...
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Grow Your Character Bookmarks

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students make bookmarks out of seed paper to study the growth of seeds and complete an activity for the Six Pillars of Character. In this science and character instructional activity, students describe the stages of growth of plants and...
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2nd Grade - Act. 11: Character Sketch

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze characters in a story.

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