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Word Wizards: Students Making Words
Students explore patterns in words and how to make new words by adding or changing the sequence of letters
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College Survival Vocabulary Bingo
COA? EFC? FAFSA? These terms and more are part of a list of terminology essential for college survival used in a Bingo game. The Bingo template is provided, as is an extensive of terms and their definitions.
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Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction
Fifth graders compare and contrast an informational article with a fictional story. They read the story "The Contest" as a class, and discuss the different types of literature genres. Next, they complete a vocabulary worksheet and a...
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"Journalism in Tennessee"
Students listen to headline from National Enquirer or other tabloid, listen to story "Journalism in Tennessee," compare and contrast connections between Twain's idea of journalism with present day journalism, define vocabulary, and...
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The Doctor Said Open Up and Say /o/
Learners complete a variety of activities related to the short /o/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, and trace and write the letter O. Students then listen to the book "In the Big Top," and write down the words from the...
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Beginning Sounds
Students are introduced to the different sounds that could be used at the beginning of words. After being shown words, they choose the one that has the same sound as the word their teacher said. Individually, they sort out picture...
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Celebrations
Second graders answer questions after listening to the the story "Celebrating Life Around the World" and verbally identify three ways in which people celebrate special occasions. They then make two verbal connections from their own...
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Alphabet Books
Students work with a partner from a different grade level to brainstorm, draft, edit, illustrate and publish alphabet-themed books. They take turns reading the books to each other and conference with a teacher to review their work.
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Going, Going, Gone!
Second graders discover the meaning of reading comprehension. They get a partner and practice readng sentences aloud to them, starting slow to make sure they read all the words correctly. They then try to say the sentences faster and...
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Making a Grocery List
Learners explore vocabulary words related to groceries. Students examine words that can be used immediately, in every day life, particularly in the grocery store. They demonstrate the sounds of letters. Learners match labels and sentences.
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Summing It Up Can Be Fun!!
Students observe and demonstrate the process of summarizing text. As a class, they silently read an article about panda bears from "Ranger Rick" magazine and answer comprehension questions. They answer the five "W" questions, and write...
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Introduction to the Computer
Students visit the computer lab to learn the parts of the computer and type their names and their lunch numbers.
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Listen to the Pin Drop
Students practice reading silently. The class discusses the benefits of reading silently and several methods for reading silently, including cross checking and chunking. Working in groups, they silently read a leveled text and discuss...
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Lesson Plan: Decoding: Context Activity
What does it mean to decode words in a context activity? Explore this lesson plan to find the answer to this question and more.
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Lesson Plan: Decoding: Context Activity
What does it mean to decode words in a context activity? Explore this lesson plan to find the answer to this question and more.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: Leaders: Word Building
This lesson walks teachers through a strategy for teaching word building skills to early elementary students. The site includes links to a page on preparing the materials needed for word building lessons, and to a page which explains the...
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Mo Dept. Of Ed.: Life Is a Journey (The Odyssey Unit Plan)
Unit plan containing five lessons designed for ninth graders. They center around "The Odyssey" and the journey of life, and they teach reading strategies such as decoding, note taking, and summarizing. All are aligned to Missouri...
Auburn University
Auburn University: Using Decodable Text
How can you use decodable text in your classroom? This site offers insight into this necessary part of the reading process. Come and learn more.
Auburn University
Auburn University: Developing Reading Fluency
How can you develop reading fluency in your students? This site offers insight into the direct and indirect approaches to teaching reading fluency. Come and check it out.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Gingerbread Phonics
Through a shared reading of the familiar text, "The Gingerbread Man," learners can learn to sound out familiar words. You will find step-by-step instructions as well as supplemental materials.